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UFC 92: “The Ultimate 2008,” which is scheduled to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada., on Saturday, December 27, is going to be here before we know it.

So while we have a little free time we want to remind our readers that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of the main card bouts, beginning with the 10 p.m. ET PPV telecast. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of the under card action at around 8:30 p.m. ET.

Here is the complete UFC 92 fight card:

Main event:

265 lbs.: UFC Heavyweight Champion Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira (31-4-1) vs. Frank Mir (11-3)

Main card (Televised):

205 lbs.: UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Forrest Griffin (16-4) vs. Rashad Evans (12-0-1)
185 lbs.: C.B. Dollaway (7-7) vs. Mike Massenzio (11-2)
205 lbs.: Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (28-7) vs. Wanderlei Silva (32-8-1)
265 lbs.: Cheick Kongo (12-4-1) vs. Mustafa Al-Turk (6-3)

Under card (May not be broadcast):

185 lbs.: Yushin Okami (21-4-1) vs. Dean Lister (11-5)
265 lbs.: Antoni Hardonk (7-4) vs. Mark Burch (9-2)
205 lbs.: Matt Hamill (4-2) Vs. Reese Andy (7-2)
170 lbs.: Ryo Chonan (15-8) vs. Brad Blackburn (12-9-1)
265 lbs.: Dan Evensen (10-3) vs. Pat Barry (3-0)

Many of our readers check-in before, during and after the PPV broadcast to share their thoughts on the action. In the meantime, feel free to leave your fight predictions and other show-related thoughts in the comments sections below.

Keep in mind that we will also be the spot for the latest news, recaps and post-fight analysis after “The Ultimate 2008.” See you then!

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The Ultimate Fighter 7 runner-up CB Dollaway (7-1) will make his third straight Octagon appearance when he takes on Mike Massenzio (11-2) at UFC 92 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on New Year’s Eve weekend according to FiveOuncesOfPain.com.

“The Doberman” was supposed to fight Jorge Rivera on the same card; however, it appears that Massenzio has replaced him for reasons unknown at this time.

Dollaway was unsuccessful in his bid to win it all at the TUF 7 Finale on June 21, losing to eventual tournament winner Amir Sadollah via first round submission (armbar).

The Arizona Combat Sports-trained fighter was able to rebound in his next appearance and score an impressive submission victory over Jesse “Yellow Submarine” Taylor less than a month later at Fight Night 14 with a rare “Peruvian necktie.”

He is a strong wrestler out of Arizona State University (ASU) — a key strength that will match up similar to that of Massenzio’s, a two-time high school state wrestling and a national junior college champion from Bergen Community College out of Paramus, N.J.

Massenzio was among several talented fighters the UFC signed to multifight contracts after the now defunct International Fight League (IFL) fire sale. He looked impressive in his debut for the promotion, submitting Drew McFedries via first round submission (kimura) at UFC Fight Night 15 in Omaha, Neb., on September 17.

UFC 92 features the light heavyweight championship bout between Forrest Griffin and Rashad Evans, as well as the second half of the heavyweight tournament eliminator between interim division champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Frank Mir.

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The Ultimate Fighter 7 runner-up CB Dollaway (7-1) will make his third straight Octagon appearance when he takes on UFC veteran Jorge Rivera (15-7) at UFC 92 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on New Year’s Eve weekend according to WrestlingObserver.com.

“The Doberman” was unsuccessful in his bid to win it all at the TUF 7 finale on June 21, but he was able to rebound and score an impressive submission victory over Jesse “Yellow Submarine” Taylor less than a month later at Fight Night 14.

Facing him will be a very tough albeit inconsistent fighter in Rivera. “El Conqistador” came up short against Martin Kampmann at UFC 85 after a very impressive KO victory over Kendall Grove at UFC 80.

This should be a good test for Dollaway. Rivera has knockout power and has ended 10 of his 15 wins by (T)KO. No doubt Dollaway will try and utilize his wrestling to keep things on the ground until he can find a submission against the crafty veteran.

