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Tapping Out With TBerg 11.21.08: Fixing The Ultimate Fighter   (11.21.2008)  - Todd Bergman

The Ultimate Fighter is sick and needs a dose of reality. In this edition of Tapping Out With TBerg, I supply the medicine to fix this once proud and strong franchise. We also try to crown a new "Champion of Hotness." Reading this article is like signing away your likeliness for the rest of your life, only without being fired and then re-hired within 24 hours. Leave your inhibitions at the door because you are Tapping Out With TBerg.
The Sprawl 11.20.08: Volume 21 - Thoughts on UFC 91   (11.20.2008)  - Alex Mattis

UFC 91 gave us new contenders and a new champion. Come on in for a full review of the event!
411's MMA Rankings 11.20.08: Pound For Pound   (11.20.2008)  - Dustin James

UFC 91 is over and that means it's time for 411mania to rank the best pound-for-pound fighters in MMA! Where does Fedor stand? Where does Randy Couture land after his loss to Brock Lesnar? What about Lesnar? Will he make the list? 411's Dustin James gives you all the answers inside.......
411 MMA Fact or Fiction 11.19.08: UFC 91 Show of the Year, Couture/Liddell 4, Affliction Needing CBS, Lesnar's Chances Against Nog/Mir and MORE!   (11.19.2008)  - Jeremy Lambert

Was UFC 91 the best MMA show all year? Will Brock Lesnar defeat Nogueira or Mir? Does anyone want to see Liddell vs. Couture 4? 411Mania's Dustin James and Dan Plunkett debate these topics and more in the new regime of MMA Fact or Fiction.
The MMA Juggernaut 11.19.08: UFC 91 Thoughts, Where To Next?   (11.19.2008)  - Jonathan Solomon

The Juggernaut looks back at the awesome show that was UFC 91 and tries to piece together future fights of some of the winners and losers. Plus, a preview of the final first round fight of The Ultimate Fighter.
The Ultimate Fighter Interview Series - Efrain Escudero   (11.18.2008)  - Jeffrey Harris

The Vile One speaks with another member of Team Nogueira, lightweight tournament contender, Efrain Escudero.
My Take on MMA 11.18.08: Nogueira’s Ultimate Success   (11.18.2008)  - Larry Csonka

The PPV buys seem to be in a Lesnar vs. Mir rematch, but this season of the Ultimate Fighter may be changing that school of thought…
My Take On MMA 11.17.08: Final UFC 91 – Lesnar vs. Couture (11.15.08) Thoughts   (11.17.2008)  - Larry Csonka

The “Next Big Thing” has officially made an impact on the UFC in what was one of the best MMA shows all year!
Hit The Mat 11.17.08: I Think They Meant to Say Lesnar is Good...   (11.17.2008)  - Matt McEwen

But forgot an "O." Brock Lesnar is the champion. Brock Lesnar is the best in the world. Brock Lesnar is the greatest of all ti.....oh, wait a minute. I guess Matt McEwen doesn't quite agree about that one.
The Ultimate Writer 11.16.08: Round 7 - The Biggest News of the Week, Top 10 Pro Wrestlers I Would Like To See In MMA, Quick UFC 91 Thoughts, And Lots More   (11.16.2008)  - Dustin James

It's the day after the "biggest fight in UFC history!" and it's time once again for "The Ultimate Writer". Join me as I discuss the biggest news of the week, the top 10 pro wrestlers I would like to see in MMA, and so much more......
The Greatest MMA Column: 11.15.08: The Worth of a Win   (11.15.2008)  - Dan Plunkett

At UFC 91, 18 fighters will step into the octagon, but only 9 can come out with a win. Today, I take a look at what a win would mean to each fighter on the card. Plus, another fight of the week, so don't miss what my mom claims is "The Greatest MMA Column."
411’s MMA Roundtable Preview: UFC 91 – Lesnar vs. Couture   (11.14.2008)  - Larry Csonka

Lesnar vs. Couture: WHO YOU GOT?
Tapping Out With TBerg 11.14.08: Episode V - The Missed Opportunities of UFC 91   (11.14.2008)  - Todd Bergman

