MMA Nation - UFC 143: Georges St. Pierre Out With Blown ACL, Diaz Vs. Condit For Interim Titlehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/33343/mma-icon.png2012-01-31T11:50:24-08:00http://mma.sbnation.com/rss/stream/23062122012-01-31T11:50:24-08:002012-01-31T11:50:24-08:00Dana White UFC 143 Video Blog: Day One
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<p>Despite a remarkable run of three events in three weeks, there's no time for rest as Dana White released the first installment of his <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/92159/ufc-143-diaz-vs-condit">UFC 143</a> video blog on Monday.</p>
<p>After the usual housekeeping fanfare, the scene shifts to <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/92421/ufc-on-fox-2">UFC on Fox 2's</a> pre-show format meeting. White runs through the basics with <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122514/jon-jones">Jon Jones</a>, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122508/randy-couture">Randy Couture</a>, and Curt Menefee, before moving into the production room to witness Fox's UFC robots debut live on network television.</p>
<p>Next we move to the series' cornerstone, behind-the-scenes footage of the emotional post-fight gumbo from a slew of battered fighters. A tearful <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122486/joey-beltran">Joey Beltran</a> slowly trudges into the frame, followed by his elated vanquisher, Lavar Johnosn. Meanwhile, a baffled <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/132813/eric-wisely">Eric Wisely</a> tries to understand how he lost to <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122643/charles-oliveira">Charles Oliveira's</a> ridiculous calf slicer, eventually admitting, "I pretty much submitted myself."</p>
<p>The action soon moves to a pink-shirted Jon Jones hyping-up his Jackson-teammate Cub Swanson, concluding his point with this foreboding line, "He's one of the nastiest dudes on our team." Ten minutes later Swanson's opponent, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122484/george-roop">George Roop</a>, is asleep on the mat.</p>
<p>As we transition back to the post-fight footage, exhausted heavyweight John-Olav Einemo can't believe his knees couldn't knockout <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122500/mike-russow">Mike Russow</a>. Across the frame, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122536/nik-lentz">Nik Lentz</a> is strangely at peace with the incredibly nasty cut oozing blood under his left eye.</p>
<p>Finally, the primetime events have arrived, as <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122570/chael-sonnen">Chael Sonnen</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122551/michael-bisping">Michael Bisping</a> stroll out to the cage, and Burt Watson shrieks at the top of his lungs to hype the moment. Afterward, Bisping is (justly) incredulous about the judge that scored the fight 30-27 Sonnen.</p>
<p>Next comes <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122509/phil-davis">Phil Davis</a>, who suffers a massive gash on his right shin sometime during his five-round loss to <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122510/rashad-evans">Rashad Evans</a>. "Mr. Wonderful" apparently hates needles, which is unfortunate because a very large one is soon embedded into his leg for roughly 30 seconds.</p>
<p>White wraps up the vlog by congratulating <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/128569/chris-weidman">Chris Weidman</a> for his victory over <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122560/demian-maia">Demian Maia</a>. After shedding 32 pounds in 10 days, Weidman has just one thing on his mind -- the buffet table.</p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2012/1/31/2761503/dana-white-ufc-143-video-blog-day-oneShaun Al-Shatti2012-01-30T09:11:03-08:002012-01-30T09:11:03-08:00UFC 143: Stittgen Vs. Thompson, Natal Vs. Kuiper Slated For Facebook
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<p>UFC 143 takes place Super Bowl weekend, February 4th, at the Mandalay Bay Events Centers in Las Vegas, Nevada.
