MMA Roundup: UFC 130, Vitor Belfort, Strikeforce:
Later on we will have coverage of UFC 126, including my preview and picks for the bouts on the much-awaited card. In the meantime, let’s discuss some of the recent happenings in MMA, including UFC 130′s
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Fightmania Mailbag: Boring Fights, Illegal Punches, Heel Hooks:
We’re in the midst of a very busy time for mixed martial arts, with multiple events occurring on a weekly basis. As such, there’s a lot to talk about, and who better to talk with than
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UFC 111 Parting Shots:
At the conclusion of UFC 111, Georges St. Pierre still held the welterweight title and Shane Carwin was (once again) next in line for a shot at Brock Lesnar’s heavyweight title. The more things change, the more
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UFC announce Nogueira vs. Cane bout:
The UFC has finally confirmed that Antonio Rogerio Nogueira will fight Luiz Cane at UFC 106 on November 21st. Rogerio, who is the twin brother of former heavyweight star Rodrigo Nogueira, will make his promotional debut at
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Lesnar out of Carwin fight:
UFC heavyweight titleholder Brock Lesnar will miss the fight with Shane Carwin at UFC 106 in Las Vegas. Lesnar withdrew on Monday from the main event on the Nov. 21 card, due to an illness that has
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Larson vs. Foster set for UFC 106:
Former WEC title contender Brock Lesnar is set to face Brian Foster at the UFC 106 on November 21st in Las Vegas. FanHouse claimed on Sunday that the fight was signed for the UFC 106 event. Both
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Kampmann Looking A For Title Shot:
The UFC Countdown for 103 highlighted upcoming fights between Rich Franklin and Vitor Belfort, Mirko Cro Cop and Junior Dos Santos, and Josh Koscheck and Frank Trigg. There hasn’t been a lot talk concerning the contest
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Wand, Franklin, Etim and Swich handed bonuses:
Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin were handed $60,000 each after their fight was being awarded Fight of the Night at UFC 99 in Germany. Mike Swick’s win over Ben Saunders was named Knockout of the Night. Submission of the Night was won by Terry Etim, who managed a second round win over Justin Bucholz, by using a D’Arce choke win. Etim and Swick will get $60,000 each for their awards.
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UFC 99 Results:
Rich Franklin impressed with a win over Wanderlei Silva by unanimous decision at the UFC 99 event in Germany on Saturday. Cain Velasquez managed to beat Cheick Kongo and Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ Filipovic beat Mostapha Al Turk
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UFC 99 weigh-in results:
Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ Filipovic was given the loudest cheers during the UFC weigh-in in Cologne, Germany, on Friday. Wanderlei Silva was one pound under the limit, ahead of his catchweight fight against Rich Franklin. UFC president Dana
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