UFC 143 by the numbers and inside the box score

-With the win over Nick Diaz, Carlos Condit joins Frank Shamrock, Jose Aldo and Dominick Cruz has the only men to hold UFC and WEC championships.

-The decision was only Condit's second in his 28 career wins

-The 25 minute fight was the longest of Condit's career. Condit's previous longest fight was 19:43 versus Hiromitsu Miura.

Killer Gameplan: UFC 143 results- Carlos Condit edges Nick Diaz in close decision

UFC 143 results
Las Vegas, NV

Carlos Condit def. Nick Diaz via unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)
Fabricio Werdum def. Roy Nelson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Josh Koscheck def. Mike Pierce via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Renan Barao def. Scott Jorgensen via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Ed Herman def. Clifford Starks via submission rear naked choke 1:43 R2
Dustin Poirier def. Max Holloway via submission mounted triangle armbar 3:23 R1
Edwin Figueroa def. Alex Caceres via split decision (28-27, 27-28, 28-27)
Matt Brown def. Chris Cope via knockout (punches) 1:19 R2
Matt Riddle def. via Henry Martinez via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Rafael Natal def. Michael Kuiper via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Steven Thompson def. Dan Stittgen via knockout (head kick) 4:13 R1

UFC 143 weigh-in results and preview videos

UFC 143 weigh-in results
Las Vegas, NV

Carlos Condit (169) vs. Nick Diaz (169)
Roy Nelson (246) vs. Fabricio Werdum (246)
Josh Koscheck (170) vs. Mike Pierce (170)
Renan Barao (136) vs. Scott Jorgensen (135)
Ed Herman (185) vs. Clifford Starks (185)
Max Holloway (144) vs. Dustin Poirier (146)
Alex Caceres (136) vs. Edwin Figueroa (135)
Matt Brown (171) vs. Chris Cope (171)
Henry Martinez (169) vs. Matt Riddle (170)
Rafael Natal (186) vs. Michael Kuiper (183)
Dan Stittgen (170) vs. Stephen Thompson (171)

The UFC 143 weigh-ins take place at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas with the first fighter is on the scale at 7:00 PM EST (4:00 PM PST).

ULTMMA Podcast Episode 15: UFC 143 main card preview & a complete breakdown of Condit vs. Diaz fight

Topics covered in this episode

-The budding rivalry between Jackson's MMA and Team Cesar Gracie
-Condit or Diaz who is the best challenger to topple GSP?
-Briefly look into the Fox-ifcaction of the UFC on Fox cards
-Ponder the thought process of UFC matchmaker and mystery man Joe Silva

MMA prospect rankings update heavyweight-light heavyweight: Tyler East, Phelipe Lins, & Jared Rosholt join ranks

ULTMMA.com has released and updated its 2012 set of Mixed Martial Arts prospect rankings. The rankings cover a top 20 for each of the eight major MMA weight classes heavyweight through flyweight with a total of 160 unsigned prospects rated.

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The race to find the next great light heavyweight or heavyweight MMA fighter is a contest more about potential than proven cage work. When it comes to developing fighters in the sport's two biggest weight classes the regional scene's lack of "big man" depth provides prospects with slim options.

Fighting out of the MMA hotbed of New Mexico heavyweight Tyler East (10-3) is a three year pro at the ripe age of 22. Currently in the midst of six fight winning streak the lanky 6'6 East holds notable wins over Nick Gaston and Esteves Jones. Now training at Jackson's MMA in Albuquerque, East is a young, well coached heavyweight which should garner him serious attention from any and all national MMA promotions.  

Connecticut's Perry Filkins stops former Strikeforce fighter Louis Taylor at Combat Zone 40

Middleweight prospect Perry Filkins (6-1) picked up the biggest win of his career on the undercard on Combat Zone 40. CZ 40 took place at Rockingham Park in Salem, New Hampshire. A promising prospect out of the New England region of the US, Filkins beat down former Strikeforce fighter Louis Taylor (7-3) over the course of two rounds.

In round one Filkins peppered Taylor with punches and pressured him with a barrage of strikes. Taylor scored with a pair of takedown attempts but Filkins was able to make his way back to the feet with little damage. The second frame saw Filkins continue his assault in the stand-up game.

UFC on Fox 2 review podcast: In defeat Michael Bisping makes case for title shot after Silva vs. Sonnen

By, D.J. San Marco

After an impressive performance that belies the fight metrics Michael Bisping (22-4) looks primed and deserving of the winner of Anderson Silva (31-4) vs. Chael Sonnen (27-11-1). Despite the 5-1 odds that bookmakers had on this fight Bisping wrestled and struck his way to an impressive performance against Sonnen at UFC on Fox 2. Bisping's more effective striking, wall walking and jiu jitsu on the ground made the first two rounds of the three round fight closer than expected.

MMA prospect rankings update middleweight-welterweight: Benjamin Brinsa, Andre Santos, & Brandon Thatch earn high grades

ULTMMA.com has released and updated its 2012 set of Mixed Martial Arts prospect rankings. The rankings cover a top 20 for each of the eight major MMA weight classes heavyweight through flyweight with a total of 160 unsigned prospects rated. 120 prospects from 125-185 pounds have been added with the remaining two weight classes updated by February 1.

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A sign of how the UFC, Bellator and Strikeforce are handling their rosters the welterweight and middleweight divisions have gone through a massive changeover in the past 12 months. 170 pounds remains talent rich in prospects despite seeing many of its best fighters get scooped up in 2011. At 185 pounds prospects from Europe and Brazil dominant the rankings in a weight class normally seen as shallow in the US.

In the highly competitive Brazilian MMA circuit, Team Nogueira welterweight Andre Santo (28-6) surged to the head of the pack in 2011 with a 6-2 record. After a two fight losing streak in the span of 16 days in May 2011, Santos finished the year with four straight wins. In October Santos may have secured his call up to a major US promotion with an impressive one night tournament victory at Bitetti Combat 10.

Sean McCorkle picks up win at first ever pro MMA card in West Virginia

Ten months after West Virginia became the 45th state to legalize MMA Oho promotion the NAASF held the first pro card in the state's history. At a sold out Morgantown Events Center, six West Virginians competed on an 11 bout card. In the main event former UFC heavyweight Sean McCorkle (14-2) dispatched of Mike Gordon (4-1) in the first round.

McCorkle locked up a quick arm triangle choke submission after a single takedown brought the fight to the floor. Gordon tapped out to McCorkle's submission at the 2:14 mark of round one. Since being released by the UFC in March 2011, McCorkle has racked up four straight first rounds wins on the regional scene.

UFC on Fox 2 results- Rashad Evans wins decision over Phil Davis, earns fight with Jon Jones at UFC 145

UFC on Fox Evans vs. Davis results
Chicago, IL

Rashad Evans def. Phil Davis via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Chael Sonnen def. Michael Bisping via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Chris Weidman def. Demian Maia via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Evan Dunham def. Nik Lentz via TKO (doctor's stoppage) 5:00 R2
Mike Russow def. John-Olav Einemo via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Cub Swanson def. George Roop via TKO (punches) 2:22 R2
Charles Oliveira def. Eric Wisely via submission calf crusher 1:43 R1
Michael Johnson def. Shane Roller via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Lavar Johnson def. Joey Beltran via KO (punches) 4:24 R1
Chris Camozzi def. Dustin Jacoby via submission guillotine choke 1:08 R3