Dana White and UFC fighters explain why they love Burt Watson

Did you ever wonder how fighters are always in the right place and right time when their walkout music starts at UFC events? Or how weigh-ins are as well-timed as a Swiss watch? Or how fighters can focus on their fights and forget about the logistics of fight weekends?

It doesn't take an army of drones with clipboards and walkie-talkies for the UFC to make this happen. It takes Burt Watson. Fighters -- including Georges St-Pierre with a hilarious impersonation -- explain why they respect and appreciate Watson.

Are you surprised by the one fighter who said he didn't like Watson's yelling?

Thanks, MMA Fighting.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/dana-white-ufc-fighters-explain-why-love-burt-132739136--mma.html

Tank Abbott Hiroyuki Abe Cyril Abidi  Daniel Acacio Bernard Ackah 

What Now? UFC on FX 3

UFC on FX 3 emanated live from the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, FL, this past Friday, finally putting an end to the controversial saga of Ian McCall and Demetrious Johnson, and finally allowing the flyweight tournament to move forward. While one of the match-ups has obviously made itself, we will look at what logical steps should be next for the evening's marquee fighters.

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Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28991/what-now-ufc-on-fx-3/

Tank Abbott Hiroyuki Abe Cyril Abidi  Daniel Acacio Bernard Ackah 

Anderson Silva shows off goofy side (VIDEO)

If Anderson Silva is your favorite fighter, chances are it's not just because he can front kick people into oblivion or pull last-minute triangle armbars out of thin air. He also has a goofy side to him fans can relate to. The top fighter in the world puts that goofiness on full display in the blooper reel from his series of Budweiser ads that will be aired in Brazil.

Did you know that Silva can dance? Perhaps he needs to be the next fighter on "Dancing with the Stars."

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Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/anderson-silva-shows-off-goofy-side-video-134050942.html

Eddie Alvarez Thiago Alves  Andre Amade  Dean Amasinger  Jimmy Ambriz

Justin Lawrence made his mark with a headkick KO (VIDEO)

Though Friday night and "The Ultimate Fighter" finale belonged to Michael Chiesa and Martin Kampmann, Justin Lawrence made a mark with his third-round knockout of John Cofer. Skip 20 seconds into the video to see fighting start.

Lawrence was a favorite heading into "The Ultimate Fighter" and Team Cruz's first pick, but a loss to Chiesa in the quarterfinal round of the show derailed his hopes to win the show. Do you think he'll make a name for himself in the UFC? Tell us in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/justin-lawrence-made-mark-headkick-ko-video-142224344.html

John Alessio  Houston Alexander Ricardo Almeida  Eddie Alvarez Thiago Alves 

UFC 149 Update: Aldo Injured, Barao vs. Faber Shifted From UFC 148

The injury bug has apparently struck the UFC yet again, this time it was UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo. Rather than find a new opponent for Koch, the UFC has instead shifted one of its two title bouts from UFC 148 to UFC 149. Urijah Faber will now face Renan Barao for the interim bantamweight bout two weeks later than planned in Calgary, Alberta.

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Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28977/ufc-149-update-aldo-injured-barao-vs-faber-shifted-from-ufc-148/

Andre Amade  Dean Amasinger  Jimmy Ambriz Matt Andersen  Alex Andrade 

Brett Rogers signs with Bellator after losing streak and assault arrest

Brett Rogers started his career with 10 wins, and followed it with four losses, one win, a no contest, an assault arrest stemming from a domestic abuse incident and a jail sentence of 60 days. Now, he's looking to start over again by signing with Bellator.

"Over the past year I have been challenged in my personal life, but all is now good in the Rogers family," Rogers said via a Bellator press release. "Everyone makes mistakes in life but it's how you recover that really counts. I spend every day with my wife and kids and enjoy every minute of it. Fighting is my job and I love it, but I also love my family and that's why I made things right before returning to the cage. All I can say is get ready for a new and improved Brett Rogers."

Rogers' last win came in October of 2010 over Ruben Villareal. After that, he dropped bouts to Josh Barnett and Eddie Sanchez. The no-contest comes from a February bout. He also has losses to Fedor Emelianenko and Alistair Overeem, and his biggest win came over Andrei Arlovski in June of 2009.

He will debut at Bellator 71 on June 22. An opponent has not been named.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/brett-rogers-signs-bellator-losing-streak-assault-arrest-204329657.html

Thiago Alves  Andre Amade  Dean Amasinger  Jimmy Ambriz Matt Andersen 

Sam Sicilia gives Cristiano Marcello a serious case of the punch face at ?The Ultimate Fighter? finale (PHOTO)

Sam Sicilia won his bout over Cristiano Marcello at "The Ultimate Fighter" finale with a second-round TKO. Complete results from the preliminary card:

Daron Cruickshank def. Chris Tickle via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Myles Jury def. Chris Saunders via submission (guillotine choke) - Round 1, 4:03.
Sam Sicilia def. Cristiano Marcello via TKO (punches) - Round 2, 2:53.
Joe Proctor def. Jeremy Larsen via TKO (knee and punches) - Round 1, 1:59.
Erik Perez def. John Albert via verbal submission (armbar) - Round 1, 4:18.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/sam-sicilia-gives-cristiano-marcello-serious-case-punch-010023093.html

Bernard Ackah  Terrance Aflague Yoshihiro Akiyama  Gilbert Aldana  José Aldo