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Classic Countdown: The Ten Greatest PRIDE Fights Of All Time

03 Nov 2009 17:35:53 PST

Written by Mitch Ciccarelli
8. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic (PRIDE Final Conflict 2003) Honorable Mentions: Quinton Jackson vs. Ricardo Arona, Fedor Emelianenko vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Royce Gracie vs. Kazushi Sakuraba, Bob Sapp vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Mark Hunt vs. Yosuke Nish...

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Breaking Down Strikeforce: Fedor VS Rogers; Gegard Mousasi VS Sokoudjou

03 Nov 2009 13:45:26 PST

Written by Mike Leanza
Gegard "The Dreamcatch" Mousasi is a 24 year old MMA prodigy. Currently holding a both the DREAM Middleweight Championship and the Strikeforce Light-Heavyweight championship, he is currently the only fighter holding a title in two major MMA promotions.

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Strikeforce results and LIVE fight coverage for ‘Fedor vs Rogers’ in Hoffman Estates on Nov. 7

02 Nov 2009 07:27:23 PST

Written by Jesse Holland
Main card (Televised): 185 lbs.: Jason “Mayhem” Miller (22-6) vs. Jake Shields (23-4-1) 205 lbs.: Gegard “The Dreamcatcher” Mousasi (26-2-1) vs. “The African Assassin” Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (7-4) 265 lbs.: Fabricio “Vai Cavalo” Werdum (12-4-1) vs. Antonio “Junior” Silva (13-1)

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Boxing promoter Don King getting prepared to monetize MMA; take on the UFC

30 Oct 2009 08:23:02 PDT

Written by Jesse Holland
Props: USA Today Quoteworthy: “UFC is a great contribution. It’s a return to glory for people who like sophisticated barbarism. Dana White and (co-founder) Lorenzo Fertitta have done a phenomenal job. I’m the people’s promoter. Whatever the people want, I’m going to promote. Whatever the p...

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Josh Barnett receives second extension for CSAC steroid appeal

27 Oct 2009 06:41:19 PDT

Written by Jesse Holland
The former UFC Heavyweight champion issued a press release last month, calling into question the integrity of those results alleged by the CSAC — who does have a fairly sordid history dating back to the Sean Sherk scandal and beyond.

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Dream 12 Roundup: Exciting Fights in a Cage Of White

26 Oct 2009 19:34:55 PDT

Written by Jason Eisenhorn
Kazushi Sakuraba Vs Zelg Glesic Solid action here, though both fighters seemed to be gassed halfway through the fight. It basically came down to Kikuno not being up to the challenge of Alvarez's submission skills. Read more MMA news on BleacherReport.com

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PRIDE Fighting Championships news and blogs - November 04, 2009

04 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit PRIDE Fighting Championships news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Strikeforce ‘Fedor vs. Rogers’ conference call recap -- by Jesse Holland from UFC blog for UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, pics and tickets -- MMAmania.com
• Vale Tudo Japan 2009 results and quick recap -- by Akimitsu Kuwabara from UFC blog for UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, pics and tickets -- MMAmania.com
• Sengoku XI Predictions & Fight Previews -- by ProFighting Fans from Bleacher Report - MMA
• Shogun Rua: The judges will say anything to justify their results -- by Eduardo Cruz from UFC blog for UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, pics and tickets -- MMAmania.com
• Vale Tudo Japan 2009 news and notes from weigh-ins and press conference -- by Akimitsu Kuwabara from UFC blog for UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, pics and tickets -- MMAmania.com
• Brent Wilson talks MMA judging and why ten point must system isn't the problem -- from Figure Four Weekly Online
• Jeff Curran to meet Dustin Neace (not Sam Thao) at Nov. 7 Strikeforce event -- by James Iannotti from UFC blog for UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, pics and tickets -- MMAmania.com
• Joe Rogan Defends UFC 104 Commentary Via Twitter -- by Nate Lawson from Bleacher Report - MMA
• Rogan Defends UFC 104 Commentary Via Twitter -- from Inside Fights
• The Beauty of Subjectivity: Machida Still the Champ Even if Shogun Really Won -- by Andrew Nuschler from Bleacher Report - MMA

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Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua: Ready to Shock the World at UFC 104

20 Oct 2009 08:01:05 PDT

Written by Derek Bolender
In 2007, toward the dissolution of PRIDE FC, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua was considered (arguably) the top 205-pound fighter in the world. At the age of 25, he was already one of the crown jewels of the Japanese-based organization highlighted by his 2005 Grand Prix title.

