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What did you think of Strikeforce's latest event?It was good and bad at the same time. The overall production still seems second-rate to me. I have big problems with their entrances. Watching Matt Lindland enter on a ramp with fireworks going off just doesn't work. The generic "rock music" they play also doesn't help. It's just an awkward setup. If you want...
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December 26, 2009
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MMA News - 12/10/09
UFC 108 just wasn't meant to be. Carlos Condit is the latest victim. Apparently he cut his hand on sheet metal. Dustin Hazelett will step in to face Paul Daley. I like the new match-up better. Condit has not impressed me at all since joining the UFC. He seems overpowered .
Hoelzer Reich, the clothing company who uses suggestive "German Pride" imagery...
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December 10, 2009
Current Strikeforce Roster
Heavyweights
Fedor EmelianenkoAlistair OvereemBrett RogersFabricio WerdumAntonio SilvaBobby Lashley (in talks)
Light HeavyweightsGegard MousasiMuhammad LawalRenato Sobral
Jeff Monson
Rafael Feijao
Mike Whitehead Rameau Sokoudjou
Scott Lighty
MiddleweightsJake Shields (also WW)
Dan Henderson (also LHW)Cung LeRonaldo SouzaJason MillerRobbie LawlerMatt...
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December 09, 2009
Strikeforce Lands Another Major Free Agent
I never took the possibility of Dan Henderson signing with Strikeforce seriously. To me, it was a ploy to get more money out of the UFC. The side with deeper pockets almost always wins the negotiation battle. You put the Yankees against the Royals and the player is coming to New York. The UFC against Strikeforce should go the same way, but this is the second time in less than six...
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December 08, 2009
TUF 10 Finale Recap
Steve Mazzagatti continues to impress the masses with his officiating prowess. Following an illegal elbow which left Matt Hamill blinded by blood, Mazzagatti asked the deaf fighter if he could continue. In other news, on the way to the event, Mazzagatti got lost and asked a trash can for directions to the arena.
The UFC production team decided not to show most of the fighter...
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December 07, 2009
TUF 10 Finale Predictions
Kimbo Slice vs Houston Alexander
I still don't know what to make of Kimbo. There are conflicting reports about his dedication to training. Some times we hear he's a sponge. Other times he's disinterested in the entire process. This week he also explained that he's been on his own with cutting weight for the bout with Alexander. This seems very strange since he'...
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December 05, 2009
Ultimate Fighter 10 Final Thoughts
Brendan Schaub was my pick from the start and I'm sticking with him. Nelson had an easy road to the finals with fights tailored to his strengths. McSweeney isn't a bad fighter, but he has no idea what he's doing on the ground. Schaub is technical enough to negate Nelson's ground work. I expect a TKO victory for Schaub.
Kimbo made the correct decision. He knew...
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December 02, 2009
MMA News Recap - 12/01/09
The UFC dodged a bullet and will not have to compete with Pacquiao/Mayweather on PPV. Negotiations are ongoing, but it appears the long awaited fight will take place March 13th. Originally, May 1st was targeted, which is the same day as UFC 113.
Ryan Bader vs Keith Jardine at UFC 110 in Australia.
Robbie Lawler was supposed to fight Benji Radach? It's not a good sign...
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December 02, 2009
The Day That Was - 12/01/09
Matt Hughes returns to the Octagon on April 10th. No word yet on his opponent.
Massachusetts now regulates Mixed Martial Arts. The state will receive 4% of ticket sales and 2% for televised events. Expect a UFC card sometime this summer.
Spike will not broadcast any UFC 107 preliminary fights. Instead, they'll air the 2009 Video Game Awards.
The UFC cut Jake Rosholt...
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December 01, 2009
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Sale ends Thursday, so hurry up!
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November 30, 2009
MMA Holiday Mailbag
How did you not give Tito the 2nd Round?Takedowns are the most difficult area for a judge to score. In my opinion, what happens after the takedown should play a major role in how it's scored. For example, if a fighter takes his opponent down, does not land any strikes or work for a submission, then allows him to get back to his feet or is swept within a minute, I feel like it...
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November 27, 2009
UFC 106 Live Results
RearNakedNews.com has UFC 106 Live Results beginning at 8pm ET. Don't miss any of the action with our Live Coverage and Full Play-by-Plays for the PPV event.
