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Affliction Wants Ricardo Arona

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:59:43 -0500

Affliction is interested in former Pride superstar Ricardo Arona. Rear Naked News has the latest on where Arona is likely to land.

UFC 89 "Bisping vs. Leben" Weigh-In Results

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:51:09 -0500

Michael Bisping and Chris Leben both successfully made weight today at the National Indoor Arena in Birminham, England for their UFC 89 headlining middleweight clash. Bisping tipped the scales at 185 pounds while Leben weighed in at 186 pounds.

All other fighters participating on the card, ...

Cane, Miller, Lytle, and Taylor Score $40K UFC 89 Bonuses

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:51:03 -0500

Luiz Cane, Jim Miller, Chris Lytle, and Paul Taylor each earned a $40,000 "Fight Night" bonus for their efforts at UFC 89 on Saturday at the NIA Arena in Birmingham, England.

Cane earned the "Knockout of the Night" bonus for his second-round TKO of Rameau Sokoudjou, Miller was awarded "Submission ...

Bisping Outlasts Leben In UFC 89 Main Event

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:37:37 -0500

Light heavyweights Vera and Sokoudjou suffer setbacks

UFC 89 Review

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:36:36 -0500

As is usually the case with most UFC pay-per-views, the more I know going into a fight card, the less I really know after it's all done. I was an okay 3-2 on my predictions but was happy that several fighters I like won their fights.

Luiz Cane vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou UFC 89 [Video]

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:14:09 -0500

Watch Luiz Cane vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou UFC 89 Video

Previewing UFC 89: Bisping vs. Leben

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:57:34 -0500

After a shocking result last month that saw UFC legend Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell get knocked out by Rashad Evans, the UFC returns tonight with an event from Birmingham, England. In all, 11 matches are scheduled, highlighted by England's own, Michael "The Count" Bisping facing his toughest competition since joining the middleweight division, Chris "The Crippler" Leben. I'll take a look at the five fights that are scheduled to air on Spike TV later tonight.

UFC 89 Breakdown by Cageplay.com

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:19:39 -0500

The UFC returns to England this Saturday for UFC 89. The show, which will emanate from the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, will be broadcast on Spike TV on tape delay for North American viewers. While the card has some very interesting matchups, it is nice that this one is on free TV as the card more closely resembles a very strong Fight Night card rather than a stacked PPV card. Check Cageplay.com's predictions or make your own to win prizes at http://cageplay.com.

UFC 89 Predictions and Betting Odds

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:16:47 -0500

In just under a week we will be treated with a UFC event that will be aired on Spike TV. The card is headlined with Michael Bisping vs Chris Leben. UFC 89 is set to kick off on October 18th, just a week before UFC 90. So it just make sense that this card would be a free viewing. The main card (what we'll be going over) includes. UFC 88 was the first prediction thread I made with the main card and we'll see if I can continue my 100% accuracy on picking winners: Michael Bisping vs. Chris Leben Keith Jardine vs. Brandon Vera Luiz Cane vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou Chris Lytle vs. Paul Taylor Shane Carwin vs. Neil Wain Marcus Davis vs. Paul Kelly

Sokoudjou Contemplates Career In Porn And (Hopefully) Luis Cane

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:31:57 -0500

With just two years of professional experience, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou has quickly become one of the more successful and likable new figures in MMA. At 24 years old, early signs indicate Sokoudjou will have a bright future in the Octagon ... as long as the UFC doesn't lose him to the pornography industry first.

Viewing Guide : Big Fights of October 2008

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:03:11 -0500

Despite some promising events being cancelled for various reasons - uncontrollable and controllable - September had enough action to keep fight fans satisfied, including knockouts for the ages. October is action-packed as well, with a big event every week, and I don't anticipate anything being cancelled this month. Featuring Pavlik vs. Hopkins in boxing and Slice vs. Shamrock and Anderson Silva vs. Patrick Cote in MMA.

Dana White is afraid of Lyoto Machida

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:46:54 -0500

I've been accused several times of being a Dana White mark and writing for him. Although I am a fan of White and what he's done with the UFC, that is hardly the case. I have criticized him several times, most notably for being tight with the UFC's wallet when it comes to paying his fighters.

All apologies to The Axe Murderer

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:53:21 -0500

Before his bout with Keith Jardine in May, I wrote that regardless of the outcome of the fight that Wanderlei Silva should drop down in weight from light-heavyweight to middleweight to best utilize his talents and capitalize on possibly becoming a champion in the UFC. Not only do I need to take back that statement, I need to send my deepest apologies to Wanderlei in hopes that he doesn't beat me down like he did to Jardine.

UFC 84: Ill Will Preview

Wed, 21 May 2008 20:58:45 -0500

UFC 84 features three big time fights, including one of the most anticipated fights in the history of the lightweight division, as well as Tito Ortiz's last fight in the UFC. Here's everything you need to know about UFC 84.

Analyzing The UFC's Light Heavyweight Division

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:25:20 -0500

The UFC's light heavyweight division has a ton of star power, and blockbuster fight possibilities. The division will be on full display during the next few events as several big time fights will go down. Here's a breakdown of the top fighters, along with some possible fight scenarios for the future.