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Ben Miller talks Jose Aldo

Fri, Nov 20 | from Figure Four Weekly Online
Brazillians have had trouble drawing in North America at the level of other elite MMA fighters. Lyoto Machida’s first title defense drawing just 475,000 buys – the lowest figure for a light heavyweight championship match since Randy Couture vs. Chuck Liddell III in February, 2006 – was th...

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Brock Lesnar Will Be Fighting in Six Months

Brock's longtime friend and Jiu-Jitsu coach, Rodrigo "Comprido" Medeiros, said that Lesnar is "is getting better and that is the most important thing ... He will be fine and be fighting again within six months. I can just say that the heavyweights can stop laughing and get ready to start cryin...
Fri, Nov 20 | from Bleacher Report

Dana White Talked About Brock Lesnar on ESPN

Talking About MMA With Dana White on ESPNUFC 81 Video: Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir comments on ESPNDana White Horrified by Lesnar’s Antics Dana White Talked About Brock Lesnar on ESPN [See post to watch Flash video] Related posts:Talking About MMA With Dana White on ESPNUFC 81 Video: Broc...
Fri, Nov 20 | from MMA Videos

Pound for Pound: Who's Really the No.1 Ultimate Fighter?

4. Lyoto Machida: He could possible pull the Royce Gracie and take it all. Dangerous and elusive. Plus, we recently discovered he has striking power. 13. Rich Franklin: Former champ has good striking and submission skills. 4. Tito Ortiz: Puts butts in the seats. A ground and pound specialist.
Fri, Nov 20 | from Bleacher Report

Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos and Herschel Walker Announced for January 30 Strikeforce Event in Florida

Walker (0-0), a 47-year-old former Heisman Trophy winner who signed with Strikeforce in September, is a sixth-degree black belt in tae kwon do who has been training with American Kickboxing Academy in preparation for his MMA debut against an opponent to-be-announced.
Fri, Nov 20 | from MMAFrenzy.com

Who Are the Real Contenders in the UFC's Light-Heavyweight Division?

Also under consideration would be Rich Franklin. He would need a solid win as an actual light heavyweight rather than fighting at catchweight bouts. The UFC could market a Franklin-Machida matchup, the two have met before back on New Year's Eve in 2003.
Fri, Nov 20 | from Bleacher Report

Spiars' Quick Picks: UFC 106

Forrest Griffin vs. Tito Ortiz: Tito Ortiz One thing that is often said about Forrest Griffin, is that he has a tremendous heart. He has squared off against some of the best light-heavyweight fighters in the world, without any doubt, and without any hesitation.
Thu, Nov 19 | from Bleacher Report

Brandon Vera Accepts Blame for UFC 105 Loss to Randy Couture

MMA needs to re-define the word “unanimous” as another UFC main event has ended with a “controversial” unanimous decision. At UFC 105 on Saturday night, it appeared as though Brandon Vera had done enough to defeat Octagon Hall of Famer Randy Couture, however all three judges once again sa...
Fri, Nov 20 | from 5thRound.com

WEC 44: Brown vs Aldo Preview

November has been a great month for MMA. We'll have had a Strikeforce fight, (2) UFC events and a great WEC card. You won't have to wait until Saturday for some good MMA action. The WEC is putting on a...
Wed, Nov 18 | from Houston Chronicle

MMA Judge: “Randy got his a$$ kicked”

Octagon Control 1. The fighter who is dictating the pace, place and position of the fight. 3. A grappler who can take down an effective standing striker to ground fight is octagon control. 4. The fighter on the ground who creates submission, mount or clean striking opportunities
Tue, Nov 17 | from MMA Opinion

Matt Serra (16-6-0 MMA, 6-6 UFC) vs. Frank Trigg (19-7-0 MMA, 2-4 UFC) set for UFC 109, Feb...

Rumored card so far: Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort [in jeopardy] Randy Couture vs. Mark Coleman Matt Hughes vs. TBA Matt Serra vs. Frank Trigg Demian Maia vs. Dan Miller Renzo Gracie vs. TBA Rob Emerson vs. Phillipe Nover Rolles Gracie vs. Mostapha Al Turk Melvin Guillard vs. Ronnys Torres
Fri, Nov 20 | from Bloody Elbow

Dana White Talked About Brock Lesnar on ESPN

MMA or Triathlons: The Real Ironmen

The Gracie family could be considered the driving force behind modern MMA with Vale Tudo events dating back to the 1920s. The birth of MMA as we see it today happened in 1993 with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The first Ultimate Fighting tournament was won by Royce Gracie.
Fri, Nov 20 | from Bleacher Report

Scheduling problems could halt Shane Carwin vs. Cain Vealsquez interim title fight

With current champion Brock Lesnar's recent bacterial infection and hospitalization expected to keep him out of action until mid-2010, his fight with Carwin - first planned for UFC 106 and then scrapped again from January's UFC 108 card - is on hold.
Fri, Nov 20 | from MMAjunkie.com Articles

UFC 105 Fight Week Previews: Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin

That being said, Ortiz is essentially a big bag of question marks coming into this fight, as more than 18 months have passed since we last saw him in the ring, losing a unanimous decision to current light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida.
Thu, Nov 19 | from Bleacher Report

Watch UFC 106 online LIVE stream Nov. 21

UFC 106 features a rematch between former light heavyweight champions, Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin, filling the gaping main event void left by Brock Lesnar, who was forced to withdraw from his heavyweight title defense against Shane Carwin because of a serious illness.
Fri, Nov 20 | from MMAmania.com

Do you wanna be a F’in fighter? Karo says no!

