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The Rear Naked Column 06.17.11: Q & A Edition!
(12.31.1969)
- Samer Kadi
Will Cain Velasquez be the next UFC champion to lose his title? Why do MMA fighters always drop a weight class as opposed to moving up? What would happen if UFC's champions fought the Strikeforce's? 411’s Samer Kadi answers these questions and more! |
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The Ground and Pound 03.17.06: WTF?!?
(03.17.2006)
- S. Hernandez
Every sport has them. Moments that drop your jaw and all you can mutter is "What the..." In its short history, MMA has had plenty of them. I'm counting down what I believe are the Top Ten. This week it's 1 through 5. |
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The Tap-Out 05.11.06
(05.11.2006)
- Caleb Newby
Tito's pay for UFC 59 (it's a lot), PRIDE OWGP results, reader prediction standings, and the UFC 60 card. Plus, you tell me if Brock can cut it in the MMA world. |
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The Tap-Out 05.19.06
(05.19.2006)
- Caleb Newby
Would you walk away from a UFC contract ala Noah? Also Bushido Grand Prix lineup, what Rampage is up to, Bob "The Beast" Sapp takes a walk and can Hughes take Gracie? Oh yeah, I finally figured out pictures of babes = views. D'oh |
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The Tap-Out 06.01.06
(06.01.2006)
- Caleb Newby
Thoughts from UFC 60 and we breakdown the new IFL and WFA organizations. Yes, there is more to MMA than the UFC... |
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The Tap-Out 06.16.06: UFC vs. WWE?
(06.16.2006)
- Caleb Newby
Is the UFC challenging WWE on the PPV front? How much the fighters made from UFC 60, K-1 Hero's to debut on PPV in America, Goldberg joins the WFA (as an announcer?), and Question of the Week returns! Also, see if I can figure out how to incorporate more acronyms into this column... |
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The Tap-Out 06.23.06
(06.23.2006)
- Caleb Newby
Preview of this Saturday's TUF event! Also, UFC adds more depth to the Lightweight division, can PRIDE steal away some of the UFC's PPV audience? And I have a delusional friend who is convinced that he could KO Tim Sylvia. Yeah, I know. |
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The Tap-Out 06.30.06
(06.30.2006)
- Caleb Newby
So much MMA so little time. We're going to talk TUF 3 finale and UFN 5... but what I can't remember... what was Chris Leben going to do again in that fight? I can't recall, but Leben has a rock jaw and can't be knocked out, right? Right? |
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The Tap-Out 07.07.06: UFC 61 Preview & More
(07.07.2006)
- Caleb Newby
UFC 61 is closing in! "The Pitbull" Andrei Arlovski has his chance reclaim his lost title while Ortiz and Shamrock will finally be able to use fists instead of words! Also, a look back on the recent PRIDE Grand Prix event! |
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The Tap-Out 07.10.06
(07.10.2006)
- Caleb Newby
We review UFC 61: Bitter Rivals... including the biggest and most shocking news to come out of MMA in years! Please, please, please don't be dreaming... |
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The Tap-Out 07.18.06
(07.18.2006)
- Caleb Newby
Rampage makes his debut with the WFA Saturday, Griffin-Bonnar 2 is set, Ken so had Tito, and will Fedor be fighting in the UFC down the road? |
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The Tap-Out 07.25.06
(07.25.2006)
- Caleb Newby
Rampage takes out Lindland, Bas wins despite his injuries, Ricco is fat, and we try Question of the Week again! |
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The Tap-Out 08.09.06
(08.09.2006)
- Caleb Newby
The rumored Ortiz/Shamorck rematch looks to be a go. Is CroCop leaving PRIDE or staying? B.J. Penn plans to make his return to the UFC and much, much more! |
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The Tap-Out 08.16.06
(08.16.2006)
- Caleb Newby
Dana tries to conquer Europe, CroCop speaks, and martial arts gets a hard look by the scientific community. Also, while Swick/Loiseau is on can we say the same about Liddell/Silva anymore? |
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The Thursday Throwdown 08.17.06: Ultimate Fighter 4 Preview
(08.17.2006)
- Jon Hartley
After three successful seasons, the UFC's hit reality show "The Ultimate Fighter" is back tonight! This season, former UFC fighters will fight for the right to a title shot! As usual, The Thursday Throwdown has you covered with a complete rundown on all sixteen fighters in TUF Season 4! |
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The Tap-Out 08.23.06
(08.23.2006)
- Caleb Newby
Bushido and UFC this weekend, Nick Diaz replaces Alves, more on Pride's upcoming USA show, and "Iron" Mike Tyson looks to cash in on the MMA craze. But will he fight? |
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The Thursday Throwdown 08.25.06: TUF Enough?
(08.25.2006)
- Jon Hartley
With season four of The Ultimate Fighter underway and Diego Sanchez reaching contender status, have TUF fighters been validated? Why can't fighters from the reality show get their respect? 411's Jon Hartley answers those questions and more right here on The Thursday Throwdown! |
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The Tap-Out 08.28.06
(08.28.2006)
- Caleb Newby
All the results and quick hitting thoughts from this weekend's Bushido 12 and UFC 62 events! Gomi wins, Henderson is upset, Forrest is hilarious, and Liddell dominates! |
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The Thursday Throwdown 9.01.06: Keep Fallin'...
(09.01.2006)
- Jon Hartley
And just like that, Chuck Liddell vanquishes yet another top 10 fighter! 411's Jon Hartley wonders...how does he keep doing it? And who's left for him to fight? Also, thoughts on last week's offerings from Pride and the UFC, and a look ahead at some big upcoming fights, including Horn-Lindland! |
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The Thursday Throwdown 9.07.06: Showdowns Galore
(09.07.2006)
- Jon Hartley
This week in the Throwdown, 411's Jon Hartley previews a huge weekend, including Pride's tournament finals and the Matt Lindland/Jeremy Horn showdown in the IFL! Also, Sean Sherk and Kenny Florian heat things up, and which UFC fighter is the newest to test positive for steroids? All this plus the Throwdown's MMA top ten rankings! |
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The Thursday Throwdown 9.21.06: The Invincibility Myth
(09.21.2006)
- Jon Hartley
Fighters have been deemed "invincible" by fans and media for decades, but can any fighter truly be unbeatable? In light of Wanderlei Silva's recent loss and Matt Hughes' upcoming bout with BJ Penn, 411's Jon Hartley answers that very question! Plus, an IFL preview, UFC 63 preview, and Kurt Angle coming to MMA?!?! |
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