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TODAY AT 411MANIA.COM
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TOP 10: UFC WISH LIST
From Urijah Faber and Roger Gracie to Gegard Mousasi and of course Fedor Emelianeko, 411’s Brandon Longe lists the 10 fighters that make up his UFC wish list! Who made the list and why? Check out the full column for all the details and make sure to leave your choices as well!
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UFC: THE NEXT 100From Kimbo Slice vs. Chuck Liddell to Anderson Silva vs. GSP and even Bobby Lashley joining the UFC, 411’s Todd Bergman looks at the top possible headlines that could dominate the next 100 events in this edition of Tapping out with TBerg.
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411’s FIGHTER OF THE MONTHMike Brown beat Urijah Faber again, Brett Rogers destroyed Andrei Arlovski, Eddie Alvarez won Bellator‘s first lightweight title, Bobby Lashley defeated Bob Sapp, and more! But who took home the Fighter of the Month Award for June? Find out!
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NEWS REPORTS
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The Juggernaut MMA News Report 07.01.09: Hey Lashley, Fight SOMEONE
(07.01.2009) - Jonathan Solomon
Ultimate Chaos thoughts and why Bobby Lashley HAS to start fighting serious competition. Plus, the latest on Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg, news on potential fights such as Liddell/Franklin, a look at the best heavyweight prospects, Silva impersonates Michael Jackson, and more!
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The Greatest MMA News Column 6.30.09: It Should Be a Train Wreck
(06.30.2009) - Dan Plunkett
411's Dan Plunkett discusses Bobby Lashley's future, Yvel possibly going to the UFC, fight announcements, Gracie in Strikeforce, ESPYs, and more! Plus, Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Kimo and other videos!
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NEWS
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(07.04.2009) - Ashish
Fight likely...
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(07.04.2009) - Ashish
A reminder...
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(07.04.2009) - Dan Plunkett
That was unexpected...
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(07.04.2009) - Larry Csonka
Check it out!
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(07.03.2009) - Adam Tool
Cane calls "Ace" out...
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(07.03.2009) - Dan Plunkett
Pat Miletich joins the MMA Live crew to help begin the breakdown of UFC 100 and UFC cutman 'Stitch' Duran joins the program to talk about the art involved being one of the best in the business!
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(07.03.2009) - Dan Plunkett
Things are heating up.
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(07.03.2009) - Ashish
Douglas Evans, Nissen Osterneck to be part of show...
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(07.03.2009) - Ashish
Says their initials are too close to UFC...
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(07.03.2009) - Adam Tool
Fryne hits the big screen...
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(07.03.2009) - Adam Tool
That's what he says...
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(07.03.2009) - Adam Tool
"I'm going to knock him out."
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(07.03.2009) - Adam Tool
The UFC returns to Oklahoma for the first time in 15 years...
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(07.03.2009) - Ashish
UFC Fan Expo to feature UFC Octagon Girl contest...
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(07.03.2009) - Larry Csonka
Check it out!
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(07.02.2009) - Larry Csonka
If you live in or around Madison Square Garden, here’s the info…
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(07.02.2009) - Larry Csonka
“I'm very cautiously optimistic”…
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(07.02.2009) - Ashish
UFC not playing around when it comes to video games...
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(07.02.2009) - Larry Csonka
UFC 101 already doing big business…
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(07.02.2009) - Larry Csonka
But there are some conditions…
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COLUMNS
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(07.04.2009) - Frank Fedele
Last week we looked at one of the veterans of the Heavyweight division, UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman. This week we look at one of the challengers for Anderson Silva in the Middleweight division, Michael Bisping. Join us in the Lowdown as we discus Bisping and his upcoming fight with Dan Henderson in UFC 100 next weekend.
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(07.03.2009) - Brandon Longe
Great fighters from around the world have always dreamed of fighting for the UFC. So why aren't they here? This week 411's Brandon Longe gives you his wish list of competitors he would most like to see fight in the octagon!
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(07.03.2009) - Todd Bergman
The first 100 UFC events have changed and shaped the sport of MMA forever, but what do the next 100 have in store for MMA fans? 411’s Todd Bergman takes a look at the Top 5 possible headlines that could dominate the next 100 events along with last week’s reader feedback in this edition of Tapping out with TBerg.
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(07.02.2009) - Adam Tool
From Fedor Emelianenko and Jake Shields to Eddie Alvarez and even Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal, 411’s Adam Tool thinks that these are some of the 11 fighters that need to be in the UFC! Check out the full column for all the details!
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(07.02.2009) - Adam Tool
Mike Brown solidified his spot at the best featherweight in the world by defeating Urijah Faber again, Brett Rogers destroyed Andrei Arlovski, Eddie Alvarez won Bellator‘s first lightweight title, Jake Shields beat Robbie Lawler and Bobby Lashley defeated Bob Sapp! But who took home the Fighter of the Month Award for June? Check out the full column for all the details and for the updated standings for the year!
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(07.02.2009) - Patrick Mullin
In the latest edition of The Blueprint, 411’s Patrick Mullen looks at UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva. What are his strengths and weaknesses, and who has the best chance at defeating him? Check out the full column for all the details!