They have already promised Hazelett (the opponent) full payment to show and win! As well as gave Karo his walking papers! The UFC could not have handled it any better, Joe Rogan will undoubtedly mention it on the PPV, and every MMA blog on the net is bashing him!
Thu, Nov 19 | from MMA Opinion

UFC 105 ratings at a glance for 'Couture vs. Vera'

The ratings came in yesterday for UFC 105: "Couture vs. Vera" from the tape-delayed feed originating out of the Manchester Evening News Arena in Manchester, England, on Saturday, November 14. The bottom line is both events did good, but not spectacular, and will likely both be obliterate...
Wed, Nov 18 | from MMAmania.com

UFC 105 Winners: What's Next?

Randy Couture One reason is that Machida has already verbally agreed to fight Mauricio Rua in a rematch for the light-heavyweight championship. Another reason is that Couture did not win impressively. So in the end, Couture has agreed to fight UFC Hall of Fame fighter, Mark Coleman at UFC 1...
Thu, Nov 19 | from Bleacher Report

UFC 105 Losers: What's Next?

James Wilks Kang would have a clear advantage in the submission game but Quarry’s wrestling would be more than enough to keep this a standing affair. With both fighters having no problem mixing it up, it would be a match that fans would really get behind.
Thu, Nov 19 | from Bleacher Report

Brock Lesnnar Will Not Be The Next Bo Jackson, Hopefully

“This is who I am,” Lesnar once said. “I am a fighter.” Brock Lesnar knows how to fight and that is one of the reasons he is nicknamed, “The Next Big Thing.” Fans of mixed martial arts should hope that “The Next Big Thing” is not the second coming of Bo Jackson.
Wed, Nov 18 | from Bleacher Report

Karo Parisyan Needs Our Support, Not Our Blind Disgust

One thing that we need to consider is that, despite being a skilled MMA fighter, Parisyan is still human. When a majority of the fighting community is crashing down on you, it can be very difficult to deal with in your vulnerable times. Read more MMA news on BleacherReport.com
Fri, Nov 20 | from Bleacher Report

Strikeforce Challengers V Preview: Kim Couture Battles Kerry Vera, Tyron Woodley Headlines

Women's Division (135 lbs.): Kim Couture (1-1) vs. Kerry Vera (1-0) SBN coverage of Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Bears Light Heavyweight: Rafael Cavalcante (7-2) vs. Aaron Rosa (12-2) Middleweight: Kevin Casey (2-1) vs. Chad Vance (5-3)
Fri, Nov 20 | from Bloody Elbow

UFC 106's Phil Baroni striving to be "a poor man's Josh Koscheck"

LAS VEGAS - Welterweight Phil Baroni (13-11 MMA, 3-5 UFC) has been on the big stage before. Whether it was Baroni's previous eight-fight run in the UFC or his sequin-robed waltz down the EliteXC entrance ramps on CBS, the "New York Bad Ass" is no stranger to public attention.
Fri, Nov 20 | from MMAjunkie.com Articles

Matt Serra and Frank Trigg set for February's UFC 109 in Las Vegas

A welterweight bout between former champion Matt Serra (9-6 MMA, 6-6 UFC) and one-time top contender Frank Trigg (19-7 MMA, 2-4 UFC) is expected to take place in February at UFC 109. Official word of the the long-rumored contest came today from The Fight Network, and MMAjunkie.com has conf...
Fri, Nov 20 | from MMAjunkie.com Articles

WEC 44 Results: Jose Aldo Stuns Mike Brown To Win Featherweight Title

Jose Aldo made it look easy in dispatching of WEC Featherweight Champion Mike Brown at WEC 44 Wednesday night, winning the title via second round TKO after getting Brown's back and unloading punches until the referee stopped the fight.
Wed, Nov 18 | from Bleacher Report

Forrest Griffin-Tito Ortiz 2: The Meaningless Main Event

Forrest Griffin has had his own sets of problems in recent months. White basically fed him to the wolves when he pitted him against Anderson Silva. Griffin was the perfect big-name punching bag that could boost Silva's presence in the light-heavyweight division. Griffin not only was beate...
Tue, Nov 17 | from Bleacher Report

