MMA Nation - MMA Nation Round-Up: Bisping Stakes Claim On Silva's Titlehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/33343/mma-icon.png2011-10-14T04:00:50-07:00http://mma.sbnation.com/rss/stream/22459842011-10-14T04:00:50-07:002011-10-14T04:00:50-07:00MMA Nation Round-Up: Michael Bisping Calls For A Title Shot
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<p>Welcome to MMA Nation Round-Up, for all your combat sports needs.</p> <p>MMA Nation Round-Up provides you with daily coverage of the latest in news, multimedia, and analysis throughout the world of combat sports. Today we ask if <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122551/michael-bisping" class="sbn-auto-link">Michael Bisping</a> deserves a title shot, examine if would be better to lose in Bellator's tournament finals rather than become the champion, and question <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122570/chael-sonnen" class="sbn-auto-link">Chael Sonnen</a>'s place at the end of the Anderson Silva line.</p>
<p>- As Fedor Emelianenko prepares to battle <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122497/jeff-monson" class="sbn-auto-link">Jeff Monson</a> at an M-1 Global event in Russia, <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2011/10/13/2487927/fedor-emelianenko-i-could-have-won-my-last-fights-but-the-win-eluded" target="_blank">the legendary heavyweight spoke to local media about his recent losing streak, explaining, "God's will was different."</a></p>
<p>- Despite Dana White's reassurances that <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122575/nick-diaz" class="sbn-auto-link">Nick Diaz</a> won't repeat his press conference shenanigans, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.headkicklegend.com/2011/10/13/2487779/ufc-137-diaz-doesnt-deserve-a-title-shot">Head Kick Legend isn't convinced</a>. </p>
<p>- "The Ultimate Fighter 14" coach Michael Bisping may not be overlooking <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122597/jason-miller" class="sbn-auto-link">Jason "Mayhem" Miller</a>, but he has been quite clear with his intention. <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/10/13/2487705/UFC-michael-bisping-anderson-silva-chael-sonnen" target="_blank">He wants a title shot.</a></p>
<p>- With the return of Bellator bantamweight champion <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122987/zach-makovsky" class="sbn-auto-link">Zach Makovsky</a> at <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/82288/bellator-54" class="sbn-auto-link">Bellator 54</a> just days away, <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2011/10/13/2487326/bellator-54-predictions-and-preview-for-makovsky-vs-roberts-on-oct-16" target="_blank">MMA Mania's Brian Hemminger gives his predictions for the big event</a>.</p>
<p>- With Bellator's unreliable championship model keeping titleholders on the shelf, Leland Rolling states his case that <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/10/13/2487026/bellator-long-layoffs-financial-instability-emphasize-problems-with-being-a" target="_blank">"it doesn't pay to be a Bellator champion."</a></p>
<p>- <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122516/lyoto-machida" class="sbn-auto-link">Lyoto Machida</a> has an air of confidence about him as the promotional gear-up for <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79673/ufc-140-jones-vs-machida" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 140</a> unfurls. <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/10/13/2488296/ufc-140-lyoto-machida-jon-jones-style" target="_blank">See why the former champion thinks he may have cracked the Jon Jones code.</a></p>
<p>- Despite the constant brilliance, we all have to face the fact that <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122568/anderson-silva" class="sbn-auto-link">Anderson Silva's</a> career is winding down. Ed Soares, the manager of the pound-for-pound king, <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/10/13/2488743/ed-soares-anderson-silva-retirement-chael-sonnen" target="_blank">states that Silva has "around four fight left" and Chael Sonnen should be in the back of the line. </a></p>
<p>- <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122535/joe-lauzon" class="sbn-auto-link">Joe Lauzon</a> pulled one of the biggest upsets of the year when he dismantled <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122531/melvin-guillard" class="sbn-auto-link">Melvin Guillard</a> in just 47 seconds at <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79759/ufc-136-edgar-vs-maynard-iii" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 136</a>. <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2011/10/13/2488371/greg-jackson-upset-melvin-guillard-fell-in-love-with-his-punching" target="_blank">Now Guillard's esteemed trainer Greg Jackson says "The Young Assassin" may have fallen in love with his own punching power.</a></p>
<p>- Similar to Jackson, Head Kick Legend's Chad Raynard was disappointed in Guillard short-lived performance. As he sees it, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.headkicklegend.com/2011/10/13/2488010/ufc-136-melvin-guillard-continues-his-inconsistent-ways">the fight was yet another continuation of Guillard's inconsistent ways</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/10/13/2488743/ed-soares-anderson-silva-retirement-chael-sonnen" target="_blank"></a>- Take a peek at UFC lightweight contender <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/127864/ben-henderson" class="sbn-auto-link">Ben Henderson</a> and the brand-new Dethrone commercial.</p>
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<p>- The first look at ProElite's upcoming heavyweight grand prix was released on Thursday.</p>
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<p>- From the refreshingly honest files, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79709/ufc-137-st-pierre-vs-condit" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 137</a> title challenger <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122573/carlos-condit" class="sbn-auto-link">Carlos Condit</a> says of his bout against <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122591/georges-st-pierre" class="sbn-auto-link">Georges St. Pierre</a>, "If it goes to a decision, I'd probably be on the losing end of the scorecards."</p>
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https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/14/2488855/mma-nation-round-up-michael-bisping-title-shot-sonnen-mma-newsShaun Al-Shatti2011-10-13T04:00:59-07:002011-10-13T04:00:59-07:00MMA Nation Round-Up: Is Badr Hari The Next Manny Pacquiao?