UFC 91 might be the highest grossing UFC Pay-Per view of all time, but I think that they could do better. Can one match really get 1 million buys? I let you in on the botched marketing and the blatant missed opportunities. Plus, Gina Carano returns for one last time to defend her "unique" title. Leave your inhabitations at the door because you're "Tapping Out With TBerg."
The Ground and Pound 11.14.08: The Top 5 Biggest Upsets in UFC History   (11.14.2008)  - John Curry

This week the Ground and Pound looks at what it considers the top 5 biggest upsets in the UFC.
The Triangle Choke 11.13.08: Couture vs. Lesnar   (11.13.2008)  - Scott Dryden

A look into the greatest champion the sport has ever seen, Randy Couture. Who wins and why?
Check out this edition of The Triangle Choke to find out.
411's MMA Rankings 11.13.08: Welterweight   (11.13.2008)  - Dustin James

It's almost time for Brock vs. Randy, but until then you can pass the time by checking out the newest edition of 411's MMA Rankings! Can GSP keep his top spot with so many contenders breathing down his neck? Yes, I'm looking at you Thiago Alves........
My Take On MMA 11.12.08: A Special Look at “Human Wrecking Balls”   (11.12.2008)  - Larry Csonka

With the show debuting TONIGHT on G4, 411’s Larry Csonka takes a special look at the debut episodes and tells you what you can expect from the series!
The MMA Juggernaut 11.12.08: Devil's Advocate 91 Preview and Worst MMA Fights   (11.12.2008)  - Jonathan Solomon

The Juggernaut examines why Randy Couture will defeat Brock Lesnar and Joe Stevenson will upset Kenny Florian. Plus, the worst fights in recent MMA history in the wake of Paulo Filho.
411 MMA Fact or Fiction 11.12.08: Lesnar a 'Top 5' Heavyweight with a Win Over Couture, Filho is Finished as a Dominant Fighter, Mike Brown is the #1 Featherweight in MMA, and MORE!   (11.11.2008)  - Bren Oliver

Does Randy Couture have to take Brock Lesnar past the second round to score a victory? Does Patrick Cote deserve credit for lasting longer than ten minutes against Anderson Silva? Will Kenny Florian lock up the #1 Contender spot with a win over Joe Stevenson? 411Mania's Adam Tool and NoKaut's Randy Harrison discuss these topics and more in this week's "Fact or Fiction"!
The Ultimate Figher Interview Series: Ryan Bader   (11.11.2008)  - Jeffrey Harris

The Vile One catches up with Team Nogueira member, Ryan "Darth" Bader.
The Sprawl 11.11.08: Volume 20 - MMA's Twenty Greatest Fighters (Part 1 of 4)   (11.11.2008)  - Alex Mattis

In celebration of my 20th edition I start my countdown of the best fighters mixed martial arts has ever seen!
My Take On MMA 11.10.08: Final WEC 36 – Faber vs. Brown (11.05.08) Thoughts   (11.10.2008)  - Larry Csonka

The WEC returned last week as Urijah Faber suffered a surprising loss, Jen Pulver was pulverized and Paulo Filho committed career suicide. I love my job on weeks like this!
The Ultimate Writer 11.09.08: Round 6 - Urijah Faber Loses, Top 10 Middleweights, And Lots More   (11.09.2008)  - Dustin James

In the latest edition of The Ultimate Writer I discuss one of the most shocking MMA events of the year. I also rank the top 10 middleweights in MMA! Where does Paulo Filho land after his loss to Chael Sonnen? Is he still top 5? Is he even top 10 anymore??? Find out inside!
The Greatest MMA Column 11.08.08: 10 WEC Ideas For The Year Ahead   (11.08.2008)  - Dan Plunkett

After Urijah Faber lost to Mike Brown on Wednesday, yours truly brainstormed and came up with 10 sure fire ideas for the WEC in 2009. After that, I give some quick thoughts on WEC 36, and give you 2 fights in the fight of the week, that's right, a double dosage of awesomeness. So what are you waiting for? Click on that orange link and see what I have to say in what critics claim is "The Greatest MMA Column."
Tapping Out With TBerg 11.07.08: Episode IV- Is Your Company Pay Per View Ready?   (11.07.2008)  - Todd Bergman

The WEC is headed for Pay-Per View in 2009 whether they are ready or not. I've taken the time to go over three very small but major things that the WEC can do to make this transition a successful one. On top of that, Gina Carano returns from a small vacation to defend her "unique" title. Leave your inhibitions at the door because you are "Tapping Out With TBerg!"
411's MMA Rankings 11.06.08: Middleweight   (11.06.2008)  - Dustin James

