“A Closer Look At UFC 133” enters its second day, covering the complete UFC 133 card in full detail. The first two parts of the series, looking at the preliminary match-ups on both Spike TV and Facebook, have already been posted. Part 1 is available here, Part 2 can be seen here. Today’s first entry is also the first entry covering the Pay-Per-View portion of the card. It’s Mike Pyle vs. Rory MacDonald, and this is “A Closer Look At UFC 133”. ...

With six parts of twelve now fully completed, my “maxi-series” entitled “ufc 129 Complete Collection” is now well on its way towards completion. Since the start of the series yesterday, I’ve taken a look at six of the twelve fights currently planned for UFC 129 in Toronto, which will see the UFC debut in Ontario after a prolonged legal battle and in front of over 55,000 fans. Now we’re diving into the real meat of this card, with only one fight left before we head into the Pay-Per-View. For the previous entry into this series, please click here. Now it’s time to focus on the headlining attraction of the Spike TV “UFC Prelims LIVE” broadcast: it’s Nate Diaz vs. Rory MacDonald. ...

As ufc welterweight standout Nate Diaz prepares for his upcoming bout with Canada's own Rory MacDonald, he has had some road blocks besides the usually wear and tear of his tedious training camp. The brash Stockton native will be competing in the 170-pound class for just the fourth-time in his near seven-year career as a professional mixed martial artist when he'll be taking on the welterweight prospect in Rory. Diaz hopes to bounce back from a disappointing, yet competitive, decision loss to contender Dong Hyun Kim at UFC 124 last December. However before he has the opportunity to get back on the winning track, he must first deal with the Canadian authorities, as Diaz will have to fill out some hefty paper work before "the man" will let Diaz cross the border. ...

Arguably one of the most exciting fighters amongst the UFC's roster of talent, Nate Diaz is gearing up for one of his toughest challenges in the cage as he returns this April to face hot-prospect, Rory MacDonald. Though the Canadian is coming off of a loss, the first of his career, against former WEC welterweight champion Carlos Condit, he looked impressive throughout the three-round affair, holding his own against the dangerous Greg Jackson product on the feet, and looked to be edging on the judges score cards before Carlos was able to capitalize on a fatigued Rory, mount him, then finish him off with strikes for the TKO win. Now, the welterweight spitfire hopes to add the name "Diaz" to his mantle of opponents, and should he be successful, would that signal the end for the glorified 170-pounder's run and prompt Nate back to the lightweight class? ...

Nate Diaz is wasting no time since his last outing in the welterweight division at UFC 125 on Jan. 1, as the Cesar Gracie protege will now be returning just a few months later in time to train alongside teammate Jake Shields for UFC 129. The pay-per-view event is scheduled to take place at the Rogers Center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and features a welterweight match up pitting reigning champion Georges St. Pierre defending his title against the top contender and former Strikeforce champ in Shields. And while that particular 170-pound contest may be the highlight of the evening, do not over look Nate Diaz as he will be taking on top-prospect Rory MacDonald on the same card, most likely to be featured on the main card. ...

1. What effect will trainer Greg Jackson have on Yoshihiro Akiyama?  The Japanese fighter noted he worked with Jackson ahead of this fight vs. Michael Bisping.  Jackson has come to be known for taking exciting, offensive fighters, and instilling detailed game plans which emphasize controlling pace, and wrestling for body control … often to the benefit of the fighter in terms of scoring points, but not always a fan friendly style. Read on for questions 2-7... ...

The ultra-successful "ufc Prelims" special, which has served as a lead in to the Pay-Per View portion of UFC bouts, will be returning on Nov. 20, when the organization visits Auburn Hills, Mich. for UFC 123. Headlining the nights festivities will be former light heavyweight champions Quinton Jackson and Lyoto Machida in a non-title bout, with a trilogy between former welterweight champions Matt Hughes and BJ Penn being completed that night, serving as the co-main event of the evening. Prior to these bouts, a pair of middleweights and 170-pound fighters will be in action as part of the Spike TV special, which will have the potential to reach 96.1 million people at home in these United States. ...

ufc 123, which takes place at the Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan, will be host to a great night of fights. While your still wiping away the crust from your eyes after watching UFC 119, try to have something to look forward to. While there are no titles on the line come November, what we do have is an exciting and dynamic night of fights. The UFC just made official today the fight card, which will include a headlining bout pitting former light heavyweight champions Quinton Jackson versus Lyoto Machida, in a contenders bout. ...

Top Canadian welterweight prospect Rory MacDonald, who had a strong showing against former WEC champion Carlos Condit at UFC 115 last June, will meet "The Ultimate Fighter" veteran and former contender Matt Brown at UFC 123. ...