Men's Fitness UK have got a whole load of interviews with UFC 105's British contingent. Check them out:

http://www.mensfitnessmagazine.co.uk/ufc/interviews/3103/exclusive_paul_kelly_interview.html

http://www.mensfitnessmagazine.co.uk/ufc/interviews/3106/exclusive_dan_hardy_interview.html

http://www.mensfitnessmagazine.co.uk/ufc/interviews/2986/exclusive_nick_osipczak_interview.html

http://www.mensfitnessmagazine.co.uk/ufc/interviews/2980/exclusive_andre_winner_interview.html

http://www.mensfitnessmagazine.co.uk/ufc/interviews/2989/exclusive_ross_pearson_interview.htm

http://www.mensfitnessmagazine.co.uk/ufc/interviews/2983/exclusive_john_hathaway_interview.html

I live in ACC country. I'm a Virgina Tech fan. When we play UNC it always seems that Ttyler Hansbrough has some lucky-ass last second shot to beat us. Matter of fact, he does it with Duke, FSU, Wake, etc. It seems that he has last second shots to win the game 20 times a season. It dawned on me last year after he did it to us again: if you do it once, it is luck, if you do it twice, it is luck, if you do it 15 times...is it luck or is it skill?

Fedor begs one to ask the same question.

The biggest slam on Fedor (no pun intended) is that he hasn't really fought great competition. At least not top notch competition. The toughest opponent he's ever face (in my opinion) is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Everyone else was either at a bad point in their career (Sylvia, Arlovski), not really super great to begin with (Coleman, Randellman, Lindland), or just outright silly (Hong Man Choi). With the exception of Sylvia, Nogueira, and Arlovski, anyone Fedor has fought that was in the UFC would be considered 'mid-card' guys at best. The rest couldn't even make it through TUF.

So while Saturday night's even introduced the US casual MMA viewer to Fedor, it doesn't answer some of the questions the more knowledgeable, hard core fans have about the man. In the pre-fight hype Frank Shamrock made the statement that "Fedor is the best in the world but the guy he is facing is the second best in the world". Now I'm not going to fault Shamrock for selling the fight, but he knows, you know, and I know that Brett Rogers, who I have a lot of respect for now, is NOT the second best heavyweight fighter in the world. He isn't even the 10th.

When Fedor came out, got his nose broken with the first punch, got knocked down, pummeled, then came back in the second round and threw one of the 'right on the button' punches we seen him throw before (although Arlovski didn't see it, hehe) to knock Rogers out, was it the 'worlds best fighter doing what he does' or was it 'damn, he got lucky again'?

The one thing I felt I knew after that fight on Saturday night was this: Brock Lesnar would destroy Fedor. Hell, I'd have to be on Randy Coutour still beating him. The top 5 fighters in the UFC would probably beat him. Certainly Lesnar would. But there is that little bug behind my ear asking "or would Fedor weather the storm then knock Brock out 20 seconds into the second round?". Like I said, when a man makes a lucky shot 20 times...it isn't luck. I can't imagine Fedor would do that great in the UFC and it is probably better he is in Strikeforce, then again...

I was watching the Shields vs Miller fight the other day and was unseemingly annoyed. At first I didn`t know why ( I like grapplers), since the fight was fairly entertaining, but then it hit me. It was all the un-natural positions they got in where they were able to just chill. Every fiber in my body was screaming "Elbow! ELBOW!!!", but of course, that wasn`t allowed. That left Shields sitting in Mayhems lap... and nothing even remotely dangerous was about to happen as long as they stayed in that position.

For some time now I`ve found it odd that the major american MMA organizations have rules that differ. It´s strange, since it`s the same sport and the same country. I could accept it for the dearly departed Affliction and IFL , since they were fighting in a ring, but why Strikeforce (and the late EliteXC) choose not to allow elbows on the ground is beyond me. Are they so afraid of blood? It is after all an american audience that they are catering for and the american public does not seem so squeamish when it comes to a little red leakage?

But on the other hand, may that very rule have influenced Fedor and M-1 Global`s decision to join Strikeforce instead of UFC? I know it`s kinda far fetched (and that it was most likely based on possible co-promotion on M-1`s part), but please hear me out...

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Scott Coker said that he would be announcing the signing of two new heavyweights soon. The most probable signee is Bobby Lashley. He has been in discussions with Strikeforce, and even said that it was just bad timing that didn't allow him to compete on the undercard of Fedor vs Rogers. The second heavyweight may very well be former UFC heavyweight champion, Andrei Arlovski, as he is said to be currently in talks to compete either at the "Strikeforce: Evolution" card this december, or if negotiations fall through, at one of the NYE shows in Japan.

But what about Josh Barnett? He isn't likely to be the immediate signee Coker was talking about, but I think he could be in the mix, as he has also been said to be in casual talks with the promotion:

"We have been in contact, but very loose contact, not serious contact, but he is something that would be interesting for sure... I think the California State Athletic Commission and Josh Barnett will work their issues out and once he's done that then maybe we will be a little more interested in Josh."

What's probably going to happen next for Strikeforce is that they set up Fedor vs Werdum as soon as Fedor recovers from his injuries. This, though, could take several months, which would make Emelianenko's third fight for the promotion right in time for Josh's return from his suspension.

