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Deerfield Beach, FL (USA): Mike Thomas Brown underwent surgery last Wednesday to reattach a completely torn off medial collateral ligament in his left hand. The injury was sustained in the first round of his bout with Rani Yahya, which he took on only a few weeks notice at UFC “Fight for the Troops 2.”

Brown said, “I thought I must have broken my finger, and it stopped me from using my grip with my left hand. I couldn’t really grip any longer. I didn’t feel it through the end of the fight.”

Brown is a former WEC Featherweight Champion, twice defeating Urijah Faber before losing his title to current kingpin Jose Aldo. Although he had fought only weeks before “Fight for the Troops 2,” dropping a close decision to Diego Nunes at UFC 125, Brown took the short-notice fight anyway. He realized the great opportunity he had to fight in front of soldiers who risk their lives for America’s safety, and could not pass up the offer. He fought through the pain for a crowd that risks much more than just pain and injury on a daily basis.

“Anytime you get a chance to fight in the UFC, it’s an honor. But when you add the chance to compete in front of our troops who do so much for us, and then you couple that with my desire to get back into the cage quickly after my close loss to Diego…it was just too great of an opportunity to pass up.”

Brown is currently in a cast, and will endure a six-week recovery. However, he believes he will bounce back quickly from his injury, and is far from defeated. He plans to start rehabbing as soon as possible.

“I want to take some time off, step back, and come up with a new game plan, a new plan of attack. I want to come back as the best version of me later this year,” said Brown.

Through his tough time, Brown is very appreciative and thankful toward his fans for their support. He also expressed gratitude toward the UFC, saying, “I want to thank Dana White and Joe Silva for giving me the opportunity to compete here, and finish my career in the UFC.”

Nick Diaz Submits Cyborg

Scott — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 04:31:49 +0000

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Strikeforce: Diaz survives legs kicks to submit Cyborg

Strikeforce champ Diaz unimpressed with potential challengers Woodley, Daley

Strikeforce: Jacare keeps Lawler off his feet and sinks in the choke in 3rd round

Strikeforce champ “Jacare” Souza ready for anyone, except “Mayhem” Miller

Strikeforce: Walker gets kicked in his head then smoothers carson for TKO win

Strikeforce: Gracie patiently gets Prangley to the ground and chokes him out

Rafael Cavalcante vs. Dan Henderson title fight set for “Strikeforce: Columbus”

Strikeforce CEO Believes Diaz vs. Mayhem Has to Happen

Abe Wagner KOs Tim Sylvia in 32 Seconds at Titan FC

UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo Healthy, Itching to Fight

Kennedy vs. Rockhold, Evangelista vs. Masvidal Added to Strikeforce: Ohio

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UFC Fight for the Troops 2 Analysis

Scott — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 04:04:02 +0000

This Week in Combat Sports January 20th, 2011:

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Update: Zuffa Gains Legal Edge on Bellator

Schafer Focused on Return as Middleweight

Jens Pulver Looks to Bounce Back at XFO 38

Cole Miller: “Fighting Cowboy Would Be a Step Down from Matt Wiman”

Ex-UFC champ Shane Carwin may train with Strikeforce’s Fedor Emelianenko

Starnes to Headline Wreck MMA ‘Strong and Proud’

Jardine Returns, Holm Debuts on March 4 in New Mexico

1st Annual Knock Out Dog Fighting Event: Fighting for a Cause

Former UFC Middleweight Patrick Cote Signs with Ringside MMA, Debuts This Spring

Vitor Belfort Parts Ways with Trainer Shawn Tompkins Ahead of UFC 126

UFC Fight For The Troops 2 Prelims Live on Facebook

Champ will earn heavyweight title shot

UFC Fight for the Troops: Dunham vs Guillard

UFC Fight for the Troops: Mitrione vs Hague

UFC Fight for the Troops: Hominick vs Roop

UFC Fight for the Troops: Barry vs Beltran

UFC Fight for the Troops: Miller vs Wiman

Kimbo Slice booked to face sumo wrestler, Wakakirin on February 5th for IGF

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TWICBS Link Round Up Jan. 16th, 2011

Scott — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:35:51 +0000

News for Jan 16th, 2011:

Here is the latest link round of what is going on in the world of Combat Sports

Matt Wiman ready to fight friend Cole Miller, lumps and all, at UFC Fight Night 23

