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7Oct/100

Strikeforce to release “Strikeforce MMA” on October 12

Strikeforce has partnered up with CBS home entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment to bring fans the DVD “Strikeforce MMA”. The DVD included over five hours of hard-hitting action and thrilling knockouts packed into a two-disc set presented in 16×9 widescreen.

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7Oct/100

Strikeforce: Diaz vs Noons 2 Press Conference highlights

Today in San Jose, California Strikeforce held its press conference for Saturdays Diaz vs Noons 2 fight card. The fighters from the main card were all here to talk about their upcoming fight plus field any questions that the media has. With the bad blood between Diaz and Noons there

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7Oct/100

Franklin vs. Griffin Rumored for Super Bowl Weekend

It looks as if former champions Forrest Griffin and Rich Franklin will face each other February 5 at UFC 127.

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7Oct/100

Shane Carwin vs Roy Nelson at UFC 125

Every couple of months Joe Silva and the UFC come up with great ideas to mesh with Joe Rogan’s great saying “Styles Make Fights”. One such fight is Shane Carwin vs. Roy Nelson that will take place on the UFC 125 New Years day Pay per View card, at the

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6Oct/100

TUF 12 Episode 4 Recap: Bruce Leroy Pushing Buttons

The episode starts off with a look at last week’s fight and then the fighters in the house give their thoughts. Team Koscheck fighter Sevak Magakain wasn’t too pleased with “Bruce Leroy” Alex Caceres yelling “Fuck him up” and beat the shit out of him” during the fight.

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6Oct/100

The Challenge: Training MMA at the Lion’s Den Week 1 Update

So last week I explained what the challenge would be and I have now begun my training in mixed martial arts at the Lion’s Den in Scottsdale, AZ. My first class was grappling (jiu-jitsu with no gi) with my instructor, pro fighter Kiko France. The warm up and instruction for

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6Oct/100

Picture of the day: Actual Rear “Naked” Choke

In the newest issue of ESPN the magazine titled “The Body” Strikeforce start and married couple Evangelista Santos and Cristiane Santos appear fully naked. Evangelista is being submitted by Cristiane in a rear naked choke, while actually being naked.

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6Oct/100

Lawler vs. Lindland booked for December 4th Strikeforce

The rumored Strikeforce fight between Matt Lindland and Robbie Lawler on December 4th in St Louis has now been signed. They will be added to a card that is expected to include Dan Henderson vs. Renato “Babalu” Sobral, Paul Daley vs. Scott Smith and Herschel Walker against an undetermined opponent.

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6Oct/100

Ryan Couture Looks for Continued Success

Ryan Couture (1-0 MMA) looks to build his pro record on the Strikeforce Challengers 12 fight card happening November 19 in Jackson, Mississippi. Ryan is coming off a first round submission victory by triangle choke over fellow pro debuting fighter Lucas Stark.

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5Oct/100

The SandMan James Irvin gets Second chance in fight

James Irvin (15-7 MMA) once again proves that he has one of the best superman punches in the business by tko’ing Angel DeAnda (7-2 MMA) and snapping his six fight winning streak. This event took place in Roseville, California on a local card called Rebel Fights – Domination. Angel DeAnda

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5Oct/100

TUF 12 Finale Poster and Tickets info

The UFC unveiled the Ultimate Fighter season 12 finale poster today and as you can see it features a massive picture of Stephan Bonnar and Igor Pokrajac. The finale will take place at the Pearl, located in the Palms Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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5Oct/100

Strikeforce: Diaz vs Noons 2 Breakdown and Predictions

This Saturday Strikeforce returns home once again to the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. This explosive main card features four fights including two championship fights. The first will be a Women’s Welterweight Division title fight and the second will be in the Men’s Welterweight Division and serve as the

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4Oct/100

TUF 12 Finale will feature Stephan Bonnar and Kendall Grove

As season 12 of the Ultimate Fighter gets ready to crown another champion, two of the series most popular fighters from the past will be showcased. Stephan Bonnar and Kendall Grove will join the two season finalist in anchoring the finale in three separate matches.

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4Oct/100

Where does the WEC go with Donald Cerrone?

WEC 51 offered fight fans an exciting night of fights with fight of the night honors going to Jamie Varner and Donald Cerrone for their three round war. In the months leading up to the fight, Jamie Varner and Donald Cerrone made it very clear that they do not like

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4Oct/100

Fedor and Randy Couture on EA MMA slurpee cups

Remember as a kid going to your local 7-Eleven and getting yourself a slurpee in your favorite flavor? Once you got there, depending on current promotion you could purchase the larger size and get a special cup from the likes of that weeks hit movie to a wrestling superstar cup.

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3Oct/100

Nick Diaz Has Improved Greatly Since the First Fight With KJ Noons

Nearly three years have passed since Nick Diaz and KJ Noons first fought and now Diaz is a completely different fighter.

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3Oct/100

Who will be the next Ultimate Fighter Champion?

After 12 seasons of The Ultimate fighter, 130 episodes and 12 fights for a championship belt fans have ask themselves who is next in line to wear the belt. Forrest Griffin (season one) and Rashad Evans (season two) are the only TUF alums to wear the UFC gold thus far.

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2Oct/100

UFC makes tough decision as Ryan Bader vs Jon Jones likely in 2011

The much publicized bout between Ryan Bader (12-0) and Jon Jones (11-1) appears to be getting close to happening. Even before his recent unanimous decision victory over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 119, Bader was asked about a future bout with Jones. The Arizona State All-American stated he had no

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1Oct/100

Megumi Fujii: Breaking Arms and Breaking Records

Megumi Fujii (22-0) has done the impossible last night, breaking the longest win streak in MMA, with a perfect record of 22-0. This fight took place Thursday evening on the Bellator 31 card against Lisa Ward, who lost to “Mega Megu” back in 2007 due to arm bar, but later

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1Oct/100

WEC 51: Quick results

Tonight was another great night of fights from the WEC in Broomfield, Colorado tonight. From top to bottom the fights were action packed and darn right enjoyable to watch. The night was highlighted with a featherweight title fight between Jose Aldo and Manny Gamburyan that put a nice exclamation on

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