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		<title>Alexander Gustafsson aiming to knock out Antonio Rogerio Nogueira</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When UFC light heavyweight Alexander Gustafsson makes his headlining debut in April against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC on Fuel 2 he’ll have the added pressure of doing so in front of a packed hometown house in Sweden. A daunting challenge to some, the upcoming test is one the 25-year old embraces and plans to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/02/12/alexander-gustafsson-aiming-to-knock-out-antonio-rogerio-nogueira/</link>
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		<title>Rolles Gracie finishes Bob Sapp in opening round at ONE FC 2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When the last name “Gracie” is mentioned in conjunction with a win it’s expected to have involved some form of submission given the clan’s storied history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. However, at ONE FC 2: Battle of Heroes, Rolles Gracie tapped out Bob Sapp less than 90 seconds into their fight without the aid of his [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/02/12/rolles-gracie-finishes-bob-sapp-in-opening-round-at-one-fc-2/</link>
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		<title>Matt Brown vs. Stephen Thompson added to UFC 145 lineup</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Fans in Atlanta received a treat this weekend when it was revealed Matt Brown and Stephen Thompson had been booked to face off on April 21 at UFC 145. While not superstars by any stretch of the imagination, the Brown and Thompson both employ a strike-centric style and are coming off highlight reel knockouts in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/02/12/matt-brown-vs-stephen-thompson-added-to-ufc-145-lineup/</link>
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		<title>UFC releases extended preview for UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After years away from the Far East the UFC will return to Japan later in the month with UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson. The card takes place February 25 (February 26 in Japan) from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama. In the main event, Frankie Edgar will defend his UFC lightweight title against #1 contender [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/02/12/ufc-releases-extended-preview-for-ufc-144-edgar-vs-henderson/</link>
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		<title>Roger Gracie reportedly signs with the UFC</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The UFC continues to pluck talent from the Strikeforce roster as Roger Gracie was recently announced as having signed to compete inside the Octagon. An opponent for the 30 year old Gracie was not announced and a date for his debut is still unknown as well. Gracie suffered the first loss of his MMA career [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/02/11/roger-gracie-reportedly-signs-with-the-ufc/</link>
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		<title>Georges St. Pierre: “I want to fight the best man, and the best man is Condit.”</title>
		<description><![CDATA[UFC welterweight champ Georges St. Pierre is finally speaking out on the fallout from last weekend’s main event match-up at UFC 143 between Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit. As has been beaten to death, Condit narrowly outpointed Diaz in the bout with many feeling the wrong outcome had been rendered. Plans for a rematch were [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/02/11/georges-st-pierre-%e2%80%9ci-want-to-fight-the-best-man-and-the-best-man-is-condit-%e2%80%9d/</link>
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		<title>Cain Velasquez-Frank Mir match-up on the horizon</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The UFC has tipped their hand in regards to determining the next contender in the heavyweight division when CEO Lorenzo Fertitta announced the organization was looking at putting a fight together in the coming months between former champions Cain Velasquez and Frank Mir. While Fertitta did not specifically say the winner would be considered the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/02/11/cain-velasquez-frank-mir-match-up-on-the-horizon/</link>
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		<title>Bellator 65 will be highlighted by Zach Makovsky-Eduardo Dantas for bantamweight title</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bellator has announced that Zach Makovsky will defend his bantamweight title on April 13 at Bellator 65 against season five tournament winner Eduardo Dantas. The event will take place from Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall. Along with the title match, the semifinals of the season six middleweight tournament will take place, along with the return of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/02/11/bellator-65-will-be-highlighted-by-zach-makovsky-eduardo-dantas-for-bantamweight-title/</link>
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		<title>Hopes of a title-win only thing keeping Quinton Jackson from retiring</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Light heavyweight star Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has never shied away expressing his desire to hang up his trademark chain and call it a career by the time he’s 35. However, had he defeated divisional king Jon Jones in September it turns out the 33-year old would have seriously considered speeding up his plan, retiring with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/02/11/hopes-of-a-title-win-only-thing-keeping-quinton-jackson-from-retiring/</link>
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		<title>Dustin Poirier paired with Chan Sung Jung in UFC on Fuel 3 headliner</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When two fighters take the initiative and begin calling each other out, UFC matchmaker Joe Silva tends to listen. If another example of that was needed, just look towards  how Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung became the main event of UFC on Fuel 3,  a show set for May 15 from Fairfax, Virginia. Poirier [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/02/11/dustin-poirier-paired-with-chan-sung-jung-in-ufc-on-fuel-3-headliner/</link>
