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*** Watch Complete 1/2hr HD Episodes on http://www.MMAheat.com ***MMA H.E.A.T.'s Karyn Bryant catches up with the legendary fighter Royce Gracie at the UFC 129 press conference, and gets his thoughts on Randy Couture's fight with Lyoto Machida. Royce also answers the question of whether or not he'll be fighting when the UFC goes to Rio in August, 2011, and he lets us know what his secret for staying young and in top fighting shape is.Be sure to visit http://www.MMAheat.com for more interviews and archived episodes of our 1/2 hour TV show. Nós falamos Português! * We're on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MMAheat * Follow MMAheat on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MMAheat * Follow Karyn on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KarynBryant

Source: http://mmalice.com/royce-gracie/royce-gracie-video_3038d2c21.html

Thiago Alves  Andre Amade  Dean Amasinger  Jimmy Ambriz

Some Early Thoughts On Shane Carwin vs. Junior dos Santos

With the sudden departure of Brock Lesnar, the UFC 131 fight card has been undergoing some significant changes. First and foremost, the new main event will feature Shane Carwin taking on Junior dos Santos. Carwin, who has been sitting on the sidelines since being beaten by Lesnar, steps in on late notice and with a [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/05/13/some-early-thoughts-on-shane-carwin-vs-junior-dos-santos

Takanori The Fireball Kid Gomi Akihiro Gono Gabriel Gonzaga Lyman Good

A Look Ahead Part 1: Bellator's Season Five Bantamweight Tournament

With today?s Bellator 44 event, the fourth season of Bellator and the first season to air on the MTV2 network begins to wind down in earnest. It?ll be two finals down and only two more to go once Bellator 44 wraps, and as a Bellator fan, I?m very excited at how many great title fights [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/05/14/a-look-ahead-part-1-bellators-season-five-bantamweight-tournament

Wesley Cabbage Correira  Patrick The Predator Côté  Randy The Natural Couture  Dan Cramer

Igor Pokrajac replaces injured Anthony Perosh at UFC 131

In a match-up likely to leave spell-check in fits and fans on their feet, the UFC has announced well-rounded Croatian Igor Pokrajac will be filling a vacant slot opposite Krzysztof Soszynski at UFC 131 after the Ultimate Fighter Season 8 alumnus? original opponent, Anthony Perosh, was forced to withdraw due to an injury sustained while [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2011/05/11/igor-pokrajac-replaces-injured-anthony-perosh-at-ufc-131/

Wes Soldier Combs  Ray Cooper  Kit Cope  Wesley Cabbage Correira 

Rashad Evans: Jon Jones is Faking Thumb Injury

It appears the altercation between Tito Ortiz and Matt Mitrione wasn’t the only incident that went down during this week’s UFC Fighter Summit in Las Vegas, Nevada. The LVRJ reported Thursday former friends-turned-foes Jon Jones and Rashad Evans also exchanged pleasantries at Surrender nightclub at Encore. Friday morning, Evans confirmed the non-physical confrontation via his [...]

Source: http://www.5thRound.com/75867/rashad-evans-jon-jones-is-faking-thumb-injury/

Luiz Buscapé Firmino Spencer Fisher Jon Fitch Kenny Florian

Ben Henderson meets Jim Miller at "UFC on Versus 5"

A pivotal lightweight affair has been added to the upcoming UFC on Versus card. Ben Henderson, the former WEC lightweight champion will be meeting with perennial contender Jim Miller at the upcoming “UFC on Versus 5″ card, which takes place on August 14 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The main-event of the evening [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/05/12/ben-henderson-meets-jim-miller-at-ufc-on-versus-5

Gregor Gracie Ralek Gracie Renzo Gracie Rickson Gracie

UFC Announces New Insurance for Fighters

by Michael David SmithOne of the things that has always separated the UFC from sports leagues like the NFL, NBA and MLB is the lack of insurance for UFC fighters for injuries suffered outside the Octagon. But as the UFC grows, that appears to be changing.

Zuffa, the parent company of the UFC and Strikeforce, has announced that its 350 or so fighters, who are all independent contractors, will now be eligible for what it calls "customized accident insurance coverage." The policy will cover not just accidental injuries suffered in training, but also injuries suffered in car accidents or other injuries that have nothing to do with the fighters' MMA careers.

"As this sport continues to grow, we have been working hard to secure additional insurance coverage so that our athletes can perform at the highest levels," UFC President Dana White said in the announcement. "We're proud to give our athletes access to this type of insurance."

 

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Source: http://mmafighting.com/2011/05/09/ufc-announces-new-insurance-for-fighters/

Vitor Belfort  Robert Berry David Bielkheden Michael Bisping 

Luckiest man in Canada lives out dream by putting belt on GSP

Dana White was clearly blown away by the passion of Canadian MMA fans in Toronto for UFC 129, so when one of them had a crazy request, the UFC president granted the UFC diehard his wish.

Yahoo! Sports' Eh Game was on the scene as Trevor Fitzgerald rolled the dice during White's Friday Q & A:

"After Georges St-Pierre beats down Jake Shields," Fitzgerald started, to immediate cheers. "Can I have the honour of the putting the championship belt around his waist?"

The question seemed to daze White for a moment.

"That's a tough request," the president said. "But [expletive] it, I'll do it."

The place erupted. Disbelieving fans could be heard shouting, "Are you kidding me?" And moments later, Fitzgerald was near the stage sharing his cell number with White's bodyguard so that they can set this whole thing up.

If you paid close attention seconds after Bruce Buffer belted out the results and wondered who the Kevin Smith look-a-like was in the Octagon, now you have your answer - just some fan who asked.

Fitzgerald may be the luckiest man in Canada. He was only at the event because he won a contest!

A father of two from Fort Frances, Ont., Fitzgerald asked his wife if he could go to UFC 129. The answer was no. Corrina, his wife reminded him that his five-year-old daughter Emily had a dance recital today.

Fitzgerald had one card left up his sleeve. He'd entered a UFC 129 trip giveaway at a local Boston Pizza. Guess what happened? Fitzgerald has his name pulled, won two tickets, a hotel room and airfare, and the wifey had to relent.

Tip via Eh Game

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Luckiest-man-in-Canada-lives-out-dream-by-puttin?urn=mma-wp1911

Matt Andersen  Alex Andrade  Jermaine Andrè  Yoji AnjoÂ