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MMA News Written by Joel Recinos
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Sunday, 21 October 2007 |
UFC fight fans were especially interested in this championship rematch
as most were convinced that Franklin didnt have the nerve to step back
into the Octagon with the man who broke his nose so severely that it
required surgery.
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MMA News Written by Arnold Lim - The Sushiboy
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Sunday, 21 October 2007 |
"The Spider" Anderson Silva defeated Rich Franklin again in impressive fashion stopping the former UFC middleweight champion in the second stanza of their championship bout. In other action Tim Sylvia outpointed Brandon Vera to step back into the title picture, Yushin Okami defeated Jason MacDonald in a decision, and Stephan Bonner defeated Eric Schafer.
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MMA News Written by Arnold Lim - The Sushiboy
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Thursday, 18 October 2007 |
Rich Franklin will get a shot to avenge the
second loss of his career against the best striker in the UFC
middleweight class in Anderson Silva. The current MW champion and
former Chute Boxe member is set to defend his UFC title on American
soil in Franklins home town of Cincinnati.
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MMA News Written by Scott Zerr
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Monday, 15 October 2007 |
Albertas own UFC star Jason The Athlete
MacDonald makes his fifth trip into the Octagon on Saturday night with
a lot on the line. MacDonald, who represents Pro Camp Sports
Management, squares off against Japans Yushin Okami in a bout that
could very well determine who the next top contender for the UFC
middleweight crown will be. On the same card, UFC 77: Hostile
Territory, middleweight champion Anderson Silva defends his belt in a
rematch against former title-holder Rich Franklin. The winner of the
MacDonald-Okami encounter will be at the head of the line to face the
champion.
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MMA News Written by Arnold Lim - The Sushiboy
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Thursday, 11 October 2007 |
It has to be one of the most shocking events in recent MMA memory,
The Natural Randy Couture has decided to end his current relationship
with the UFC. According to a report by Josh Gross of Sherdog.com he faxed in his resignation to Dana White. It has
been a roller coaster turn for Couture who retired after a loss to
Chuck Liddell and returned to defeat Tim Sylvia and Gabriel Gonzaga taking the heavyweight championship in the process. It
appears that Fedor Emelianenkos apparent signing with another
organization outside the UFC was a factor in the decision. Coutures
fight purse was apparently also a factor in the decision.
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MMA News Written by F. Machado
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Tuesday, 09 October 2007 |
Missing few days to fight Rich Franklin at UFC
77, UFC's Middleweight champion Anderson Silva talked with the MMA Ring
Report crew about the highly anticipated rematch. "I think Franklin is
an excellent fighter and he has been showing he wants to return to the
top. I believe he has been training harder then ever", says Silva. On
the other hand, he says he is ready to retain the belt once again. "Be
sure it will be hard to take this belt from me", states the champion.
Update your information about Anderson Silva reading the full interview
below
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MMA News Written by Arnold Lim - The Sushiboy
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Wednesday, 26 September 2007 |
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Pride veteran and UFC newcomer Kazuhiro Nakamura
has tested positive for Marijuana. Nakamura is coming off a loss to
Lyoto Machida at UFC 76 in Anaheim, California on September 22. He has been fined $500
and suspended until December 21 for his actions by the California State Athletic Commission.
Nakamura was the only
fighter of the 18 that were tested, that tested positive for the drugs
of abuse. The results from the tests for performance enhancing drugs have not yet been revealed. This is his second appearance on U.S. soil.
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MMA News Written by Joel Recinos
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Saturday, 22 September 2007 |

Joel Recinos breaks down the action at UFC 76
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MMA News Written by Joel Recinos
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Tuesday, 18 September 2007 |
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September 19, 2007 at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas, NevadaWith Spencer Fisher unable to fight due to injuries, the Ultimate Fighter (TUF 1) middleweight runner up, Kenny Florian steps up to take his place. Florian, coming off two straight victories, looks to make a short night for TUF 4 cast-member Din Thomas. Thomas has won his last three fights since losing to Chris Lytle in the TUF 4 welterweight semi-finals. Both drop down to a more natural 155 lbs for this lightweight bout.
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MMA News Written by Joel Recinos
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Sunday, 09 September 2007 |
Pride Middleweight and Light-Heavyweight Champion Dan Henderson goes up against UFC Champion, Rampage Jackson in the first MMA unification bout combining the two biggest MMA organizations in the sport. Both belts are on the line and the winner will emerge as the first unified Light-Heavyweight MMA champion.
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MMA News Written by Arnold Lim - The Sushiboy
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Tuesday, 04 September 2007 |
Spike TV UFC Programming for the Week September 3 - September 9. Below please find the complete listing of UFC related programming on Spike TV for the broadcast week of Monday, September 3 through Sunday, September 9.
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MMA News Written by Arnold Lim - The Sushiboy
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Monday, 03 September 2007 |
The war of words that took place on the internet between Jonathan Goulet and Mike Swick will have to wait to come to a head. According to the UFC website Swick injured his rib and will be unable to fight Goulet on the Ultimate FIght Night that was set to take place on Sept 19th. Dustin Hazelett will step in on short notice to take on the Canadian.
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MMA News Written by Joel Recinos
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Monday, 27 August 2007 |
MMARR UFC columnist Joel Recinos brings us his report of the UFC 74 "Respect" event that took place on August 25th in Las Vegas. Randy Couture was victorious again taking out the bigger, stronger, and younger opponent. Georges St. Pierre was also impressive grinding out a hard fought decision over Josh Koschek.
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MMA News Written by MMARR
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Thursday, 26 July 2007 |
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According to the UFC official site, Chuck Liddell will be looking to get back on the light heavyweight championship trail against Keith Jardine at the Honda Centre in California for UFC 76. Both fighters are coming off of knockout losses in their previous fights. In other action Mauricio "Shogun" Rua will be making his UFC debut against the ever popular Forrest Griffin.
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MMA News Written by MMARR
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Thursday, 26 July 2007 |
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The UFC has announced on their website that Alessio Sakara will be taking on Houston Alexander at the upcoming UFC in England. Both fighters have knockout power in both hands so dont look for this fight to go the distance. The full card is coming together as follows.
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