Their obvious goal for Fedor's third bout with Strikeforce would be to set up the mega fight against "Megareem" on 2010, but with his return to America still unknown, Coker has stated that he isn't going to wait for him past the first quarter of the year. If pundits are right in saying that Alistair won't be coming back to America, picking up the pieces Affliction left behind would actually be a very good move for them. As much as I would love to see Alistair Overeem vs Fedor Emelianenko, setting up that "Dream Fight" between Barnett and Fedor would be the next best thing.

Will we see Josh Barnett vs Fedor Emelianenko in Strikeforce? I think it's too early to tell, but if they really can't get Overeem, I think we should see the match fans have waited for years.

HT: MMA Fanhouse, Heavy.com

"To end Brock Lesnar’s career." he replied instantly. "Really, it’s what I think about all the time. Brock Lesnar exploited a huge weakness in my game and no matter who I crush after this, I have to crush him to show I’ve improved that weakness." 

"It’s nothing about how he talked to me in my last fight, I could care less about it.  If I took it that personal there are other ways to handle situation like that outside of a cage, but honestly I just want to fix what was exploited. If you’re a true martial artist you don’t do it for money or titles, just to be the best human being possible, and if someone exploits a weakness, who better to see if you’ve fixed it than the guy who exploited it." 

"Getting the title back, it’s a nice novel idea, but even being the heavyweight champ or the interim champ, I got to be honest, I didn’t really feel that different walking around… Some people think that with the belt, that you made it.  Nah, you didn’t make shit.  You won a fight, just the fight happened to have more ribbon and bells and whistles on it. Bottom line, [its about] testing yourself!"

--Former UFC Heavyweight Champion, Frank Mir when asked by Fighters Only about what he wanted to accomplish before retiring.

A future rubber match between the two fighters is certainly possible, but in the mean time, Mir should be thinking more about his UFC 107 opponent, Cheick Kongo.

From mma recap

Even more upsetting is the fact that both fighters are local and sold several tickets to their friends, family, and training partners.  While exact numbers are not known, MMA Recap has estimated that somewhere between 120-150 tickets were sold between the two fighters.  In a 12,000 capacity venue, that's roughly 1% of all the fans showed up to watch that specific fight.  MMA Recap has also confirmed that several of these fans tried to get a refund as the only fight they came to see live did not happen.  These fans were told, "Card is subject to change" and were denied their refund.

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From a email with Mark's management at www.KOreps.com   

"He (Mark Miller) obviously wanted to fight.  I can't charge his sponsor since he didn't actually fight.  We will try and transfer most of them to his next fight.  One problem is that 2 of the sponsors were Chicago based, hopefully they will still support his next bout.

Strikeforce did pay him his 'show' money, but they still took out the 'corner man fee'."

According to various onsite media reports Miller and Davis were informed their fight was being pushed back until after the main event so that Strikeforce could insure that the Marloes Coenen vs. Roxanne Modafferi was finished prior to the CBS telecast.

Following the Fedor vs. Rogers bout the Miller-Davis was officially canceled by Strikeforce officials. For Miller and Davis this is a tough pill to swallow after putting in a full training camp for your opponent, securing sponsors, and getting amped to compete in the cage.

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"...He knew he'd get the chance to change the fortunes of his family forever , for this 28 year old former project kid from the Cabrini Gree- Yooooowwwwwww !!!!!! Emelianenko hit him with the right hand and it's all over"!!!!

I think that was one of the funniest broadcasting moments ever :)

Talk about choosing the wrong moment to start telling stories ...not really their fault Fedor is just really fast and the fight can be over at any moment , but it still pretty damn funny ...

Well , together with Tito's "let me tell you how u feeling" and Goldberg's story about the Hughes brothers pounding each other behind the barn....

Here is the information on another fight on the December 19th Strikeforce card.  Antwain Britt will fight Scott Lighty!

HERE is the official release

This has the make up to be a great stand up fight!  Both guys will look to knock the other unconscious!

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Virginia MMA superstar Antwain Britt has once again allowed us to break news about his fighting career.  Antwain will be making his Strikeforce debut on December 19th.  The Juggernaut will be taking on kickboxer Scott Lighty.  The event will air live on Showtime and feature Cung Le vs. Scott Smith and Jacare Souza vs. Matt Lindland, but Britt vs. Lighty very well could steal the show.

Antwain Britt is known for being a nasty stand up fighter.  He has power in both hands and is starting to create a lengthy list of formidable opponents that he has knocked out.  While this will be his Strikeforce debut, he is no stranger to fighting in big spots.  Antwain busted onto the scene through the UFC’s TUF reality show but suffered a heart breaking injury in his fight to get into the house.

Since the show, Britt has defeated the likes of Carmelo Marrero and Antonio Mendes (in 8 seconds).

 

About Lighty

Scott Lighty is a name you may not have heard about.  He is just one of many that have made the conversion from kickboxing to MMA.  Although he is fairly new to the sport of MMA, has has fought in more than 70 kickboxing fights.  He made his MMA debut in 2008 and has been on a tear.  He is currently undefeated only going to decision once.

Antwain is without a doubt heads and shoulders better than everyone Lighty has ever faced.

Again here is the original link!