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<p>Welcome to MMA Nation Round-Up, for all your combat sports needs.</p> <p>MMA Nation Round-Up provides you with daily coverage of the latest in news, multimedia, and analysis throughout the world of combat sports. Today we revisit Wednesday's <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79673/ufc-140-jones-vs-machida">UFC 140</a> press conference, break down the Bellator ratings roller coaster, and question whether Badr Hari could actually be the next Manny Pacquiao. </p>
<p>- In case you weren't aware, a feud between "Rampage" Jackson and "King Mo" Lawal has been percolating over the last few weeks. Well Tuesday it might have just bubbled over, as <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2011/10/12/2485796/king-mo-rampage-is-a-b-h-in-my-eyes" target="_blank">Lawal threw down the gauntlet, proclaiming, "He's a b*itch in my eyes."</a></p>
<p>- If <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122575/nick-diaz">Nick Diaz</a> manages to defeat <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122540/b-j-penn">B.J. Penn</a> at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79709/ufc-137-st-pierre-vs-condit">UFC 137</a>, Dana White has promised him a title shot. Again. <a href="http://www.headkicklegend.com/2011/10/12/2485569/ufc-137-nick-diaz-back-in-the-contender-saddle-again-with-a-win-in" target="_blank">David Castillo breaks down the UFC boss' decision. </a></p>
<p>- Hot off the heels of their re-debut into mixed martial arts, ProElite has <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2011/10/12/2486181/proelite-2-poster-for-sylvia-vs-rizzo-on-nov-5-in-moline-il" target="_blank">released the poster for their follow-up event</a> -- <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/87156/proelite-2">ProElite 2</a> -- headlined by an eight-man heavyweight tournament featuring <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129236/andrei-arlovski">Andrei Arlovski</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/130175/tim-sylvia">Tim Sylvia</a>. </p>
<p>- Missed Wednesday's UFC 140 press conference with <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122514/jon-jones">Jon Jones</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122516/lyoto-machida">Lyoto Machida</a>? <a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/12/2485740/ufc-140-press-conference-jon-jones-lyoto-machida-mma-news" target="_blank">MMA Nation is here with comprehensive coverage of the action</a>.</p>
<p>- <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/10/12/2486080/jose-aldo-featherweight-ufc-136-championship" target="_blank">Bloody Elbow's Brent Brookhouse joined Sherdog's Jordan Breen on Press Row to discuss all things mixed martial arts</a>.</p>
<p>- Former <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/promotion/k-1">K-1</a> fighter <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/123034/badr-hari">Badr Hari's</a> decision to retire from kickboxing in order to transition into professional boxing has been met with an enormous amount of skepticism. Then why does esteemed boxing trainer<a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/10/12/2485321/boxing-naazim-richardson-badr-hari-manny-pacquiao-klitschko" target="_blank"> Naazim Richardson say Hari could be the next Manny Pacquiao?</a></p>
<p>- It's safe to say <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/128648/clay-guida">Clay Guida</a> is facing the biggest platform of his career as he prepares to duel <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/127864/ben-henderson">Ben Henderson</a> at the UFC's debut on Fox. <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2011/10/12/2486085/ufc-on-fox-clay-guida-wants-the-best-ben-henderson-on-nov-12" target="_blank">Always the gamer, Guida explains why he won't be content unless the best Ben comes into the cage</a>.</p>
<p>- As the Bellator ratings roller-coaster continues, <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/10/12/2485489/bellator-roller-coaster-ride-exacerbated-by-mtv2s-poor-decisions" target="_blank">Leland Rolling describes why the fledgling organization may not have to shoulder the blame alone.</a></p>
<p>- UFC welterweight champion <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122591/georges-st-pierre">Georges St. Pierre</a> continued to prepare for his title defense against <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122573/carlos-condit">Carlos Condit</a> as UFC 137 draws near.</p>
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<p>- Video of a riot at 'Cage at the Perani' in Flint, Michigan broke across the internet like wildfire after it was released late Tuesday.</p>
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<p>- After Wednesday's UFC 140 press conference, UFC President Dana White called the main event of <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1276/ufc-140-jon-jones-vs-lyoto-machida">Jon Jones vs. Lyoto Machida</a> "a dream matchup stylistically."</p>
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<p>- Finally, Ryron and Rener Gracie broke down Chael Sonnen's grappling brilliance from his <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79759/ufc-136-edgar-vs-maynard-iii">UFC 136</a> win against <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/128666/brian-stann">Brian Stann</a>.</p>
