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MMA News Written by Andrew “Homicide” Hagar
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Saturday, 26 May 2007 |
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This week on the Ultimate Fighter we were once again treated to not one, but two fights. The big twist this week was that one of the fights happened outside of the confinements of the steel octagon, but more on that later. Last week saw the culmination of the preliminary matches, and this week heralds the first |
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MMA News Written by Andrew “Homicide” Hagar
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Friday, 18 May 2007 |
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The Ultimate Fighter has broken new ground. Two weeks in a row now we’ve been treated to a double dose of fights in one episode. I for one think this new format is perfect for TUF, and I think Dana should redesign the way the show is presented for next season and beyond. This format grants us a lot less bullshit….ahem…drama... |
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MMA News Written by Andrew “Homicide” Hagar
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Thursday, 10 May 2007 |
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Episode 5 started off with a little lesson in teacher-student relations, starring lovable coach Tony Desouza and that wise-cracking Noah Thomas. Turns out Noah is a bit of a joker around the gym, and his lack of respect is pissing Desouza off. So what is the Peruvian to do but challenge Noah to an impromptu submission grappling competition. Only this grappling match doesn’t end when you tap out. Unfortunately for Noah he had to find this out the hard way. Noah takes his lickin’ and fumes off, kicking the bag really hard to vent his frustrations. Back to business as usual, Team Penn gets a sneaking suspicion that Ruediger will be the next person picked to fight. The one problem here is that Gabe is walking around close to 176lbs. This doesn’t seem to stop Gabe from eating a “small” piece of ice cream cake, or cookies, or cereal, according to Matt Wiman. |
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MMA News Written by Mike Neva
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Tuesday, 01 May 2007 |
'The Athlete' returns to Octagon at UFC 72
Jason MacDonald earned the nickname "TUF Killer" by finishing off Ed Herman and Chris Leben in stunning fashion. And now MacDonald is looking to make it a hat trick of victories over competition from "The Ultimate Fighter" reality show when he meets Rory Singer at UFC 72 - Victory. The Pro Camp Sports Management fighter will make his fourth trip into the Octagon on June 16 at The Odyssey in Belfast, Northern Ireland. |
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MMA News Written by Andrew “Homicide” Hagar
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Saturday, 28 April 2007 |
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Last week on TUF we were treated to what Dana White called “one of the best fights on TUF, ever ever.” Well maybe that wasn’t a direct quote, but it certainly was along those lines. Now I don’t know what Dana’s been smoking, but I certainly want some of that shit. Nate Diaz and Rob Emerson put on a good show, but their battle was far from the greatest fight to ever grace TUF. A matter of fact, I would say that this week’s brawl was possibly more exciting. |
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MMA News Written by Joel Recinos
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Sunday, 22 April 2007 |
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UFC 70, held in jolly old England, showcased its biggest international stars, such as the recently signed MMA superstar Mirko Crop Cop. Other international fighters on the card were former heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski and the Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 3 winner, England’s own, Michael Bisping. Due to the time difference in England, this international pay-per-view event was free for us Yanks and featured more countries than George Bush’s coalition. Fighters on the card represented Belarus, Brazil, Australia, France, Croatia, Spain, England, and the United States. |
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MMA News Written by Andrew “Homicide” Hagar
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Friday, 20 April 2007 |
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There have been some rumors going around that TUF’s ratings are sinking each week. After last season’s anticlimactic battles and pretty much drama-free household a lot of the buzz surrounding the show has died down. Although this season sports a house full of crazy mo-fo’s, the less than stellar fights can’t seem to bring back the ratings. All that could change this week. Not only do we have a supposed great fight looming on the horizon, but we get to see someone get a colonic on national television. That’s right, we get to see someone getting tubes shoved up their rear end. Unfortunately for me, this will be the second time in a week that I’ve had to sit through a televised colonic (I thank Penn and Teller’s “Bullshit” for providing the first viewing). Hopefully next week will make up for it with lots of images that do not feature tubes and assholes, but only time will tell. |
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MMA News Written by Joel Recinos
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Sunday, 08 April 2007 |
GEORGES ST. PIERRE vs. MATT SERRA
