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411's Roundtable Preview - UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2
(11.20.2009)
- Dan Plunkett
Tito Ortiz returns to take on Forrest Griffin in a rematch of their 2006 bout, Josh Koscheck takes on Anthony Johnson, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira makes his UFC debut against Luiz Cane and more! Check out 411’s complete UFC 106 roundtable for a full breakdown of the show, and don’t forget to join us Saturday night at 9PM for our live coverage of the show! |
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The Rear Naked Column 11.19.09: Naturally Declining
(11.19.2009)
- Samer Kadi
In the main event of UFC 105, Randy Couture made a successful return to the light heavyweight division when he edged out Brandon Vera in a close unanimous decision victory. Despite the win, Couture’s performance has come under heavy fire. Is The Natural finally showing his true age? Can his body hold up when fighting the top tier of the light heavyweight division? 411’s Samer Kadi discusses the future of UFC hall of famer in this week’s edition of “The Rear Naked Column”. |
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411's Roundtable Preview: WEC 44 - Brown vs. Aldo
(11.18.2009)
- Dan Plunkett
WEC 44 is here! In the main event, Mike Brown defends his featherweight title against Jose Aldo. Also, title contenders Manny Gamburyan and Leonard Garcia battle it out. Plus, Rob McCullough looks to move one step closer to getting another shot at the lightweight title, while wrestlers Danny Castillo and Shane Roller square off! Check out 411’s complete WEC 44 roundtable for the main card breakdown and don’t forget to join us for coverage of the event Wednesday night! |
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411 MMA Interviews: Marcus Davis
(11.18.2009)
- Jeffrey Harris
Marcus Davis checks in with 411mania for an exclusive interview before his fight with Ben Saunders. Davis speaks on his true feelings for Dan Hardy, his UFC career, and much more. |
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MMA's 3R’s 11.17.09: UFC 105 - Couture vs. Vera
(11.17.2009)
- Larry Csonka
From Randy Couture’s controversial main event victory and Dan Hardy becoming the next challenger to GSP to Michael Bisping getting back on track and the tale of two Ultimate Fighter winners, 411’s Larry Csonka breaks it all down in the latest edition of the 3R’s of MMA! |
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411 MMA Rankings 11.17.09: Middleweight Division
(11.17.2009)
- Jonathan Solomon
411 MMA presents the best middleweights on the planet with our weekly rankings. Jake Shields has the gold, but can he crack the top five? Chael Sonnen beat a top five Yushin Okami, now see the results. Plus, Mamed Khalidov shocked Jorge Santiago with a KO and Michael Bisping returned to victory, now read on to see the fresh rankings. |
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The 411 MMA Top 5 11.16.09: Week Twenty - Top Tito Ortiz Moments
(11.16.2009)
- Larry Csonka
From his battles with Ken Shamrock and his time on The Ultimate fighter to facing off with Chuck Liddell and even his brief stay in pro wrestling, the 411 MMA writers say that these are some of the best Tito Ortiz moments ever! Check out the full column to see what moments made the list and why! |
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411's Roundtable Preview - UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera
(11.13.2009)
- Larry Csonka
The UFC returns to Manchester for UFC 105! Randy Couture returns to the light heavyweight division to take on Brandon Vera, Michael Bisping looks to rebound from his UFC 100 loss, Ultimate Fighter 9 winners James Wilks and Ross Pearson look to impress and more! Check out 411’s complete UFC 105 roundtable for the main card breakdown and don’t forget to join us for coverage of the event Saturday night! |
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The Rear Naked Column 11.12.09: The Future of Strikeforce
(11.12.2009)
- Samer Kadi
In the promotion’s biggest show to date, Strikeforce turned in a great night of fights that saw Fedor Emelianenko, Jake Shields, Gegard Mousasi and Fabricio Werdum all reign supreme. In this week’s edition of The Rear Naked Column, 411’s Samer Kadi looks back at “Strikeforce: Fedor Vs Rogers” and examines the future of the fighters involved. |
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The Juggernaut MMA News Report 11.11.09: MMA HYSTERIA
(11.11.2009)
- Jonathan Solomon
The Juggernaut reports on a stellar Strikeforce debut on CBS featuring Fedor's monster knockout, Strikeforce Challengers and Sengoku. Plus all your news including which new heavyweights Strikeforce may sign, which promotions will go head-to-head with LIVE TV next month and a preview of the Ultimate Fighter quarterfinals. Is Roy Nelson going to steamroll his way to the finals? |
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411 MMA Rankings 11.10.09: Pound for Pound
(11.10.2009)
- Jonathan Solomon
