Dana White?s video blog shows Gray Maynard and Clay Guida?s war of words went on after the fight

Though Clay Guida and Gray Maynard fought for five rounds, their rivalry didn't end with the sound of the final horn. FX cameras showed them jawing as they walked out of the cage after Maynard was announced the winner  on Friday night. Dana White's video blog caught their war of words continuing during post-fight medicals. Skip to the 8:30 mark, and as always, be prepared for salty language.

Something tells me this isn't the last time we'll see these two fight. Now that you've watched Guida and Maynard's jawing, go back to see these moments:

-- Though Guida is the "Carpenter," Frankie Edgar may now be the "Electrician." He was called in to turn on a television.

-- After getting his hands taped, Ramsey Nijem quips, "I guess I gotta fight now."

-- "I want to walk." After losing to Steven Siler, Joey Gambino was in no mood to get into a stretcher.

-- Cub Swanson's "Rocky" imitation is spot on.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/dana-white-video-blog-shows-gray-maynard-clay-135316866--mma.html

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Brazilians don?t mind lackluster UFC 147 card (VIDEO)

Dana White tweeted out this video with the simple phrase, "Brazil is crazy!" Apparently, the lackluster card that created apathy about UFC 147 didn't bother Brazilian fans as they lined up for the preliminary card. Check it out, and as always when White is involved, be ready for some salty language.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/brazilians-don-t-mind-lackluster-ufc-147-card-004754962--mma.html

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Cain Velasquez does not have a broken hand

In a summer filled with injury after injury to main event fighters, it's pleasant news when a UFC star is not injured.

Word spread on Wednesday from Junior dos Santos' camp that Cain Velasquez had an injured hand. With Velasquez rumored to face JDS at UFC 152 in September, it was appeared to be another UFC main event blown to bits.

However, Velasquez is doing just fine. The former champ's coach, Javier Mendez, confirmed to MMA Fighting that Velasquez's hand is not broken and they are preparing for him to fight on Sept. 22.

Phew. If you're reading this and you're a UFC star, be careful, OK?

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/cain-velasquez-does-not-broken-hand-145202694--mma.html

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MMA shirt at the center of assault trial

A shirt "popular with MMA fans" set off a fight in Illinois that left a man blind and paralyzed. No, for real.

Anna Minette, a friend of the victim Eric Bartels, pointed out a spot on the shirt of Joe Messina, the man charged with assault. Messina responded it was just blood, and here's where it got ugly.

Minette testified that she and Bartels both thought "that's odd" and Bartels told Messina "he should take care of that."

The comment sent Messina into a rage, she testified. "He kind of just (started) yelling," she said. "'It's going to be your blood.'"

Bartels and Minette were moving away when she heard "a loud crack" behind her and turned to see Bartels sprawled out on the pavement, with "blood pooling around his head," she testified.

Bartels survived the attack but is now blind and paralyzed.

Cagewriter has made many, many jokes about MMA apparel. Some of the shirts are truly appalling, but never a reason for violence.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/mma-shirt-center-assault-trial-122441805--mma.html

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Rich Franklin retires Chuck Liddell in the knockout of the week

In 2010, Tito Ortiz pulled out of his bout with Chuck Liddell and was removed from his coaching job on the 11th season of "The Ultimate Fighter." The UFC asked Rich Franklin to step in to coach the final episode of the show before the finale and fight Liddell. Being the consummate company guy, he did what he was asked.

On Saturday, Franklin is stepping in again as a late replacement. He'll face Wanderlei Silva in the main event at UFC 147, but will the result be the same? Tell us in the comments, Facebook or Twitter.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/rich-franklin-retires-chuck-liddell-knockout-week-132131839--mma.html

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California State Athletic Commission facing major financial difficulties

Things are not going well for the California State Athletic Commission. It is having severe financial troubles, and recently censured George Dodd, its executive director, for not telling the board just how bad the money situation is.

MMA Fighting is reporting the group that oversees MMA events is already under water, and could run a deficit of $700,000 by the time the year is over.

"Without the ability to pay for even basic services, the Commission will have no choice but to cease operation immediately and cancel or postpone indefinitely all Commission regulated events," Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) director Denise Brown wrote in a recent letter to CSAC's executive director George Dodd.

