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Found November 02, 2009 on Rear Naked News:
PLAYERS: Lyoto Machida,  Mauricio Rua,  Anderson Silva,  Vitor Belfort,  Georges St-Pierre

2009 has been the most successful year in the history of the UFC. However, it's tough not to notice the black cloud hanging over things lately. Brock Lesnar -Forced to pull out of UFC 106 due to illness. Lyoto Machida -Wins highly controversial decision over Mauricio Rua. Planned rematch on hold due to hand surgery. Anderson Silva -Planned title defense against Vitor Belfort on hold due to elbow surgery. Georges St-Pierre -Remains on the sidelines due to groin injury suffered in victory over Thiago Alves. It's only a matter of time before BJ Penn pulls a hamstring running underwater with a rock.
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