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"Brock is ready to go now and wants to fight," said White. "Carwin makes the most sense. He’s 11-0, and he’s been kicking the [expletive] out of everybody. [Gabriel] Gonzaga destroyed [Mirko] Cro Cop and he [Carwin] totally destroyed Gonzaga. Plus, he hates Brock Lesnar." bloodyelbow.com

"He hates Brock Lesnar," said White. "It’s going to be two huge guys going at it. He’s got the power to knock anybody out and he’s got great wrestling too. He’s one of the guys that has the size to match up with Brock, too. This is one of those fights that could be wild. Someone’s going to get their head knocked off." bloodyelbow.com


Which other fighters have you trained with as you get ready for this fight?
A lot of great guys. Junior dos Santos, who's fighting Mirko Cro Cop next month. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Travis Browne. Dominick Cruz. Shane del Rosario. So many different people. mma.fanhouse.com


“Of course not,” said Nogueira. “I’m 33 years old and I have a lot to do in my career. At least, I’m going to fight a couple more years. I didn’t say I was going to retire if I get the title, or if I won against Frank Mir. I still feel my body wants to fight; I’m very competitive. I love the sport. The UFC is growing very much and I’m happy to be a part of that, and for sure I want to have a couple more fights and show a lot of good skills for the fans.” mmaweekly.com

He’s made Los Angeles his home for the past three months, working MMA at Black House and sharpening his hands with boxing guru Freddie Roach. He brought in Greco Roman wrestlers to simulate Couture’s approach. mmaweekly.com


This story has flown under the radar (except on hockey blogs), but yes, Versus and DirecTV are having a spat. The existing deal between DirecTV and Versus expires after August 31st and the parties are presently unable to reach an agreement on financial terms to continue the partnership. bloodyelbow.com




Denis Kang has been offered a fight with Michael Bisping at UFC 105, Fighters Only has been able to confirm. Fighters Only


Out of the spotlight since his loss to Rich Franklin at UFC 99, in July, Wanderlei Silva has been taking a break from training. According to information unearthed by GRACIEMAG.com, the fighter underwent and operation on his septum two weeks ago. Gracemag.com


With Thiago Tavares recently bowing out of a UFC 103 preliminary card matchup due to an injury, Jim Miller (14-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) will now fight UFC newcomer Steve Lopez (12-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC). mmajunkie.com


Affliction transplant Ben Rothwell has agreed to face Cain Velasquez at UFC 104, replacing Shane Carwin, who is now booked to headline UFC 106 against Brock Lesnar. mmaweekly.com


Chase Gormley and Stefan Struve will meet in a heavyweight clash at UFC 104, Fighters Only has learned. Fighters Only


For Belgian fighter Cindy Dandois (1-0), Carano's just the start. Dandois, whose lone career win came against Strikeforce's top female contender Marloes Coenen (16-3), wants Carano, slugger Erin Toughill (10-2-1) and, oh yeah, champion Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos (8-1). mmajunkie.com


The event, which features the U.S. debut of Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal and a special sparring match between Red Devil fighters Fedor Emelianenko and Gegard Mousasi, can be purchased on M-1 Global's official website for $9.95. mmajunkie.com


Middleweights Tim Kennedy and Zak Cummings have verbally agreed to face each other at the third installment of the Strikeforce Challenger Series on Sept. 25 in Tulsa, Okla. The SpiritBank Event Center will host the action. mmaweekly.com


In a bout sure to cause some commentating confusion, MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) has learned from sources close to the event that a fight between Paulo Thiago (11-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) and Thiago Alves (16-5 MMA, 9-3 UFC) is currently in the works, and at least one of the fighters has been approached about the contest. mmajunkie.com


Reigning UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre -- still on the mend from a groin injury he suffered in his last successful title defense against Thiago Alves -- is targeting a likely January 2010 return to the octagon, his manager Shari Spencer told FanHouse. mma.fanhouse.com


Korean standout Dong Hyun Kim is in discussions to face Dan ‘The Outlaw’ Hardy at UFC 105, Fighters Only has learned. Fighters Only