</p> <p>A pair of <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/92159/ufc-143-diaz-vs-condit">UFC 143's</a> preliminary bouts have been relegated to the Facebook undercard.</p>
<p>Confirmed by UFC officials, welterweights <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/151359/dan-stittgen">Dan Stittgen</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/151061/stephen-thompson">Stephen Thompson</a> and middleweights <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/127374/rafael-natal">Rafael Natal</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/149308/michael-kuiper">Michael Kuiper</a> will be streamed live on the popular social networking site. Fight fans can catch the action for free by simply "liking" the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/UFC" target="_blank">UFC's Facebook page</a>.</p>
<p>A 31-year-old prospect out of Midwest Training Center, Stittgen (7-1) enters the UFC after capping a three-fight win streak with a decision win over Mark Stoddard in October. Ironically, Stittgen's only loss came to the man he replaced at UFC 143, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/131655/justin-edwards">Justin Edwards</a>, via a 37-second guillotine in early-2010.</p>
<p>Likewise, Thompson (5-0), an undefeated prospect out of Simpsonville, South Carolina, strides into the UFC after just two years on the regional circuit. Affectionately known as "Wonderboy," the Pitch Black MMA product carries three stoppage wins and last appeared in October, defeating Patrick Mandio via unanimous decision.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Natal (13-3-1), a native Brazilian with a blackbelt in Jiu-Jitsu, most recently tasted the sweet fruits of Octagon success after two swings-and-misses with a hard-fought unanimous decision over <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/132942/paul-bradley">Paul Bradley</a>. Previously "Sapo" battled his way to a loss against <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/127158/rich-attonito">Rich Attonito</a> and a majority draw with <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/127373/jesse-bongfeldt">Jesse Bongfeldt</a>.</p>
<p>Kuiper (11-0), a black belt Judoka out of the Netherlands, kicked off his career in impressive fashion, roaring to seven straight victories in less than ten months. Since then the youngster has tacked on four more, including three first-round finishes, to pave his way into the UFC.</p>
<p>UFC 143 is slated for Super Bowl weekend at the Mandalay Bay Events Centers in Las Vegas, Nevada. An interim welterweight title bout between <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122575/nick-diaz">Nick Diaz</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122573/carlos-condit">Carlos Condit</a> is the night's main event.</p>
<p><b>UFC 143 fight card:</b></p>
<p>Main card (pay-per-view):<br>Interim Welterweight Championship: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1491/ufc-143-carlos-condit-vs-nick-diaz">Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit</a><br>Heavyweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1506/ufc-143-roy-nelson-vs-fabricio-werdum">Roy Nelson vs. Fabricio Werdum</a><br>Welterweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1498/ufc-143-josh-koscheck-vs-mike-pierce">Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce</a><br>Bantamweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1499/ufc-143-renan-barao-vs-scott-jorgensen">Scott Jorgensen vs. Renan Barao</a> <br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/middleweight">Middleweight</a>: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1532/ufc-143-ed-herman-vs-clifford-starks">Ed Herman vs. Clifford Starks</a></p>
<p>Preliminary card (FX):<br>Featherweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1536/ufc-143-dustin-poirier-vs-max-holloway">Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway</a><br>Welterweight: Hnenry Martinez vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/127375/matt-riddle">Matt Riddle</a><br>Bantamweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1373/ufc-143-alex-caceres-vs-edwin-figueroa">Alex Caceres vs. Edwin Figueroa</a> <br>Welterweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1522/ufc-143-matt-brown-vs-chris-cope">Matt Brown vs. Chris Cope</a></p>
<p>Preliminary card (Facebook):<br>Welterweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1580/ufc-143-dan-stittgen-vs-stephen-thompson">Dan Stittgen vs. Stephen Thompson</a><br>Middleweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1452/ufc-143-michael-kuiper-vs-rafael-natal">Rafael Natal vs. Michael Kuiper</a></p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2012/1/30/2758325/ufc-143-stittgen-vs-thompson-natal-vs-kuiper-facebook-streamShaun Al-Shatti2012-01-30T08:08:04-08:002012-01-30T08:08:04-08:00UFC 143 Fight Card: Lopez Out, Martinez In Against Riddle
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<p>UFC 143 is slated for Super Bowl weekend, February 4th, at the Mandalay Bay Events Centers in Las Vegas, Nevada.</p> <p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/92159/ufc-143-diaz-vs-condit">UFC 143's</a> revolving door of injuries cracked another casualty over the weekend.</p>
<p>Announced by UFC officials, welterweight veteran <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/131157/jorge-lopez">Jorge Lopez</a> (11-2) has been scratched from a scheduled bout against <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/127375/matt-riddle">Matt Riddle</a> (5-3) on this weekend's preliminary card. Octagon newcomer Henry Martinez (8-1) will be tapped as a replacement.</p>
<p>TUF 7 winner <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122897/amir-sadollah">Amir Sadollah</a> (5-3) was initially slated to fight Lopez before withdrawing due to injury.</p>
<p>A 28-year-old protégé of Greg Jackson, Martinez enters the UFC having finished each his last four contests, including a second-round submission of <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/136190/ali-hanjani">Ali Hanjani</a> earlier this month. The Bellator veteran's lone loss came at the hands of <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/123066/wilson-reis">Wilson Reis</a> in Season One's featherweight quarterfinals.</p>
