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411's MMA Rankings 5.15.08: Heavyweight Rankings
(05.15.2008)
- Dustin James
It's time again for the MMA staff at 411 to rank the best heavyweight fighters in MMA. Now that the UFC has named Frank Mir the #1 contender to Big Nog, will Mir crack the top 10? If Mir's not top 10, then who is? 411's Dustin James knows....... |
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411 Fighter Profile: Sean Sherk
(05.14.2008)
- Fredrick Peterson
Sean Sherk, the controversal Lightweight contender, is now considered the Tim Sylvia of the Lightweight Division. Love him or hate him he has compiled an impressive record over a number of big-name fighters. Click here as 411mania's Fredrick Peterson shares the history of the The Muscle Shark... |
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Planet Tapout 5.13.08: IFL's Hex and a Preview!
(05.13.2008)
- Lotfi Sariahmed
So "The Hex" is the newest creation of the IFL and it's drawn some quizzical reactions from fans and pundits alike. In the latest edition of Planet Tapout, 411Mania's Lotfi Sariahmed tries to figure out the reasons behind the move and also previews the IFL's next event this Friday! All that plus Miscellaneous Musings and This Week in Fight Picks in the latest edition! |
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The Ultimate eXperience 05.12.08: An Inside Look At UFC 84
(05.12.2008)
- Ryan Seymour
Join me as I break down five exciting fights from the next UFC event entitled 'UFC 84 Ill Will'. How could Sherk possibly beat Penn? - Will Thiago Silva have any trouble with his relatively unknown opponent? - All that and more answered in this weeks edition of The Ultimate eXperience. |
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411's MMA Rankings 5.08.08: Pound For Pound Rankings
(05.08.2008)
- Dustin James
It's time once again for 411 to rank the best overall fighters in MMA! Does GSP take the top spot? How about Fedor Emelianenko? I'm sure Anderson Silva has an opinion on the matter too. Come inside as 411's Dustin James gives you the rundown...... |
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411 Fighter Profile: Nick & Nate Diaz
(05.07.2008)
- Dustin James
Nick & Nate Diaz, the most controversial & entertaining pair of brothers in MMA not named Shamrock. One has already had plenty of chances to become a top dog in MMA. The other...well, he is still working on it. But one thing is for sure, whenever the Diaz brothers are fighting, you are in for a hell of a treat. Come inside as 411's Dustin James tells you all about the hot-headed brothers from Stockton, California..... |
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The Double Leg Breakdown: 05.03.08: Sean Sherk's Ill Willful Ignorance
(05.03.2008)
- Don Nguyen
Many fans are upset at the UFC's decision to give Sean Sherk an immediate title shot after being stripped of his belt for failing a steroid test. Sherk has claimed innocence and Dana White believes his friend. Was Sherk telling the truth? Was the California State Athletic Commission out of line in upholding their decision not to overturn their suspension? Was it unfair for the UFC to grant Sherk a title shot so soon? |
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411mania Interview: Marcus “The Irish Hand Grenade” Davis
(05.01.2008)
- John Curry
Coming off 11 straight wins in a row, Marcus “The Irish Hand Grenade” Davis, sits down with 411mania’s John Curry to discuss his prefight life, the importance of family, and why being a great dad is more important to him than being a great fighter. Step inside and meet one of the top welterweight fighters in the UFC. |
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411's MMA Rankings 5.01.08: Lightweight Rankings
(05.01.2008)
- Dustin James
It's time once again for the wonderful staff at 411mania to rank the best lightweights in MMA! I can guarantee that we have a new #1. But who is it? Did BJ Penn take the top spot? What about Sean Sherk? Maybe Shinya Aoki? Or did we get a little crazy and put Anderson Silva on top of all the lists? Plus, find out why I already hate Grand Theft Auto 4! All this and more inside...... |
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411 Fighter Profile: Mirko
(04.30.2008)
- Justin Thomas
Mirko Cro Cop is known for his devastating head kicks. He was one of PRIDE's biggest superstars and one of the most exciting fighters ever. He's also called the most feared striker in MMA history. Come in and find out more about the legendary Croatian. |
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Planet Tapout 4.29.08: Welcome to the WFC!
