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MMA Fighter Rankings for March 2012

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Last month’s rankings saw little movement within the ranks but that was more than made up for this by all the movement this month. The March MMA fighter rankings saw two new fighters crowned #1, two fighters move up into the #2 spot and a total of 16 changes overall.

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.

Who could be next for Jose Aldo?

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Ever since his debut at WEC 34 in 2008, Jose Aldo has been on a tear in the Featherweight division. Currently riding a 14 fight win streak, Aldo has only dropped one fight in his professional career and has seemingly cleared out the UFC’s Featherweight division of contenders since winning the championship from Mike Brown at WEC 44.

Edson Barboza saves the best for last against Etim at UFC 142

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After coming out on top for the first two rounds by barely out pointing Terry Etim, Edson Barboza turned on the style with a spinning heel kick that connected perfectly sending Etim tumbling to the ground  out cold from the second he connected. The explosive kick is the early front-runner for the best knockout of 2012, improved the Brazilian’s record to 10-0 and earned him knockout of the night.

UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes Live Results

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The time has come, all the work has been put in and it’s finally time for UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes. The UFC’s second trip to Brazil in just under five months hit a pot hole at yesterdays weigh-ins as co-main event fighter Anthony Johnson massively missing the middleweight limit of 186 lbs. by a staggering 11 pounds. The fight will still take place as a catchweight bout but Johnson will lose 20% of his purse and was forced to weigh-in less than 205 lbs. today.

UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes Main Card Video Previews

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The first UFC event of 2012 is just one day away as the promotion heads back to Brazil for UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes. The night’s solid main card features five exciting match-ups, capped off by the featherweight title fight between Jose Aldo and Chad Mendes. To shake you out of your Year New funk and further get you hyped for tomorrow’s event we’ve put together this collection of preview videos, enjoy.