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MMA Roundup: Jon Jones injured, Frank Mir, Marquardt: Injuries are an unfortunate part of a sport like MMA, where the training can often be just as dangerous (if not more so) than the actual fights. In the latest high-profile injury, Jon Jones had a [+] Strikeforce Champs vs. UFC Champs?: During last Saturday’s Strikeforce show, I was more than a little surprised to hear play-by-play announcer Mauro Ranallo talk about the possibility of Strikeforce’s best facing the UFC’s champs. The sentiment was repeated in a more [+] Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley Parting Shots: Strikeforce’s last event until June went off with a bang, as all but one main card fight ended in the first round last Saturday night. In the title matches, it was business as usual as both [+] Strikeforce: Scott Coker Post-Fight Interview (Video): Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker looks back at the Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley event and discusses the results and what’s next for Gina Carano. [+] Strikeforce: Keith Jardine Post-Fight Interview (Video): Keith Jardine talks about the majority draw decision with his fight with Gegard Mousasi at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley event this weekend. [+] Strikeforce: Gilbert Melendez Post-Fight Interview (Video): Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez talks about his win over Tatsuya Kawajiri at the Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley event this weekend. [+] Strikeforce: Nick Diaz Post-Fight Interview (Video): Strikeforce Welterweight Champion Nick Diaz talks about his win over Paul Daley at the Strikeforce: Nick Diaz vs. Paul Daley event this weekend. He also talks about being possibly suspended after the fight. [+] Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley Preview: Shortly here, Strikeforce will promote their first major event since Zuffa purchased them recently, as Nick Diaz will take on Paul Daley in a welterweight title defense. Meanwhile, plenty of other quality action will be on [+] Strikeforce Challengers 15: Live Blog: If you’re watching Strikeforce Challengers tonight, why not join us for the live blog. The show has a few solid fights, main evented by a promising fight between Justin Wilcox and Rodrigo Damm. Plus, I’ll [+] Fightmania MMA Rankings: March 2011: Another month has gone by, and it’s time to revisit the rankings discussion. This month, the big story was Jon Jones soundly defeating number one light heavyweight Mauricio “Shogun” Rua to win the UFC Light Heavyweight [+]