Zuffa has three events scheduled for California in the next two months. UFC on Fuel 4 will be in San Jose, UFC on Fox 4 will take place in Los Angeles, and Strikeforce's championship bout between Ronda Rousey and Sarah Kaufman is set for San Diego. None of these events are expected to be affected, but California is a go-to state for Zuffa. California hosted four UFC and Strikeforce events in 2011.

Considering the state's financial problems, it's not a surprise to see the CSAC stumble. California is projecting a deficit of $4 billion and has been running in the red for four years. Its financial problems are so well-known there is a Wikipedia entry devoted to California's budget crisis.

But where the true problem lies for the CSAC is how to dig out of its hole. Without money, it can't run high-grossing events, but without high-grossing events, it can't earn money.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/california-state-athletic-commission-facing-major-financial-difficulties-214419182--mma.html

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Anderson Silva or Chael Sonnen? UFC 148 picks

The hype for UFC 148 has been going on for years, and judging by the amount of picks that were made on Cagewriter's Facebook page, you have strong opinions on this card. I've included extra picks of the Silva/Sonnen bout from Cagereaders because you all have plenty to say about the main event.

Kevin Iole -- Silva TKO2 Sonnen: If Silva has a weakness, it's his takedown defense. And clearly, Sonnen has tremendous wrestling ability. That combination is going to cause Anderson some anxious moments. That said, Anderson was clearly intent on walking Chael down in their first fight and he was surprised by Sonnen's striking. This time, there will be no surprises. I think Anderson will utilize his movement and angles and ultimately land something that will decide the fight.

Maggie Hendricks -- Silva SUB2 Sonnen: Silva has had time to learn from his mistakes in the last bout, and he is too good of a fighter not to learn from. Sonnen was unimpressive in his win over Michael Bisping, and despite the trash talk, will not have an answer for Silva.

[Kevin Iole: Chael Sonnen has Anderson Silva's attention this time]

Cagereader -- Chael Sonnen will win. The thing that separates Chael from Silva's other opponents is that he fully believes he can win. No one else that has stepped in the octogon with Silva didn't believe they were going to win. Believing in yourself and having heart is a huge deal in the fight game. Something has to get you through the tough times and since no one else really expected to win, they accepted their fate. Not Chael Sonnen. -- Katie Simmons

Cagereader -- The Spider will win. In the last fight Silva was injured and still beat Sonnen with a triangle choke. On top of that at the end of the fight Sonnen looked way worse for wear than Silva even though Chael got the best of him for most of the fight. I also think Silva is pissed off because of Chael's trash talk and we will see a Silva that we have never seen before.

Cagereader -- If you remember very well dear MMA EXPERTS, Sonnen had Silva on his back for five rounds, yet he hasn't been able to win, maybe he was able to take down Silva, but what from there? YEAH NOTHING... he did exactly nothing, Silva did not struggle to strike back even if he was pinned down, then after all that work Sonnen did for 5 rounds, he was submitted like a little girl... what does this tell you? This time Silva, will not play around like that, and even if it ends on the ground, Sonnen will get submitted again... end of the story! -- Wahb Mabkhout

[Video: Anderson Silva gives Chael Sonnen a cheapshot at weigh-in]

And now, for the rest of the UFC 148 bouts.

Kevin Iole -- Tito Ortiz W3 Forrest Griffin: If history has taught us anything, it's that this fight should be close and that the decision will probably be disputed. They're as even as even can be, so I'll go with a sentimental reason: Ortiz will win it given that he wants to go out in style. I'm not going to be surprised one bit if Griffin wins, but I have a hunch Tito will summon one last great effort.

Maggie Hendricks -- Tito Ortiz W3 Forrest Griffin: I have to agree with Kevin. This bout will be close and probably won't be all that exciting, and someone will get angry with the judges. Afterwards, Ortiz will waffle on retirement.

