Following a tumultuous few weeks that saw him lose his job and then get re-hired, Miguel Torres will get back to the business of fighting, but faces a very tough test in Top 10 bantamweight Michael McDonald.

The bout between McDonald and Torres will take place at UFC 145 in Atlanta. UFC officials on Friday announced the fight.

Torres found out the hard way what happens when you put something extremely controversial out via Twitter. In his case it was a rape reference and a few days later he found himself out of a job with the UFC.

The former WEC champion visited several rape crisis centers in his hometown area in Chicago, as well as donated money and the gesture meant enough that the UFC opted to give him a second chance.

Now Torres has to prove himself in the cage, and it’s not going to be an easy fight.

Michael McDonald returns at UFC 145 with an unblemished record in the Octagon at 3-0, and looked outstanding in his last fight at UFC 139 in November 2011.

McDonald floored newcomer Alex Soto with punches in less than a minute to continue his fast rise up the UFC’s bantamweight division. Now he’ll get the chance to face a former champion and further solidify his standing at 135 pounds.

Miguel Torres Faces Michael McDonald at UFC 145 is a post from: CAGERADIO

MAIN EVENT

Dan Henderson (203) VS Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (205)

PPV

Cung Le (185) VS Wanderlei Silva (185)

Brian Bowles (136) VS Urijah Faber (136)

Rick Story (170.5) VS Martin Kampmann (170.5)

Kyle Kingsbury (205) VS Stephan Bonnar (205)

TELEVISED PRELIMS

Jason Brilz (204) VS Ryan Bader (205)

Alex Soto (135) VS Michael McDonald (136)

ONLINE FIGHTS

Chris Weidman (185.5) VS Tom Lawlor (185)

Rafael Dos Anjos (155.5) VS Gleison Tibau (155)

Nick Pace (141*) VS Miguel Torres (136**)

Seth Baczynski (171) VS Matt Brown (171)

Danny Castillo (155) VS Shamar Bailey (158*)

* Pace and Bailey will be fined 20% of their purses and their fights will go on as scheduled

** Torres initially weighed in at 137. After a second attempt in which he made 136.5, he successfully weighed in at 136.

Official UFC 139 Weigh In Results is a post from: CAGERADIO

New York, NY (USA): It’s been a busy week for celebrity watchmaker Azad Watches, as they not only announced their first-ever UFC fighter sponsorship, but they also signed on as a main advertising sponsor of the first MMA comic book ever, “Joe Palooka.” Joe Antonacci, creator of the first-ever full-length, full-color MMA comic book, “Joe Palooka,” is proud to announce an exclusive agreement with Azad Watches, known as one of the finest watchmakers in the world. Through this pact, Azad will also become a sponsor of the “Palooka” series.

“Azad Watches is all about excitement and quality for its customers, just like ‘Joe Palooka’ is,” states Antonacci. “I am extremely proud to have them on-board, and look forward to seeing where our relationship takes both our brands.”

Azad Watches have been worn by top celebrities such as Donald Trump, Eva Longoria, “Dr. J” Julius Erving, Ice Cube, Tony Bennett, Piers Morgan, Barry Bonds, Cedric the Entertainer, Lil’ Wayne, Mickey Rourke, and many others. Now, the brand steps into MMA for the first time. And “Joe Palooka” is a part of it.

Fans get to see their first taste of Azad being represented in the Octagon this Saturday when the brand sponsors Nick Pace (6-2), who will face the biggest test of his young career when he battles former WEC Bantamweight Champion Miguel Torres at UFC 139 in San Jose.

“It’s a good feeling to know that we made it into a comic book of this quality,” says Victor Rodriguez, Azad Watches Co-Owner. “We’re growing as fast as the sport of MMA, it seems. We’ve only been around for three years, and it’s awesome to see everything that’s happening.”

And Azad Watches is proud to be part of history. “It feels great for Azad to be stepping into the octagon as a sponsor for the first time. Along with being featured in the first-ever MMA comic book, it’s also great to be showcased on the first-ever UFC card in San Jose,” continues Rodriguez. “And it’s going to be a great fight for Nick, I believe. I feel like he’s going to win, and hopefully with a KO. Regardless, I know he will fight his heart out.”

Team Palooka is also excited to support Nick through Azad as he steps into the Octagon for the fight of his life.

