UFC 140 stories are turning out to be quite exciting. Things are moving fast and the drama is increasing. Mixed martial arts fans all over the world are ready.

Here are some of the UFC 140 stories from around the web.

AP UFC fighters Tito Ortiz, left, and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira stare each other down following their weigh-in, Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, in Toronto. The two are scheduled to fight in UFC 140 on Saturday, Dec. 10. By Allison Duck (contact) Christmas comes …

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Caught up with Canadians Mark Bocek and Claude Patrick at the UFC 140 Press Conference. They had some confident words heading into the fights.

TORONTO – Frank Mir (15-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) says a win over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (33-6-1 MMA, 4-2 UFC) should put him in line for the title. Nogueira, however, doesn’t want to fight for the belt as long as Junior Dos Santos is the reigning heavyweight …

MMAjunkie.com

UFC legend Tito Ortiz talks about facing Little Nog Saturday in Toronto and what it means to him to have played a role in building the UFC.

By Sergio Non, USA TODAY TORONTO — Join us 9 pm ET Saturday for play-by-play coverage of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s return to Canada’s largest city with a card led by a light-heavyweight fight between champion Jon Jones and former beltholder …

USA Today

by Dallas Winston on Dec 9, 2011 1:00 PM EST in UFC Event The opening pay-per-view bout of UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida should be an action-packed barn burner. Fan-favorite featherweights Mark Hominick and Chan Sung Jung will lock horns in a battle …

You are now up to date and ready for UFC 140. Don’t forget to pick up a few cases of beer, grab some cheese dip, call your buds, and send your wife shopping for the night. Let the games begin….

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UFC mixed martial arts is coming back to Chicago for the first time since 2008. The event will take place January 28, 2012 and tickets go on sale Friday December 9. The event will take place close to downtown at the United Center.

This is big news for many reasons:

• Rich history of MMA in Chicago
• Chicago has watched the UFC hit surrounding cities multiple times over the past several years
• Launching Fox 7 year contract with the UFC – should be huge win-win for both entities
• Local mixed martial artists have a chance to really stand out

Bouts will include a headline fight with Rashad Evans of Chicago and Phil Davis. Chael Sonnen will fight Mark Munoz, while Michael Bisping will take on Demian Maia.

The UFC, the world’s most prominent mixed martial arts promotion, last was in the Chicago market for the UFC 90 pay-per-view in October 2008 at Allstate Arena. UFC President Dana White said the time was right to return to Chicago — and with the first …

Start your new year off right and treat yourself to some UFC ass-kicking fun! Get your tickets starting tomorrow. Price will be in the $40 – $250 range, however they are expected to sell out fast. See ya there.

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