Reaction from the Action: ?UFC 145: Jones vs. Evans?

Jon Jones answered arguably his toughest test in Rashad Evans on Saturday. Now the question that remains following this fight- now what? That question, along with others including biggest winner, biggest loser, and future matchups to make are answered in this edition of Reaction from the Action.

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Terrance Aflague Yoshihiro Akiyama  Gilbert Aldana  José Aldo  John Alessio 

Hominick, Yagin, Browne and Rothwell pocket UFC 145 bonuses

The bonuses for UFC 145 were given to main card fighters, who put on a more exciting show than the preliminary bouts. Mark Hominick and Eddie Yagin's bloody decision was awarded Fight of the Night. Ben Rothwell's quick knockout of Brendan Schaub won Knockout of the Night, while Travis "Hapa" Browne won Submission of the Night for his arm triangle of Chad Griggs. Each bonus gave the fighter an extra $65,000.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/hominick-yagin-browne-rothwell-pocker-ufc-145-bonuses-052231160.html

Gilbert Aldana  José Aldo  John Alessio  Houston Alexander Ricardo Almeida 

Bellator 65 Highlights - Bellator

In one of the most memorable title fights in Bellator history, Eduardo Dantas reigned supreme as he became the new Bellator Bantamweight Champion. Daniel Straus earned his spot in the finals of the featherweight tournament with an impressive victory and Marcos Galvao and Luis Nogueira earned their spots in the semifinals of the Bellator Season Six Bantamweight Tournament Friday night at Bellator 65 from Caesars Atlantic City, New Jersey LIVE on MTV2 and in HD on EPIX.

Source: http://mmalice.com/bellator/bellator-65-highlights-video_f5ff7a294.html

Tank Abbott Hiroyuki Abe Cyril Abidi  Daniel Acacio Bernard Ackah 

Rashad Evans vs. Jon Jones walkout shirts end in a draw

Rashad Evans and Jon Jones have spent a whole lot of time doing interviews, training, filming "Primetime," and doing public appearances heading into UFC 145. They have been busy, so they must not have had much time to spend on their walkout shirts.

If their shirts serve as a predictor of what Saturday night's bout will be like, we are in for a major letdown. Evans' Jaco shirt and Jones' shirt from the UFC are basic and don't even feature the fighter's names. Jones is made of moisture-wicking fabric, so it costs a bit more at $44.95. Evans' shirt features environmentally-friendly ink and costs $19.95.

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Jermaine Andrè  Yoji Anjo  Tank Abbott Hiroyuki Abe Cyril Abidi 

Fedor Emelianenko vs. Pedro Rizzo Set for June 21st M-1 Event

The next opponent for "The Last Emperor" has finally been announced, as Fedor Emelianenko will take on Pedro Rizzo at the June 21st M-1 event in St. Petersburg, Russia. The event, which takes place at The Ice Palace, has had no other scheduled bouts announced.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28257/fedor-emelianenko-vs-pedro-rizzo-set-for-june-21st-m-1-event/

Yoshihiro Akiyama  Gilbert Aldana  José Aldo  John Alessio  Houston Alexander

Frank Mir will now face Junior dos Santos for the belt at UFC 146

After Alistair Overeem's license was called into question by the Nevada Athletic Commission because of results of a testosterone screening, the UFC has changed the heavyweight bout at UFC 146 on May 26. Now former champion Frank Mir will face current champ Junior dos Santos for the belt. UFC president Dana White tweeted the news on Friday night.

In early April, Overeem's pre-fight random drug test raised red flags with the NAC, who will administer the May fight in Las Vegas. His testosterone levels were well above the approved levels. He is scheduled to to appear before the NAC on Tuesday.

The ongoing question after Overeem's troubles arose was who would replace him on such an important card. This is dos Santos' first title defense since beating Cain Velasquez for the belt in November. Overeem earned the title shot by defeating Brock Lesnar in December.

Though a vocal group of fans pushed for Mark Hunt, who is fighting Stefan Struve at UFC 146, Mir was always the best option. He would not have to change much to prepare for the bout since he was already scheduled to fight Cain Velasquez. Mir won his last three bouts, including a memorable submission of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 140.

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Nick Diaz Unable to Garner Spot at April 24th NSAC Meeting

The suspension and the saga that has followed with Nick Diaz continues to get more complicated, as Diaz and his legal support group wrote a letter to the Nevada Athletic Commission requesting a formal placement at a hearing scheduled for April 24th. Christopher Eccles, the Nevada Deputy Attorney General, declined that request, stating Diaz and his group have yet to provide a specific piece of evidence- Diaz's medical marijuana license.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28249/nick-diaz-unable-to-garner-spot-at-april-24th-nsac-meeting/

Tank Abbott Hiroyuki Abe Cyril Abidi  Daniel Acacio Bernard Ackah