Cagereader -- Forrest Griffin Over Tito Ortiz by decision. I think Tito has been over the hill for many years now. When fighters talents evolved Tito didn't and has had a hard time with most fighters except for Ken Shamrock. Not saying Forrest is that the much better but I believe he will pull out the decision. -- Tim Hunter

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Kevin Iole -- Patrick Cote TKO3 Cung Le: Cote has a lot of ability, but he has to believe in himself. His confidence should be back up after winning four consecutive bouts. He'll take some damage from Le's kicks, but I expect a big right hand from Cote to be the defining strike of the fight.

Maggie Hendricks -- Cung Le KO1 Patrick Cote: Though Cote won his last four fights, his opponents weren't at the same caliber as Le. He also doesn't have the same chin as Wanderlei Silva, who survived several tough shots from Le. If Le can bring those same shots, he'll win easily.

Cagereader -- Cung Le OVER Patrick Cote by TKO. Cung Le has much better stand up. Yeah Cung did lose to Wanderlei but I still feel Wanderlei is no joke. -- Tim Hunter

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Kevin Iole -- Demian Maia SUB2 Dong Hyun Kim: Maia is moving down and that's always a concern, especially against a powerful man such as Kim. Maia's toughness is unquestioned, as he proved in taking a pounding from Anderson Silva for five rounds, and he may indeed take a pounding from Kim for a while. But Maia will use Kim's aggressiveness against him and pull off one of his patented submissions.

[Related: Watch UFC 148 live on Yahoo! Sports]

Maggie Hendricks -- Demian Maia SUB1 Dong Hyun Kim: The new weight class should agree with Maia and return him to his submitting ways.

Cagereader -- D. Maia should hand DYK a loss if he sticks to his plan. Pressure and take it to the ground. If it goes the distance, DYK might pull the upset. -- Santiago Alvarez

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Kevin Iole -- Chad Mendes TKO1 Cody McKenzie: I could be proven completely wrong here, but I think these are two different calibers of fighters. I'm expecting Mendes' wrestling and sheer brute force to rule the day and I expect him to stop McKenzie early.

Maggie Hendricks -- Chad Mendes W3 Cody McKenzie: Mendes' wrestling is on a different level, and he'll know how to avoid McKenzie's guillotine. He'll grind out the win.

Cagereader -- Mendes by unanimous decision. As long as Mendes avoids McKenzie's guillotine when he shoots in for the takedown, I see Mendes grinding out a victory. -- Joe Sullivan

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Kevin Iole -- Mike Easton W3 Ivan Menjivar: Easton has a better multi-dimensional game highlighted by tremendous takedown defense and striking defense. He'll control where the fight is contested and earn a decision over Menjivar.

Maggie Hendricks -- Mike Easton TKO2 Ivan Menjivar: Easton's power will be too much for Menjivar.

Cagereader -- Mike Easton- His nickname is The Hulk. (Ed. note -- Good reason) -- Austin Kessler

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Fabricio Werdum snaps Mike Russow?s win streak at UFC 147

Fabricio Werdum made his case to join the crowded top of the UFC's heavyweight division with a knockout of Mike Russow at UFC 147 in Brazil on Saturday night.

Werdum bloodied Russow's face early in the clinch. He leveled Russow with an uppercut, then followed with several punches and hammerfists until the fight was stopped at 2:28 in the first round.

As the crowd chanted his nickname, "Vai Cavalo," Werdum jumped on top of the cage to celebrate and nearly fell off. Once he recovered, Werdum asked for a title shot against Junior dos Santos.

"I respect 'Cigano,' but I'm ready for him," Werdum said after the bout.

Werdum was knocked out by dos Santos when they fought in 2008. Since then, Werdum moved to Strikeforce, where he beat Fedor Emelianenko, but lost to Alistair Overeem. He now has two wins back in the UFC.

This is Russow's first loss since he was submitted by Sergei Kharitonov in 2007.

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Tito Ortiz Excited for Final Fight

UFC cameras caught up with Tito Ortiz one final time before UFC 148 to discuss his impending retirement and his final bout with Forrest Griffin. Ortiz will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame prior to UFC 148. Be sure to stay tuned to MMAFrenzy for full coverage of tonight's highly anticipated fight card.

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Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/29330/tito-ortiz-excited-for-final-fight/

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