“Nick is a great young fighter, and Nick, Azad and the UFC are perfect together. All three are young, hip, and popular, and are willing to do whatever it takes to keep their fans happy,” concluded Antonacci.

“Joe Palooka” made its world premiere recently with the release of its first issue. Issues #1 & #2 are available for purchase for the first time anywhere at http://www.Palooka.com/, and hard copies of the issue will follow in early 2012. It was also announced that a special 15-page FREE-VIEW is available simply by signing up with an email address on http://www.Palooka.com/, and fans can also take advantage of a unique offer on “Joe Palooka” issues #1 and #2, which are available together for the low price of only $1.99.

The “Joe Palooka” comic series tells the story of Joe Palooka, an MMA fighter who competes in “Legion of Combat,” which is a sister comic publication. “Legion of Combat” will feature Joe Palooka and top MMA stars including “Suga” Rashad Evans, Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, the Blackzilians, Brendan Schaub, and the Miller brothers in team matches between fighters representing countries such as the U.S., the U.K., Brazil, Russia, Japan, China, and other nations.

For additional information (AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES) please contact:

Phil Lanides, Fight of Your Life Communications, (408) 439-3245 – phil@fightofyourlife.com

About Team Palooka

“Joe Palooka” and “Legion of Combat” are MMA comic books that feature action adventure stories as well as compelling MMA fight action. Created by professional ring announcer Joe Antonacci, the books are being written and drawn by an all-star team of talent known as Team Palooka. The team includes Mike Bullock as the chief writer and Fernando Perniche (both of “The Phantom fame”), who are bringing the exciting stories of Palooka and the LOC to life.

For more information on “Joe Palooka” and “Legion of Combat,” please visit http://www.palooka.com/.

You can also “like” the Palooka Facebook fan page at https://www.facebook.com/TeamPalooka

Follow Joe Palooka on Twitter @TeamPalooka

AZAD WATCHES ENTERS THE CAGE WITH NICK PACE AT UFC 139 is a post from: CAGERADIO

Take one look at Demetrious Johnson in a fight and it’s evident that he’s one of the fastest athletes in the UFC today. Who knew that he was going to take a similar path up the bantamweight ranks to a world title shot against Dominick Cruz on Saturday night?

Perhaps Johnson didn’t know it himself, but every time the UFC called, he picked up the phone, stepped up to the plate and made his own luck. Now he’s one win away from being called a world champion. It’s still sinking in for the young man dubbed “Mighty Mouse.”

“It’s hard to enjoy it because it’s part of the fight game and part of life,” said Johnson. “I’m just blessed to be in the situation I’m in and I’m happy to be in the UFC and fighting all the time. I want to be active and fight as much as possible. (Lightweight contender) Donald Cerrone, he’s having the time of his life. He’s making money, he’s fighting all the time, he’s being active, and he’s young, so that’s a good thing and how I want to be as well.”

It’s an aspect of mixed martial arts that has been lost in the world of boxing. In boxing, there’s so much riding on the perfect record and fighting the “right” opponents until you hit the 25-0 mark and can get a premium cable fight or a spot on a Pay-Per-View card. In MMA, a fighter can go from obscurity to the top of the heap in the space of a year and a half like Johnson has, simply by being willing to take risks.

“When the UFC calls for a fight, I accept any fight they give to me,” he said. “I beat Kid Yamamoto, stepped in for Brad Pickett because he got hurt, fought Miguel Torres, won that fight, and the next thing you know, they call me up and I’m the next challenge for Dominick Cruz.”

Sounds simple enough, but after debuting in the WEC in April of 2010 with a close loss against England’s Pickett, Johnson went on to hand Nick Pace his first pro defeat and submit longtime contender Damacio Page before moving over to the UFC in 2011. And while the names Kid Yamamoto and Miguel Angel Torres may not immediately register to casual fans of the sport, to fight game aficionados, you’re talking about two of the premier lighter weight fighters in history. And the 25-year old Johnson beat them both – in consecutive bouts.

“Going to fighting Kid Yamamoto from Damacio Page, there was a huge technical difference,” he said. “He (Yamamoto) understood range a lot more, he had good footwork and good boxing, and he also hit really hard. So that was a little different. And when I fought Miguel Torres, it was the same. They’re both tough, hard to put away, and they’re there to fight. They’ve been to the top level.”

