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The Top 5 MMA Fights in February

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Days into the month on February the first major event of the month is just hours away from kicking off. The month has many top matchups to excite fans but with Bellator’s not starting until next month and no Strikeforce this month it just leaves the three UFC events to choose from. While the three events hold plenty of top fight, here are the top five fights in February.

Jim Miller vs. Nate Diaz Will be a Five Round Main Event at UFC on FOX 3

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Great news for MMA fans, in that the recently announced bout of Jim Miller vs. Nate Diaz for the UFC on FOX 3 has been announced as shows main event and will be a five round contest. Miller is clawing his way back to where he stood in the rankings for the better part of 2011, and Diaz is doing just what the Diaz brothers are famous for, beating people up, and then demanding higher level opposition.

MMA Fighter Rankings for February 2012

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It’s rare when the rankings don’t see any changes but the outcomes from fights held in the month of January didn’t changes things in any division. That might have due to the fact only four fighters in our top five ranks actually fought last month. Not to worry though because February will see nine top five fighters step into the cage, including three fights where both competitors are ranked.

UFC on Fox Medical Suspensions & Salaries

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With back to back events being held in California the Athletic commission has been working overtime this week. Today the CSAC released its medical suspensions as well as the fighter’s salaries for the UFC on FOX event.

Mixed Martial Thoughts: UFC on Fox and why Clay Guida shouldn’t have been in the title picture

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How monumental was UFC on Fox 1?  It was so monumental that my 5-year-old was allowed to stay up and watch “the fights”.  While she is very aware that daddy is a big fight fan she is also aware that she isn’t allowed to stay up and watch them. Not on this Saturday.

Ben Henderson Earns his Shot at Frankie Edgar’s Lightweight Belt

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It’s the fight UFC fans have been calling for and, finally, UFC top dog Dana White has given those fans what they want. Following his unanimous victory over opponent Clay Guida at this weekend’s UFC on FOX, the UFC president confirmed that Ben Henderson will take on Frankie Edgar for Edgar’s lightweight belt in early 2012.