Rich Franklin Pre-Fight Interview vs Silva at UFC 147 - UFC 147

After a 16-month layoff, Rich Franklin is ready to step back into the Octagon and face the "tornado"known as Wanderlei Silva. Will "Ace" be able to make it 2-0 against Silva at UFC® 147?

Source: http://mmalice.com/ufc-147/rich-franklin-pre-fight-interview-vs-silva-at-ufc-147-video_03bb864c3.html

Eddie Alvarez Thiago Alves  Andre Amade  Dean Amasinger  Jimmy Ambriz

Miesha Tate vs. Julie Kedzie at Strikeforce: Rousey vs Kaufman

Former Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight Champion Miesha Tate makes her return to the cage, after having her arm snapped by Ronda Rousey in March, on Aug 18. Taking on the former champion will be women’s MMA mainstay Julie Kedzie. Ironically, “Takedown’s” return comes on a card headlined by the women who wrested the title from her, Ronda Rousey. [...]

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Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/29277/miesha-tate-vs-julie-kedzie-at-strikeforce-rousey-vs-kaufman/

Matt Andersen  Alex Andrade  Jermaine Andrè  Yoji Anjo  Tank Abbott

Graham Spencer Signs to Aggression Fighting Championship

Top Canadian featherweight Graham Spencer has inked a deal with Aggression Fighting Championship. The hot prospect comes to the AFC cage with a record of 8-1 (1 NC). Graham is 3-0 in his last four bouts, with one no contest in a freak occurrence that saw him and Roy Bradshaw fall from the cage in March [...]

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Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/29272/graham-spencer-signs-to-aggression-fighting-championship/

John Alessio  Houston Alexander Ricardo Almeida  Eddie Alvarez Thiago Alves 

Bendo says whos easier Edgar or Melendez - Ben Henderson

UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson talks to Inside MMA correspondent Ron Kruck on his immediate rematch with Frankie Edgar and a possibiity of a Champion vs Champion fight vs Gilbert Melendez

Source: http://mmalice.com/ben-henderson/bendo-says-whos-easier-edgar-or-melendez-video_9eaa67e69.html

Tank Abbott Hiroyuki Abe Cyril Abidi  Daniel Acacio Bernard Ackah 

Tito Ortiz talks about UFC 148, the Hall of Fame and the next chapter

It's going to be an eventful summer for Tito Ortiz, a man who was recognized as one of the most important fighters in the growth of the UFC when the promotion decided to induct him into their Hall of Fame. He will fight Forrest Griffin on July 7 at UFC 148, making it the third time the pair will meet. After that bout, Ortiz plans to retire.

"I've done everything," Ortiz told Cagewriter. "My body has taken the toll. (back injury, acl replacement) My body just can't train, and training is hard on your body, so I wanted to go out on my own terms."

But before retirement, he will fight Griffin. The pair first faced off at UFC 59. It was a close fight won by Ortiz and was considered one of the best fights of 2006. Griffin took the rematch by split decision at UFC 106. Though they've fought each other for six rounds, Ortiz said he still is studying Griffin because it's part of the job.

"Gotta do your homework. I've got to do as much homework as I possibly can. I see mistakes that he does," Ortiz said. "It doesn't matter that it's my last fight. I'm still pushing my hardest."

He was touched by the UFC deciding to make him a Hall-of-Famer.

"It means all the hard work that I did means something. I've worked really hard in this business for 15 years. I've gotten to succeed, to be very successful, at mixed martial arts in the UFC."

Because he has been in the fight game for so long, he has not had as much time to spend with his family as he would like. He has three sons, and is happy the next stage in his life will involve plenty of time with them.

"First thing is being a full-time father. Being with my kids every single day. I'm starting the second chapter of my life, and it's truly about family."

Follow Tito Ortiz on Twitter for more as he prepares for UFC 148.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/tito-ortiz-talks-ufc-148-hall-fame-next-231744942--mma.html

Ricardo Almeida  Eddie Alvarez Thiago Alves  Andre Amade  Dean Amasinger 

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

John Alessio  Houston Alexander Ricardo Almeida  Eddie Alvarez Thiago Alves 

Chael Sonnen makes a few changes to UFC 148 poster

The background of Chael Sonnen's Twitter page showed a slightly different UFC 148 poster.

Yes, that's Sonnen with the belt and the taglines, "The rematch Anderson Silva has been running from" and "The true Middleweight Champions makes his third title defense." Sonnen's poster has little to do with the truth, but it is at least amusing.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/chael-sonnen-makes-few-changes-ufc-148-poster-141113986--mma.html

Tank Abbott Hiroyuki Abe Cyril Abidi  Daniel Acacio Bernard Ackah 

How MMA Trains Our US Army - MMA

Joe "The Nose" Wilk takes us inside the US Army combatives school to show how MMA helps train our soldiers for real life situations. Titan 23 - Fight for the Troops is LIVE on HDNet this Friday night at 10p ET. Tweet with us using the #TITAN23 hashtag

Source: http://mmalice.com/mma/how-mma-trains-our-us-army-video_984bd0871.html

José Aldo  John Alessio  Houston Alexander Ricardo Almeida  Eddie Alvarez

Anderson Silva is the greatest commercial actor of our time

It's possible UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is the greatest mixed martial artist in the sport's brief history. With a record of 31-4, a 15-fight win streak, wins at middleweight and light heavyweight and eight fight night bonuses, it's easy to make that case.

But what he might excel at even more is making commercials. Seriously, watch the above for a razor and tell me you don't want to buy it. His ads for Burger King and Budweiser were instant classics.

The man has some range. Whether you need a kick to the face or a reliable pitchman, Silva's your guy.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/anderson-silva-greatest-commercial-actor-time-181041362--mma.html

Yoshihiro Akiyama  Gilbert Aldana  José Aldo  John Alessio  Houston Alexander