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Report: Dan Henderson to Strikeforce after UFC contract negotiations falter

16 Oct 2009 16:04:20 PDT

Written by MMAmania
Former dual Pride FC middleweight and welterweight champion, Dan Henderson, could be headed to Strikeforce after he could not come to agreeable terms on a contract extension with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), according to Yahoo!Sports.com.

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Silva vs. Akiyama: Will We See a New Middleweight Contender?

13 Oct 2009 18:06:25 PDT

Written by Jeremy Botter
On the flip side, it should be obvious that a victory for Akiyama over the former PRIDE legend will mean something to the casual fan. The Japanese superstar, one of the biggest MMA stars to ever come out of Japan, earned a legion of new UFC fans with his unique entrance, reckless fighting sty...

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Fedor Emelianenko has nothing to prove to no one

27 Aug 2009 06:37:35 PDT

Written by Adam Wagner
Recent Strikeforce acquisition and the last man to hold the PRIDE FC heavyweight title, Fedor Emelianenko, doesn’t feel he has anything to prove, even if those around him do. The reigning World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts (WAMMA) heavyweight champion next faces the heavy-handed Bre...

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Fedor Emelianenko rejects statement from brother Aleks about true motives of Vadim Finkelchtein

30 Jul 2009 08:33:03 PDT

Written by Jesse Holland
By now it’s no secret that former PRIDE FC Heavyweight Champion and Affliction headliner Fedor Emelianenko is being vigorously pursued by most of the world’s mixed martial arts promotions following the untimely demise of his previous employer. Topping the list of potential suitors is...

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Dan Henderson wants his title shot with win over Michael Bisping at UFC 100

01 Jul 2009 19:56:27 PDT

Written by Adam Wagner
Henderson is one of the most decorated fighters in MMA history. The former Olympic wrestler is the only man to concurrently hold two belts from two different weight classes for a major promotion (Pride FC). He is also 1998’s UFC 17 middleweight and PRIDE 2005 welterweight tournament champ...

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BOOK REVIEW: Total MMA - Inside Ultimate Fighting by Jonathan Snowden

07 May 2009 13:34:36 PDT

MN From Royce Gracie and Ken Shamrock in the early UFC, to Kazushi Sakuraba, Wanderlei Silva and Bob Sapp in PRIDE back to Tito Ortiz, Chuck Liddell and Randy Couture with many in between, there's again something here for every fan. ...

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Podcast: Combat Hooligans.com Show Episode 67 NOW AVAILABLE~!

01 Jan 2009 03:25:52 PST

Written by Euan Taylor
You can listen to past shows in our radio archive. As always, please vote for us at Podcast Alley, subscribe via iTunes, Digg us on Digg.com and visit www.combat-hooligans.com for all the latest news and insanity from the world of Pro Wrestling and Mixed Martial Arts. Also please visit our othe...

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Opinion: Quinton Jackson really went on a rampage

25 Dec 2008 16:38:28 PST

Jackson on the same night after "Rampage" had produced a stirring but tiring victory over UFC's Chuck Liddell in the PRIDE middleweight grand prix. ... Analyzing Silva-Jackson III Sherdog.com International Herald Tribune - Las Vegas Review - Journal

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The 10 Greatest One-Night Tournament Performances in MMA History

24 Dec 2008 07:30:00 PST

Written by ben
Unless you caught him in his PRIDE Bushido appearances in 2006, you probably had no idea who Gegard Mousasi was when he entered DREAM’s middleweight tournament earlier this year. But after choking out the highly-regarded Denis Kang in the opening round in April, and beating Dong Sik Yoon...