Now he’s there as well, a turn of events that has surprised some observers. But as far as Johnson is concerned, if the man calling the shots believes he’s ready for a shot at the crown, that’s all that matters.

“It doesn’t bother me because people are gonna say what they want to say,” he said. “I can’t control what they think of me. If (UFC President) Dana White thinks I should be there, then I’m happy to be there.”

After gutting out a close victory over Torres in May despite breaking his fibula in the second round, he’s about to take on the King of the Hill in the unorthodox Cruz, another fighter who won’t be losing any fastest man competitions anytime soon. If you’ve ever felt the need to watch a fight in slow motion to catch all the intricacies of the fast-paced action, this may be the one.

“I think it (speed) is gonna play a huge part in the fight,” said Johnson. “He moves so much that it makes him a lot faster than a lot of people, and obviously speed’s gonna be a huge factor whether he’s using his speed or I’m using mine. But I’m just gonna go out there and fight like I always do, put the pressure on him and see what happens.”

And when it comes to breaking down one of the most hard-to-decipher styles in the sport today, Johnson feels like he’s got all his bases covered, with “The Wizard” himself, Matt Hume, working up a gameplan in the Pacific Northwest home of the AMC Pankration gym.

“We have a lot of guys in the gym who use a lot of movement to fight,” said Johnson. “One of my main training partners, Drew Brokenshire, he uses a lot of movement when he fights, and we actually have a coach, Trevor Jackson, who watched like 14 hours of footage on Dominick Cruz and he can imitate him down to a tee. I’ve been sparring him and Matt Hume, who’s an awesome wrestler and who outweighs me too, twice a week. So I think I prepared myself to get the best imitation I can for Dominick Cruz. But he can bring people into town to imitate me, and I can bring in people to try to imitate him, but it’s not gonna be the same until you get in there and actually experience what me and him can actually do with each other.”

What people are expecting from this Saturday’s title fight is a bout that may go 25 minutes but feel like only 10. Cruz and Johnson are dervishes in the Octagon, always looking to stay a step ahead of their opposition. Put them together, and they may give a run to Cruz’ previous bout with Urijah Faber for Fight of the Year consideration. It’s a lot of pressure for Johnson, considering that this is not only his first UFC main event, but his first main card appearance, but he seems to be taking it well, quietly confident that a 13 week training camp has touched all the right bases.

“I think my confidence comes from working out in the gym and training with the best in the world,” he said. “Before this fight was even in the books, I never took time off from training, and I’m always trying to evolve my game and get better. I broke my fibula in the Miguel Torres fight and I was on crutches, and when I wasn’t on crutches, I was already training for this fight. I’ve done the training that I need to to go out there and win this fight, and I trained my butt off. I believe in my skills, I believe in my coaches, and I’m just ready to go out there and see what happens.”

Title shots don’t come around too often, and they rarely rear their head a second time. Demetrious Johnson knows what’s at stake on Saturday, yet he’s not focusing on what could happen after the final bell. He’s got a fight to think about first, and if there’s one thing that “Mighty Mouse” is sure of, it’s that he’s got plenty of fight in him for Dominick Cruz.

“I’m a small guy, but I’ve got a lot of heart, and size doesn’t matter,” said the 5-foot-3 contender. “The only thing that matters is the fight in the person and how much that person wants it and how much drive the person has. I’m happy to be in the situation I’m in, I can’t wait to go out there and fight on a live card, being the main event, and hopefully I’ve got Dominick Cruz’ number. He’s beaten everybody in the weight class so far, but I’m going out there to try and seize the opportunity that’s been given to me.”

Demetrious Johnson – Seize The Day is a post from: CAGERADIO

The UFC Bantamweight Championship is up for grabs for the third time since the promotion added the division to the roster late last year.

Dominick Cruz is the reigning champion. With wins over Urijah Faber, Brian Bowles, Joseph Benavidez and Scott Jorgensen, he is truly one of the elite fighters in the world, despite the fact that he is still a newcomer to UFC fans.

Demetrious Johnson is the challenger. Nonetheless, he is probably better known to UFC fans because he has already competed twice inside the Octagon, compared to just once for Cruz. In those two fights, Johnson toppled two of the division’s biggest names, Miguel Torres and Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto.

