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Ha, I bet Jon Fitch really appreciates this video that the UFC’s viral video people put together for Johny Hendricks.

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FUEL TV’s Ariel Helwani caught up with Nate Diaz, Jim Miller, Josh Koscheck and Johny Hendricks at yesterday’s weigh-ins to talk about their fights tonight at UFC on FOX 3. Ariel also has a special announcement regarding Jim Miller’s rare kidney disease and TapouT. Plus, Ben Henderson stops by the UFC Tonight set to talk about Anthony Pettis.

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Been away on a sort of vacation for the last week, but I had enough time to throw together my picks for tonight’s UFC on FOX 3 card. The preliminary card goes down at 4pm ET on Facebook, and 5pm ET on FX.

-Karlos Vemola vs. Mike Massenzio

Opening the night’s precedings is this awkward middleweight bout between two good, but perhaps not quite UFC calibre fighters. Massenzio has never backed away from a tough fight, and his heart and determination is impressive. I mean, who steps in as a late replacement against Palhares in Brazil? His opponent, Karlos Vemola, beat Seth Petruzelli into the mat, but he didn’t fare so well afterwards. Vemola should win this fight, by all means, but the fact that he’s making a big weight cut, and has as much gas in his tank as a hoverround, I have to pick Massenzio.

-Roland Delorme vs. Nick Denis

I love Nick Denis. Not only is he from my hometown, he also has the best nickname ever, and is a bad, bad man. Delorme, aka the Ferguson Family killer, made his way to the UFC after beating Josh Ferguson at the TUF 14 finale. This fight to me ends one way, with violence. Nick Denis will win, and he’ll do it impressively.

-Pablo Garza vs. Dennis Bermudez

Pablo Garza was on the rise before he ran into the wrecking ball known as Dustin Poirier. With innovative striking and really fantastic submission skills, “The Scarecrow” is likely here to stay in the UFC. His opponent, Dennis Bermudez, ran into a wrecking ball of his own, named Diego Brandao. Bermudez looks for his first official win at featherweight. Despite losing three straight, I like Bermudez here. Garza hasn’t impressed me nearly as much as he has others, and the holes in his game are glaringly obvious, and Bermudez is the kind of fighter who will exploit them.

-John Cholish vs. Danny Castillo

Team Alpha Male standout Danny Castillo returns to the octagon after narrowly defeating Anthony Njokuani. Castillo is an incredibly persistant wrestler, and he’s more than capable of being a headache for anyone. John Cholish is a Renzo Gracie trained grappler. A solid finisher, Cholish has a shot at actually making an impact in the division. Having said that, I have a hard time seeing him win this. While his submission skills will likely keep Castillo guessing, “Last Call” has some stiffling wrestling, and will likely win another decision that will draw the ire of the crowd.

-Louis Gaudinot vs. John Lineker

This could very well be the best fight of the night. Despite his piss poor showing against Johnny Bedford, Louis Gaudinot is still a solid flyweight, who returns to his natural weight class for his second UFC fight. His opponent is a violent, violent man. John Lineker always leaves it all in the cage, and is on a 13 fight win streak right now. I really am a big fan of Gaudinot, but he has to bring his A game, and even then, he’s likely getting finished in a brutal fashion.

-Pascal Krauss vs. John Hathaway

I’m not a big fan of this fight, so I won’t spend much time talking about it. John Hathaway is a solid wrestler, but the more I see of him, the less I am impressed. It’s starting to look like his win over Diego Sanchez was a fluke. Krauss is undefeated, and actually looks more improved every time he steps into the cage. While his gas tank in the later parts of the fight might be questionable, I think he flattens Hathaway.

-John Dodson vs. Timothy Elliott

As a bantamweight, John Dodson was a killer, moving back to flyweight, he should be a beast. Tim Elliott is a good fighter, but he’s facing John Dodson. Technique, power, aggression, all of these things are on Dodson’s side. Dodson beats Elliott handily, and don’t be surprised if he’s fighting for the flyweight title in early 2013.

-Michael Johnson vs. Tony Ferguson

The Blackzilians are not doing so great. With all their recent losses, perhaps Michael Johnson is their last hope? He’s a solid wrestler, who looks improved every time he steps into the cage. I didn’t expect him to beat Shane Roller, but he did. I don’t expect him to beat Tony Ferguson though, and he won’t. Tony is just too good.

Saturday night’s third event on FOX by the UFC is now official, as the weigh-ins took place Friday afternoon. UFC on FOX: Diaz vs. Miller will feature a main event between lightweights Nate Diaz and Jim Miller.

Both fighters made the mark for their bout, with Diaz coming in at 156 pounds and Miller at 156. A future opportunity at UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson could be on the line for the winner.

In the co-main event, welterweights Josh Koscheck and Johny Hendricks will tangle. Other main card bouts include Rousimar Palhares vs. Alan Belcher and Pat Barry vs. Lavar Johnson. Hendricks has also been discussed as a potential UFC welterweight title contender if he can get by Koscheck.

Action will take place from East Rutherford, New Jersey and the IZOD Center.

