MMA Nation - UFC's Michael Bisping Fires First Shot, Jon Jones Fox Commercial, Pat Barry Hates Things On The Round-Uphttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/33343/mma-icon.png2012-01-28T04:00:15-08:00http://mma.sbnation.com/rss/stream/24956212012-01-28T04:00:15-08:002012-01-28T04:00:15-08:00Bisping Flips The Bird, Davis Sports A Singlet On The Round-Up
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<p>Michael Bisping flips off a sponsor, Rashad Evans is a star, Chael Sonnen preaches to Canada, Phil Davis takes us to Penn State, and Joe Rogan reveals the way of the broadcast booth on today's edition of The Round-Up.</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.</p>
<p>Today is all about <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/92421/ufc-on-fox-2">UFC on Fox 2</a>. From previews and predictions, to interviews and simulations, we've got everything you need to get ready for tonight's primetime action.</p>
<p>- If you missed any of Friday's weigh-ins, a complete replay of the festivities can be seen below. Plus, a bonus pair of staredowns, just because you know you want to see what Bisping and Chael were saying to each other.</p>
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<p>- Need more? <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2012/1/27/2753543/ufc-on-fox-2-weigh-in-photos-gallery-for-evans-vs-davis-in-chicago" target="_blank">Catch a complete gallery of the weigh-ins here</a>.</p>
<p>- <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122510/rashad-evans">Rashad Evans</a> is used to the boobirds at this point, but haters be damned, Josh Nason has <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/1/27/2750526/ufc-on-fox-2-rashad-evans-vs-phil-davis-haters-be-damned-star-power" target="_blank">three reasons "Suga" is a big star.</a></p>
<p>- Chael Sonnen and Michael Landsberg completed their legendary trilogy of interviews, and yes, Chael had his championship belt with him.</p>
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<p>- <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1578/ufc-on-fox-2-demian-maia-vs-chris-weidman">Chris Weidman vs. Demian Maia</a> has all the makings of a classic scrap, so what better way to preview it than with <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/1/27/2743953/ufc-on-fox-2-davis-evans-chris-weidman-vs-demian-maia-dissection-predictions" target="_blank">Dallas Winston's gif-laden dissection.</a></p>
<p>- Is<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122570/chael-sonnen"> </a>Sonnen's schtick to played out? <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2012/1/27/2751766/ufc-on-fox-2-chael-sonnen-press-conference-promo" target="_blank">Gene Mrosko argues that the people's champion has become a parody of himself.</a></p>
<p>- MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani and The Score's Mauro Ranallo preview tonight's main card.</p>
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<p>- Take a look at the <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2012/1/27/2735203/behind-the-ufc-on-fox-2-numbers-rashad-evans-vs-phil-davis-fight" target="_blank">complete statistical breakdown of Evans vs. Davis</a>, courtesy of our friends at <a href="http://compustrike.com/" target="_blank">CompuStrike</a>.</p>
<p>- The staffs over at <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2012/1/27/2748091/ufc-on-fox-2-predictions-preview-analysis-evans-davis-mma" target="_blank">MMA Mania</a> and <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/1/27/2752591/ufc-on-fox-2-rashad-evans-phil-davis-chael-sonnen-michael-bisping-demian-maia-chris-weidman" target="_blank">Bloody Elbow</a> offer their predictions for all the big fights.</p>
<p>- The <i>UFC Undisputed 3 </i>team<i> </i>simulated tonight's co-main event 25 times, and somehow Chael Sonnen successfully took <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122551/michael-bisping">Michael Bisping</a> down within the first minute of <b>every single round</b>.</p>
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<p>- While we're on the subject of <i>UFC Undisputed 3</i>, if you're planning on buying the game, <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2012/1/27/2752449/thq-free-download-alistair-overeem-ufc-undisputed-3-demo-roster" target="_blank">you might want to find out how you can download The Reem for free.</a></p>
<p>- Michael Bisping is basically expected to taunt fans at this point. So why, then, did the Brit <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/1/27/2753677/ufc-on-fox-2-micheal-bisping-flips-off-fans-at-weigh-ins-loses-sponsor" target="_blank">lose a sponsor</a> over his performance at Friday's weigh-ins.</p>
<p>- Helwani was caught in the middle of two tired, dehydrated, fight-promoting machines after yesterday's weigh-ins.</p>
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<p>- The latest SB Nation/USA Today rankings have been released. <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/rankings" target="_blank">Where did your favorite fighter land?</a></p>