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		<title>UFC looking to do Dominick Cruz-Urijah Faber III in July</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The UFC now has a tentative date/event targeted for the upcoming title-fight between bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz and fan-favorite Urijah Faber. According to CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, the organization is aiming for July 7 at UFC 148 in Las Vegas, giving the bout both a major stage to play out on as well as an event [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/02/11/ufc-looking-to-do-dominick-cruz-urijah-faber-iii-in-july/</link>
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		<title>ONE FC 2: Battle of Heroes Breakdown (MAIN CARD)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In my last piece, we previewed why you should wake up early to catch the ONE FC 2 preliminary card, but for those who like sleeping in the main card has a tentative start time around 9:00 AM EST tomorrow morning. Plenty of time to catch some shut-eye before the fights, right? The main card [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/02/10/one-fc-2-battle-of-heroes-breakdown-main-card/</link>
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		<title>Former TUF finalist Kris McCray headed to Bellator</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kris McCray, who made it to the finals of The Ultimate Fighter Season 11, has signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator Fighting Championships and will debut in the upcoming season. McCray (7-3) was defeated by Court McGee in 2010 in the finals of TUF 11 and dropped two more bouts inside the Octagon thereafter, forcing [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/02/10/former-tuf-finalist-kris-mccray-headed-to-bellator/</link>
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		<title>UFC looking at Memorial Day Weekend event for Junior Dos Santos vs. Alistair Overeem</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last night UFC executive Lorenzo Fertitta appears to have potentially spilled the beans regarding the date/location of Junior dos Santos&#8216;  upcoming defense of his heavyweight title against Alistair Overeem. While talking with fans on his Twitter account, Fertitta said that the UFC was looking at JDS-Overeem for UFC 146 on May 26 from Las Vegas, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/02/10/ufc-looking-at-memorial-day-weekend-event-for-junior-dos-santos-vs-alistair-overeem/</link>
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		<title>ONE FC 2: Battle of Heroes Breakdown (THE PRELIMS)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Feeling empty with the lack of MMA this weekend? Don&#8217;t worry, ONE Fighting Championship has got you covered! ONE FC 2: Battle of Heroes takes place this Saturday, February 11th, live from Kelapa Gading Sports Mall in Jakarta, Indonesia. If you&#8217;re not familiar with ONE FC, the fast-growing Singapore based promotion burst onto the Asian [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/02/10/one-fc-2-battle-of-heroes-breakdown-the-prelims/</link>
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		<title>Dan Henderson not waiting for winner of bout between Rashad Evans-Jon Jones</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When Rashad Evans outpointed Phil Davis at UFC on FOX 2 and exited the match-up in relatively good health the mystery surrounding who light heavyweight Jon Jones would defend his title against next was solved. However, the question about equally deserving contender Dan Henderson’s future remained unanswered. Henderson, who solidified his standing as a top [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/02/10/dan-henderson-not-waiting-for-winner-of-bout-between-rashad-evans-jon-jones/</link>
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		<title>Michael Bisping splits from Wolfslair MMA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The next time UFC middleweight Michael Bisping takes to the Octagon he’ll do so with the support of a completely new team in his corner as it’s been revealed “The Count” has packed his bags and left longtime home-base of Wolfslair MMA. Bisping’s name was synonymous with the famed UK training center, though he’ll now [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/02/10/michael-bisping-splits-from-wolfslair-mma/</link>
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		<title>Rolles Gracie talks this weekend&#8217;s fight with Bob Sapp, living up to family&#8217;s reputation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Rolles Gracie is preparing to take on Bob &#8220;The Beast&#8221; Sapp in a Super Heavyweight clash at ONE FC: Battle of Heroes in Jakarta on Saturday despite giving away around 100 pounds in weight. However, the member of MMA&#8217;s first family is determined to put on a the sort of performance which could establish him [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/02/10/rolles-gracie-talks-upcoming-fight-with-bob-sapp-living-up-to-familys-reputation/</link>
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		<title>Cung Le anticipating an Octagon appearance in 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Cung Le&#8216;s UFC debut did not go as planned for the 39-year-old fighter. However, that doesn&#8217;t mean Le is going to slip into retirement just because he came up short in November. On his Twitter account, Le hinted that he hopes to head back to the Octagon sooner than later, writing, &#8220;I’ll be ready to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/02/10/cung-le-anticipating-an-octagon-appearance-in-2012/</link>
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		<title>Nick Diaz tests positive for marijuana use</title>
		<description><![CDATA[UFC fighter Nick Diaz has tested positive for having marijuana in his system in the wake of a match-up against Carlos Condit at UFC 143. News of the result was revealed via a NSAC email. Diaz lost by unanimous decision to Condit in the main event of the card, as &#8220;The Natural Born Killer&#8221; claimed [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/02/09/nick-diaz-tests-positive-for-marijuana/</link>
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