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UFC 88 Preview: Liddell-Evans, Parisyan Out, Additional News and Notes

05 Sep 2008 16:46:54 PDT

Written by Josh Nason
gt;Dan Henderson vs. Rousimar Palhares (185): If there was ever a must-win fight for a guy, this is it for Henderson. Since coming over from PRIDE, the 22-8 Hendo has lost his light-heavy belt to "Rampage" Jackson and then was submitted by Anderson Silva.

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Fedor Is Truely The Emperor Of MMA Heavyweights

23 Jul 2008 21:52:49 PDT

Written by Tom Grant
So the fact that Fedor is 28-1 is one of the most outstanding feats in sports, regardless of who he fights. And this is not to say his fights have been weak, he dominated PRIDE, a league on par with the UFC in terms of fighter talent. Fedor has an outstanding chin and can stand with any fighter, but...

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UFC: Couture vs. Fedor Closer Than Ever?

06 Mar 2008 20:32:00 PST

Written by Derek Bolender
Couture is one of the most popular UFC fighters of all-time and he sports a 16-8 lifetime record, including victories over former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell, Vitor Belfort, former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz, former UFC Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvi...

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Anderson "The Spider" Silva @ 205?

06 Nov 2007 08:57:00 PST

Written by Greg Clark
With the news that Anderson Silva is quite comfortable fighting in the Light Heavyweight division brings new hope for the fans of Silva and MMA alike in that, we may very well see a concurrent UFC title holder of two weight classes. The only human to accomplish such a feat is Dan "Hollywood" Henderson when he knocked out Wanderlei Silva for the Pride FC Middleweight title at Pride 33 in February of this year to compliment his existing Pride FC Welterweight belt. Is it possible for Silva to jump up to 205 at a time when the UFC Middleweight division is in such disarry with the dismantling of Franklin (Ranked #2 Middleweight in the UFC) and now the loss of Yushin Okami who was not granted a contract extension by the UFC brass?

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Is Fedor Emelianenko a Top-Five Heavyweight?

31 Oct 2007 08:48:17 PDT

Written by MMA Junkie
In the past two years, Emelianenko has a perfect 4-0 record. He needed just 26 seconds to beat 400-pound “Zuluzinho” (2-3) into submission at a PRIDE Shockwave 2005 event. Then, Emelianenko scored a second-round submission over 41-year-old Mark Coleman (15-8) at PRIDE 32, a first-round...

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Photos: The UFC half-year in review for 2007

01 Jul 2007 13:12:46 PDT

Written by UFCmania
Hopefully, the the remainder of 2007 can live up to its beginning. That might be hard, however. The bar is set rather high. Debut of Cro Cop. Return of Randy. Death of Aldana. Purchase of PRIDE FC. Upset of St. Pierre. Cover of Sports Illustrated. Breaking of the Ice. Those are just a few of the UFC headlin...

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Podcast: UFC 75: Quinton Rampage Jackson vs. Dan Henderson

08 Jun 2007 06:22:42 PDT

Written by UFCmania
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will make his first title defense against PRIDE FC middleweight and welterweight champion Dan Henderson at UFC 75 in London, England, on September 8. Henderson was a guest on Frank Trigg’s Tagg Radio just yesterday and mentioned that he would prefer to fight in...

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Podcast: Audio: Matt Lindland on TUF 4, Nate Marquardt and the UFC trying to land Hendo

01 May 2007 07:36:39 PDT

Written by UFCmania
Lindland on the UFC trying to sign training partner and PRIDE FC champion Dan Henderson to a contract Props: TheFightCard.com Shortcuts: Lindland on offer to appear on TUF 4 not being “intriguing” Lindland on Nate Marquardt not being “much of a challenge” Lindland on the UFC trying to sig...

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Podcast: "Beatdown" with TJ De Santis Episode 36

19 Apr 2006 18:00:00 PDT

he"s likely done working with the Japanese promotion. PRIDE and what finally lead to his decision to part ways. down Rumble on the Rock"s 175-pound tournament, which will see the fighter who wins two bouts Friday night crowned champion. Who"s the

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