<p>- As all the <a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2012/1/27/2752424/hackers-ufc-dana-white-ufc-tv-ufc-com-sopa-pipa-mma" target="_blank">hacking hysteria</a> swirls around MMA, Mayhem Miller decided it was time to throw his hat into the ring.</p>
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<p>- <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/1/27/2752695/dana-white-ufc-fail-see-big-picture-with-sopa-support" target="_blank">K.J. Gould weighs in with his take on the UFC/Internet/SOPA love triangle</a>: "Going through with SOPA and even the on-the-surface 'tamer' PIPA will not only do little to stop the pirates, it harms the consumer and can end up harming companies like the UFC who have become really dependent on social and digital media to help further themselves."</p>
<p>- Ever wonder how Joe Rogan got his gig as the UFC's color commentator? He dusted the story off for a recent appearance on Rosie O'Donnell's new show. (HT: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmamania.com/2012/1/27/2750416/video-joe-rogan-rosie-odonnell-ufc-color-commentatlor-mma-news">MMA Mania</a>)</p>
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https://mma.sbnation.com/2012/1/28/2753061/michael-bisping-flips-bird-phil-davis-singlet-ufc-on-fox-2-mmaShaun Al-Shatti2012-01-27T04:00:22-08:002012-01-27T04:00:22-08:00Evans Vs. Davis Gets Heated, Chael Sonnen Rhymes His Way To Primetime On The Round-Up
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<p>Rashad spits one-liners, Davis talks stereotypes, Chael shows off his belt, Bisping gets personal, and Dana White faces the wrath of the Internet on today's edition of The Round-Up. </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.</p>
<p>We've got tons to talk about today, from killer <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/92421/ufc-on-fox-2">UFC on Fox 2</a> promos to Dana White's unfortunate decision to challenge the Internet, so let's jump right into it.</p>
<p>- Sparks were flying on Thursday afternoon at the UFC on Fox 2 pre-fight press conference. In case you missed any of the trash-talking action, the presser starts at <a href="http://youtu.be/c5JyHzeotgc?t=24m18s" target="_blank">24:18</a> on the video below.</p>
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<p>- And yes, Senor Chael brought a replica strap. Watch your eyes, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122560/demian-maia">Demian Maia</a>.</p>
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<p>- With all of Sonnen's antics, it seems like everybody is forgetting about the night's barnburner of a main event. Check out the latest preview video of <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1464/ufc-on-fox-2-rashad-evans-vs-phil-davis">Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis</a> below.</p>
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<p>- What would Evans do if <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122514/jon-jones">Jon Jones</a> confronts him in the cage on Saturday? <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2012/1/26/2737166/rashad-evans-jon-jones-ufc-fox-2-staredown-phil-davis-mma" target="_blank">"I won't say nothin' stupid like, you're ruining my special night, Jon!"</a></p>
<p>- Follow Rashad as he deals with the media hurricane while trying to stay focused on the task ahead. "I don't even know what day of the week it is," he says. "I'm just losing my mind right now just in and out of mindsets. I just want to go and just fight Phil." (HT: <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2012/1/26/2736011/ufc-on-fox-2-video-blog-with-rashad-evans-for-phil-davis-fight-on-jan" target="_blank">MMA Mania</a>)</p>
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<p>- There were plenty of gems from the presser, but none got a bigger laugh than Rashad's one-liner, <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2012/1/26/2742987/rashad-evans-phil-davis-ufc-fox-2-arsenio-hall-john-salley-mma" target="_blank">"Phil lookin' like Arsenio Hall and John Salley had a baby."</a></p>
<p>- Davis takes it in stride when asked about the public's attachement of 'explosive' and 'naturally gifted' monikers to black athletes (HT: <a target="_blank" href="http://middleeasy.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7017:phil-davis-discusses-being-called-explosive-and-being-mistaken-for-bones-jones&catid=34:organizations">Middle Easy</a>).</p>
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<p>- One of the presser's biggest eruptions came when <a href="http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/01/26/whos-the-better-wrestler-rashad-evans-phil-davis-go-toe-to-to/" target="_blank">Rashad Evans decided to challenge Phil Davis' wrestling pedigree</a>.</p>
<p>- The two headliners stare each other down after Thursday's proceedings.</p>
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<p>- <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122570/chael-sonnen">Chael Sonnen</a> kicked the co-main event off by <a href="http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/01/25/chael-sonnen-goes-off-on-mma-media-outlet/" target="_blank">absolutely blasting <i>Inside MMA's</i> Kenny Rice</a>.</p>