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https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/13/2486567/mma-nation-round-up-badr-hari-next-manny-pacquiao-newsShaun Al-Shatti2011-10-12T04:01:31-07:002011-10-12T04:01:31-07:00MMA Nation Round-Up: Brock Lesnar And The WWE
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<p>Welcome to MMA Nation Round-Up, for all your combat sports needs.</p> <p>MMA Nation Round-Up provides you with daily coverage of the latest in news, multimedia, and analysis throughout the world of combat sports. Today we bring the latest on <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122494/brock-lesnar" class="sbn-auto-link">Brock Lesnar's</a> relationship with the WWE, the UFC's ongoing legal war with the Culinary Union, and the newest offering from <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79709/ufc-137-st-pierre-vs-condit" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 137</a>.</p>
<p>- The <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122570/chael-sonnen" class="sbn-auto-link">Chael Sonnen</a> debate continues to rage on, and on Tuesday David Castillo weighed-in with his take: <a href="http://www.headkicklegend.com/2011/10/11/2482276/chael-sonnen-symbol-or-charlatan-of-spectacle" target="_blank">Chael Sonnen: Symbol or Charlatan of Spectacle?</a></p>
<p>- As the meaning of "Octagon Control" and "Aggression" gets dragged through the mud, fans and pundits continue to use the two terms as a case for a fighter getting robbed. To help out the matter, <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/10/11/2483741/ufc-136-kenny-florian-" target="_blank">Bloody Elbow's Dallas Winston broke down what the terms really mean.</a></p>
<p>- In the wake of his <a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/10/2480987/anthony-pettis-wrestling-ufc-136-jeremy-stephens" target="_blank">recent comments</a> regarding the UFC's over-reliance on wrestling, lightweight contender <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122902/anthony-pettis" class="sbn-auto-link">Anthony Pettis</a> <a href="http://www.headkicklegend.com/2011/10/11/2483114/anthony-pettis-im-still-going-for-my-bread-and-butter-which-is" target="_blank">went on the record to clear up what he meant</a>.</p>
<p>- Catch the conclusion of Brian Hemminger's<a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2011/10/11/2481722/fun-size-fits-all-an-mmamania-interview-exclusive-with-bellator" target="_blank"> two-part exclusive interview</a> with Bellator bantamweight champion <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122987/zach-makovsky" class="sbn-auto-link">Zach Makovsky</a>.</p>
<p>- The UFC's back-and-forth battle with the Culinary Union and Federal Trade Commission has taken place mainly in the shadows, despite the fact that the result could have extraordinarily far-reaching implications. <a href="http://www.headkicklegend.com/2011/10/11/2479952/the-plot-thickens-with-the-ufc-the-culinary-union-and-the-federal#storyjump" target="_blank">Head Kick Legend broke down the latest developments in the case, for your reading pleasure.</a></p>
<p>- Last time <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122510/rashad-evans" class="sbn-auto-link">Rashad Evans</a> elected to sit and wait for a title shot, he was out of action for 15 months. According to UFC President Dana White, <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/10/11/2482309/dana-white-rashad-evans-jon-jones-championship-ufc-news" target="_blank">he won't be making the same mistake twice</a>.</p>
<p>- Many fans watching the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79759/ufc-136-edgar-vs-maynard-iii" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 136</a> pay-per-view were delighted to randomly catch NBA legend Charles Barkley sitting cageside next to Anderson Silva. After the event, <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2011/10/11/2484086/famous-ufc-fan-and-former-nba-all-star-charles-barkley-thought-chael#comments" target="_blank">Barkley spoke with the media to explain his fascination with mixed martial arts</a>.</p>
<p>- Though it may be a while away, you can still <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2011/10/11/2484003/ufc-140-poster-for-jones-vs-machida-on-dec-10-in-toronto-ontario#comments" target="_blank">catch your first taste of UFC 140 with the official event poster</a>.</p>
<p>- With the state of kickboxing in shambles, <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/10/11/2483587/kickboxing-k1-k-1-world-grand-prix-2011" target="_blank">speculation is abound whether this year's K-1 Grand Prix will even take place</a>.</p>
<p>- Some unnamed internet prankster crafted what could become <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2011/10/11/2484318/chael-sonnen-rushes-brian-stann-to-safety-following-his-ufc-136#comments" target="_blank">the defining image</a> of UFC 136.</p>
<p>- UFC heavyweight mega-draw Brock Lesnar surely didn't make UFC President Dana White happy when he proclaimed that <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/10/11/2484250/brock-lesnar-thinks-he-will-have-one-more-wwe-match" target="_blank">his WWE days may not be over</a>. </p>
<p>- Speaking of Brock Lesnar and the WWE...</p>
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<p>- And finally, the latest morsel from UFC 137.</p>
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https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/12/2484404/mma-nation-round-up-brock-lesnar-wwe-newsShaun Al-Shatti2011-10-11T04:01:42-07:002011-10-11T04:01:42-07:00MMA Nation Round-Up: Who Wins Silva Vs. Sonnen II?
