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UFC 139: Shogun vs. Henderson Weigh in Pictures

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The UFC 139 weigh-ins could easily go down as one of the most interesting pre-fight weigh ins ever between the scale troubles, outrageous outfits and personalities. With fighters walking out dressed in a suit (Danny Castillo) and as Steven Seagal (Tom Lawlor) the fans were treated to more than fighters stripping down to their skivvies and stepping on a scale.

UFC 139 Bold Predictions

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After a successful debut on network TV the UFC heads up interstate 101 from Anaheim, California to the HP Pavilion in San Jose for UFC 139. The former home of Strikeforce, the UFC is making their first trip to San Jose. With MMA legends and former champions all over the card, UFC 139 is one of the deepest fight cards of the year.

The MMA Betting Corner: UFC 139

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UFC of Fox was a bit of a flop, but easy money made it worth our while, and UFC 139 has similar heavy plays. Our main event is the return of Dan Henderson at light heavyweight, as he takes on former champion Shogun in a five rounder. So, check out my comparison betting odds and some valid props for this very underrated event.

The Top 5 Fights in November

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Its getting close to that time, the leaves have been falling and the temperatures a dropping, the end of the year approaches. As you come down from your Halloween sugar high, November offers up seven Mixed Martial Arts events to watch.

A Broken Hand removes Diego Sanchez from UFC 135 Co-Main Event [Updated]

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The hits just keep on coming on the injury front as today UFC 135 lost one half of its co-main event. Diego Sanchez has been forced to withdrawn from his scheduled welterweight bout with Matt Hughes due to a broken hand.

UFC Veterans that could give Strikeforce a Boost

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As the current Zuffa roster changes with additions and deletions of fighters, the one time big names (Arlovski, Pulver, Henderson) have gone on to fight for smaller promotions and find success there. Right now there are men under contract who have underperformed or just cannot hang with the world-class level most of the fighters in the UFC bring into the octagon. Instead of subjecting those to a smaller pay for lesser known venues, here are a few examples of fighters that could go to Strikeforce and find success while helping re-build the promotion as its own force.