<p>Riddle, meanwhile, was previously slated to meet <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/133689/luis-ramos">Luis Ramos</a> on the undercard of UFC 141, however a <a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/12/30/2671526/ufc-141-results-matt-riddle-vs-luis-ramos-scratched-illness">fight night illness</a> led to the bout's cancellation. Prior to the setback, the 25-year-old fell short in two straight decisions to <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/127376/sean-pierson">Sean Pierson</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/132512/lance-benoist">Lance Benoist</a>.</p>
<p>UFC 143 takes place on Super Bowl weekend at the Mandalay Bay Events Centers in Las Vegas, Nevada. An interim welterweight title bout between <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122575/nick-diaz">Nick Diaz</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122573/carlos-condit">Carlos Condit</a> is the night's main event.</p>
<p><b>UFC 143 fight card:</b></p>
<p>Main card (pay-per-view):<br>Interim Welterweight Championship: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1491/ufc-143-carlos-condit-vs-nick-diaz">Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit</a><br>Heavyweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1506/ufc-143-roy-nelson-vs-fabricio-werdum">Roy Nelson vs. Fabricio Werdum</a><br>Welterweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1498/ufc-143-josh-koscheck-vs-mike-pierce">Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce</a><br>Bantamweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1499/ufc-143-renan-barao-vs-scott-jorgensen">Scott Jorgensen vs. Renan Barao</a> <br>Middleweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1532/ufc-143-ed-herman-vs-clifford-starks">Ed Herman vs. Clifford Starks</a></p>
<p>Preliminary card (FX):<br>Featherweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1536/ufc-143-dustin-poirier-vs-max-holloway">Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway</a><br>Welterweight: Hnenry Martinez vs. Matt Riddle<br>Bantamweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1373/ufc-143-alex-caceres-vs-edwin-figueroa">Alex Caceres vs. Edwin Figueroa</a> <br>Welterweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1522/ufc-143-matt-brown-vs-chris-cope">Matt Brown vs. Chris Cope</a></p>
<p>Preliminary card (Facebook):<br>Welterweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1580/ufc-143-dan-stittgen-vs-stephen-thompson">Dan Stittgen vs. Stephen Thompson</a><br>Middleweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1452/ufc-143-michael-kuiper-vs-rafael-natal">Rafael Natal vs. Michael Kuiper</a></p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2012/1/30/2758125/ufc-143-fight-card-jorge-lopez-injury-henry-martinez-vs-matt-riddleShaun Al-Shatti2012-01-25T07:58:32-08:002012-01-25T07:58:32-08:00VIDEO: UFC 143 Nick Diaz Vs. Carlos Condit Preview
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<p>The UFC has released an extended preview video for <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/92159/ufc-143-diaz-vs-condit">UFC 143</a> featuring <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122575/nick-diaz">Nick Diaz</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122573/carlos-condit">Carlos Condit</a>. The two welterweights will do battle for the interim title while champ <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122591/georges-st-pierre">Georges St. Pierre</a> recovers from ACL surgery. </p>
<p>The event takes place Sat., Feb. 4, 2012, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada and also features another welterweight bout between contenders <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122582/josh-koscheck">Josh Koscheck</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129238/mike-pierce">Mike Pierce</a>. Koscheck had originally been slated to face Condit as Diaz was to challenge GSP, but the champ's injury caused a reshuffle on the card.</p>
<p>The winner of the Condit-Diaz bout may face GSP as early as this summer according to UFC president Dana White. According to GSP he won't be ready until November. </p>
<p>The rest of the card features: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1506/ufc-143-roy-nelson-vs-fabricio-werdum">Roy Nelson vs. Fabricio Werdum</a>, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1499/ufc-143-renan-barao-vs-scott-jorgensen">Renan Barao vs. Scott Jorgensen</a>, and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1532/ufc-143-ed-herman-vs-clifford-starks">Ed Herman vs. Clifford Starks</a> on the main pay-per-view card; and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122973/dustin-poirier">Dustin Poirier</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/150860/max-holloway">Max Holloway</a>, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/127375/matt-riddle">Matt Riddle</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/131157/jorge-lopez">Jorge Lopez</a>, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129722/alex-caceres">Alex Caceres</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/130050/edwin-figueroa">Edwin Figueroa</a>, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122572/matt-brown">Matt Brown</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129718/chris-cope">Chris Cope</a>, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/151359/dan-stittgen">Dan Stittgen</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/151061/stephen-thompson">Stephen Thompson</a>, and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/127374/rafael-natal">Rafael Natal</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/149308/michael-kuiper">Michael Kuiper</a>.</p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2012/1/25/2732282/ufc-143-video-nick-diaz-vs-carlos-conditNate Wilcox2012-01-20T10:30:30-08:002012-01-20T10:30:30-08:00UFC 143 Fight Card: Newcomer Stittgen Replaces Edwards Against Thompson
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<p>UFC 143 is slated for Super Bowl weekend, February 4th, at the Mandalay Bay Events Centers in Las Vegas, Nevada.