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(07.01.2009) - Jeremy Lambert
Is Lesnar vs. Mir the most anticipated UFC 100 fight? Did Bobby Lashley's win over Bob Sapp prove anything about his MMA future? Will Gina Carano get more media attention than UFC 100? Should Jamie Varner be stripped of the WEC Lightweight title? 411 MMA writers Samer Kadi and Jeremy Lambert discuss those topics and more in this week's editions of 411 MMA Fact or Fiction!
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(07.01.2009) - Samer Kadi
One of the biggest shows in MMA history is right around the corner as the UFC hits its century mark in numbered events. In this week’s edition of The Rear Naked Column, 411’s Samer Kadi lists the most significant events in UFC history and their effects on the world’s #1 MMA promotion in the first of a two part series.
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(06.30.2009) - Jonathan Solomon
Check out the latest 411mania MMA rankings with the best lightweights in the world on this showcase. How high has Diego Sanchez jumped up the rankings after his awesome fight with Clay Guida? Should Ken-Flo and Champ BJ Penn be worried? Eddie Alvarez completed his dominance of Bellator, but is it enough to kick his way into the top three? How bad will Sean Sherk's loss to Frankie Edgar shake things up? Lastly, find out which top lightweight is at risk of completely falling out of the rankings next time. All that and much more in this jam packed edition~!
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(06.30.2009) - Bill Wannop
With UFC 100 under two-weeks away, MMA Legacy examines the career of one of the fighters in the three main event matchups as UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre steps into the spotlight. Check out the full column!
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(06.29.2009) - Matt McEwen
Diego Sanchez tries to use MMATH, the Ultimate Chaos of Sapp vs. Lashley, Gray Maynard vs. Roger Huerta gets signed, the saga of Din Thomas cutting weight and more! Check out the latest edition of MMA’s 3R’s for all the details!
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(06.29.2009) - Robert Steele
From bizarre and controversial finishes to flash KOs of his opponents, 411’s Robert Steele takes a look at the career of James Irvin, including a preview of his UFC 102 fight with Wilson Gouveia! Check out the full column for all the details!
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(06.27.2009) - Frank Fedele
Last week we looked at one of the beasts in the lightweight division in Clay Guida. Guida was the main event in last weekend Fight Night event. This week we look at a veteran prelim fighter trying to stay around for awhile longer in the heavyweight division, Mark Coleman. Join us for that and more in the Lowdown...
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(06.26.2009) - Matt Welch
One of the most intriguing subjects in MMA is the career progression of Brock Lesnar, Shane Carwin and Cain Velasquez. We’re a little over a year into the UFC debuts of each, and 411’s Matt Welch is here to see how the three stack up against one another.
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(06.26.2009) - Todd Bergman
As of late, MMA judging has earned itself a Split Decision in the eyes of 411’s Todd Bergman. From a complex rulebook to overzealous judges, Bergman lays down his plans to fix judging in MMA and how he would handle bad judges along the way in this edition of Tapping out with TBerg.
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(06.26.2009) - Alex Mattis
"The Last Emperor" will put his legacy on the line against a former UFC champion, in what will arguably be the most epic and important heavyweight fight of the year. Come inside for a closer look!
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(06.25.2009) - Adam Tool
411’s own Adam Tool debuts his new weekly column with a harsh and humorous look at the rate of success for “Ultimate Fighter” champions, as he tries to figure out why winning the show doesn’t really seem to matter anymore.
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(06.25.2009) - Patrick Mullin
Since defeating Rashad Evans for the UFC Light heavyweight Title, Machida-Mania has been running wild through out the world of MMA. In the debut edition of The Blueprint, 411’s Patrick Mullin discusses the strengths and weaknesses of Lyoto Machida, and breaks down the odds to tell you who has the best chance at defeating him. Check out the full column for all the details!
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(06.25.2009) - Brandon Longe
Love him or hate him, Nick Diaz has become a huge figure in the world of MMA. 411's Brandon Longe presents ten reasons for jumping on the Nick Diaz bandwagon! From his boxing skills to his tendency to cause drama in and out of the ring and especially the Gogoplata, join in the Nick Diaz love!
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(06.24.2009) - Jeremy Lambert
Was Clay Guida vs. Diego Sanchez the best fight in June? Is Michael Bisping more disliked after his TUF coaching stint? Should MMA use replay but only when determining if an illegal blow lead to the outcome of the fight? Will James Wilks will have a better UFC career than Ross Pearson? 5OZofPain's Dustin James and 411's Bill Wannop debate these topics and more in this weeks edition of 411 MMA Fact or Fiction.
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TV REPORTS
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(07.01.2009) - John Lamb
One of the best fights of 2008, an epic brawl between Donald Cerrone and "Razor" Rob McCullough, headlines this week's edition of WreckCage!