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<p>Welcome to MMA Nation Round-Up, for all your combat sports needs.</p> <p>MMA Nation Round-Up provides you with daily coverage of the latest in news, multimedia, and analysis throughout the world of combat sports. Today we continue to bathe in the fuzzy aftermath of <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79759/ufc-136-edgar-vs-maynard-iii" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 136</a> before looking ahead at <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122527/frankie-edgar" class="sbn-auto-link">Frankie Edgar's</a> next potential challenger, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/promotion/strikeforce" class="sbn-auto-link">Strikeforce</a> lightweight champion <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122538/gilbert-melendez" class="sbn-auto-link">Gilbert Melendez</a>.</p>
<p>- Head Kick Legend's Anthony Pace explains why Frankie Edgar's dramatic comeback against <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122537/gray-maynard" class="sbn-auto-link">Gray Maynard</a> at UFC 136 capped what may be <a href="http://www.headkicklegend.com/2011/10/9/2479103/ufc-136-results-frankie-edgars-comeback-win-provides-mma-with-its" target="_blank">the most incredible trilogy in MMA history</a>. </p>
<p>- Lost in the raucous finale was one of the unsung heros of the night, Edgar's boxing coach Mark Henry, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.headkicklegend.com/2011/10/10/2480629/ufc-136-results-mark-henry-underscores-frankie-edgars-success">who had more to do with the come-from-behind win than you'd think.</a></p>
<p>- With Kenny Florian out of the picture, <a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/10/2481363/ufc-chad-mendes-vs-jose-aldo-featherweight-title/in/2242829" target="_blank">is Chad Mendes the next in line for Jose Aldo's featherweight title</a>?</p>
<p>- Despite the brandname of Florian, <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/10/10/2481139/ufc-136-results-jose-aldo-bestowed-greatness-despite-holes-in-resume" target="_blank">Bloody Elbow's Leland Rolling feels Aldo's resume is lacking until he can defeat Mendes.</a></p>
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<p>- The only thing standing in the way of a <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122570/chael-sonnen" class="sbn-auto-link">Chael Sonnen</a> sponsored superfight with <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122568/anderson-silva" class="sbn-auto-link">Anderson Silva</a> on Super Bowl weekend is the very real potential of the Nevada<a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/10/10/2481139/ufc-136-results-jose-aldo-bestowed-greatness-despite-holes-in-resume" target="_blank"> </a>State Athletic Commission refusing a license to the brash challenger. <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/10/10/2480217/dana-white-floyd-mayweather-chael-sonnen-suspension" target="_blank">UFC President Dana White believes that's not entirely fair</a>.</p>
<p>- Of course, when that fight inevitably happens, it would be the biggest night of either man's career. <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/10/10/2480386/ufc-136-results-chael-sonnen-beat-anderson-silva-rematch" target="_blank">Brent Brookhouse explains why he thinks Sonnen could walk home with the belt</a>.</p>
<p>- But in the meantime, <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2011/10/10/2481422/anderson-silva-on-the-cover-of-ufc-undisputed-3-for-xbox-360-pic" target="_blank">Siva was voted the unanimous winner by the fans as the cover athlete of UFC Undisputed 3</a>.</p>
<p>- Meanwhile, Strikeforce announced on Monday that <a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/10/2481790/strikeforce-gilbert-melendez-ufc-mma-news" target="_blank">the promotion has big plans for Gilbert Melendez</a>. Could it be a potential move to the UFC?</p>
<p>- When Melendez does eventually debut in the Octagon,<a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2011/10/10/2480312/why-gilbert-melendez-should-fight-frankie-next" target="_blank"> would it be for a title shot against Frankie Edgar</a>?</p>