Matt Serra shocked the MMA world! Who would have thought that Georges St. Pierre’s first title defense would end with St. Pierre lying flat on his back staring dreamily into space with a dazed look on his face. Anyone who predicted a first round knockout would not have guessed that Matt Serra would be the one battering his opponent’s face like a speed bag. Matt Serra finally got his promised shot at the welterweight title, his reward for winning the Ultimate Fighter 4 television show, and he made the most of the opportunity. At the time, it was unknown if Serra was going to face the freakishly strong Matt Hughes or the highly respected and technically sound Georges St. Pierre. The decision was made when Hughes squared off against St. Pierre in UFC 65, last November. That fight was never in doubt as GSP kept Matt Hughes on the defensive the entire fight and came out completely unscathed with the UFC Welterweight belt. |
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MMA News Written by Andrew " Homicide" Hagar
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Saturday, 07 April 2007 |
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Spike TV’s hit show, “The Ultimate Fighter,” is a strange phenomenon. Loved by some, hated by many, the birth of TUF was an interesting dichotomy of ideas. Take a mostly underground sport with a bevy of diehard über-fans supporting it, and toss it headfirst into the public eye through the most pop-culture of mediums: the reality show. Almost single handedly the reason for the UFC’s mainstream success, TUF was originally a beacon of hope for the folks at Zuffa. In the most recent seasons, that shining ray of light has dimmed somewhat. Gone were the ridiculous drunken antics of Chris Leben, and explosive finales akin to Forrest Griffin versus Stephan Bonnar I. Hardcore MMA fans have been spearing the show with harsh criticism, some wishing that the show had never been birthed in the first place. Thankfully for Zuffa, Spike TV, and UFC fans young and old, The Ultimate Fighter Season 5 is poised to reclaim its former title of the best reality show on television. |
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MMA News Written by Joel Recinos
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Friday, 06 April 2007 |
April 5th, 2007 – Las Vegas, Nevada
Joe Stevenson vs. Melvin Guillard
The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas played host to a night of UFC action. The main event of the evening featured the Ultimate Fighter 2 winner Joe Stevenson and fellow TUF 2 cast member, Melvin Guillard. Since winning the TUF 2 welterweight title in September 2005, Stevenson lost his first fight out to Josh Neer in Fight Night 4. Stevenson then dropped down to the 155-lb division and redeemed himself in the eyes of many with impressive back-to-back wins over Yves Edwards at UFC 61, and Dokonjonosuke Mishima at UFC 65. |
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MMA News Written by Jeff “Wombat” Meszaros
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Thursday, 05 April 2007 |
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Jeff "Wombat" Meszaros returns with his special brand of writing with another set of UFC predictions this time for UFC 69 "Shootout" where Georges St. Pierre takes on Matt Serra in the main event of the UFC's first ever foray into Texas. Diego Sanchez also takes on Josh Koscheck in the semi main event that could be number one contenders match...... |
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MMA News Written by MMARR
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Friday, 23 March 2007 |
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Chuck Liddell will face Quinton "Rampage" Jackson for the second time and the tickets are on presale now for the UFC.com newsletter readers. "The Iceman" lost to Jackson in 2003 in the Pride Fighting Championship organization and will be looking to even the score against Jackson who recently made his UFC debut in a winning effort against Marvin Eastman. The event will take place on May 26th in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. |
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MMA News Written by MMARR
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Thursday, 15 March 2007 |
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UFC.com has revealed that Forrest Griffin, who fell of the UK card due to a staff infection has been replaced by the durable David Heath. Heath is coming off a close split decision win over Canadian Victor Valimaki, and will take on the uber talented Lyoto Machida. The card takes place on April 21st and will be televised free on Spike TV. |
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MMA News Written by MMARR
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Wednesday, 14 March 2007 |
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Ultimate FIghter season one winner and crowd favorite Forrest Griffin has fallen off the UFC 70 card that is set to take place in Manchester England on April 21st. A staff infection is the culprit and the UFC.com website states tha the UFC is currently looking into a potential replacement fighter to take on Lyoto Machida, who was the first man to defeat Rich Franklin. Griffin was coming off a loss to Keith Jardine and was looking to get on the winning track against the very tough Machida who has defeated the likes of Rich Franklin, Sam Hoger, Vernon White, BJ Penn and more. |
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MMA News Written by MMARR
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Tuesday, 13 March 2007 |
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After his disapointing loss to up and coming Brandon Vera Mir was set to make his return to the Octagon against striker Antoni Hardonk. Instead the former UFC heavyweight champion is on the mend again and will sit on the sidelines as Justin McCully steps in to face the hard hitting UFC veteran. |
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