Whether or not fans recognize the names, this fight is must-see TV. Generally speaking, the bantamweights put on incredibly entertaining fights. It’s often like watching the Energizer Bunny fight his twin brother on fast forward. Cruz versus Johnson should be that plus a large dose of caffeine because these guys put the pedal to the metal once the action gets underway, and neither one stops until the bout has concluded, regardless of how long it lasts.

Cruz is a pretty straightforward fighter. He likes to mix wrestling and kickboxing, often equally willing to slug it out on the feet or take an opponent down and slug him on the ground. He isn’t really a submission guy. Just one of his 18 professional wins came by tap out. His blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu also isn’t going to scare anybody. That is about as novice as one would expect for a UFC champion.

Still, Cruz is far from a novice ground fighter. Sure, his lone career loss was by submission, but he was completely out on his feet, thanks to a perfectly executed knee strike, when he basically gave his neck to Faber, begging to be submitted. Other than that, Cruz hasn’t succumbed to any ground fighter’s attacks. So, one must assume that his submission defense is much better than that of a traditional blue belt. He might not surprise anyone with a flying armbar, but I am quite sure that he knows how to defend one.

On paper, Johnson should be Cruz’s kryptonite. He is a very good wrestler with solid submission skills that have seen him end five of his career victories by tap out. Yet, Faber also fit that description, and most probably believe that Faber is both a better wrestler and better ground fighter than Johnson. Yet, he could not pass the Cruz test back in July.

In other words, I’m not sure that Johnson has the BJJ chops to catch Cruz in something, unless he first lands a fight-altering strike to scramble the champion’s wits. Granted, that is based in large part on how Cruz looked in his recent fight against Faber. That might not be a fair assessment. It is what it is.

I think Cruz will come out looking to stick and move, just like he did against Faber. Johnson will look to strike just long enough to set up a takedown. He wants no part of a slugfest with Cruz. I’m not suggesting that Cruz is a standup crusher. He is not. Then again, very few guys south of 155 pounds possess legitimate one-strike knockout power.

Instead, Cruz is a very good, technical striker. He strikes with incredible speed and uses very good footwork and lateral movement to keep his opponent off balance. He also frustrates his foes with shots thrown from unconventional angles and his constant herky-jerky motion.

Johnson cannot match him on the feet, so he should not try. He needs to take the fight to the place where Cruz is the least comfortable—on his back.

Easier said than done.

Again, Faber is one of the best wrestlers in the bantamweight division. Yet, he could not turn things into a grappling match with the champion. That doesn’t leave me feeling good about Johnson’s chances at accomplishing that goal, but it certainly can be done.

Cruz’s awkward standup style is predicated on the fact that he is a come-forward fighter. If Johnson can get him to move backward by applying calculated pressure via a rapid, accurate jab, Cruz should start moving backward. Johnson can use that opportunity to change levels and shoot under his opponent’s counters or high guard. Cruz has a great sprawl, but nobody has a great sprawl when moving backward while trying to counter or cover up.

Once the fight hits the ground, Johnson should use punches and elbows to open the door for submissions. Cruz is very good at scrambling back to his feet, so working from a pure grappling perspective isn’t a great idea. Johnson needs to force the champion to defend strikes, which will preclude him from effectively scrambling. If Cruz spends three or four minutes of a round on his back, one must assume that the blue belt will make a mistake that Johnson can capitalize on.

Then again, maybe not. But who really cares? Any time Johnson spends in the top position is time spent winning the fight. Time spent on the feet likely means time spent losing the fight.

Like the co-featured bout between Pat Barry and Stefan Struve, this bout is all about where the fight unfolds. Cruz has the advantage on the feet. Johnson has the advantage on the ground. The man who dictates where the action unfolds more often than not will win the fight, absent someone capitalizing on a silly, fight-stopping mistake.

I will admit that I was not a Cruz believer heading in to his July bout with Faber. I’m a believer now, particularly after re-watching that fight a handful of times. Cruz is an amazingly effective fighter, one who should give Johnson loads of trouble.