<p>- Only one of these two men will get the next shot at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122568/anderson-silva">Anderson Silva</a>. </p>
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<p>- So <a href="http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/01/26/chael-sonnen-brings-title-belt-to-ufc-on-fox-2-press-conference/" target="_blank">what was with Sonnen's belt</a>, anyway?</p>
<p>- Aside from his strap, <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2012/1/26/2743740/yo-ufc-raps-chael-sonnen-busts-a-few-rhymes-at-the-ufc-on-fox-2-press" target="_blank">Sonnen's rhyme-laden performance at the presser</a> was basically a promoter's dream.</p>
<p>- And somehow the man always finds a camera. "The People's Champion" decided to show off his tumbling routine during Wednesday's open workouts, and <a href="http://www.mmafighting.com/" target="_blank">MMAFighting's Ariel Helwani</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122500/mike-russow">Mike Russow</a> suddenly became secondary to the Chael P. Sonnen Show. (HT: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cagepotato.com/gifs-of-the-day-chael-sonnen-really-loves-the-spotlight/">Cage Potato</a>)</p>
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<p>- Not to be outdone, Bisping shot back with this personal dig: <a href="http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/01/25/bisping-if-you-need-to-get-your-testosterone-replaced-youre-i/" target="_blank">"If you need to get you testosterone replaced, you're in wrong sport."</a></p>
<p>- Mouth vs. Mouth; England vs. America; Sonnen vs. Bisping. Ladies and gentlemen, your co-main event for Saturday night.</p>
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<p>- Of course, there are plenty of other fights on the docket for UFC on Fox 2, so Dallas Winston comes back at you with <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/1/25/2730217/ufc-on-fox-2-evans-davis-fuel-tv-card-dissection-predictions-johnson-roller" target="_blank">Part 1</a> and <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/1/26/2732639/ufc-on-fox-2-evans-davis-fuel-tv-dissection-predictions-dunham-lentz" target="_blank">Part 2</a> of his Fuel TV prelims dissections. </p>
<p>- <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1578/ufc-on-fox-2-demian-maia-vs-chris-weidman">Chris Weidman vs. Demian Maia</a> may not be getting all the press, but it's still a hell of a scrap.</p>
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<p>- In unrelated MMA news, UFC President Dana White continued his company's crusade against internet piracy by issuing this challenger to hackers: <a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2012/1/26/2745478/dana-white-hackers-ufc-com-sopa-pipa-mma" target="_blank">"Keep hacking our site. Do it again. Do it tonight."</a></p>
<p>- Hackers <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/1/26/2748141/dana-white-hackers-SOPA-ufc-release-information" target="_blank">promptly released all of White's information</a>, including his social security number.</p>
<p>- Hollywood director Steven Soderbergh admits that <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129416/gina-carano">Gina Carano's</a> <i>Haywire</i> is doing ‘terrible' when pestered by TMZ. (HT: <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2012/1/26/2737077/steven-soderbergh-haywire-video-gina-carano" target="_blank">MMA Mania</a>)</p>
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<p>- Fedor Emelianenko's next fight <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2012/1/26/2736313/fedor-emelianenko-next-fight-m1-global-bobby-lashley-monaco-russia-mma" target="_blank">could be this summer</a>, in either Monaco or Russia.</p>
<p>- Anton Tabuena brings us an <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/1/26/2736457/asian-mma-news-urcc-folayang-photo-image-gallery" target="_blank">exclusive photo gallery</a> from this month's URCC Cebu 7: Folayang Vs. Teixeira event in Mandaue City.</p>
<p>- We'll leave you with the <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2012/1/26/2737002/ronda-rousey-georges-st-pierre-nick-diaz-video-ufc-mma-strikeforce" target="_blank">latest diatribe from Ronda Rousey</a>, who's quickly becoming the female version of Chael Sonnen: "GSP was good for the sport for a while... But I think he's done everything he can in a positive way and he needs to step aside and let <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122575/nick-diaz">Nick Diaz</a> kick his ass."</p>
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https://mma.sbnation.com/2012/1/27/2738270/rashad-evans-vs-phil-davis-ufc-on-fox-2-chael-sonnen-rhymes-michael-bisping-mmaShaun Al-Shatti2012-01-25T04:00:21-08:002012-01-25T04:00:21-08:00Ronda Rousey Gets Jumped, Ringside Judges Fail Hard On The Round-Up
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<p>Revenge on the ringside judges, Chael Sonnen sounds off, the enigma of Badr Hari, Tito Ortiz turns 37, and don't mess with Ronda Rousey on today's edition of The Round-Up.</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.</p>