(04.29.2008)
- Lotfi Sariahmed
So the UFC is cutting fighters. In this week's edition of Planet Tapout, 411Mania's Lotfi Sariahmed offers the UFC some advice. Instead of trying to cut down your roster, why not merge? We introduce you to the WFC and give you Miscellaneous Musings in the latest edition! |
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411Mania MMA Interview: IFL CEO Jay Larkin!
(04.28.2008)
- Lotfi Sariahmed
"It’s a young business full of a lot of knuckleheads who don’t know the first thing about promoting or staging event. They run around in an Affliction t-shirt and swig Xyience and they think they’re the next greatest thing to come down the road." Jay Larkin
Get Larkin's thoughts on MMA on the whole and more inside! |
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411mania MMA Interview: The “Hillbilly Heartthrob” Brad Imes
(04.25.2008)
- John Curry
Not many fighters enter the cage at 6’7” tall and weigh in at over 260 pounds. Even fewer fighters have the ability to pull off not one but TWO gogoplata submission victories in a row. 411mania’s John Curry sits down with the one fighter to have done that, The “Hillbilly Heartthrob” Brad Imes. |
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411 Fighter Profile: Kazushi Sakuraba
(04.24.2008)
- Randy Harrison
The man who is widely considered the greatest Japanese fighter in MMA history goes under the microscope and gets the full profile treatment. For those who are new to the sport, or those who are old fans looking for a trip down memory lane, check out Kazushi Sakuraba's entire career in one easy-to-read column! |
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411's Official MMA Rankings 4.24.08: Welterweight Rankings
(04.24.2008)
- Dustin James
Georges St. Pierre was finally able to avenge his upset loss to Matt Serra and is officially the top welterweight in the world! So, who can possibly stop this guy? The staff at 411 may know! Come inside as 411's Dustin James lets you know all the juicy details....... |
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411 MMA Interview: The Ultimate Fighter 7’s Amir Sadollah
(04.23.2008)
- John Curry
After coming into the Ultimate Fighter Season 7 with an MMA record of 0-0 many fans began writing into the websites that here comes a fighter who just took up MMA one day and chose the Ultimate Fighter to begin and would as a result be wiped off the show on the first episode. They were wrong as he proceeded to submit his opponent in the first round and would later become Forrest Griffin’s second pick. 411mania’s John Curry sits down with Amir Sadollah to get to know this fighter. After this, Amir has gained himself at least one new fan. |
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Planet Tapout 4.22.08: Fighters Changing Weights!
(04.22.2008)
- Lotfi Sariahmed
Post-UFC 83 the big question is how will some fighters do at different weights? In the latest edition of Planet Tapout, 411Mania's Lotfi Sariahmed takes a look at the potential of three fighters in changing weights! All that plus Miscellaneous Musings in the latest edition! |
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411's UFC 83 Roundtable Preview, Part One
(04.18.2008)
- Randy Harrison
Join the staff of 411mania.com as they breakdown and predict every fight from Saturday night's huge UFC 83 card, headlined by the rematch between Georges St. Pierre and Matt Serra for the Undisputed UFC Welterweight Championship! |
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411 MMA Interview: A Few Rounds with Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson
(04.18.2008)
- Bren Oliver
Fresh off an impressive knockout victory at Fight Night XIII over TUF VI finalist Tom Speer, and with a winning record in the Octagon, the sky is the limit for 24-year old UFC Welterweight Anthony "Rumble" Johnson. Read ahead as Johnson takes time out of his day to join 411Mania and discuss his pre-Octagon days, his philosophy on fighting, his UFC experiences, his hobbies outside the ring, and much more! |
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411's Official MMA Rankings 04.17.08: Middleweight Rankings
(04.17.2008)
- Dustin James
Yes, yes, yes! It is time once again for the MMA staff at 411 to rank the best fighters in the Middleweight division! Not only that, but we also have a preview of this weekend's UFC 83, as well as MMA fighters squaring off against their twins??? What could this possibly mean? You have to read to find out! 411's Dustin James gives you all the juicy details inside...... |
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