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(06.27.2009) - Larry Csonka
Bobby Lashley goes 4-0 by defeating Bob Sapp in the first round, Gilbert Yvel destroyed Pedro Rizzo, Affliction VP Tom Atencio goes 2-0 with his victory over Randy Hedderick and Chris Horodecki submitted William Sriyapai in the first round! Check out 411’s complete The Ultimate Chaos: Lashley vs. Sapp Report for all the details!
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(06.24.2009) - John Lamb
Faber v. Brown I headlines the entertaining season premiere of WreckCage!
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(06.20.2009) - Jeremy Lambert
Diego Sanchez won a split decision victory over Clay Guida in a fight of the year contender. Plus Ross Pearson defeated Andre Winner to be crowned the TUF9 Lightweight Champion and James Wilks submitted DaMarques Johnson to be crowned the TUF9 Welterweight Champion. Click for the full report.
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(06.20.2009) - Larry Csonka
Joey Villasenor defeats Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos in the main event, Sarah Kaufman defeats Shayna Baszler to go 10-0, and Jorge Gurgel vs. Conor Heun was the fight of the night! Check out the full Strikeforce Challengers report for all the details!
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(06.17.2009) - Jeremy Lambert
It's the final episode of The Ultimate Fighter: Team US vs. Team UK and the season ends with the big rematch between Frank and James. The winner moves on to fight Damarques in the finals to be crowned the Welterweight winner of this season. Can Frank extract revenge or did James make it 2-0 against Frank? Click for the full report.
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(06.13.2009) - Jeremy Lambert
Rich Franklin picked up a unanimous decision victory in a three round war against Wanderlei Silva at a 195 pound Catchweight fight. Also, Cain Velasquez dominated Cheick Kongo en route to a decision victory and Mirko "Cro Cop" successfully made his UFC return with a TKO victory over Mostapha Al-Turk. Click for the full report.
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(06.10.2009) - Jeremy Lambert
The Lightweight Finals are set tonight as Andre takes on Cameron and Ross battles Jason for the right to face off at the Live Finale on June 20th.
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(06.07.2009) - Jeremy Lambert
Mike Brown retained his WEC Featherweight title by defeating Urijah Faber by Unanimous Decision in Faber's backyard. Elsewhere, Jose Aldo earned a title shot by knocking out Cub Swanson in 8 seconds and Jens Pulver possibly stepped into the cage for the last time, losing to Josh Grispi via first round submission. Click for the full WEC 41: Brown vs. Faber II Report for all the details!
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(06.07.2009) - Larry Csonka
Jake Shields submitted Robbie Lawler quickly in the main event of last night’s Strikeforce show! Elsewhere, Brett Rogers KO’d Andrei Arlovski in 22-seconds, Nick Diaz submitted Scott Smith, Joe Riggs outlasted Phil Baroni and more! Check out 411’s complete Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields Report for all the details!
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VIDEO REVIEWS
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(06.25.2009) - Jeffrey Harris
The climax of the Pride 2005 Middleweight Grand Prix is here! Plus, Cro Cop faces off against Fedor for the Pride Heavyweight Championship in one of the biggest MMA showdowns in the history of history.
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(06.18.2009) - Jeffrey Harris
The quarter finals of the Pride 2005 Middleweight Grand Prix begin with a look back at the heyday of Wanderlei Silva as the top ace in the MMA world. Also, Shogun faces off against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in one of the most knockdown, drag out fights in Pride FC history.
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(05.19.2009) - Jeffrey Harris
The sequel to the greatest tournament in the history of mixed martial arts features the rise of Shogun Rua to the top of the light heavyweight ladder.
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(02.25.2009) - Larry Csonka
UFC 90 will likely be remembered for the main event antics of Anderson Silva, and the knee injury to Patrick Cote. With the exception of that main event, the show was strong, but could it improved with this Ultimate Edition? 411’s Larry Csonka reviews the new UFC 90 2-Disc DVD!
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(02.24.2009) - Larry Csonka
If you like fights that end in round three, go all the way to decision or a show that feels like it lasts forever, then this card is for you!
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(02.22.2009) - Jeffrey Harris
Pride returns to the US for the second and final time in what would turn out to be without hyperbole the greatest MMA card in the history . . . of . . . history. The only Middleweight Champion in the history of Pride, Wanderlei Silva, puts his belt on the line against the reigning Pride Welterweight Champion, Dan Henderson.
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(02.06.2009) - Jeffrey Harris
Mark Coleman gets another shot at Fedor Emelianeko in Pride FC's first ever show in the United States. This is The Real Deal of MMA.
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(01.29.2009) - Jeffrey Harris
Two new champions will be crowned in the year ending MMA event to rule them all! Wanderlei Silva puts his Pride Middleweight Championship up for grabs against Ricardo Arona who defeated Silva at Final Conflict.
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(01.27.2009) - Larry Csonka
UFC 88: Breakthrough will forever be known as the night Rashad Evans knocked out Chuck Liddell. The show overall was a good one, but could the overall presentation be improved with this Ultimate 2-Disc Edition? Join me for the full review!
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(01.21.2009) - Jeffrey Harris
The quarter and semi-finals of not one but two most excellent Pride FC Grand Prix's.
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