It's time for 411mania to rank the best middleweight fighters in MMA once again! Can anybody take the top spot from Anderson Silva? How about Patrick Cote? Gegard Mousasi? Or what about that guy the UFC just signed who appears on this list? All that and more inside...
The MMA Juggernaut 11.05.08: WEC is BACK and What Happens to Chris Leben?   (11.05.2008)  - Jonathan Solomon

The Juggernaut looks at a great WEC card featuring Urijah Faber and Paulo Filho plus examining what happens now to Chris Leben after failing a drug test. All that, plus a look at the latest episode of The Ultimate Fighter.
411’s MMA Roundtable Preview: WEC 36 – Faber vs. Brown   (11.05.2008)  - Larry Csonka

After a delay due to Hurricane Season, the WEC finally returns!
The Sprawl 11.04.08: Volume 19 - You Do Know That UFC 91 Has An Undercard, Right?   (11.04.2008)  - Alex Mattis

With all the hoopla around the Couture-Lesnar it seems some may have forgot about the rest of the card. Well this week on "The Sprawl" we'll take a look at the rest of the PPV card...
My Take On MMA 11.03.08: Kimbo Slice: The Ultimate Fighter, Delusional Cote is Delusional, and the UFC Heavyweight Title Scene!   (11.03.2008)  - Larry Csonka

Without a show to cover I am almost lost… Almost…
The Ultimate Writer 11.02.08: Round 5 - Takanori Gomi Loses, Cote's Injury, Top 10 Lightweights, And More   (11.02.2008)  - Dustin James

In the latest edition of "The Ultimate Writer" I discuss the ramifications of Takanori Gomi's loss at Sengoku 6, Patrick Cote's injury at UFC 90, my own personal top 10 lightweights, and much much more.
The Greatest MMA Column: 11.1.08: Couture vs. Lesnar   (11.01.2008)  - Dan Plunkett

A look at possibly the biggest (money wise) fight in the history of MMA, Couture vs. Lesnar! Also, what happens after Stevenson vs. Florian, the first ever fight of the week, and a reaction to the 2008 World Champion Philadelphia Phillies.
Tapping Out With TBerg 10.31.08: Episode III - Adventures in Chicago   (10.31.2008)  - Todd Bergman

Saturday, October 25th was supposed to be another successful evening for the UFC machine. However, drunken idiots and rude Chicagoans ruined what should have been the UFC’s biggest show outside of Vegas. In this edition of "Tapping Out With TBerg," I examine what went right and what went wrong in Chicago. I also let you in on who endeared themselves to the fans and who spurned them: and I'm not even talking about the fights.
411’s Fighter Of The Month: October 2008   (10.31.2008)  - Adam Tool

I don’t need to remind you how crazy October has been, do I? The voting was some of the strangest in history so don’t miss the staff’s picks for the best performance from all this month’s action. Who wins it? Will it be Anderson Silva, Thiago Alves, Andrei Arlovski, Michael Bisping, or Sean Sherk? Or could it be Seth Petruzelli, Junior Dos Santos, Luis Cane, or even Patrick Cote?
The Ground and Pound 10.31.08: I Just “Ain’t” Right!   (10.31.2008)  - John Curry

On Halloween, your worst nightmare has come true, the return of John Curry and the Ground and Pound. Step inside to see what where he’s been and his opinions on the world of MMA that has happened in the time he’s been gone.
The Triangle Choke 10.30.08: A Talk With Urijah Faber   (10.30.2008)  - Scott Dryden

Urijah Faber discusses a possible matchup with Miguel Torres, defending his title against Mike Brown, the business of MMA and much more!
411's MMA Rankings 10.30.08: Light Heavyweight   (10.30.2008)  - Dustin James

It's almost Halloween, so you know what that means? That's right....it's time to rank the best light heavyweights in MMA! Can anyone take the top spot from Forrest Griffin? How about "Rampage" Jackson? Lyoto Machida? Keith Jardine? Luis Cane? All your questions will be answered here......
The MMA Juggernaut 10.29.08: Spooky Halloween MMA   (10.29.2008)  - Jonathan Solomon