UFC 92 is scheduled for December 27 and features the light heavyweight championship bout between Forrest Griffin and Rashad Evans as well as the heavyweight tournament elimination bout of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Frank Mir.

For more on UFC 92 click here.

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TUF 7 runner up CB Dollaway (7-1) will possibly face UFC veteran Jorge Rivera (15-7) at UFC 92 on Dec. 27 in Las Vegas.

A source close to the fighter told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) of the return date and that, though not signed, Dollaway could face veteran fighter Jorge Rivera (15-7 MMA, 4-5 UFC) at the year-end event.

After losing his second strait loss to The Ultimate Fighter 7 winner Amir Sadollah at the Finale of TUF 7, Dolloway came back at UFC Fight Night 14 and submitted Jesse Taylor with an impressive Peruvian Necktie submission.

Rivera, 36, dropped a disappointing fight to Martin Kampmann in June at UFC 85. Following the loss to Kampmann, a personal tragedy struck when Rivera’s eldest daughter passed away in August.

For the latest on UFC 92, check out our UFC Rumors section.

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These numbers don’t include the fight night bonuses,

The Winners

Anderson Silva: $200,000 (200k to show)
Brandon Vera: $200,000 (100k to win, 100k to show)
Frankie Edgar: $26,000 (13k to win, 13k to show)
Cain Velasquez: $14,000 (7k to win, 7k to show)
Kevin Burns: $10,000 (5k to win, 5k to show)
CB Dollaway: $20,000 (10k to win, 10k to show)
Tim Credeur: $16,000 (8k to win, 8k to show)
Rory Markham: $12,000 (6k to win, 6k to show)
Nate Loughran: $8,000 (4k to win, 4k to show)
Brad Blackburn: $10,000 (5k to win, 5k to show)
Shannon Gugerty: $6,000 (3k to win, 3k to show)

The Losers

James Irvin: $20,000
Reese Andy $15,000
Hermes Franca : $17,000
Jake O’Brien: $11,000
Anthony Johnson: $9,000
Jesse Taylor: $8,000
Cale Yarbrough: $8,000
Brodie Farber: $3,00O
Johnny Rees: $4,000
James Gaboo: $3,000
Dale Hartt: $3,000

Total Payout: $623,000

TUF 14 Fight Bonuses

Frankie Edgar ($25,000 for “Fight of the Night”)
Hermes Franca ($25,000 for “Fight of the Night”)
Rory Markham ($25,000 for “Submission of the Night”)
C.B. Dollaway ($25,000 for “Knockout of the Night”)

All reported payouts don’t include deductions for insurance, licenses, gym dues, management commissions, and taxes. They also don’t reflect fighter sponsorships, signing bonuses and sometimes PPV percentages.

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MMA Mania has learned the recipients of the UFC Fight Night 14 bonuses for Fight of the Night, Submission of the Night, and Knockout of the Night. They are as follows: Frankie Edgar and Hermes Franca added an extra $25,000 to their payday for the Fight of the Night. Franca and Edgar fought a three round [...]

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UFC Fight Night 14 takes place July 19th from the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. The card dubbed as an “Affliction Banned” killer, is headlined by UFC middleweight champion Anderson “The Spider” Silva and James “The Sandman” Irvin. The fight will be Anderson Silva’s debut in the UFC light heavyweight division.

CageToday will have live results of the complete card, starting at 8pm EST.

MAIN EVENT

Anderson Silva vs. James Irvin
CB Dollaway vs. Jesse Taylor
Brandon Vera vs. Reese Andy
Hermes Franca vs. Frankie Edgar
Jake O’Brien vs. Cain Velasquez
Kevin Burns vs. Anthony Johnson

PRELIMINARY CARD

Brodie Farber vs. Rory Markham
Brad Blackburn vs. James Giboo
Nate Loughran vs. Johnny Rees
Shannon Gugherty vs. Dale Hartt

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