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      Gerald Harris released from UFC

      November 24, 2010 /

      After losing just one fight during his tenure, middleweight Gerald Harris has been released from UFC according to Jeremy Botter of HeavyMMA.com.

      Harris was notified of his termination yesterday afternoon.

      Harris had won three straight fights in the Octagon after debuting with the promotion during the seventh season of “The Ultimate Fighter,” including two Knockout of the Night bonuses.

      Sources close to the promotion told Heavy.com that the decision to terminate Harris’ contract had to do with his lackluster fight with Maiquel Falco and the shrinking amount of roster spots in each division within the UFC after the addition of the WEC weight classes.

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      External Sports, UFC

      MMA’s Frankie Edgar at the center of Jets’ comeback win?

      November 23, 2010 /
      New York Jets Santonio Holmes leaps into the crowd after the game against the Houston Texans in week 11 of the NFL season at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on November 21, 2010. UPI /John Angelillo Photo via Newscom

      Nate Lawson of HeavyMMA.com writes that Frankie Edgar inspired the Jets’ recent come-from-behind victory over the Texans on Sunday.

      When the New York Jets battled back in the late seconds of their Sunday afternoon game to defeat the Houston Texans, it was not a member of the team that earned the credit for the victory, but rather a mixed martial arts champion.

      On Saturday night, UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar spoke to the New York squad per the request of head coach Rex Ryan, according the the New York Times.

      Edgar became the lightweight champion earlier this year with a decision victory over B.J. Penn at UFC 112, following up the victory with a second in his rematch with the longtime champion at UFC 118. When the New Jersey native addressed the Jets earlier this weekend, his speech was about something that has helped him advance to the top spot in a highly competitive division; mental toughness.

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      External Sports, UFC

      Tito Ortiz to get one more chance says Dana White

      November 18, 2010 /
      LAS VEGAS - NOVEMBER 21: Tito Ortiz (L) battles Forrest Griffin (R) during their Light Heavyweight Fight at the UFC 106 at Mandalay Bay Events Center on November 21, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)

      Despite losing five straight fights, Jeremy Botter of HeavyMMA.com writes that Tito Ortiz will get another shot at staying in the UFC.

      UFC President Dana White confirmed today that Ortiz will face Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. White said he considered cutting Ortiz following his loss to Matt Hamill, but Ortiz convinced his boss to give him one more shot.

      “I thought I was going to cut him,” White said. “I talked to Tito. He came up to me and we had a conversation. Tito said ‘I’m not done. I feel healthy and I feel good.’ And he asked for one last chance, so I’m going to do it.”

      White did say that the Nogueira bout would be Ortiz’s last chance at remaining with the promotion.
      “I’m not the evil bastard everyone thinks I am,” White said. “But it’s definitely his last chance. And he knows that, too.”

      Ortiz has not won a fight since an October 2006 victory over Ken Shamrock. The Nogueira fight is expected to take place in March, likely in the promotion’s return to Abu Dhabi.

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      Mixed Martial Arts, UFC

      UFC 123 complete with 11 official fights

      November 10, 2010 /
      LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 24: UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida (R) battles with UFC Light Heavyweight challenger Mauricio Rua (L) during their title fight at UFC 104 at Staples Center on October 24, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)

      Nate Lawson of HeavyMMA.com writes that UFC 123 will feature 11 bouts on its fight card.

      “UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida” is complete with the addition of nine bouts to the now 11-fight card.

      The promotion announced the remainder of the card earlier today.

      The event, which is set for Auburn Hills, Michigan, on November 20, features a light heavyweight tilt between former champions Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Lyoto Machida, along with a welterweight contest between Matt Hughes and B.J. Penn.

      Making up the remainder of the five-fight main card, Joe Lauzon and George Sotiropoulos face off in a battle of two of the sport’s top grapplers, while light heavyweight prospect Phil Davis faces off against Tim Boetsch. The final main card contest announced today will feature Maiquel Falcao and Gerald Harris.

      In addition to the pay-per-view broadcast, the promotion has also announced a preliminary special on Spike TV, which will feature a middleweight bout between Mark Munoz and Aaron Simpson and a welterweight fight between Matt Brown and Brian Foster.

      For the undercard portion of the event, UFC veterans Karo Parisyan and Dennis Hallman and top-level wrestlers Tyson Griffin and Nik Lentz face off, while Darren Elkins vs. Edson Barboza and T.J. O’Brien vs. Paul Kelly round out the remainder of the card.

      Check out additional information and coverage for the “UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida“.

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      External Sports, Mixed Martial Arts, UFC

      Torres to take on Banuelos at UFC 126

      November 5, 2010 /

      According to Jeremy Botter at HeavyMMA.com, Miguel Torres will take on Antonio Banuelos at UFC 126.

      Heavy.com has learned that former WEC bantamweight champion Miguel Torres will take on Antonio Banuelos at UFC 126.

      The Super Bowl weekend event takes place on Feb. 5 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Anderson Silva defends his UFC middleweight title against Vitor Belfort in the main event, while perennial welterweight contender Jon Fitch takes on Jake Ellenberger in the co-main event of the evening.

      The bout will serve as the UFC debut for both Torres and Banuelos and will take place on the pay per view portion of the event. Torres recently scored a victory over Charlie Valencia at WEC 51 after dropping two fights to Brian Bowles and Joseph Benavidez, while Banuelos defeated Chad George.
      Torres will appear on tonight’s edition of MMA Live.

      Head to HeavyMMA.com for more UFC news.

      External Sports, UFC, WEC

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