The Juggernaut looks at MMA Costumes for Halloween, Anderson Silva, Randy/Brock and the latest Ultimate Fighter.
411 MMA Fact or Fiction 10.29.08: MMA Better Off Without EliteXC, Sherk a Win Away from Another Title-Shot, Thiago Alves the #1 Contender, and MORE!!!   (10.29.2008)  - Bren Oliver

Was Anderson Silva toying with Patrick Cote? Would Josh Koscheck have done better against Thiago Alves with a full training camp to prepare? Was UFC 90 a rip-off? 411Mania writers Jeremy Lambert and Bren Oliver discuss these topics and more in this week's 411 MMA Fact or Fiction!
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 10.28.08: UFC 90: Silva vs. Cote.   (10.28.2008)  - Scott Kuczkowski

Was The Spider able to escape the clutches of The Predator? How did the crowd in Chicago embrace the UFC? Who came out on top in a battle of lightweight wrestlers? Was Koscheck able to get by Alves? We’ll answer these questions and more…
My Take On MMA 10.27.08: Final UFC 90 – Silva vs. Cote (10.25.08) Thoughts   (10.27.2008)  - Larry Csonka

Thiago Alves lays claim to a Welterweight Title shot, Fabricio Werdum gets a Heavyweight Title shot knocked out of him, Anderson Silva wins again but the question is, was this event worth your money?
Hit the Mat 10.27.08: When Expectations Go Wrong   (10.27.2008)  - Matt McEwen

UFC 90 is in the books and it was a night that did anything but go by the book.
The Sunday Sprawl 10.26.08: Volume 18 - Where Do They Go From Here?   (10.26.2008)  - Alex Mattis

Well it's official, EliteXC is done. Well with that being the case, there is a plethora of talent out there with no place to call "their home." In this week's edition of "The Sunday Sprawl" I'll give my picks for who the UFC should take out of this whole fiasco.
The Triangle Choke 10.26.08: Thoughts on UFC 90   (10.26.2008)  - Scott Dryden

When did UFC develop an inferiority complex and how did it happen? When did the Anderson Silva we thought we knew, the guy who is known for being respectful to the sport and his opponent, turn into Muhammad Ali? Somehow I missed that transformation.
The Ultimate Writer 10.26.08: Round 4 - EliteXC Shuts Down, What EliteXC Fighters Should UFC Pick Up, And More!   (10.26.2008)  - Dustin James

Here we go again with the latest edition of "The Ultimate Writer". This week I will be discussing EliteXC's decision to shut down shop, what fighters I believe the UFC should pick up, and so much more.
Kuczkowski Special 10.24.08: EliteXC - Winners and Losers   (10.24.2008)  - Scott Kuczkowski

EliteXC has folded, so now what? Does everyone just go about their merry way? Or do some come out of this looking better than before? Who actually loses out in all of this?
Tapping Out With TBerg 10.24.08: Episode II-Return To Samurai Land   (10.24.2008)  - Todd Bergman

It's time for the UFC to tame the Land of the Rising Sun, and I've laid out how they can do it. I will let you know who needs to be on the card and who needs to be signed in order for this show to be a success. No longer will we as fans tolerate boring cards from overseas. Plus, Gina Carano returns to defend her hotness title. Leave your inhibitions at the door because your Tapping Out With TBerg.
411’s MMA Roundtable Preview: UFC 90 – Silva vs. Cote   (10.24.2008)  - Larry Csonka

For the second straight week the UFC is back with a PPV offering, and the question everyone is asking is, “Does Patrick Côté actually have a chance against Anderson Silva?”
My Take on MMA 10.23.08: The Death of EliteXC, Repercussions on the Industry and Who Zuffa Should Ponder Acquiring   (10.23.2008)  - Larry Csonka

Turn out the lights,The party’s over…
They say that, All good things must end…
Call it tonight, The party’s over…
And tomorrow starts, The same old thing again…
411's MMA Rankings 10.23.08: Heavyweight Rankings   (10.23.2008)  - Dustin James

It's time again for us to rank the best heavyweight fighters in MMA! Will anybody ever take the top spot from Fedor? Not likely, but we tell you who his top challengers are! I also discuss the fall of EliteXC and what could happen with Kimbo Slice. All that and more inside the latest edition of 411's MMA Rankings!
 
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