</p> <p>Veteran welterweight <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/131655/justin-edwards">Justin Edwards</a> (7-2) has been scratched from the undercard of <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/92159/ufc-143-diaz-vs-condit">UFC 143</a> after suffering an undisclosed injury in training.</p>
<p>UFC newcomer <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/151359/dan-stittgen">Dan Stittgen</a> (7-1) has been tapped as a replacement to fight fellow rookie <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/151061/stephen-thompson">Stephen Thompson</a> (5-0), according to reports from <a href="http://www.fightcove.com/exclusive-justin-edwards-out-of-ufc-143-dan-stittgen-set-to-face-stephen-thompson/" target="_blank">FightCove.com</a>. Thompson himself was an injury replacement for <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/143254/mike-stumpf">Mike Stumpf</a> (11-3).</p>
<p>UFC officials have yet to confirm the switch.</p>
<p>A 31-year-old prospect out of Midwest Training Center, Stittgen enters the UFC after capping a three-fight win streak with a decision win over Mark Stoddard in October. The grappling specialist has ripped through five first-round submission wins in three-year professional career. Ironically, Stittgen's only loss came to the man he now replaces, Justin Edwards, via a 37-second guillotine in early-2010.</p>
<p>Likewise, Thompson, an undefeated prospect out of Simpsonville, South Carolina, strides into the UFC after just two years on the regional circuit. Affectionately known as "Wonderboy," the Pitch Black MMA product has three stoppage wins and last appeared in October, defeating Patrick Mandio via unanimous decision.</p>
<p>UFC 143 takes place Super Bowl weekend, February 4th, at the Mandalay Bay Events Centers in Las Vegas, Nevada. An interim welterweight title bout between <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122575/nick-diaz">Nick Diaz</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122573/carlos-condit">Carlos Condit</a> is the night's main event.</p>
<p><b>UFC 143 fight card:</b></p>
<p>Interim Welterweight Championship: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1491/ufc-143-carlos-condit-vs-nick-diaz">Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit</a><br>Heavyweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1506/ufc-143-roy-nelson-vs-fabricio-werdum">Roy Nelson vs. Fabricio Werdum</a><br>Bantamweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1499/ufc-143-renan-barao-vs-scott-jorgensen">Scott Jorgensen vs. Renan Barao</a> <br>Welterweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1498/ufc-143-josh-koscheck-vs-mike-pierce">Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce</a><br>Featherweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1536/ufc-143-dustin-poirier-vs-max-holloway">Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway</a><br>Bantamweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1373/ufc-143-alex-caceres-vs-edwin-figueroa">Alex Caceres vs. Edwin Figueroa</a> <br>Welterweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1546/ufc-143-jorge-lopez-vs-matt-riddle">Jorge Lopez vs. Matt Riddle</a><br>Middleweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1532/ufc-143-ed-herman-vs-clifford-starks">Ed Herman vs. Clifford Starks</a><br>Welterweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1522/ufc-143-matt-brown-vs-chris-cope">Matt Brown vs. Chris Cope</a><br>Welterweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1580/ufc-143-dan-stittgen-vs-stephen-thompson">Dan Stittgen vs. Stephen Thompson</a><br>Middleweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1452/ufc-143-michael-kuiper-vs-rafael-natal">Rafael Natal vs. Michael Kuiper</a></p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2012/1/20/2721334/ufc-143-fight-card-dan-stittgen-vs-stephen-thompson-edwards-injuryShaun Al-Shatti2012-01-12T09:31:17-08:002012-01-12T09:31:17-08:00UFC 143 Fight Card: Mike Stumpf Out, Stephen Thompson In Against Justin Edwards
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<p>UFC 143 is slated for February 4th at the Mandalay Bay Events Centers in Las Vegas, Nevada. An interim welterweight title bout between Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit headlines the night's card.</p> <p>Undercard fighter <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/143254/mike-stumpf">Mike Stumpf</a> (11-3) has withdrawn from a <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/92159/ufc-143-diaz-vs-condit">UFC 143</a> welterweight bout against <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/131655/justin-edwards">Justin Edwards</a> (7-2) due to an undisclosed injury.</p>
