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Starting Over From Scratch: Rewriting the Judging Criteria in the Unified Rules
The Machida/Shogun main event at UFC 104 is just one of a rash of fights hindered by a vague judging criteria. View full size photo » Of all the problems with judging in MMA, the most glaring and easily ...
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Sports Business Journal: MMA Fans Skew Young, Wealthy
Sports Business Daily reports on an extensive survey done by Scarborough Sports Marketing (subscription required and recommended), Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is attracting young, wealthy, high-tech consumers, according to Scarborough Sports Marketing's first-ever look at the sport. MMA fans ...
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Roger Huerta Is Shopping For A New Deal
View full size photo » Roger Huerta is now officially a free agent.  Following the final fight on his UFC deal Roger has entered into the period where he is able to negotiate with any promotion while the UFC retains the ...
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Quote of the Day: Houston Alexander Says "I got Kevin 'Kimbo Slice' Ferguson on Spike TV"
bloodyelbow.com — "Yeah, Kevin Ferguson. On December 5th. The fight was presented to us and we didn't even hesitate. ... My hand is healed from the Sherman Pendergarst fight. We sparred on Sunday and it was 6 guys. We went 11 - 3 minute rounds. I'm practicing ... (more) Quote of the Day: Houston Alexander Says "I got Kevin ...
Will Kerry Vera Become the Gina Carano of 135 Pounds?
While UFC 106 was the focal point of mixed martial arts action this weekend, Strikeforce did manage to promote a smaller event at the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas on Friday night that featured Missouri wrestling standout Tyron Woodley , Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante , Team ...
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A Shortage of Contenders for Lyoto Machida's UFC Light Heavyweight Title
A Shortage of Contenders for Lyoto Machida's UFC Light Heavyweight Title
bloodyelbow.com — View full size photo » Sergio Non breaks down the division: • Because Rashad Evans and Thiago Silva lost so convincingly to Machida already, the winner of their UFC 108 ... (more) A Shortage of Contenders for Lyoto Machida's UFC Light ...
K-1 World Grand Prix 2009 Final Preview Videos
bloodyelbow.com — The first two videos are out: Offensive Speed: Ruslan Karaev vs. Badr Hari Cunning Abandon: Errol Zimmerman vs. Remy Bonjasky Live on HDNet Sat. Dec. 5th at 3:00 AM EST . Full card after the jump. HT: k-1.co.jp/en  ... (more) K-1 World Grand Prix 2009 Final Preview Videos
Quote of the Day: Brock Lesnar Was Performing at 60% of his Potential
White revealed that doctors told Lesnar, he's been dealing with the condition for over a year and that he's only been operating at 60-percent of his potential: "That's a lot [expletive] scary. He's at 60-percent of his potential? What's going to happen when he comes back? How much ...
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Shane McMahon's Possible Role in the UFC
View full size photo » Heavy.com was able to dig down into the Shane McMahon/UFC talks and exactly what his role would be for the promotion.  Some of what they were able to gather from their sources was very interesting:  ...
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Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's Future May Be Bright Following Knockout Performance
Ken Pishna, MMAWeekly.com View full size photo » Following UFC 104's light heavyweight title bout between current UFC Light Heavyweight champion Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida and PRIDE Grand Prix champion ...
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MFC 23: Unstoppable - Thales Leites vs. Dean Lister Fight Card
Three middleweight bouts highlight MFC’s 2009 finale, live on HDNet Fri. Dec. 4th at 10:00 PM EST : Main Card: Thales Leites (14-3) vs. Dean Lister (11-6) Jason MacDonald (21-13) vs. Solomon Hutcherson (11-5) Bryan Baker (10-1) vs. Art Santore (18-6) Ryan Jimmo ...
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UFC 106 Fighter Payouts
via www.prophetsplace.com View full size photo » Courtesy MMA Fanhouse : Forrest Griffin, $250,000 ($150,000 win bonus) def. Tito Ortiz, $250,000 Josk Koscheck, $106,000 ($53,000 win) def. Anthony ...
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Forrest Griffin Expresses Relief After UFC 106 Win
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Josh Koscheck Continues to Sway Fan Opinion With UFC 106 Performance
Ken Pishna, MMAWeekly.com View full size photo » One of the most common discussions that analysts, writers, and fans have regarding teams and competitors is the idea that being mentally prepared for ...
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Tito Ortiz 2.0
Tito Ortiz 2.0
bloodyelbow.com — Don't believe the hype. The idea that Ortiz can never compete with the upper tier or even mid tier of the UFC light heavyweight division is grossly overstated. It is clear that ring rust from inactivity as well as - quite literally - rebuilding ... (more) Tito Ortiz 2.0
UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2 Post-Fight Interviews
HT: Cagewriter.com HT: foxfightgame.com , heavy.com , Cagewriter.com , bsnonline.net Urijah Faber talks Jose Aldo Dan Hardy talks GSP
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Monday Morning Wrap Up: UFC 106 Tito Ortiz vs Forrest Griffin 2
The Event: Live Results and Commentary -- Brent Brookhouse Tito Ortiz Drops Split Decision to Forrest Griffin -- Kid Nate Josh Koscheck Chokes Out Anthony Johnson -- Kid Nate Paulo Thiago Defeats Jacob Volkmann by Decision -- Kid Nate Antonio ...
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Shooto: Revolutionary Exchanges 3 Results
There's no way to watch tonight's Shooto show - which features an inaugural 115-pound championship bout between Noboru Tahara and Rambaa Somdet , plus some beef-squashing "Shooto vs. Pancrase" matches - live, as it unfolds, unless you've got a ticket to JCB Hall. Thankfully, through the ...
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After UFC 106, Dana White and Marc Ratner Address MMA Judging
After UFC 106, Dana White and Marc Ratner Address MMA Judging
bloodyelbow.com — MMA Junkie quoted Dana White talking about the plague of controversial judges decisions that has afflicted the UFC in the main events of UFC 104, 105 and 106: White said he realizes there is a real need for improvement in scoring, but he ... (more) After UFC 106, Dana White and Marc Ratner Address MMA ...
The Ultimate Fighter 10: Heavyweights - Road to the Finale Preview
A special two hour (4 fight) episode next wednesday December 2nd at 9:00 PM EST : Remaining quarterfinal bouts: James McSweeney (12-4) vs. Matt Mitrione (0-0) Marcus Jones (4-1) vs. Darrill Schoonover (10-0) Semifinals bouts: Brendan Schaub (4-0) and Roy Nelson (14-4)  ...
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