<p>This morning we'll take on all the latest headlines in mixed martial arts, from Rashad vs. Phil getting simulated and B.J. Penn showing off, to Rowdy Ronda's law trouble and Chuck Giampa's spectacular Showtime debut. But first, our man Nate Wilcox schools us with some calculus knowledge.</p>
<p>- With the move from Spike to Fox, the UFC is at a critical point in their business. Dana White and company are undoubtedly making some big moves, <a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2012/1/24/2729936/ufc-inflection-point-mma-pay-per-view-ped-mma-news">but are they the right ones?</a></p>
<p>- Meanwhile, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/131295/ronda-rousey" class="sbn-auto-link">Ronda Rousey</a> regales us with the story of how she got jumped by a group of guys<i> </i>at the movie theater<i> </i>and subsequently got sued for assault.</p>
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<p>- <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122551/michael-bisping" class="sbn-auto-link">Michael Bisping</a> offered his thoughts in a<a target="_blank" href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraph.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fothersports%2Fufc%2F9035997%2FMichael-Bisping-relishing-Chael-Sonnen-challenge-inside-and-outside-the-Octagon.html&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.sbnation.com%2F2012%2F1%2F25%2F2730086%2Fufc-on-fox-2-ronda-rousey-jumped-chuck-giampa-showtime-mma-news" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener"> column for British outlet <i>The Telegraph</i></a>. Said Bisping: "You are only as good as your last fight. If the fight with Sonnen doesn't go well, I'll slide back down the ladder."</p>
<p>- Take a behind-the-scenes look at <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122510/rashad-evans" class="sbn-auto-link">Rashad Evans</a> in this fantastic hype video for <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/92421/ufc-on-fox-2" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC on Fox 2</a>.</p>
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<p>- Chael Sonnen's team wasted little time firing back at Michael Bisping for the whole<a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2012/1/24/2729102/michael-bisping-vs-chael-sonnen-trash-talk-ufc-on-fox-2-mma-news"> "one testicle" thing</a>. Said his coaches after hearing of the match-up switch: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/1/24/2730059/ufc-on-fox-2-chael-sonnen-michael-bisping-mma-news">"We were actually kind of happy. Bisping breaks easily. I think he's mentally weak."</a></p>
<p>- On the other hand, do you think Bisping isn't ready for a title shot? <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/01/24/think-michael-bisping-isnt-ready-for-a-title-shot-he-begs-to-d/">Well, he begs to differ.</a></p>
<p>- Catch an early glimpse of <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1464/ufc-on-fox-2-rashad-evans-vs-phil-davis" class="sbn-auto-link">Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis</a> with the video simulation courtesy of <i>UFC Undisputed 3</i>.</p>
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<p>- Less than a week away from the end of <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/123034/badr-hari" class="sbn-auto-link">Badr Hari's</a> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/promotion/k-1" class="sbn-auto-link">K-1</a> career, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/1/24/2730246/badr-hari-kickboxing-legacy-retirement-gokhan-saki-its-showtime-k-1-k1">Fraser Coffeen takes us through the complex journey</a> of a supremely talented fighter who became his own worst enemy.</p>
<p>- Just to make you feel old, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122519/tito-ortiz" class="sbn-auto-link">Tito Ortiz</a> recently celebrated his 37th birthday with girlfriend Jenna Jameson at XS nightclub in Las Vegas. And yes, <span>Sam Bradford</span> was there. (via <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/remember-tito-ortiz-22-old-phenom-celebrated-37th-171857379.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter" target="_blank">Yahoo Sports</a>, Photos by Danny Mahoney)</p>
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<p>- Did the UFC unwisely play it safe with their sophomore effort on Fox. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmamania.com/2012/1/24/2730440/ufc-on-fox-rashad-evans-vs-phil-davis-fight-mma-news">Gene Mrosko says that might be the case.</a></p>
<p>- James Goyder takes us through <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmamania.com/2012/1/24/2730309/one-fc-fighter-peter-davis-the-malaysian-model-turned-mixed-martial">the story of Malaysian model turned fighter</a> Peter Davis.</p>
<p>- <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/126094/mark-munoz" class="sbn-auto-link">Mark Munoz</a> stopped by <i>Inside MMA</i> to talk about his future and answer a question from the elusive Scott McScottington.</p>