<p>UFC newcomer <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/151061/stephen-thompson">Stephen Thompson</a> (5-0) has signed-on to fill the vacated spot. Promotion officials confirmed the switch earlier this week.</p>
<p>An undefeated prospect out of Simpsonville, South Carolina, Thompson strides into the UFC after just two years on the regional circuit. Affectionately known as "Wonderboy," the Pitch Black MMA product has three stoppage wins and last appeared in October, defeating Patrick Mandio via unanimous decision.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, 28-year-old TUF 13 alum Edwards hopes to dodge a pink slip after dropping two of his first three UFC appearances. "Fast Eddy's" lone win, a unanimous decision over <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/131157/jorge-lopez">Jorge Lopez</a> at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79757/ufc-138-leben-vs-munoz">UFC 138</a>, is sandwiched between uninspired losses to <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129707/clay-harvison">Clay Harvison</a> and promotional newcomer <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/143723/john-maguire">John Maguire</a>.</p>
<p>UFC 143 takes place Super Bowl weekend, February 4th, at the Mandalay Bay Events Centers in Las Vegas, Nevada. An interim welterweight title bout between <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122575/nick-diaz">Nick Diaz</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122573/carlos-condit">Carlos Condit</a> is the night's main event.</p>
<p><b>UFC 143 fight card:</b></p>
<p>Interim Welterweight Championship: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1491/ufc-143-carlos-condit-vs-nick-diaz">Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit</a><br>Heavyweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1506/ufc-143-roy-nelson-vs-fabricio-werdum">Roy Nelson vs. Fabricio Werdum</a><br>Bantamweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1499/ufc-143-renan-barao-vs-scott-jorgensen">Scott Jorgensen vs. Renan Barao</a> <br>Welterweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1498/ufc-143-josh-koscheck-vs-mike-pierce">Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce</a><br>Featherweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1536/ufc-143-dustin-poirier-vs-max-holloway">Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway</a><br>Bantamweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1373/ufc-143-alex-caceres-vs-edwin-figueroa">Alex Caceres vs. Edwin Figueroa</a> <br>Welterweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1546/ufc-143-jorge-lopez-vs-matt-riddle">Jorge Lopez vs. Matt Riddle</a><br>Middleweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1532/ufc-143-ed-herman-vs-clifford-starks">Ed Herman vs. Clifford Starks</a><br>Welterweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1522/ufc-143-matt-brown-vs-chris-cope">Matt Brown vs. Chris Cope</a><br>Welterweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1566/ufc-143-justin-edwards-vs-stephen-thompson">Justin Edwards vs. Stephen Thompson</a><br>Middleweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1452/ufc-143-michael-kuiper-vs-rafael-natal">Rafael Natal vs. Michael Kuiper</a></p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2012/1/12/2702344/ufc-143-fight-card-mike-stumpf-injury-stephen-thompson-vs-justin-edwardsShaun Al-Shatti2012-01-05T08:00:46-08:002012-01-05T08:00:46-08:00UFC 143 Fight Card: Max Holloway Debuts Against Dustin Poirier
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<p>Undefeated featherweight prospect <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/150860/max-holloway">Max Holloway</a> has signed with the UFC and agreed to fight <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122973/dustin-poirier">Dustin Poirier</a> at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/92159/ufc-143-diaz-vs-condit">UFC 143</a>, according to reports from <a href="http://mmaweekly.com/newcomer-max-holloway-in-to-face-dustin-poirier-at-ufc-143" target="_blank">MMA Weekly</a>. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.</p>
<p>Holloway is Poirier's third scheduled opponent after a rash of injuries forced <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122964/erik-koch">Erik Koch</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/131141/ricardo-lamas">Ricardo Lamas</a> to withdraw from the card.</p>
