Close out the work week with these news and notes from our fellow Link Club members.

25 Minutes with Nick Diaz (MMA Fighting) http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/10/27/25-minutes-with-nick-diaz/

Akira Corassani: Behind The Screen (LowKick)

Funky Town: Bellator Welterweight Champion Ben Askren Says He’ll ‘Maul Jay Hieron’ (MMA Mania)

‘Raw Combat’ Author Jim Genia Discusses the NY Underground MMA Scene (The Fight Nerd)

‘The Ultimate Show’ Previews UFC 137 (BleacherReport/MMA)

“UFC Primetime” Airs Sunday on FOX (5th Round)

Video Timeline: MMA's Greatest Techniques of the Year, 1993-2011 (Cage Potato) http://www.cagepotato.com/video-timeline-mmas-greatest-techniques-of-the-year-1993-2011/

Looks Like the UFC Is Going to Stockholm, Sweden Next Year (MiddleEasy)

Dave Meltzer: Piracy Is a Major Factor in Why UFC PPV Buy Rates Are Declining (Fight Opinion)

UFC on FOX Prelims to Air on Facebook (Five Ounces of Pain) http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2011/10/28/ufc-on-fox-prelims-to-air-online/

The Kick You Never Saw Coming (MMA Convert)

UFC Goes 3D in 2012 (MMA Payout)

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Maynard wins, but 'fight sucked'

UFC President Dana White (above) embarrassed after Gray Maynard beat Clay Guida by split decision to win a lightweight bout and the main event of the UFC card in Atlantic City.

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Can anyone top the big three of Silva, Jones, and GSP as the best pound-for-pounder fighter?

Barao beats Faber for 19th straight win

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) - Renan Barao won a unanimous decision against Urijah Faber at UFC 149 Saturday night for his 19th straight victory.

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