<p>- In other news, <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2011/10/10/2458452/fun-size-fits-all-an-mmamania-interview-exclusive-with-bellator" target="_blank">MMA Mania's Brian Hemminger sat down with Bellator bantamweight champion Zach Makovsky as he gears up for Bellator 54.</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2011/10/10/2458452/fun-size-fits-all-an-mmamania-interview-exclusive-with-bellator" target="_blank"></a>- Spurned by <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/promotion/k-1" class="sbn-auto-link">K-1</a>, kickboxing superstar <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/124815/tyrone-spong" class="sbn-auto-link">Tyrone Spong</a> <a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/10/2481123/ufc-136-tyrone-spong-k-1-badr-hari-rashad-evans-gokhan-saki-mma-news" target="_blank">talked to MMA Nation about a possible move to mixed martial arts</a>.</p>
<p>- With UFC 136 in the books, Zuffa wasted no time releasing the official trailer for <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79709/ufc-137-st-pierre-vs-condit" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 137</a>.</p>
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<p>- Pride legend <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122569/wanderlei-silva" class="sbn-auto-link">Wanderlei Silva</a> released the first edition of his video blog as he readies for a bout against former Strikeforce champion <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129979/cung-le" class="sbn-auto-link">Cung Le</a> at <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/82269/ufc-139-henderson-vs-rua" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 139</a>.</p>
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https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/11/2482003/mma-nation-round-up-silva-vs-sonnen-ii-tyrone-spongShaun Al-Shatti2011-10-10T07:34:25-07:002011-10-10T07:34:25-07:00MMA Nation Round-Up: Looking Back At UFC 136
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<figcaption>BOSTON - AUGUST 27: UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar weighs in at 154 lbs at the UFC 118 weigh-in at the TD Garden on August 27 2010 in Boston Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) | Getty Images</figcaption>
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<p>A round up of MMA Nation's coverage of UFC 136.</p> <p>MMA Nation Round-Up provides you with daily coverage of the latest in news, multimedia, and analysis throughout the world of combat sports. Today we're still talking about <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79759/ufc-136-edgar-vs-maynard-iii" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 136</a>. Here's a sampler of our coverage:</p>
<p>- Let's start with <a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/8/2476967/ufc-136-results-play-by-play-edgar-vs-maynard-mma-news">Luke Thomas' live blog of all the UFC 136 fights </a>and <a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/8/2477383/UFC-136-results-instant-analysis-frankie-edgar-vs-gray-maynard-jose-aldo-vs-kenny-florian">here's mine</a>.</p>
<p>- We'll jump ahead to <a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/8/2478157/ufc-136-fight-results-chael-sonnen-and-the-best-interview-in-ufc">Chael Sonnen And The Best Interview In UFC History </a></p>
<p>- <a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/9/2479597/ufc-136-video-highlights-mma-news">UFC 136 Video Highlights - Edgar Vs. Maynard, Aldo Vs. Florian</a></p>
<p>- <a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/9/2479511/ufc-136-results-frankie-edgar-is-an-iron-man-aldo-still-champ-sonnen">UFC 136 Review: Frankie Edgar Is An Iron Man, Aldo Still Champ, Sonnen Wins, Goes WWE Post-Fight - Nate Wilcox</a></p>
<p>- <a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/9/2478788/ufc-136-results-post-fight-news-gate-attendance-injuries-suspensions">UFC 136 Results: Post Fight News, Gate, Attendance, Injuries, Suspensions, Drug Test Results And More </a></p>
<p>- Our man Matt Roth was there and he brought his camera: <a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/9/2479516/ufc-136-dana-white-video-stupid-anderson-silva-vs-chael-sonnen-mma-news">Dana White Video: I'd Be Stupid To Not Make Anderson Silva Vs. Chael Sonnen Rematch </a></p>
<p>- <a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/9/2478333/ufc-136-results-frankie-edgar-stamps-his-ticket-into-immortality">Frankie Edgar Stamps His Ticket Into Immortality - Jonathan Snowden</a></p>
<p>- And <a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/9/2479639/ufc-136-results-matt-mitrione-interview-mma-vs-nfl-mma-news">Luke Thomas looked back at UFC 136 on his MMA Nation FM Radio show</a>.</p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/10/2480793/mma-nation-round-up-looking-back-at-ufc-136Nate Wilcox