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November 21, 2009
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November 21, 2009
UFC 106 Predictions
Jason Dent vs George Sotiropoulos
-Sotiropoulos is more talented and a giant Lightweight. He also doesn't have a terrible nickname like Jason "Dynamite" Dent. I don't need anything else to make up my mind.
-Sotiropoulos Wins by 1st Round TKO
Luiz Cane vs Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
-Cane fights with a viciousness that cannot be taught. He gains pleasure from...
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November 20, 2009
Couture vs Coleman at UFC 109
Randy Couture and Mark Coleman have verbally agreed to face each other at UFC 109 this February. Sherdog seems to be the first on the story, although this one has been floating around the rumor mill all week. The bout will pit two UFC Hall of Famers against each for the first time in the promotion's history.
I think Joe Silva went to a voodoo doctor and he told him the only...
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November 17, 2009
Brock Lesnar's Illness Revealed
According to WCCO-Minneapolis, Brock Lesnar has diverticulitis, which is a digestive disease involving the formation of pouches on the outside of the colon. From everything I've read, the usual course of treatment is "colon rest". The patient eats a low-fiber diet to reduce their bowel movements and give their colon a chance to recover. Lesnar's case might be more...
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November 16, 2009
Takanori Gomi Flirting With The UFC
Former Pride Lightweight Champion Takanori Gomi is in the United States and in talks with the UFC. I'd love to see him sign, but until it happens, I'm not getting my hopes up. Gomi thinks very highly of himself and expects a hefty contract. The UFC thinks even higher of themselves and rarely spends much on their Lightweights (other than BJ Penn). I have my doubts about...
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November 16, 2009
Couture/Vera Statistical Breakdown
Stop whining. Couture not only controlled Vera, he also landed more strikes.
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November 15, 2009
UFC 105 Recap
Brandon Vera has no one to blame but himself for losing the fight. He repeatedly put himself into poor position and allowed Couture to push him into the cage (Usually by swinging wildly following a break by the referee. A better idea might have been to circle towards the center then throw strikes.). He also did not try to force his way off the cage because he was worried about being...
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November 15, 2009
UFC 105 Predictions
Denis Kang vs Michael Bisping -The only reason I'm taking Bisping is because I cannot stand Denis Kang fans. They act like he's Anderson Silva and we should all bow down to his greatness. I'm not sure why this false aura surrounds him. He's a good fighter who had a very nice run earlier in his career. Nothing more, nothing less. -Bisping will keep the fight standing...
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November 13, 2009
11/13 News
Still not sure how I feel about the possibility of Matt Hughes facing Renzo Gracie at UFC 109. Hughes is one of my favorite fighters. His comeback wins amaze me on so many levels. There's part of me that feels like he could still be a somewhat viable contender in the Welterweight Division. Facing a 42 year old Gracie, who hasn't fought in an MMA cage since February 2007,...
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November 13, 2009
I'm Looking For An Intern
At the very least, I'm looking for someone to write daily MMA news round-ups. Literally 1-2 sentences for each item with a link to the story. If you do that well, there's a chance I might let you write longer pieces. You should know up front that I'm a complete psycho and do not work well with others. There is no pay involved in this. It's a chance for a writer to...
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November 12, 2009
Strikeforce Resolves Davis/Miller Situation
Mike Afromowitz of Strikeforce got back to me today and the promotion has made good on their promise to resolve the Davis/Miller situation. For anyone who does not know, Deray Davis and Mark Miller were scheduled to fight on Saturday night's preliminary card, however, due to time constraints the bout was canceled. As I mentioned yesterday, there were reports that the fighters...
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November 10, 2009
Fedor Out 4-6 Months
According to Scott Coker via the LA Times, Fedor's injured thumb will keep him out 4-6 months. The injury includes a fracture and tendon damage. This is pretty much to be expected after Fedor fights. He almost always sustains a hand injury from ramming his fist into his opponent's head. To be honest, I don't think the injury makes much difference. Even if Fedor came out...
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November 10, 2009
Some Advice For Strikeforce
I'll continue saying it until they listen to me...Pat Miletich should be an announcer for all of Strikeforce's major events. The fact he is passed over for Frank Shamrock boggles my mind. Honestly, Frank Shamrock isn't even that well known. Most casual fans probably think it's Ken. Maybe that's what Strikeforce is going for, but they'd be a lot better off...
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November 10, 2009
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