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"It doesn't get any bigger than this."
UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" is not only big in terms of main event musculature, but also in terms of star power. Former heavyweight champion and marquee attraction Brock Lesnar puts asses in seats and Alistair Overeem, well, he just puts people on their asses.
Other match-ups for the Friday night fight card include the lightweight grudge match between Nate Diaz and Donald Cerrone, who, if the press conference and weigh in were any indication, need to be kept in separate venues until the fight starts.
In short, UFC 141 = fireworks.
With all the "Lesnar vs. Overeem" hype over the holidays, it's been a flurry of non-stop news, analysis, quotes, predictions and previews for the past few weeks and it's certainly understandable if you missed out on a few stories.
But don't worry, Maniacs, we've got you covered.
In cased you missed any or all of it - or just want to keep the discussion alive - below are links to all the major storylines heading into tonight's broadcast.
In we go:
UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem"
Complete odds and betting guide
Results and live fight coverage
UFC 141 predictions and previews:
Nostradumbass bombs Brock Lesnar and predicts a main card upset
Spike TV "Prelims" preview and predictions
Facebook "Prelims" preview and predictions
Fight preview: Nam Phan vs. Jim Hettes
Fight preview: Vladimir Matyushenko vs. Alexander Gustafsson
Fight preview: Jon Fitch vs. Johny Hendricks
Fight preview: Nate Diaz vs. Donald Cerrone
Fight preview: Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem
UFC 141 press conferences:
Press conference staredown pics
Nate Diaz shoves Donald Cerrone
UFC 141 weigh-ins:
Arianny Celeste has a jaw-dropping moment
UFC 141 news updates:
Alistair Overeem T-shirt contest giveaway
Complete statistical breakdown of Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem sued by former representatives
NSAC grants "Demolition Man" a conditional license
Frank Mir was UFC 141 "Plan B"
Team Lesnar boots Team Reem from X-Treme Couture
UFC 141 editorials:
History in the Making: Donald Cerrone earns respect for the WEC lightweights
History in the Making: Nate Diaz returns to lightweight and bulldozes Takanori Gomi
History in the Making: Alistair Overeem moves to heavyweight and a monster is born
History in the Making: Brock Lesnar exacts revenge on Frank Mir
Brock Lesnar, Alistair Overeem, steroids and UFC 141
2011 is the "Year of the Beard"
The one fight Alistair Overeem wanted -- but couldn't get
Ultimate Submissions: Takedowns vs. Guillotines
How Alistair Overeem can find success in the UFC
UFC 141 videos:
Dana White video blog episode one
Dana White video blog episode two
UFC Undisputed 3 predicts winner of "Lesnar vs. Overeem"
Jon Fitch poo-poos on pro wrestling
Vladimir Matyushenko video blog
That, my friends, should be enough to keep you talking -- at least for the time being.
What has been the biggest story heading into this event? The mega-main event match-up between Lesnar and Overeem? The hostility between Cerrone and Diaz? Something else?
Sound off, Maniacs.
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