Hieron and Carl complete Bellator’s welterweight tourney, meet on March 5

Sources: UFC still planning Las Vegas event for July 2, but UFC Fan Expo on hold

As death toll rises in Brazil, MMA camps turn to fight community for support

Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard III at UFC 130 opens as a pick ‘em

Beerbohm vs. Healy, Couture vs. TBA at Strikeforce Challengers 14

UFC Fight for the Troops 2: Chris Cariaso Sees Will Campuzano As Next Step To Bantamweight Top 10

Jens Pulver Looks to Bounce Back at XFO 38

Win Over Mach Sakurai Under His Belt, Jason High Takes Aim at Titan Fighting

UFC Fight For The Troops 2: Pat Barry Willing to Break Hands and Feet

Nippon Weekly: Aoki Thinking of Calling it Quits, Sakuraba’s Ear, Sandro’s Hand

Mark Hominick: Jose Aldo Hasn’t Faced a Striker Like Me

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UFC 125 Preview

Scott — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 01:48:11 +0000

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Younger Years

WEC 53: Pettis pulls out the showtime kick to beat Henderson

WEC 53: Cruz cruises to 5 rd win over Jorgensen, calls out Faber

WEC 53: Cerrone stops Horodecki

MMA Fans in Canada Can Expect Three UFC Pay-Per-View Events in 2011

Jim Miller Wants Sotiropoulos, Florian, Sherk Or A Title Shot Next

Strikeforce returns Jan. 29 with Diaz vs. Cyborg, Jacare vs. Lawler

Alistair Overeem vs. Bobby Lashley isn’t Happening!

Alistair Overeem vs. Todd Duffee expected for DREAM “Dynamite!! 2010″

Ongoing Contract Negotiations Nix Fedor Emelianenko From January Return

Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Tito Ortiz headlines UFC Fight Night 24 in Seattle

Herschel Walker vs. Scott Carson rescheduled for Jan. 29 Strikeforce event

Some Shady Sh*t Went Down in Costa Rica

UFC 125: Edgar vs Maynard

UFC 125: Chris Leben vs Brian Stann

UFC 125: Brandon Vera vs Thiago Silva

UFC 125: Nate Diaz vs Dyun Yong Kim

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WEC 53 Analysis

Scott — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:04:42 +0000

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UFC 124: GSP owns Koscheck behind a nasty jab

UFC 124: Struve pounds out McCorkle

UFC 124:Jim Miller submits Charles Oliveira and calls for a title shot

UFC returning to Brazil, headed to Rio de Janeiro’s HSBC Arena on Aug. 27

Brendan Schaub vs. Frank Mir targeted for early-2011 UFC event

Frank Mir Say’s: ” I Have Verbally Agreed to Nothing”

Following K-1 Grand Prix win, Alistair Overeem wants “Dynamite!! 2010″ slot

Penn vs. Fitch, Bisping for Rivera official as UFC 127 co-headliners

Chael Sonnen Has To Be Approved By Commission To Coach TUF 13

Dana White Expects to Know ‘Ultimate Fighter’ Coaches on Friday

Mayhem’ Miller Criticizes Diaz, Team, Stockton

‘Mayhem’-Diaz Feud Escalates

Daniel Gracie Signs To Fight In Bellator Light Heavyweight Tournament

James Toney Says He Will ’100 Percent’ Fight MMA Again

WEC 53: Benson Henderson vs Anthony Pettis

WEC 53: Dominick Cruz vs Scott Jorgensen

WEC 53: Donald Cerrone vs Chris Horodecki

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UFC 124 Analysis

Scott — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:02:55 +0000

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TUF 12 in quick review

State of MMA Judging

Strikeforce: Henderson vs Babalu in review

Strikeforce eying March event in Ohio to coincide with Arnold Sports Festival

Kenny Florian injured, forced to withdraw from UFC Fight Night 23

Guillard Replaces Florian, Faces Dunham on Jan. 22

Replacement Cody McKenzie meets Yves Edwards at UFC Fight Night 23

James Toney Calls Out Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson

Scott Coker Says A Deal With Fedor Is Close To Being Done

Jason Miller And Nick Diaz Will Not Be Fighting On January Strikeforce Card

Sonnen’s Suspension Reduced

Barnett’s Attempt to Secure License Delayed