After week's worth of hype and the fight itself, can Fedor Emelianenko make a push to return as the best pound for pound fighter? Not if GSP and Anderson Silva have anything to say about it. Find out where Penn, Mike Brown, Machida and more rank amongst the elite of the sport. |
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MMA's 3R’s 11.09.09: Strikeforce Challengers IV
(11.09.2009)
- Larry Csonka
From Shane Del Rosario’s awesome omoplata victory and Luke Rockhold taking out JT money to the poor commentary of Al Bernstein and idiots missing weight, 411’s Larry Csonka breaks it all down in the latest edition of the 3R’s of MMA! |
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411's Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers Roundtable Preview
(11.06.2009)
- Larry Csonka
MMA returns to live broadcast television this Saturday with the biggest card in the young history of the Strikeforce organization! The greatest of all time Fedor Emelianenko makes his Strikeforce debut, the middleweight championship is decided, and two fights with major repercussions in the Strikeforce organization are also on tap! |
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The Rear Naked Column 11.04.09: A Fedor in the Cap
(11.04.2009)
- Samer Kadi
On Saturday November 7th, Fedor Emelianenko steps inside the cage as the overwhelming favorite when he takes on undefeated heavyweight Bret Rogers. Join 411’s Samer Kadi as he breaks down the potential repercussions of the bout as well as its effect on Fedor’s career, his legacy, and his status as the world’s top heavyweight. |
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411’s Fighter Of The Month: October
(11.03.2009)
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It was a wild month of MMA with a controversial UFC 104, a Fight Of The Year candidate at WEC 43, and two explosive shows from DREAM! Who got more votes, Machida or Shogun? Was the best performance of the month from Benson Henderson, Shinya Aoki, Bibiano Fernandes, Cain Velasquez, or someone else? The 411 MMA staff has made their picks, now see who took the top spot! |
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411's MMA Rankings 11.03.09: Light Heavyweight Division
(11.03.2009)
- Jonathan Solomon
411mania returns with the best of the light heavyweight division in MMA. Lyoto Machida is still the champion but is he the number one fighter? Rampage maintains he is retired, but is he a top-five fighter anymore? Gegard Mousasi fights on CBS this weekend, see where he is ranked. Shogun Rua opened our eyes but after defeat, has he dropped down the list? Check out all that plus the potential return of Tito Ortiz in this week's MMA rankings. |
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The 411 MMA Top 5 11.02.09: Week Eighteen – Top Fedor Moments
(11.02.2009)
- Larry Csonka
From his recent victories over former UFC champions and surviving a near death experience against Kevin Randleman to winning the PRIDE Heavyweight Title and even Fedor’s “PUNCH-OUT!!!”, the 411 MMA writers rank the best Fedor moments ever! Check out the full column to see which moments made the lists and why! |
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The Sprawl 10.30.09: Volume 35 - Top 10 Scary Moments In MMA
(10.30.2009)
- Alex Mattis
Kevin Randleman nearly killing Fedor, Rampage's powerbomb on Arona, Gabe Gonzaga's KO of Mirko Cro Cop. All that and more on this special Halloween edition of The Sprawl, counting down my Top 10 Scary Moments In MMA. In addition, my thoughts on UFC 104: Machida Vs. Shogun! Come on in! |
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Blood On The Mat 10.29.09: The Right Man Won
(10.29.2009)
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Not everyone believes that “Shogun” Rua should have won the decision at UFC 104. 411’s Adam Tool takes a second look at the fight and tells you why Machida deserved to win on the scorecards and keep his belt in this week’s Blood On The Mat! |
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The Rear Naked Column 10.28.09: UFC 104 Review
(10.28.2009)
- Samer Kadi
In a night marred by controversy, Lyoto Machida retained his light heavyweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. Elsewhere, Cain Velasquez’ dominating performance was somewhat tainted by a bad stoppage, and Anthony Johnson’s victory meant very little due to his weight issues. All this and more in this week’s edition of “The Rear Naked Column”, as 411’s Samer Kadi looks back at UFC 104. |
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411's MMA Rankings 10.27.09: Lightweight Division
(10.27.2009)
- Jonathan Solomon
411mania's MMA staff ranks the best lightweights in the world in the wake of several big fights inside the division. Shinya Aoki became the first DREAM champion, can he make claim to B.J. Penn's number one spot? Eddie Alvarez and Hellboy Hansen also saw action this month, what does it mean for Kenny Florian and Diego Sanchez? Plus there are some fresh names and for the first time in months, a new organization is represented. |
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MMA's 3R’s 10.27.09: The UFC 104 Breakdown!
