Report: Frank Trigg out at HD Net because of abuse and affair

Former UFC fighter Frank Trigg was a popular commentator for several MMA promotions on HDNet, so his absence from their broadcasts was surprising. The gossip website "The Dirty" reports his dismissal was not for business reasons.

MMA fighter Frank Trigg choked out his wife in front of his children on October 17th, 2011. They are now going through a VERY messy divorce and the children who saw the carnage are right in the middle of it. He no longer is employed at HDnet because he was sleeping with a co-worker, assistant producer, 23 year old Amy Vaughn. The company does not approve of the affair and abuse that they were made aware of soon after the incident and have chosen not to utilize his services as a commentator anymore.

HDNet did not respond to requests for comment. Trigg said he does not comment on personal business.

Trigg was 21-9 as a fighter and had a memorable loss to Matt Hughes. He fought in the UFC, Pride, Rumble on the Rock and BAMMA.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/report-frank-trigg-hd-net-because-abuse-affair-195545960.html

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Counterpunch: Jones vs. Evans Part Two (Video)

With just a few days remaining before the highly anticipated grudge match between UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Rashad Evans takes place, the two sat down to discuss that matchup and just how their rivalry came to fruition. On UFC: Ultimate Insider, host Jon Anik sat between the two as they presented their case on how they will win the fight, along with a few harsh words for the other every now and again.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28225/counterpunch-jones-vs-evans-part-two-video/

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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 withe 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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Ben Askren vs. Douglas Lima and Michael Chiesa?s ?The Ultimate Fighter? bout: Friday talkback thread

It's a busy Friday night at Bellator puts a belt on the line and "The Ultimate Fighter" rolls on. Douglas Lima will challenge Ben Askren for the welterweight belt. In other main card action, Alexandre Bezerra will take on Marlon Sandro in the featherweight tourney in Cagewriter's pick for fight of the night.

On TUF, Michael Chiesa will fight Jeremy Larsen. Read Kevin Iole's piece on Chiesa for more on tonight's bout.

If you want some MMA tomorrow morning, check out Super Fight League's fights from India at 9:15 a.m. ET. They will stream live on YouTube.

Use this thread to talk about all of the weekend's MMA.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/ben-askren-vs-douglas-lima-michael-chiesa-ultimate-000033372.html

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?UFC 145: Jones vs. Evans? Weigh-In Results; Title Fight Official

Jon Jones and Rashad Evans both made weight today for their UFC 145 light heavyweight title fight tomorrow night at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Today's weigh-ins took place from the Fox Theatre in Atlanta and only one fighter, John Makdessi, failed to hit the mark. Makdessi will forfeit twenty percent of his purse to his opponent, Anthony Njokuani, and the fight will go on.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28258/ufc-145-jones-vs-evans-weigh-in-results-title-fight-official/

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Dustin Poirier prepares for bout with the Korean Zombie by taking on a horde of zombies

Chan Sung Jung will take on Dustin Poirier in the main event at UFC on Fuel 3 in May. To prepare for "The Korean Zombie's" always-coming-forward style, Poirier is working with a special set of training partners: the undead.

The undead can make great training partners, but it can be tough to figure out how to feed them. Where can you find the braaaaaaaaiiiiiinsssssss to feed everyone?

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