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Rogan's Comments, Bisping Performance Mar Average UFC 89; Fighter Payouts
October 20, 2008 by
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I finally got to watch UFC 89 today as the Red Sox/Rays series took up most of my weekend. After unfortunately seeing the results via ESPN's scroller (at least they're running results now), I knew what to expect for results. However, I thought the card was good, but not as...
Preview: UFC 89, Kelly Pavlik vs. Bernard Hopkins highlight big Saturday night
October 17, 2008 by
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All you need to know about the big Saturday night for fight fans with UFC 89 featuring Mike Bisping vs. Chris Leben and boxing's headliner of Kelly Pavlik vs. Bernard Hopkins.
Carano/Cyborg Set For February 2009, Kim Couture Speaks Out Against Jared Shaw
October 16, 2008 by
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A women's megafight inches closer to reality and Kim Couture talks about women's fighter pay and how she thinks Jared Shaw tried to sneak a peek at Gina Carano.
MMA Newsbits: Fedor/Arlovski, UFC 93 News, Guida/Diaz Off, Lots More
October 15, 2008 by
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All sorts of quick-hit MMA news including Fedor/Arlovski, Guida/Diaz, details on UFC 93 and more!
Diego Sanchez Injured, Josh Koscheck to Battle Thiago Alves at UFC 90
October 13, 2008 by
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Details on one competitor on TUF's first season bowing out as another steps up.
Showtime Saturday: Chad Dawson dominates Antonio Tarver, Vitali Klitschko regains WBC belt
October 12, 2008 by
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News and notes from Saturday's doubleheader on Showtime featuring a new star in the light heavyweight division and a pair of brothers who now dominate the heavyweight belts.
MMA Newswrap: Rampage's court date, Tito's back surgery, Lappen's statement
October 09, 2008 by
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News on Rampage's court date being pushed back, Tito Ortiz' back surgery and why he blames UFC, EliteXC's Jeremy Lappen on fight fixing and more.
Kimbo's $500k night, Georges St. Pierre's new friends, TUF 9 Casting Calls
October 06, 2008 by
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All of the payouts from Saturday's EliteXC event, plus news on GSP's new running mates and where you can try out for The Ultimate Fighter's ninth season.
EliteXC Update: early ratings make CBS exec 'very happy'
October 06, 2008 by
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Take that, skeptical fan...me included.
The early ratings for Saturday's EliteXC bout were released by CBS Senior Executive VP Kelley Kahl and the death knell a majority of us sounded for the promotion might need to be put off by a bit. The numbers don't take the final 20 minutes...
Triple H, Chris Jericho retain titles at well-received WWE No Mercy
October 05, 2008 by
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The WWE pulled off what some are calling one of their best ppv efforts in years with Sunday's No Mercy. Here are all the results including the Chris Jericho/Shawn Michaels ladder match and Triple H's WWE title defense against Jeff Hardy.
Kimbo, Shamrock, Elite XC embarrass themselves, sport with Saturday performance
October 05, 2008 by
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Embarrassing.
That is the sole word that comes to mind after the debacle that closed last night's EliteXC show on CBS. In case you missed it, Ken Shamrock decided to do some grappling Saturday morning (uncharacteristic if you listen to brother Frank) and got a cut over his eye...
Looking at Saturday's EliteXC card, UFC 93 announced, record-low TUF rating
October 04, 2008 by
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A look at Saturday's big EliteXC card and what the ratings might mean for their deal, details on the next announced UFC card and a spot of bad news for The Ultimate Fighter.
Chris Jericho wins World Title to Highlight WWE Unforgiven Results
September 07, 2008 by
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All the news and results from a wild night at WWE's Unforgiven PPV including a shocking title win by Chris Jericho.
Rashad Evans to fight UFC Light Heavyweight Champ Forrest Griffin in December
September 07, 2008 by
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News on when and where Rashad Evans will get his shot at the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
UFC 88 Preview: Liddell/Evans, Parisyan Out, News and Notes
September 05, 2008 by
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A look at UFC 88 with predictions and other MMA-related news and notes from the week.
Captain America Returns: Randy Couture to face Brock Lesnar at UFC 91
September 02, 2008 by
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Randy Couture vs. Brock Lesnar in November in a UFC octagon...enough said!
John Cena undergoes successful neck surgery, not as bad as previously thought
August 26, 2008 by
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Regardless what you think of the guy, you have to be happy for John Cena today. The former WWE Champion and top draw is now expected to miss up to 2-4 months instead of 12-14 months after successful surgery in Pittsburgh, PA, today.
On Monday, it was announced that Cena would be...
Slice/Shamrock booked, Dana White on MindFreak, Rampage officially charged
August 26, 2008 by
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Amidst questions that they might be in financial trouble after having to recently cancel an event, EliteXC wasted no time in putting their best effort (last resort?) out there in signing Kimbo Slice to fight Ken Shamrock for their next CBS event in October.
Seem like a weird mix...
UFC 90 Press Conference Notes: Swick added to card, Chicago is money, Alves is a bit heavy
August 19, 2008 by
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Some news and notes via the good folks at MMA Rated from today's UFC press conference in Chicago to help push UFC 90: Anderson Silva vs. Patrick Cote on 10/25.
-Mike Swick has been added to the card, but an opponent hasn't been named.
-Chicago apparently earned this event...
WWE SummerSlam results: Undertaker returns, all World Champions retain
August 17, 2008 by
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The Undertaker returned to the ring in a fiery manner and all World Champions retained their belts at SummerSlam Sunday night from the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.
In the main event, the Undertaker defeated long-time rival Edge in a Hell in a Cell Match that saw Edge...
UFC announces Silva/Cote, Brock Lesnar's rumored next opponent
August 14, 2008 by
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The UFC officially announced Anderson Silva vs. Patrick Cote for the Middleweight Title, set for October 25th at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL. Diego Sanchez vs. Thiago Alves will be on the undercard. Tickets for UFC 90 go on sale for Fight Club members this Saturday.
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