UFC ON FOX: DIAZ VS. MILLER WEIGH-IN RESULTS

Main Card (FOX)

Nate Diaz (156 lbs.) vs. Jim Miller (156 lbs.)

Josh Koscheck (170.5 lbs.) vs. Johny Hendricks (171 lbs.)

Rousimar Palhares (186 lbs.) vs. Alan Belcher (186 lbs.)

Pat Barry (244 lbs.) vs. Lavar Johnson (253 lbs.)

Prelim Card (FUEL TV)

Tony Ferguson (154.5 lbs.) vs. Michael Johnson (156 lbs.)

John Dodson (126 lbs.) vs. Tim Elliott (125 lbs.)

John Hathaway (169 lbs.) vs. Pascal Krauss (169 lbs.)

Louis Gaudinot (126 lbs.) vs. John Lineker (127 lbs.)$

Danny Castillo (155 lbs.) vs. John Cholish (155.5 lbs.)

Dennis Bermudez (145.5 lbs.) vs. Pablo Garza (145 lbs.)

Roland Delorme (135 lbs.) vs. Nick Denis (135 lbs.)*

Mike Massenzio (184 lbs.) vs. Karlos Vemola (185 lbs.)*

*Bouts to stream live on Facebook only
$Lineker has two hours to lose an additional pound

More UFC on FOX 3 weigh-in photos at CombatLifestyle.com. Video via MMA Fighting.

Jim Miller has competed in several high-profile bouts during his career in the UFC.

However, this Saturday night, Miller will be the main event for a the third FOX-televised UFC event as he takes on Nate Diaz in a likely No. 1 contender bout in the lightweight division. The fight is scheduled for five rounds.

On a recent episode of “UFC Tonight,” Miller discussed how knowing he will be in the spotlight has helped him prepare for Diaz.

I’m not really feeling any pressure, just the excitement and energy of being in the main event on FOX. I’m prepared for a physical fight. I’m going to make a point to fight my fight, and make him feel uncomfortable.

Since a loss to current UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson via decision snapped his seven-fight win streak, Miller has righted his ship. He topped Melvin Guillard earlier this year, working himself back into this match up with Diaz.

As a former wrestler, including a year at Virginia Tech, Miller feels his mat-game could come in handy against the versatile Diaz.

It’s one of the biggest advantages that I have. I’ve been working on my striking game over the last few years. If I can use my wrestling to dictate where the fight goes, I will. But I hope I don’t have to.

Diaz carries with him a 4-2 record in his last six, but has won two straight since dropping down to lightweight. He topped Donald Cerrone late in 2011, along with a submission victory over Takanori Gomi.

The UFC on FOX 3 weigh-ins will stream live in the video player above at 4pm ET/1pm PT. The weigh-in results will follow on a separate post.

Comedian Adam Hunter pokes fun at some of the UFC on FOX 3 fighters.

Nate Diaz, not Jim Miller, in line for a title-shot with win at UFC on FOX 3 | Five Ounces of Pain

Ranking the UFC on FOX 3 Main Card Fighters | Bleacher Report

‘UFC on FOX: Diaz vs. Miller’ Complete Betting Odds | 5thRound

Dana White: UFC on Fox 3 fight card designed to be ‘stylistically great’ | MMA Mania

SFL 3: Lashley vs. Thompson takes place this weekend in New Delhi, India | LowKick

Dana White Hints At Major January Event | FightLine

How will combat sports handle concussions in the future? | Fight Opinion

Nevada states position on Diaz suspension | MMA Payout

Bob Sapp Starts Video Contest to Work his Corner at CFC 21 | TheFightNerd

Dana White sat down with the media following the UFC on FOX 3 pre-fight press conference to talk about a variety of topics including Ronda Rousey, King Mo, Gilbert Melendez and more.

Video via MMA Fighting

Jim Miller and Nate Diaz will compete in a very important UFC lightweight match Saturday night in the main event of UFC on FOX 3. Along with UFC president Dana White, Miller, Diaz, Josh Koscheck and Johny Hendricks and others all took part in the pre-fight press conference on Thursday.

- White changed his tune in regards to Diaz receiving a title shot with a win, saying he’d have to be on the sidelines for nine months. White added, “We’ll have to wait and see.”

- Koscheck says the fans don’t bother him adding, “Why would I let a bunch of couch potatoes and internet nerds get to me?”

- Diaz says his older brother, Nick, is pretty much his MMA coach and that’s why they share the same styles.

- Diaz says “I don’t hate the media. Sometimes I’m in a better mood for it.”

- When asked how you cure sore muscles, Koscheck responds “Massage,” while Pat Barry says “Drugs.” Guessing White wasn’t too happy with that.

- White says MMA is coming to New York soon, and that the UFC is planning a big event for next year – likely January – at Vegas, Cowboy Stadium or Toronto.

More of Esther Lin’s UFC on FOX 3 press conference photos at MMA Fighting

Video highlights from the UFC on FOX 3 open workouts via MMA Fighting. Also, Esther Lin has a full photo gallery up from the open workouts over at MMA Fighting.