Video stupidity: Chuck Liddell is smarter than a TMZ ‘journalist’

TMZ loves Chuck Liddell and he seems to like the gossip site. Liddell provided a comedic moment without even realizing he was in on a joke. Watch a TMZ staffer get blasted for not knowing the difference between "fornicating" and "defecating."

If you'd like to ask Liddell about dropping a deuce or anything else, you can find him this weekend at Miracle Mile behind Planet Hollywood.

"The Iceman" has a meet and greet at the Las Vegas Fight Shop inside the Miracle Mile. Just before UFC 130 goes down a few properties to the south on the Las Vegas strip, Liddell will be on the scene from Noon-2. Look for Cagewriter as well. We'll be lurking.

Liddell isn't the only fighter out and about this week. Carlos Condit, Kyle Noke and UFC Octagon girl Chandella will be at the LV Fight Shop's Fashion Show Mall location from Noon-2 on Friday.

On Saturday, Urijah Faber and Joe Benavidez are signing at a Cox Cable office in nearby Henderson.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Video-stupidity-Chuck-Liddell-is-smarter-than-a?urn=mma-wp2616

Kyle Bradley  Jai Bradney  Ebenezer Fontes Braga Chris Brennan

Kurt Pellegrino forgoes contract renewal to focus on life outside the Octagon

The UFC is down a lightweight superhero today after Kurt ?Batman? Pellegrino announced through his website he?d opted to not re-sign with the organization in order to concentrate on his family, his school in New Jersey, and rekindling his love of being a professional fighter. ?At this time I am choosing to take some time [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2011/06/01/kurt-pellegrino-forgoes-contract-renewal-to-focus-on-life-outside-the-octagon/

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Royce Gracie Talks Gracie Influence on UFC and MMA Growth - Royce Gracie

UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie talks about the influence of he and his family have had on the UFC and MMA in general heading into UFC 129 in Toronto. Get more MMA and UFC news at the World's top MMA News website http://www.mmaweekly.com.

Source: http://mmalice.com/royce-gracie/royce-gracie-talks-gracie-influence-on-ufc-and-mma-growth-video_e47428f95.html

Vitor Belfort  Robert Berry David Bielkheden Michael Bisping 

Eating baby food, abstinence and kicking butt, all part of what makes up phenom Michael McDonald

A 20-year-old shouldn't be able to walk into the UFC and compete, but that's exactly what Michael McDonald is doing. A few seconds of watching him fight and you understand why he's so advanced for his age. Speaking to him gives you an even better indicator.

With the help of RawVegas.tv, we hunted down McDonald in Las Vegas. He's a very poised, grounded kid. McDonald is spiritual and admitted that he doesn't drink or party, and he's abstinent.

McDonald faces UFC newcomer Chris Cariaso on the undercard of UFC 130. The fighters have a history with Cariaso taking out a McDonald teammate in a past fight. It was a frustrating night for McDonald who worked the corner. He wants to exact a bit of revenge for his buddy. McDonald is a huge minus-300 favorite over Cariaso.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Eating-baby-food-abstinence-and-kicking-butt-a?urn=mma-wp2624

Yoji Anjo  Ao Hailin  Shinya Aoki  Andrei Arlovski 

UFC 130 Medical Suspensions: Rampage, Mir Among Five Sidelined Up to Six Months

UFC 130 winners Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Frank Mir, and Brian Stann are among five fighters facing six-month medical suspensions from the Nevada State Athletic Commission following the May 28 event in Las Vegas. The trio, as well as Jorge Santiago and Michael McDonald, must sit out until Nov. 25 unless they're cleared to return earlier.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/18702/ufc-130-medical-suspensions-rampage-mir-among-five-sidelined-up-to-six-months/

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Ellenberger? No way! It’s Fitch that Story wants next

Rick Story surprised many by beating Thiago Alves in just about every aspect of their bout on Saturday. With a collegiate wrestling background, Story used some grappling to wear and slow down Alves, but where he really scored the victory was on the feet. Alves is a feared striker, but was outlanded 79 to 54.

Following the fight, Story (13-3 , 6-1 UFC) was brimming with confidence. When  asked about fighting another rising prospect in the division, Jake Ellenberger, Story was quick to say no. Ellenberger has won four straight. Story, 26, and Ellenberger met outside the UFC in 2008 with Story winning.

"I fought Ellenberger before and I beat him pretty handily. It would be a step back for me just because I dominated him," Story told the Las Vegas Review-Journal. "He's going to need a couple of wins to (earn a rematch)."

Story, ranked No. 23 at welterweight by the USA Today/Bloody Elbow rankings, wants No. 2 Jon Fitch.

"I think I'd match up really well. I believe I have really good takedown defense and really good scrambling skills to be able to keep it on the feet. I think I have the power to put it to him, so stylistically I think it's a great matchup for me," Story said. "Jon Fitch has great control, great wrestling, but I've seen him get clipped before. He's up there and it will get me that title shot quicker."

Story probably won't get Fitch, but looks like he can compete with just about anyone ranked ahead of him. The UFC welterweights in the top 22 include Jake Shields, Josh Koscheck, Carlos Condit, Diego Sanchez, Martin Kampmann, Matt Hughes, Anthony Johnson, Mike Pyle, Paulo Thiago, Dong Hyun Kim, Ellenberger, Dan Hardy, John Hathaway and Chris Lytle.

Fitch (23-3, 13-1 UFC) is sidelined after shoulder surgery. He's expected back some time in the fall. His camp did a great video look at Fitch immediately following the surgery. It doesn't look like a very pleasant recovery process.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Ellenberger-No-way-It-s-Fitch-that-Story-wants?urn=mma-wp2808

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Welterweight Jake Ellenberger: UFC 129 Pre-fight Interview - UFC 129

*** Watch Complete 1/2hr HD Episodes on http://www.MMAheat.com ***MMA H.E.A.T.'s Karyn Bryant spends a few minutes with UFC welterweight Jake Ellenberger after his photo shoot and scanning session with Round 5, and gets his thoughts on the UFC 129 fight he took against Canadian Sean Pierson on short notice. Jake talks about how the fight materialized, what shape he was in when he got the call and how he feels to be one of the American "bad guys" on a card that features several Canadians, and which will also be the first UFC show in Ontario. Jake also fills us in on his training partner Jason Brilz' preparation for his fight with Vladimir Matyushenko.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/ufc-129/welterweight-jake-ellenberger-ufc-129-pre-fight-interview-video_93d0a5aea.html

Zelg Benkei Galesić Mauro Galvao Arman Gambaryan Manvel Gamburyan

Matt Hamill is Closer to a Title Shot than You Think

If I had to pick one word to describe the UFC Light Heavyweight Division over the last few years it would be ?unstable.? The division?s top prize has been passed around more than an STD at the Jersey Shore house. As a result we?ve got any number of great fighters in the upper levels of [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2011/05/27/matt-hamill-is-closer-to-a-title-shot-than-you-think/

Pat Barry  Vitor Belfort  Robert Berry David Bielkheden