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Versus Returns to DirectTV

Versus, the broadcaster of World Extreme Cagefighting, has reached a deal that will see the channel return to the DirectTV line up.

“We are pleased that both sides were able to work out a satisfactory deal to bring this programming back to our customers,” said Derek Chang in a press release. “We’re excited that we were able to come to a fair agreement that puts Versus back in millions of homes with DirectTV in time for our busy spring programming schedule. We look forward to super-serving these fans with NHL regular season and playoff coverage, our first live UFC event and much more.”

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Bellator Expected to Announce Signing of Roger Huerta

The Bellator Fighting Championships’ is expected to announced the signing of former UFC lightweight contender Roger Huerta. Huerta will compete in Bellator’s season two eight-man lightweight tournament.

According to MMA Junkie, Bellator has called for a video press conference Monday at 3 PM ET that will stream live at Bellator.com.

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Updated: Liddell-Franklin Likely for June, White Issues Response

The rumblings of the UFC counter programming Strikeforce got much stronger today when it was reported that Chuck Liddell would be facing former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin at UFC Fight Night on April 17 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Liddell was originally reported to be facing Tito Ortiz at UFC 115 but according to Fighters Only, Ortiz is dealing with something that may significantly impact his future as a fighter and it’s not an injury.

Update: 2:38 PM: Sherdog.com and MMAJunkie.com are now reporting that the bout between Liddell and Franklin will now take place at UFC 115 in June, not the rumored show for April 17 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Update: 8:00 PM: UFC president Dana White has now posted a response on his Twitter saying, “Not true! We are doing Couture vs. Franklin, not Chuck.” Stay tuned for more.

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Video: UFC Primetime Episode One

UFC Primetime follows Georges St. Pierre and Dan Hardy as they prepare for their showdown at UFC 111 in Newark, New Jersey. Part two is after the jump.

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Georges St. Pierre Discusses Training Changes, Welterweight Division

UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre sits down with AOL Fanhouse to discuss a variety of subjects including the changes he’s made to his diet and his thoughts on the welterweight division.

Kimbo Slice Returns May 8 at UFC 113 in Montreal

After weeks of speculation, UFC officials have announced that Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson will return to the octagon on Saturday, May 8 at UFC 113 in a heavyweight showdown with fellow The Ultimate Fighter veteran Matt Mitrione.

Slice, a native of Miami, Florida, possesses a mixed martial arts record of 4-1. Slice holds victories over the likes of Bo Cantrell, David “Tank” Abbott, and James Thompson. Slice made his UFC debut at the TUF 10 finale last December where he scored a unanimous decision over Houston Alexander.

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James Toney Agrees to Multi-Fight Contract With UFC

After months of speculation, it has been announced that UFC president Dana White and current NABO and IBA heavyweight champion James Toney have come to terms on a multi-fight contract that will see Toney grace the octagon.

“Dana is a business man and he’s done a great job with the UFC and he brought it back to the top of the game,” Toney told fighthype.com. “Now he has the top dog in boxing in his organization and it’s going to flourish even more now. Like I said, I’m already a heavyweight boxing champion and now I’m coming to the UFC.”

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UFC 108: Evans vs. Silva Quick Results

Rashad Evans def. Thiago Silva - Decision (Unanimous)
Paul Daley def. Dustin Hazelett - KO (Punch)
Sam Stout def. Joe Lauzon - Decision (Unanimous)
Jim Miller def. Duane Ludwig - Submission (Armbar)
Junior dos Santos def. Gilbert Yvel - TKO (Strikes)
Martin Kampmann def. Jacob Volkmann - Submission (Guillotine)
Cole Miller def. Dan Lauzon - Submission (Kimura from Inverted Triangle)
Mark Munoz def. Ryan Jensen - Submission (Punches)
Jake Ellenberger def. Mike Pyle - TKO (Punches)
Rafaello Oliveira def. John Gunderson - Decision (Unanimous)

UFC 108: Evans vs. Silva Weigh-In Results

The weigh-ins for UFC 108: Evans vs. Silva took place Friday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Aside from Paul Daley, all the participants for Saturday’s card successfully made weight.

Daley tipped the scales at 172 pounds and the Nevada State Athletic Commission deemed it unsafe for Daley to continue his attempt to reach the 170 pound limit. Hazelett has agreed to a catchweight bout of 172 pounds and Daley will forfeit 10% of his purse.

UFC 108: Evans vs. Silva will be headlined by a light heavyweight bout between The Ultimate Fighter 10 coach “Sugar” Rashad Evans and Thiago Silva. The card will also feature a welterweight bout between contenders Paul “Semtex” Daley and Dustin “McLovin” Hazelett.

Pay Per View Bouts:
Thiago Silva (205 lbs) vs. Rashad Evans (205 lbs)
Paul Daley (172 lbs lbs*) vs. Dustin Hazelett (168 lbs)
Sam Stout (155 lbs) vs. Joe Lauzon (155 lbs)
Jim Miller (155 lbs) vs. Duane Ludwig (156 lbs)
Gilbert Yvel (239 lbs) vs. Junior Dos Santos (237 lbs)

Preliminary Bouts on Spike:
Jacob Volkmann (171 lbs) vs. Martin Kampmann (171 lbs)
Dan Lauzon (155 lbs) vs. Cole Miller (155 lbs)

Undercard:
Ryan Jensen (186 lbs) vs. Mark Munoz (185 lbs)
Jake Ellenberger (170 lbs) vs. Mike Pyle (171 lbs)
Rafaello Oliveira (156 lbs) vs. John Gunderson (155 lbs)

Henderson Signs Multi-Fight Deal With Strikeforce

Strikeforce has officially announced that they’ve signed former PRIDE middleweight and light heavyweight champion Dan Henderson to 16-month, multi-fight contract.

“I’m very happy to be a part of Strikeforce and their partnership with CBS and Showtime,” said Henderson.

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