MMA News Roundup: White on UFC 149, Boetsch vs. Silva

UFC President Dana White

We get it.  You’re busy.  And there’s a ton of awesome stuff to keep up within this great big world of MMA. And since you don’t have the time to scour the net for good content like we do, we’re hand delivering you the news, rumors and best of the rest – right here in the Roundup.

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MMA News, Commentary, and the Best of the Rest

We all know that most of the moves we see Pro-Wrestlers do in the ring are about flash rather than practicality.  But some do have a place in fighting.  Check out the 14 greatest Pro-Wrestling moves used in MMA   (Cage Potato)

2012 has been a big year for fighters of the UFC, Champions have continued to impress, while new comer’s have made names for themselves.  With so many remarkable fighters, who will win fighter of the year?  Here’s 20 early picks for the prestigious award (Bleacher Report)

“It’s just a matter of continuing to heal up and then reassess this things.”  Urijah Faber discusses his uncertain future in the UFC after his loss this past weekend (5th Round)

“Love ya (Belfort) but you already had your shot at the belt…” Chris Weidman declines Vitor Belfort’s challenge and instead focuses on a title fight. Read more about it here (Fightline.com)

“If I need to submit Anderson Silva, I know I can.”  Tim Boetch discusses his desire to fight Anderson Silva, and how he plans to beat him.  Read the interview here (MMASucka.com)

“The undercard delivered — they were awesome — and the main card did not.” Dana White looks back on UFC 149. Hear what else he has to say  (MMANews.com)

Rich Franklin has a title shot on mind, and he feels that a fight with Cung Le is not something that will help him get there (TheMMANews.com)

“He’s upset because Georges whooped him but I’m going to hurt him even worse.”  Rory MacDonald discusses his upcoming fight with B.J. Penn. (Fighters.com)

With so many Middleweight fighters claiming the right to a title fight, the guys at LowKick have helped clear up the division’s rankings for us.  Here’s their pick for top 10 Middleweights (Lowkick.com)

“I didn’t even want to go out of my way to go and say hi to that guy. Just get over yourself” Ronda Rousey recounts her less than pleasant interaction with Michael Phelps at the 2008 Olympics. (ProMMANow.com)