Knockout of the week: Michael McDonald takes out Alex Soto

The good news for Miguel Torres? At UFC 145, he will have his first fight since getting cut, then rehired by the UFC. The bad news? It's against Michael McDonald, a bantamweight barely old enough to buy beer in the U.S. McDonald is on a seven-bout winning streak, and in his last fight, he did this:

Torres is one of the most experienced bantamweights in the UFC. At 31, he has 44 fights under his belt. The former WEC champ is 2-1 in the UFC, with the loss coming in a tight decision to Demetrious Johnson.

McDonald is a tough up-and-comer, while Torres is an established power at 135 lbs. Who will take this fight? Speak your mind in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/knockout-week-michael-mcdonald-takes-alex-soto-215026412.html

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Watch how Jon Jones and Rashad Evans got to UFC 145 title bout

With UFC 145 coming quickly, take an extended look at how the two main event fighters worked towards the title match. In it, Jon Jones admits that Rashad Evans is in his head. He's constantly thinking about Evans, how he's training, how he's improving, and how Jones can beat him.

But Evans thinks his knowledge of Jones is exactly what gives him the edge.

"I've got the advantage mentally, too. He's not 'Jon Jones unbeatable champion' to me. I know the real Jon, the nervous kid who would ask me to tell him how to dress, how to talk and how to fight. I know how he reacts when things don't go his way, how he can't handle it mentally," Evans said.

Who will walk away with the UFC light heavyweight belt on Apr. 21? Tell us in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/watch-jon-jones-rashad-evans-got-ufc-145-151319149.html

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Following Vision Issues, Alan Belcher Now Has His Sights Set on Fighting for the Middleweight Title

After returning to the UFC in September following a 16 month layoff, Belcher will now take on rising contender Rousimar Palhares at UFC on Fox 3 on May 5th. Belcher recently spoke with MMAFrenzy.com's Bryan Robison about that layoff, the matchup with Palhares, and what the future brings for "The Talent".

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28110/following-vision-issues-alan-belcher-now-has-his-sights-set-on-fighting-for-the-middleweight-title/

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Video: Kenny Florian and Georges St. Pierre in epic battle

While Georges St. Pierre is sidelined by a knee injury and Kenny Florian is retired after a back injury, the competitive spirit in each fighter has not died. They still feel the need to fight, even when it's just a thumb war.

Update: If the video didn't work for you last time, try again. It's been replaced.

As a thumb war aficionado, I feel the need to point out that Florian cheated. He pulled away from GSP's hand to apply the finishing move.

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Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/video-kenny-florian-georges-st-pierre-epic-battle-182940365.html

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Alistair Overeem and Antonio Silva breakdown their upcoming fight - Strikeforce

At the Strikeforce Heavyweight GP in Dallas, TC Inside MMA correspondent Ron Kruck caught up with Alistair Overeem and Antonio Silva. The Reem spoke about his victory over Fabricio Werdum and the challange that lies ahead in Silva. Bigfoot spoke about how to do the impossible and beat Overeem

Source: http://mmalice.com/strikeforce/alistair-overeem-and-antonio-silva-breakdown-their-upcoming-fight-video_54151b1ca.html

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