<p>At just 20 years of age, Holloway (4-0) enters the Octagon having won all four of his professional fights, including a victory over <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/promotion/strikeforce">Strikeforce</a> veteran Harris Sarmiento. A striker aligned with Suckerpunch Entertainment, "Lil Evil" last competed in July, where he edged Eddie Rincon in a three-round decision.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Poirier (11-1) makes a quick turnaround after submitting <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122877/pablo-garza">Pablo Garza</a> via D'Arce choke at the UFC on Fox undercard. The 22-year-old now claims an impressive 3-0 UFC record, including decision victories over <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122478/josh-grispi">Josh Grispi</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/131649/jason-young">Jason Young</a>.</p>
<p>UFC 143 is slated for Super Bowl weekend, February 4th, at the Mandalay Bay Events Centers in Las Vegas, Nevada. An interim welterweight title bout between <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122575/nick-diaz">Nick Diaz</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122573/carlos-condit">Carlos Condit</a> is the night's main event.</p>
<p><b>UFC 143 fight card:</b></p>
<p>Interim Welterweight Championship: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1491/ufc-143-carlos-condit-vs-nick-diaz">Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit</a><br>Heavyweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1506/ufc-143-roy-nelson-vs-fabricio-werdum">Roy Nelson vs. Fabricio Werdum</a><br>Bantamweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1499/ufc-143-renan-barao-vs-scott-jorgensen">Scott Jorgensen vs. Renan Barao</a> <br>Welterweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1498/ufc-143-josh-koscheck-vs-mike-pierce">Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce</a><br>Featherweight: Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway<br>Bantamweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1373/ufc-143-alex-caceres-vs-edwin-figueroa">Alex Caceres vs. Edwin Figueroa</a> <br>Welterweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1546/ufc-143-jorge-lopez-vs-matt-riddle">Jorge Lopez vs. Matt Riddle</a><br>Middleweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1532/ufc-143-ed-herman-vs-clifford-starks">Ed Herman vs. Clifford Starks</a><br>Welterweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1522/ufc-143-matt-brown-vs-chris-cope">Matt Brown vs. Chris Cope</a><br>Welterweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1524/ufc-143-justin-edwards-vs-mike-stumpf">Justin Edwards vs. Mike Stumpf</a><br>Middleweight: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1452/ufc-143-michael-kuiper-vs-rafael-natal">Rafael Natal vs. Michael Kuiper</a></p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2012/1/5/2684380/ufc-143-fight-card-max-holloway-vs-dustin-poirierShaun Al-Shatti2012-01-04T21:23:22-08:002012-01-04T21:23:22-08:00UFC 143 Poster
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<p>The UFC has released a new poster for <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/92159/ufc-143-diaz-vs-condit" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit</a> which will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 4.</p>
<p>The card will be headlined by a fight for the interim welterweight title between <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122575/nick-diaz">Nick Diaz</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122573/carlos-condit">Carlos Condit</a>. Champion <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122591/georges-st-pierre">Georges St. Pierre</a> is out recovering from surgery to repair a torn ACL. The card will also feature heavyweights <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1506/ufc-143-roy-nelson-vs-fabricio-werdum">Roy Nelson vs. Fabricio Werdum</a>, welterweights <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1498/ufc-143-josh-koscheck-vs-mike-pierce">Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce</a>, bantamweights <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1499/ufc-143-renan-barao-vs-scott-jorgensen">Renan Barao vs. Scott Jorgensen</a>, and middleweights <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1532/ufc-143-ed-herman-vs-clifford-starks">Ed Herman vs. Clifford Starks</a>.</p>
<p>Diaz and Condit should be a great bout. Diaz, the former Strikeforce champion just took a dominant decision win over B.J. Penn in his return to the UFC. Condit is on a hot streak with three straight wins by KO or TKO over Dong Hyun Kim, Dan Hardy and Rory MacDonald. </p>
<p>Diaz had been set to fight GSP at UFC 137 but was pulled from the title fight as a punishment for missing a pair of press conferences. Condit was given the title shot in his stead but when GSP pulled out with an injury (not the torn ACL), he didn't get to fight at all.</p>
<p>Diaz was then promised GSP at UFC 143 but the champ's ACL tear prevented that from happening and now he'll fight Condit.</p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2012/1/4/2683748/ufc-143-posterNate Wilcox