A mixed martial arts Utopia

Imagine if every fighter was like Mirko Cro Cop, if every one fighting Kimbo Slice will stand with him and won’t try to take him down. If the referee will separate fighters every time they clinch. Me, I don’t love watching the wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu in MMA any less than all of the above. Randy C...
Fri, Nov 20 | from MMA Opinion

“UFC 106: Ortiz vs Griffin II” Press Conference at 4PM ET/1PM PT

Speaking of former light heavyweight champions, Ortiz will be returning to the Octagon after enjoying an 18-month hiatus to repair his back and re-up with the world’s biggest MMA organization. The soon-to-be 35-year-old has posted a mediocre 0-2-1 record over his last three scraps.
Thu, Nov 19 | from 5thRound.com

MMA Marketplace: Good news and bad news on walkout shirts

Silver Star Casting Company picked up Forrest Griffin, and designed his walkout shirt for UFC 106. Though their clothes are not my favorite -- this is the only design I like with skulls and flowers -- they have been impressive in picking up fighters. Their roster now includes Lyoto Machida...
Wed, Nov 18 | from Yahoo! Sports

UFC 106 Fight Week Preview: Amir Sadollah vs. Phil Baroni

This could certainly be a very exciting fight, as Baroni has seriously heavy hands and Sadollah showed—albeit against one of the worst seasons of TUF competition out there—some skills, but standing and with submission. Read more MMA news on BleacherReport.com
Wed, Nov 18 | from Bleacher Report

MMA Top 10 P4P: Jose Aldo Makes a Big Move

Two days ago, I don't think anyone had Jose Aldo listed as one of the top 10 pound-for-pound fighters in mixed martial arts. But after what Aldo did to Mike Brown on Wednesday night, I don't think there's any way to exclude him. read more
Fri, Nov 20 | from MMAFighting.com

UFC 106 predictions, preview and analysis

One of the big stories coming into this event is of course the headlining fight (and rematch) between Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin. It's the "Huntington Beach Bad Boy's" first bout at light heavyweight since coming up short against Lyoto Machida back in May 2008. Ortiz: Griffin:
Fri, Nov 20 | from MMAmania.com

Is MMA Destined To Suffer the Same Fate as Boxing?

The same problems in boxing also exist in the sport of MMA. The different fighting organizations such as UFC and Strikeforce are the counterparts of the governing bodies in boxing. They each have their own agenda and it may not always be for the better of the sport and fans. MMA is a great sport b...
Wed, Nov 18 | from Bleacher Report

UFC 106: Preview and Predictions on Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin 2

UFC 106 went from one of the biggest pay-per-view cards of the year to one of the weakest when UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar had to pull out of his fight with Shane Carwin. But you'll still get some good fights if you purchase the pay-per-view on Saturday night, and we've got the full p...
Fri, Nov 20 | from The FanHouse - AOL

Machida vs. Shogun II Slated For May 1st in Montreal

Reports are surfacing that the highly anticipated rematch between UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua is set to take place this May in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. UFC president Dana White spoke with Yahoo! Sports on Wednesday and confirmed the bout say...
Thu, Nov 19 | from 5thRound.com

MMA Media: Responsible Reporting Required

Please note: my objection to this piece has nothing to do with my nationality or my attitude towards Brock Lesnar. I would take equal offense to this gossip-mongering nonsense if I were from another country and wished ill upon the UFC champion as I do now as a Canadian member of Team Lesnar .
Wed, Nov 18 | from Bleacher Report

Lyoto Machida vs. “Shogun” Rua Rematch Set for May 1 in Montreal

A rematch between UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will headline a May 1 UFC event in Montreal, Canada, UFC President Dana White confirmed with Yahoo Sports’ Dan Wetzel on Wednesday. For the latest UFC rumors check out the MMAFrenzy.com MMA rumors se...
Wed, Nov 18 | from MMAFrenzy.com

UFC 106 interview: Grove is growing weary of decisions

Kendall Grove likes being above the fray in the life but it's not the easiest thing to deal with in the Octagon. At 6-foot-6, he's got to be the tallest middeweight fighters in the world. That length definitely gives him a striking advantage especially with his kicks but it can prove to be a nig...
Thu, Nov 19 | from Yahoo! Sports

WEC 44 Main Card Recap: A New Champion Is Crowned

The WEC always puts on a good event. After this night of endless mixed martial arts action, one can only be even more excited for the Strikeforce Challengers Series on Showtime Friday night and UFC 106: Griffin vs. Ortiz II this Saturday on Pay-Per View.
Wed, Nov 18 | from Bleacher Report

MMA Newsday: Lesnar Update, Couture-Coleman, Overlooked Brown-Aldo Fight

No word on whether we're getting an interim heavyweight champion, but it's being considered. I'd find it hard to believe that we won't see Cain Velasquez vs. Shane Carwin for the gold sometime in the spring. I read this column by Five Ounces of Pain's Cory Brady with the opinion that former UFC...
Tue, Nov 17 | from Bleacher Report

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