Martin Kampmann vs. Thiago Alves Planned for March 3 UFC Event

Fresh off November wins, welterweights Martin Kampmann and Thiago Alves are expected to square off at a March 3 UFC event that could be the third UFC on Fox card. No further details are known about the March 3 event, as the second UFC on Fox event is expected to take place on January 28 but has also not been made official.

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Dean Amasinger  Jimmy Ambriz Matt Andersen  Alex Andrade  Jermaine Andrè 

How to?build a home gym

When I moved into my new home, I spent a little time on reconnaissance for somewhere to train for climbing. I initially thought a fingerboard would be the way to go. However, all the doorways were flimsy stud walls and not sturdy enough. An alternative jumped out - Rock Rings by Metolius. If only I could find [...]

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Tank Abbott Hiroyuki Abe Cyril Abidi  Daniel Acacio Bernard Ackah 

Gruesome video: Ronda Rousey nearly snaps Julia Budd?s arm in half

Ronda Rousey may be just four fights into her MMA career, but she's looking more and more like an interesting challenge for the women at the top of the 145-pound division to face.

Who knows if she could withstand the scary striking attack of Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos, but we do know she'll bring the most vicious submission game we've ever seen in female fighting.

Coming into last night's Strikeforce card, Rousey had three submissions wins in a combined 99 seconds. She posted her scariest yet against Julia Budd. Budd's deformed arm is proof.

After a few seconds of absorbing strikes, Rousey got her hands on Budd and eventually dumped her to the ground. The 24-year-old scored the mount in seconds and quickly transition to an armbar. Budd refused to tap and her arm was bent backwards. All that in 39 seconds.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Gruesome-video-Ronda-Rousey-nearly-snaps-Julia-?urn=mma-wp9648

Eddie Alvarez Thiago Alves  Andre Amade  Dean Amasinger  Jimmy Ambriz

You tell us: What fight are you most looking forward to in 2011?

You tell us: What fight are you most looking forward to in 2011?Through the end of the year, the MMA world will go on a massive run of fights, taking time off only for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Nearly every weekend will feature events from the UFC, Strikeforce and Bellator.

Ben Askren vs. Jay Hieron at Bellator 56: Askren and Hieron have been jawing at each other over this bout since Hieron won the right to fight Askren for the Bellator welterweight belt. Askren's been working on his striking with Duke Roufus and his band of strikers in Milwaukee. Will that, combine with his world-class wrestling, be enough to hold off Hieron?

Clay Guida vs. Ben Henderson at UFC on Fox 1: Though Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos will be shown to the masses in the UFC's first fight on Fox, it's hard not to get hyped about Guida and Henderson's scrap. Both fighters are known for putting on exciting bouts and ridiculous conditioning. The best part? This bout should decide the next challenger for the UFC lightweight belt.

Dan Henderson vs. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua at UFC 139: Pick your favorite storyline in this fight. Henderson's return to UFC after winning the Strikeforce light heavyweight championship. Two PRIDE champions meeting up. Shogun's chance to get revenge for Henderson's win over Rua's brother. Two men with scary striking power being thrown in the Octagon. No matter which way you look at it, this fight should be fun.

Jon Jones vs. Lyoto Machida at UFC 140: The UFC light heavyweight champ will get another chance to defend the belt against a former champion. Machida is 1-2 in his last fights, and like Jones, was once considered an unsolvable puzzle. This match-up will turn the main event at UFC 140 into a chess game.

Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem at UFC 141: Former Strikeforce heavyweight champion Overeem needed a big opponent for his first bout in the UFC, and opponents don't get much bigger than former champ Brock Lesnar. For Lesnar, it will be his first fight back since losing the belt. The Octagon will need reinforcement for this bout.

With so many fights coming up before the end of the year, there's a pretty good chance that Cagewriter didn't list your favorite fight. Vote in the poll, and tell us your favorite in the comments or on Facebook.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/You-tell-us-What-fight-are-you-most-looking-for?urn=mma-wp8461

Tank Abbott Hiroyuki Abe Cyril Abidi  Daniel Acacio Bernard Ackah 

UFC 137 interview: Mitrione wants to show he?s more than a heavy-handed striker

Next week at UFC 137, Matt Mitrione is back and he's facing his toughest test to date.

The former Big 10 defensive tackle and NFL veteran, has raced out to a 5-0 start, but now he faces another big puncher in Cheick Kongo. Mitrione doesn't sound like he's afraid to bang with the Frenchman, but also pointed out that he's been working on his ground game as well.

Listen to a very confident Mitrione with Kevin Iole and myself on ESPNRadio1100/98.9 FM's "The MMA Insiders" show. You'll be shocked to find out who "Meathead" from Season 9 of the "Ultimate Fighter" is training with now.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/UFC-137-interview-Mitrione-wants-to-show-he-82?urn=mma-wp8472

Eddie Alvarez Thiago Alves  Andre Amade  Dean Amasinger  Jimmy Ambriz