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<p>- The sad saga of Daniel James Miller took an unfortunate turn over the last month, as the one-year-old son of <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/127377/dan-miller" class="sbn-auto-link">Dan Miller</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/01/24/dan-millers-sons-kidney-transplant-on-hold/">suffered an infection and a stroke</a>, delaying a scheduled kidney transplant procedure. Any and all <a target="_blank" href="http://danieljamesmillerfoundation.wordpress.com/how-to-donate/">donations to the Daniel James Miller Foundation</a> are appreciated in this trying time.</p>
<p>- <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122540/b-j-penn" class="sbn-auto-link">B.J. Penn</a> demonstrates some of the jui-jitsu skills that earned him the title of "The Prodigy."</p>
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<p>- <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122621/jim-miller" class="sbn-auto-link">Jim Miller</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/01/23/jim-miller-picking-edgar-over-henderson-at-ufc-144/">offered his prediction</a> for <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/84570/ufc-144" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 144's</a> main event, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1357/ufc-144-frankie-edgar-vs-ben-henderson" class="sbn-auto-link">Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson</a> for the UFC lightweight title.</p>
<p>- This one goes out to the endlessly frustrating relationship between fight fans and ringside judges. Courtesy of <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/2012/1/24/2729751/chuck-giampa-video-tv-debut" target="_blank">the indomitable Jon Bois</a>, watch as longtime boxing judge Chuck Giampa falls flat on his face in the opening moments of his Showtime debut.</p>
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https://mma.sbnation.com/2012/1/25/2730086/ufc-on-fox-2-ronda-rousey-jumped-chuck-giampa-showtime-mma-newsShaun Al-Shatti2012-01-24T04:02:36-08:002012-01-24T04:02:36-08:00UFC's Michael Bisping Fires First Shot, Jon Jones Fox Commercial, Pat Barry Hates Things On The Round-Up
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<p>The search for UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen, a most unfortunate knockout (video), Michael Bisping calls it like he sees it, the UFC embarrasses Australians, and Beavis and Butthead are ruined forever on today's edition of The Round-Up.</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.</p>
<p>This morning we'll catch up the latest happenings in mixed martial arts, from Alistair Overeem being too small and Lorenzo Fertitta's letter to congress, to Nick Diaz hawking shirts and the 2012's most unfortunate knockout. But first we'll start out with a quick look back at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/92420/ufc-on-fx">UFC on FX 1</a>.</p>
<p>- Missed any of Friday night's fights? The fine gentlemen over at Fox Sports have a little present for you.</p>
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<p>- Ben Fowlkes embarked on the <a href="http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/01/22/the-frustrating-search-for-the-real-chael-sonnen/" target="_blank">frustrating search for the real Chael Sonnen</a> in a fantastic piece that included <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/1/23/2727207/chael-sonnen-michael-bisping-god-ufc" target="_blank">this little nugget</a> from Senor Chael: "Listen, I'm a God-fearing man, go to church every Sunday and have since I was a boy. But if I ever found out that God cared one way or another about a borderline illegal fist-fight on Saturday night, I would be so greatly disappointed that it would make rethink my entire belief system."</p>
<p>- Meanwhile, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129145/pat-barry">Pat Barry</a> hates things, volume three.</p>
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<p>- Big Nog thinks the 6'5" 265-pound <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122499/alistair-overeem">Alistair Overeem</a> isn't going to beat the 6'4" 245-pound Junior dos Santos because <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/1/23/2727536/antonio-rodrigo-nogueira-thinks-alistair-overeem-is-not-big-enough-to" target="_blank">he's "not big enough."</a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/1/23/2727536/antonio-rodrigo-nogueira-thinks-alistair-overeem-is-not-big-enough-to"> </a><a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/1/23/2727536/antonio-rodrigo-nogueira-thinks-alistair-overeem-is-not-big-enough-to" target="_blank"> </a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/1/23/2727536/antonio-rodrigo-nogueira-thinks-alistair-overeem-is-not-big-enough-to" target="_blank"></a>- <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/149151/brent-schermerhorn">Brent Schermerhorn</a> defeated <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/141732/kaleo-gambill">Kaleo Gambill</a> in 45 seconds over the weekend at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/92542/pro-elite-3">Pro Elite 3</a>. But the really unfortunate part came afterward. (HT: <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2012/1/23/2728888/gif-of-the-year-gif-of-the-year-via-middleeasy#comments" target="_blank">MMA Mania</a>)</p>