(10.27.2009)
- Larry Csonka
From the controversial continuation of the Machida Era and people missing weight to Cain Velasquez finally arriving and the glory of more free MMA on SPIKE TV, 411’s Larry Csonka breaks down the Right, wRong, and Ridiculous from the week in MMA! |
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411's MMA Roundtable Preview - UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun
(10.23.2009)
- Jeffrey Harris
The UFC returns to Los Angeles as Lyoto Machida defends his light heavyweight belt against 2005 Pride Middleweight Grand Prix Champ Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Anthony Johnson faces Yoshiyuki Yoshida, Cain Velasquez takes on Ben Rothwell and much more! Check out 411’s complete UFC 104 Roundtable Preview for all the details and join us for our live coverage, starting at 9PM ET Saturday night! |
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Blood On The Mat 10.22.09: Questions For UFC 104
(10.22.2009)
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Is Lyoto Machida destined to be the next unstoppable champion? Can “Shogun” still be dominant under UFC rules? Is Cain Velasquez ready to be an elite heavyweight? Will Yushin Okami ever get a title shot? 411’s Adam Tool looks at these questions and more in this week’s Blood On The Mat! |
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The Blueprint 10.22.09: Shogun vs. The Dragon
(10.22.2009)
- Patrick Mullin
UFC 104’s Main Event will see either the first successful defense of the light heavyweight title by Lyoto Machida, or the end of the “Machida Era” before it ever begins with a win by Shogun Rua. What does either man have to do to win? Look inside to find out. |
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The Rear Naked Column 10.21.09: Enter The Dragon
(10.21.2009)
- Samer Kadi
UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida steps inside the Octagon this Saturday for his first title defense as he takes on top contender Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. Machida’s popularity has seemingly skyrocketed since his destruction of Rashad Evans back in May. But is The Dragon one of the UFC’s biggest draws? |
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411 MMA Rankings 10.20.09: Heavyweight Division
(10.20.2009)
- Jonathan Solomon
The 411mania MMA staff returns to sort through the best of the heavyweights. Leading up to their big November fights, is Fedor Emelianenko still better than Brock Lesnar? Where are underdogs Brett Rogers and Shane Carwin ranked? Is Randy Couture still a factor amongst the big boys? After icing Cro Cop, how high did Junior dos Santos jump? All that and more in this week's 411 MMA Rankings. |
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Blood On The Mat 10.15.09: What To Do With The WEC
(10.15.2009)
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Over the past few years, the WEC has consistently put on some of the best fights and shows around, so why aren’t more people watching? Should Zuffa fold the WEC into the UFC? 411’s Adam Tool looks at the problems facing the promotion and offers one possible solution in this week’s Blood On The Mat! |
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The Sprawl 10.15.09: Volume 34 - The MMA Mental Game
(10.15.2009)
- Alex Mattis
With the recent news of a Tito Ortiz-Forrest Griffin rematch, many wonder if Forrest can recover mentally from his loss to Anderson Silva. 411’s Alex Mattis takes a look at that question and a look at the fighters the mental game has defeated.
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