Randy Orton Is A Work Horse, Stacy Keibler/George Clooney

– Many people that have tickets to the Night of Champions PPV stated they were invited to take part in a group survey to discuss upcoming WWE Studios films. They would be paid $20 to watch scenes from a film and discuss the positives and negatives. WWE has John Cena’s Family Reunion, Edge’s Inside Out, and the horror film No One Lives on the way.
– It has been reported that from August 27th through September 5th, World champion Randy Orton wrestled every day except for one that was used for …

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Thiago Silva vs. Brandon Vera rematch coming to UFC event on May 15 in Fairfax, Va.

By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief

Thiago Silva defeated Brandon Vera back at UFC 125 on January 1, 2011, but that win was overturned to a no contest when Silva submitted an altered urine sample to mask a steroid shot administered for a back injury. Silva was suspended for a year and fined a significant amount of money out of the issue, but now that’s he’s served his suspension, he’s getting ready to return.

For Vera, that fight led to him being cut from the organization, but when it was changed to a no contest he was brought back. He defeated Eliot Marshall in his return in October, and now the two of them will meet again.

The UFC announced late Wednesday that the two will meet on May 15 in Fairfax, Va. The event, likely to take place from the Patriot Center, has not been confirmed as an FX or a Fuel TV broadcast yet, though it’s expected to be the former.

Penick’s Analysis: I really don’t know why Vera wanted this rematch, but the UFC gave it to him. Silva handled him in the first fight, and even though he failed his drug test afterward and has been out for a year, there’s no real reason to believe the fight would go any differently. Vera simply isn’t the fighter he was thought to be when he entered the organization at heavyweight, and though Silva’s had his issues, he’s a very violent and skilled fighter who still should win this fight upon his return.

[Thiago Silva art by Cory Gould (c) MMATorch.com]

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UFC on FX 3 official for May 15, Lawlor vs. MacDonald also set

As MMAjunkie.com first reported, UFC on FX 3 will take place on May 15.

UFC executives today officially announced that the previously reported fight card will indeed air on FX and serve as UFC on FX 3.

Additionally, a previously reported bout between Tom Lawlor and Jason MacDonald is also official for the event.

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UFC 143 Pre-Fight Press Conference Highlights

Highlights from the UFC 143 pre-fight press conference via MMA Fighting.

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Dustin Poirier: ?This isn?t a hobby or just a career I?m trying to be good at ? this is everything.?

A little over a year ago top featherweight Dustin Poirier was a WEC transplant taking on top contender Josh Grispi who appeared destined for a date with divisional champion Jose Aldo. Poirier promptly put a Bayou beatdown on Grispi, outpointing him in a one-sided affair most never saw coming. The moment obviously stands out in [...]

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