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<p>- After an unusually tame week of non-trash talk between <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122551/michael-bisping">Michael Bisping</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122570/chael-sonnen">Chael Sonnen</a>, the Brit finally issued the first shot. Take it away Michael: <a href="http://www.mmamania.com/2012/1/23/2728766/michael-bisping-chael-sonnen-one-testicle-trash-talk-ufc-on-fox-2-mma" target="_blank">"I don't know what the deal is. Apparently, he has one testicle."</a></p>
<p>- Lorenzo Fertitta wrote a two-page letter to Congressman Lamar Smith in support of SOPA. <a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2012/1/23/2727788/lorenzo-fertitta-letter-congress-sopa-ufc-website-hacked" target="_blank">Read it all here</a>.</p>
<p>- In case you missed it, here's the UFC commercial that ran during the Giants-49ers NFL playoff game on Sunday.</p>
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<p>- One of the UFC's first responses to ESPN's infamous fighter pay crusade was to <a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2012/1/16/2710847/espn-outside-the-lines-ufc-fighter-pay-lorenzo-fertitta" target="_blank">release a video of Lorenzo Fertitta "catching" John Barr</a> during their interview by revealing that the network paid a fighter just $275 for an appearance on <i>Friday Night Fights</i>. Thing is, as Brent Brookhouse discovered,<a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/1/23/2728661/ufc-pay-lorenzo-fertitta-friday-night-fights" target="_blank"> there was no $275 fighter</a>.</p>
<p>- The UFC: Helping grown men make fools of themselves since 1993.</p>
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<p><span class="metadata"><span class="author"><a href="http://twitter.com/ufc"> <img src="http://a3.twimg.com/profile_images/1770209178/twavfinal_normal.jpg"></a> <b><a href="http://twitter.com/ufc">@ufc</a></b><br>UFC</span></span> Video of how far fans will go - Australian fans serenade the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/93647/ufc-on-fx-2">UFC on FX 2</a> guys for a <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23Hunt4UFC">#Hunt4UFC</a> prize <a href="http://t.co/twQc5yF6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://t.co/twQc5yF6</a><br><span class="embedly_timestamp"> <a title="Mon Jan 23 22:21:24 +0000 2012" href="http://twitter.com/ufc/status/161574276938473474">Jan 23</a> via <a href="http://twitpic.com" rel="nofollow">Twitpic</a></span> <span class="tweet-actions"> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/favorite?tweet_id=161574276938473474" class="favorite-action" title="Favorite"> <span><i></i><b>Favorite</b></span> </a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/retweet?tweet_id=161574276938473474" class="retweet-action" title="Retweet"> <span><i></i><b>Retweet</b></span> </a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?in_reply_to=161574276938473474" class="reply-action" title="Reply"> <span><i></i><b>Reply</b></span> </a> </span></p>
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<p>- A lot's on the line this weekend when it comes to the middleweight division. <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/1/23/2727508/ufc-on-fox-2-chael-sonnen-vs-michael-bisping-middleweight-division-anderson-silva" target="_blank">Catch up on all the movers and shakers with Fraser Coffeen</a>.</p>
<p>- Ever wonder if a big old beard makes your face more resistant to punches? <a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2012/1/23/2727429/ufc-johny-hendricks-punches-hurt-beard-or-no-beard" target="_blank">Johny Hendricks can help you out.</a></p>
<p>- <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122575/nick-diaz">Nick Diaz</a> preps for <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/92159/ufc-143-diaz-vs-condit">UFC 143</a> and tries (not very hard) to sell you some shirts.</p>
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<p>- Introducing Fedor Emelianenko's possible next opponent: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129243/bobby-lashley">Bobby Lashley</a>. <a href="http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/1/23/2728019/report-fedor-emelianenko-to-fight-bobby-lashley-in-2012" target="_blank">Wait... what?</a></p>
<p>- Ready to ruin your childhood and affinity for Nick Diaz at the same time? Don't say I didn't warn you. (HT: <a href="http://www.cagepotato.com/diaz-and-butt-head-i-pulled-the-fire-alarm-video/" target="_blank">Cage Potato</a>)</p>
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https://mma.sbnation.com/2012/1/24/2729102/michael-bisping-vs-chael-sonnen-trash-talk-ufc-on-fox-2-mma-newsShaun Al-Shatti