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MMA in Alabama "Business or Blunder"
Around the Octagon &bull Dec 16, 2011
Decatur, AL -SportFight X suffered another minor setback in the Alabama operation yesterday at the Alabama Athletic Commission meeting in Montgomery, AL. The highly anticipated new regulations were to be passed into effect by the commission but there was a… Full Story »
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And In Karma News... Brett Rogers Denied Travel Visa; NYE DREAM Bout With Tim Sylvia Cancelled
Cage Potato &bull Dec 16, 2011
Heavy.com is reporting that the planned heavyweight bout between Brett Rogers and Tim Sylvia has been scrapped because "Da' Grim" was denied a travel visa to Japan due to his recent dust-up with his wife that landed him behind bars… Full Story »
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Behind the Numbers: Strikeforce: 'Gilbert Melendez vs. Jorge Masvidal' fight complete statistical breakdown
MMA Mania &bull Dec 16, 2011
On Sat., Dec. 17, Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez may end up defending his belt for the final time as he takes on number one contender Jorge Masvidal at Strikeforce: "Melendez vs. Masvidal" in San Diego, Calif. The rumor mills… Full Story »
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- StrikeForce
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UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem Betting Lines
Bloody Elbow &bull Dec 15, 2011
All the betting lines for UFC 141 haven't been released yet, but what is out already is juicy. The much-anticipated main event currently sees Alistair Overeem as a favorite, but it's a very tough fight to call. Personally I'm all… Full Story »
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UFC on FOX 1 drug test results come back clean for 'Velasquez vs Dos Santos' on Nov. 12 in Anaheim
MMA Mania &bull Dec 15, 2011
UFC on Fox 1 drug test results are in from the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC), who today confirmed (via Sherdog.com ) that 14 fighters tested for illegal/banned substances after competing at UFC on Fox 1: "Velasquez vs. Dos Santos"… Full Story »
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Strikeforce's K.J. Noons: I'll be multi-dimensional against Billy Evangelista
MMA Junkie &bull Dec 15, 2011
Like opponent Billy Evangelista, K.J. Noons' most recent MMA outing resulted in a loss to weekend title challenger Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal, who got a title shot against champ Gilbert Melendez because of the performance, outstruck a fellow striker and cruised to a shutout decision victory. For Noons, a sometimes-pro boxer who got his start in kickboxing,… Full Story »
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Notes from Strikeforce/Showtime renewal conference call
MMA Torch &bull Dec 15, 2011
Dec 15, 2011 - 4:50:13 PMBy: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief Today's Strikeforce/Showtime conference call provided a few more tidbits on the new television deal between the two sides. Here are some notes from the call: -The deal kicks off with… Full Story »
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The Striking Zone: Poor footwork and head movement haunts Tito Ortiz at UFC 140
MMA Mania &bull Dec 15, 2011
This past Saturday (Dec. 10, 2011), the mixed martial arts (MMA) world was treated to one of the more climactic fight cards of the entire year. UFC 140 saw all but three of the evening's 12 fights being finished emphatically with submissions or knockouts. The night was capped off when light heavyweight champion Jon Jones defended his title for the second time by choking challenger Lyoto Machida unconscious. It would be a strong ending to a pay-per-view (PPV) filled with vicious endings. Even though knockouts are part of the sport and have become a staple for highlight reel usage, it… Full Story »
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Bellator sets up next bantamweight tournament for Season 6
Five Ounces of Pain &bull Dec 15, 2011
Among those set to compete for a shot at current Bellator bantamweight champion Zack Makovsky are Marcos Galvao, Luis "Betao" Nogueira, Rodrigo "Ratinho" Lima, Ed West, and Masakatsu Ueda. The sixth season of Bellator begins in March with cards streaming… Full Story »
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Dean Lister Talks ADCC 2011 and Possible Return to MMA
Bloody Elbow &bull Dec 15, 2011
There is a short list of North Americans that have achieved great things in the grappling world and crossed over into mixed martial arts. Dean Lister is one of the best, as he won multiple Abu Dhabi Combat Club submission grappling titles and went 4-2 in the UFC over a two year run. In a recent interview with Kid Peligro , Lister opened up about his run to the ADCC 2011 -99 kg gold medal and a potential return to MMA. Lister is famous for his half-guard… Full Story »
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Strikeforce Challengers Series Is No More
FightLine &bull Dec 15, 2011
Strikeforce Challengers Series Is No More Full Story »
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Strikeforce: KJ Noons will do whatever it takes to beat Billy Evangelista 'decisively' (Video)
MMA Mania &bull Dec 15, 2011
"Every single fight has been 'fight of the night' for me, I don't know how long my career is gonna be with 'fight of the night.' I wanna win. I don't want to inch rounds out. I wanna win decisively,… Full Story »
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Strikeforce Will Move On Without Heavyweight Division
FightLine &bull Dec 15, 2011
It was announced today on a joint call with Strikeforce, Showtime and Zuffa reps that the Strikeforce promotion will indeed live on, but will do so without the heavyweight division. Citing a lack of depth amongst the big men, UFC… Full Story »
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- Dana White
- UFC
- StrikeForce
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Say goodbye to the Strikeforce heavyweights
Fighting Words &bull Dec 15, 2011A quick Strikeforce update. Along with a new Showtime TV contract expect a contraction within the promotion. The heavyweight division will get the axe following Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier's Grand Prix final (give or take a fight), which is… Full Story »
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Tim Sylvia vs. Brett Rogers Off DREAM/M-1 New Year's Eve Event
Bloody Elbow &bull Dec 15, 2011
The much-anticipated heavyweight dream fight of the year of Brett Rogers vs. Tim Sylvia is off the New Year's Eve DREAM /M-1 Global event. (What, did you think I was talking about Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem ?) Heavy MMA… Full Story »
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Strikeforce on Showtime: Eight Events with Televised Prelims, Heavyweights to be Dropped
MMA Frenzy &bull Dec 15, 2011
Strikeforce and Showtime officially announced their new deal on Thursday that keeps the UFC-owned promotion on the premium channel for eight events per year beginning with "Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine" on January 7, which will be available to more than… Full Story »
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- Keith Jardine
- StrikeForce
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CSAC: All UFC on Fox 1 Tests Come Back Negative
MMA News on Sherdog &bull Dec 15, 2011
All UFC on Fox 1 drug screens came back clean, Sherdog.com confirmed with the California State Athletic Commission on Thursday. Full Story »
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UFC 141's Brock Lesnar facing charges in Alberta, Canada, for hunting violations
MMA Torch &bull Dec 15, 2011
Dec 15, 2011 - 3:50:08 PMBy: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief UFC 141 headliner Brock Lesnar has found himself in a little bit of hot water up in Canada after a recent hunting trip in Alberta, as he has been charged… Full Story »
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- Brock Lesnar
- UFC
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Blame Canada: Brock Lesnar Charged Thrice in Relation to Hunting Trip
Cage Potato &bull Dec 15, 2011
One minute it's an emergency NSAC meeting, and now this. Don't worry folks, the charges facing former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar will not affect his December 30th battle with Alistair Overeem at UFC 141, but Lesnar is now a… Full Story »
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Showtime and Strikeforce agree on a new deal
Around the Octagon &bull Dec 15, 2011
Showtime Networks Inc. and world championship mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion STRIKEFORCE have entered into a new broadcast agreement to continue producing live MMA events on the premium television network, SHOWTIME. The agreement was announced jointly today by Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Dana White
- UFC
- MMA
- StrikeForce