QUICK FACTS:

Dominick Cruz

• 26 years old

• 5’8, 135

• 68-inch reach

• 18-1 overall (8-1 UFC/WEC)

• 5-0 in last 5

• 9-1 in last 10

• Currently riding a 9-fight winning streak

• Lone professional loss by submission

• Fight of the Night twice

• Current layoff is 91 days

• Longest layoff of career is 364 days

Demetrious Johnson

• 25 years old

• 5’3, 135

• 66-inch reach

• 14-1 overall (4-1 UFC/WEC)

• 4-1 in last 5

• 9-1 in last 10

• Currently riding a 4-fight winning streak

• Lone professional loss by decision

• Current layoff is 126 days

• Longest layoff of career is 203 days

The Blueprint – Cruz vs. Johnson is a post from: CAGERADIO

The following fighters will participate in autograph sessions and a variety of other fan activities: UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz, former UFC champions Chuck Liddell, Frank Mir, Forrest Griffin, Tito Ortiz, Vitor Belfort, Rashad Evans, Shane Carwin, and Matt Serra, as well as UFC stars Wanderlei Silva, Urijah Faber, Miguel Torres, Phil Davis, Jason “Mayhem” Miller, Clay Guida, Brendan Schaub, Mark Munoz, Donald Cerrone, Jon Fitch, Amir Sadollah, Matt Mitrione, Pat Barry, Jake Shields, Chan Sung Jung, Cole Miller, and Stephan Bonnar.

In addition, STRIKEFORCE® lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez, top welterweight contender Tyron Woodley and surging middleweight Tim Kennedy will also take part in the festivities.

“We’re excited to bring some of the biggest stars in the sport to Houston for the UFC Fan Expo,” UFC President Dana White said. “This is our sixth Expo now. For people who have never experienced the Fan Expo before, trust me, this is the ultimate fan experience. You won’t be disappointed.”

For more information on UFC Fan Expo and to purchase tickets, visit www.ufcfanexpo.com. To subscribe to the official UFC Fan Expo newsletter visit www.ufcfanexpo.com/newsletter. For companies interested in reserving space at this premier event, contact Ed Gallo, Event Director at 1-203-840-5546 or email egallo@ufcfanexpo.com. Don’t wait, space is limited and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Standard VIP packages and general admission tickets are also available online at www.ufcfanexpo.com. Fans are encouraged to buy their tickets now and save, as ticket pricing will increase at the door.

All the UFC® Fan Expo activities will be planned in conjunction with UFC® 136: EDGAR vs. MAYNARD 3 event, which takes place at Toyota Center on Saturday, Oct. 8. Headlined by a lightweight title bout between champion Frankie Edgar and challenger Gray Maynard, UFC 136 also features Jose Aldo defending the featherweight crown against the always-dangerous Kenny Florian. Tickets are still available at ToyotaCenterTix.com, by phone at 1-866-4-HOU-TIX, at select Houston area Randalls locations, and the Toyota Center Box Office. Tickets are subject to applicable service charges and event time and date are subject to change.

Athletes scheduled to attend the UFC Fan Expo are subject to change.

About Ultimate Fighting Championship®

Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., UFC® produces over 12 UFC live Pay-Per-View events annually around the world. UFC programming is distributed in the United States on Viacom, Inc.’s Spike TV and on Comcast, Inc.’s VERSUS network. UFC content is distributed commercially through Joe Hand Promotions in the U.S. and Canadastar in Canada. Globally, UFC programming is broadcast in over 132 countries and territories, reaching 597 million homes worldwide, in 21 different languages.

UFC® also boasts a powerful presence online, with UFC.com attracting over six million unique visitors per month, while also possessing one of the most powerful social media followings in all of professional sports. To date, UFC has over six million fans on Facebook and over 300,000 followers on Twitter. In addition, UFC President Dana White is one of the most accessible and most followed executives in sports with over 1.5 million followers on Twitter. On January 22, 2011, UFC continued to set trends in social media, becoming the first major sports league to stream live, broadcast quality action on Facebook.

Ancillary businesses include the best-selling UFC “Undisputed” videogame franchise distributed by THQ, UFC Gym™, UFC Fight Club affinity program, UFC Fan Expo™ festivals, branded apparel, trading cards, articulated action figures and other media including best-selling DVDs and a bimonthly magazine.

About Reed Exhibitions

The UFC Fan Expo is operated by Reed Exhibitions, the world’s leading events organizer, with over 470 events in 37 countries. In 2008, Reed brought together over seven million industry professionals from around the world generating billions of dollars in business. Today, Reed events are held throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, and organized by 38 fully staffed offices.

