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UFC The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is a U.S.-based mixed martial arts organization, recognized as the largest MMA promotion in the world. The UFC is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada and is owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC. This promotion is responsible for solidifying the sport's postion in the history-books.
UFC is currently undergoing a remarkable surge in popularity, along with greater mainstream media coverage. UFC programming can now be seen on Spike TV in the United States, as well as in 35 other countries worldwide.
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02-02-2012, 02:41 AM
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Miller/Diaz, Barry/Johnson set for FOX 3, Vera/Silva 2 set for FX 3.
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The UFC on Fox 3 card now has its main event along with a heavyweight battle that has fireworks written all over it.
First off, the main event is a fight that everyone already knew about after UFC President Dana White announced the bout just over a week ago.
Lightweight contenders Jim Miller and Nate Diaz will square of in a five round main event on May 5 in Miller’s home state of New Jersey, with the winner more than likely gaining a shot at the UFC lightweight strap in 2012.
The bout was already set for the UFC on Fox 3 card, but now it’s officially the main event.
UFC President Dana White confirmed last week during the UFC on Fox 2 festivities that the bout between Miller and Diaz would most likely be a No. 1 contender’s bout.
In addition to Miller vs. Diaz, a heavyweight scrap has been added to the card featuring highly popular fighter Pat Barry taking on Strikeforce transplant and recent ‘Knockout of the Night’ recipient Lavar Johnson.
MMAWeekly.com first learned of the possibility of the Barry vs. Johnson fight just 24 hours removed from the latter’s fight at UFC on Fox 2 in Chicago, and now the match-up is official.
Barry competed just a week prior when he knocked out Christian Morecraft at UFC on FX 1, and he’ll likely be in for another stand-up war when he faces the heavy handed Johnson at UFC on Fox 3 in New Jersey.
Barry vs. Johnson will be on the main televised card for the Fox show.
The UFC on Fox 3 card takes place at the IZOD Center in New Jersey on Saturday, May 5 and will air live on Fox.
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The big payback or the big beat down part two?
Well that question will be answered on May 15 when Brandon Vera gets a second shot at Thiago Silva at UFC on FX 3 when the two fighters meet on May 15 in Virginia.
UFC officials announced the new bout late Wednesday night.
Vera and Silva first met at UFC 125 on New Year’s Day in 2011 with Silva winning a lopsided decision.
The only problem is Silva tested positive for banned substances after the bout and the fight was subsequently changed to a no contest.
Now with his one year suspension lifted, Silva is free to return to work and what better way to welcome him back than a rematch with the man he faced back then.
Brandon Vera has been gunning for a rematch with Silva ever since the positive drug test happened, and now he’ll get his wish.
Vera was initially released from the UFC after the loss to Silva, but was given a second chance following the Brazilian’s positive drug test. Vera bounced back at UFC 137 winning a somewhat controversial decision over Eliot Marshall.
Now the California fighter will try to right a wrong when he faces Silva at UFC on FX 3 on May 15 in Fairfax, Virginia.
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02-02-2012, 02:49 AM
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The article actually says the Silva/Vera fight is on FX 3, 10 days after UFC on Fox 3.
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02-02-2012, 04:18 AM
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UFC dont want a guy who is coming back from a steroid suspension on a FOX card.
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02-02-2012, 04:40 AM
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hope Thiago Silva can get his career back on track, he did what he had to do to get a paycheck and feed his family, be it totally inethical, he paid the price and now is his time to make up for lost time. The dude is a beast and I see Vera getting smashed out of the UFC.
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02-02-2012, 04:45 AM
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Roids or no roids, Vera is in for another beating.
As the other member said, Brandon Vera vs. Thiago Silva 2 is fet for UFC on FX 3 and not UFC on Fox 3.
But yeah, both main and co-main event are sick, lots of potential to be exciting.
Looks like the UFC has learned a bit from UFC on FOX 2 errors.
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02-02-2012, 05:38 AM
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Diaz vs. Miller set as UFC on FOX 3 main event; Barry vs. Johnson added to card
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An intriguing lightweight matchup between Nate Diaz (15-7 MMA, 9-5 UFC) and Jim Miller (21-3 MMA, 12-2 UFC) will serve as the main event of UFC on FOX 3.
The matchup, which was announced in January, will now be contested as a five-round affair.
Additionally, a heavyweight bout featuring sluggers Pat Barry (7-4 MMA, 4-4 UFC) and Lavar Johnson (16-5 MMA, 1-0 UFC) has also been added to the evening's main card.
UFC officials announced the changes late Wednesday night.
UFC on FOX 3 takes place May 5 at IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J.
Diaz enters the bout after back-to-back career bests, flashing moments of absolute domination in wins over Donald Cerrone and Takanori Gomi. The 26-year-old is just 4-2 in his past six fights, but with five "Fight of the Night" bonuses under his belt, he's a must-watch competitor and may very well work his way into title contention with a win.
Meanwhile, Miller looks to build on the strength of his impressive submission win over Melvin Guillard at January's UFC on FX 1 event. Miller was decisioned by Ben Henderson in a bid for a shot at the lightweight title, but he's still 9-1 in his past 10 fights and extremely relevant in the 155-pound title picture.
Despite just a .500 record in the UFC, Barry has established himself as both one of the most potent strikers in the promotion in addition to a fan-favorite. Barry looks to build on the success of a UFC on FX 1 win over Christian Morecraft, which was also deemed the evening's "Fight of the Night."
Meanwhile, "Big" Johnson looks to build on the strength of a UFC-debut win over Joey Beltran. A former Strikeforce product, Johnson had been mired in a two-fight losing streak, but his fan-friendly style makes him a natural selection for the UFC's return to network television.
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Barry-Johnson seems awesome.
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02-02-2012, 05:44 AM
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YES! Barry has to get another great knockout here. Vera-Silva should be something great to see.
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02-02-2012, 06:16 AM
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I really hope Diaz beats Miller. Jim Miller is great, but im not really all that interested in watching him fight Bendo or Edgar again. I think Diaz would be a much more interesting match up for either of those guys.
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02-02-2012, 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by joshua7789
I really hope Diaz beats Miller. Jim Miller is great, but im not really all that interested in watching him fight Bendo or Edgar again. I think Diaz would be a much more interesting match up for either of those guys.
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I agree but two GREAT performances from the young Diaz doesn't make me forget his other loses. He isn't a different fighter, just the same in better condition.. |
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02-02-2012, 06:32 AM
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I have 0 interest in seeing Vera getting beat down again :/
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Miller/Diaz, Barry/Johnson set for FOX 3, Vera/Silva 2 set for FX 3.
