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Roy Jones Jr.: Dana White is crying like a little girl (Video) Posted: 21 Apr 2008 08:32 AM CDT

MMA referee Dan Miragliotta gets unofficial UFC 83 submission of the night Posted: 21 Apr 2008 07:56 AM CDT Props: Mr. Sunshine Quoteworthy: “Just before the main event, some wacko at Bell Centre decided to jump the barrier go after the 6-5, 270-pound (?) Miragliotta. In a split second, the jackass was on the ground and Miragliotta had his back. He cinched in a rear naked choke!!!!! Had the Bell Centre security not stepped in, I think Miragliotta would've put the kid to sleep or better yet, broken his neck. I couldn't get the choke in a photo but I got the aftermath with a very fired up Miragliotta getting up off the floor.” For those who missed UFC 83: “Serra vs. St. Pierre 2,” referee Dan Miragliotta is an absolutely massive human being. The person who accosted him has to be an absolute fool. At least he paid for it.

Kenny Florian vs. Roger Huerta UFC 87 fight possible Posted: 20 Apr 2008 07:29 PM CDT As expected, top lightweight contenders Kenny Florian (9-3) and Roger Huerta (20-1-1) are penciled in to tussle at UFC 87 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on August 9, according to MMAWeekly.com. The winner of the 155-pound tilt will more than likely earn a shot at the title against either UFC Lightweight Champion BJ Penn or Sean Sherk — the two are expected to face off at UFC 84: “Ill Will” on May 24. Huerta last competed during The Ultimate Fighter TUF) 6 Finale in December 2007, outlasting a resilient Clay Guida in an epic battle for lightweight supremacy. Following the fight “El Matador” announced a break from mixed martial arts after competing five times in 2007. His goal during the hiatus was to finish college and participate in outside endeavors like filming for the new Tekken movie (based on the popular video game). He is undefeated inside the Octagon (6-0) and Florian would provide his toughest test to date. “Ken-Flo” is on a tear since losing to Sherk for the vacant lightweight title in October 2006, reeling off four wins against some stiff competition and finishing them all within three rounds. In fact, it’s his only loss inside the Octagon since he lost the original TUF middleweight final to Diego Sanchez in 2005 (30 pounds more than his current fighting weight). Florian will wade into hostile territory for this one — Huerta lives and trains in the North Star State. It shouldn’t, however, affect the outcome of the fight, which should be a great fight between two very proud and gifted fighters. There’s no quit in either of these guys. UFC 87 will also feature the return of Brock Lesnar against former UFC heavyweight champion, Mark Coleman. Other fights are currently in the works for this one … stay tuned.

UFC Quick Quote: Jon Fitch makes a prediction for Georges St. Pierre fight Posted: 20 Apr 2008 07:05 PM CDT “I predict I beat GSP for the strap!” – Top welterweight contender, Jon Fitch, text message from last night to MMAmania.com after Georges St. Pierre toppled Matt Serra at UFC 83: “Serra vs. St. Pierre” to earn the undisputed 170-pound crown. Fitch will challenge St. Pierre next for the title; however, no date or event for the showdown has been announced at this time.

Matt Serra: ‘Knees werent bothering me so much’ (Audio) Posted: 20 Apr 2008 02:42 PM CDT photo: combatlifestyle “Mr. Sunshine” Steve Cofield has the “raw” audio feed from the UFC 83: “Serra vs. St. Pierre 2″ post-event press conference. Georges St. Pierre, Matt Serra, Rich Franklin, Michael Bisping, Nate Quarry, Mac Danzig and UFC President Dana White all participated. Serra talks about the stoppage, admitting that St. Pierre was beating him up but he seems a bit confused regarding the referee’s decision to step in and stop the fight in the waning seconds of round two. Check it out: He also talks about it in a post-fight locker room video here.

Kalib Starnes can run like the wind blows! Posted: 20 Apr 2008 01:35 PM CDT A great night of fights took place last night at UFC 83: “Serra vs. St. Pierre 2;” however, Kalib Starnes apparently didn’t get the memo.

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