Reed organizes a wide range of events, including exhibitions, conferences, congresses and meetings. Its portfolio of over 470 events serves 44 industry sectors, including:

Aerospace & aviation, automobiles, broadcasting, building & construction, electronics, energy, oil & gas, engineering, manufacturing, environment, food service & hospitality, gifts, healthcare, interior design, IT & telecoms, jewelry, life science & pharmaceuticals, machinery, medical education, printing & graphics, property & real estate, security & safety, sports & recreation, and travel. Working closely with professional bodies, trade associations and government departments Reed ensures that each and every event is targeted and relevant to industry needs. As a result, many Reed events are market leaders in their field.

UFC CONFIRMS FIGHTERS FOR UFC FAN EXPO IN HOUSTON is a post from: CAGERADIO

Demetrious ‘Mighty Mouse’ Johnson felt like he was fighting on one leg against Miguel Torres at UFC 130 and it turns out he actually was.

A post fight x-ray revealed he suffered a broken leg during the fight, but he battled through and got a decision win.

The win didn’t come without controversy however, and Johnson discusses the fight at length and what he felt he did right to get the victory that night.

While Johnson will be out of action for the next several weeks dealing with the injury, he’s hopeful to return on the upcoming UFC 137 card in October featuring Georges St-PIerre vs. Nick Diaz.

Check out this exclusive post fight interview with Mighty Mouse courtesy of MMAWeekly Radio Weekend Edition host Travis McPherson.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6IC7MZDE6I

Demetrious Johnson Reveals Broken Leg Suffered at UFC 130; Hopes To Return at UFC 137 is a post from: CAGERADIO

def. Matt Hamill: $32,000

Frank Mir: $250,000 (includes $125,000 win bonus)

def. Roy Nelson: $15,000

Travis Browne: $16,000 ($8,000 win bonus)

def. Stefan Struve: $21,000

Rick Story: $34,000 ($17,000 win bonus)

def. Thiago Alves: $ 33,000

Brian Stann: $46,000 ($23,000 win bonus)

def. Jorge Santiago: $36,000

Demetrious Johnson: $12,000 ($6,000 win bonus)

def. Miguel Torres: $30,000

Tim Boetsch: $36,000 ($18,000 win bonus)

def. Kendall Grove: $28,000

Gleison Tibau: $50,000 ($25,000 win bonus)

def. Rafaello Oliveira: $10,000

Michael McDonald: $12,000 ($6,000 win bonus)

def. Chris Cariaso: $4,000

Renan Barao: $10,000 ($5,000 win bonus)

def. Cole Escovedo: $6,000

UFC 130 salaries: Rampage 250k, Nelson 15k is a post from: CAGERADIO

UFC 130 Preliminary Bouts (On Facebook):

-Gleison Tibau defeats Rafaello Oliveira by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:28 of round two
-Michael McDonald defeats Chris Cariaso by split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
-Renan Barao defeats Cole Escovedo by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

UFC 130 Preliminary Bouts (On Spike TV):

-Demetrious Johnson defeats Miguel Torres via unanimous decision (29-28),(29-28),(29-28)

-Tim Boetsch defeats Kendall Grove by unanimous decision (30-27),(30-27),(30-27)

UFC 130 Main Bouts (On Pay-Per-View):

-Quinton “Rampage” Jackson defeats Matt Hamill via unanimous decision (30-27),(30-27),(30-27)

-Frank Mir defeats Roy Nelson by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

-Travis Browne defeats Stefan Struve by KO at 4:11 of the first round.

-Rick Story defeats Thiago Alves by unanimous decision (29-28),(29-28),(29-28)

-Brian Stann defeats Jorge Santiago by TKO at 4:29 or round two.

UFC 130 QUICK RESULTS is a post from: CAGERADIO

Matt Hamill (205) vs. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (205)

Frank Mir (260) vs. Roy Nelson (260)

Travis Browne (247) vs. Stefan Struve (255)

Thiago Alves (170) vs. Rick Story (170)

Jorge Santiago (185) vs. Brian Stann (186)

PRELIMINARY CARD (Spike TV)

Demetrious Johnson (135.5) vs. Miguel Torres (135.5)

Tim Boetsch (186) vs. Kendall Grove (185)

PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook.com)

Rafaello Oliveira (155) vs. Gleison Tibau (155)

Chris Cariaso (135) vs. Michael McDonald (136)

Renan Barao (135) vs. Cole Escovedo (135)

UFC 130 WEIGH IN RESULTS is a post from: CAGERADIO