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FACT OR FICTION: MMA!
Does Yushin Okami deserve a title shot before Thales Leites? Are Takanori Gomi's best days behind him? Does Shinya Aoki have the best chance at defeating BJ Penn? Is it time for Kazushi Sakuraba to hang up the gloves and call it a career? 411 writers Adam Tool and Jeffrey Harris debate those topics and more in this week’s edition of 411’s Fact or Fiction: MMA!
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UFC TITLE PLANS!In the first MMA Juggernaut of 2009, 411’s Jonathan Solomon maps out the title pictures in the UFC along with projected championship defenses and fights to clear up the contenders! Read on to find out who will be the kings of the cage to end 2009?
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P4P BREAKDOWN!It seems like the one of the many things MMA fans can't agree on is the pound for pound rankings. In this week’s edition of Split Decision, 411’s Seth Gumbs gives you a glimpse into the making of his own Pound for Pound ranking system!
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NEWS REPORTS
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The Verbal Submission 01.06.09: Lashley Signs with PFC, UFC Matches Galore, Sengoku Running, and What is XARM?
(01.06.2009) - Chris Robinson
2009 is upon us and UFC fighters are already drunk and out of control. You know what else is out of control? All these fight announcements! I can't keep up! Along with exclamation points, I've got a firm stance on all these "top ranked" fighters on the Japanese MMA scene. Plus, look out for XARM! Yeah! Who wants some XARM? There's also some passing thoughts on the women of the Palace Fighting Championship. Come on in and read!
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Cardio Freak MMA News Report 01.05.09: Predicting The Future of MMA
(01.05.2009) - Jeremy Lambert
Cardio Freak is back after a one week hiatus with 50 predictions for the year 2009. That's right, 50 predictions that are sure to go wrong in the MMA world. Plus a late review of UFC 92 along with reviews of Fields Dynamite and Sengoku No Ran 2009. It's catch up week for Cardio Freak. It's tougher than Mark Hunt's chin, it's Cardio Freak on 411.
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NEWS
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(01.07.2009) - Dustin James
More UFC news on a busy Wednesday....
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(01.07.2009) - Dustin James
Does Machida think he can defeat Evans?
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(01.07.2009) - Dustin James
Well, Roach does know boxing......
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(01.07.2009) - Dustin James
It's Riley and Nelson in March!
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(01.07.2009) - Adam Tool
More free fights coming your way in February...
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(01.07.2009) - Dan Plunkett
As two doors close, another one opens.
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(01.06.2009) - Dustin James
We could see Goulet vs. McCrory in April.....
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(01.06.2009) - Dustin James
Isn't it usually the guy who lost the fight who wants a rematch?
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(01.06.2009) - Adam Tool
Silva violates his suspension and the athletic commission is not happy...
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(01.06.2009) - Adam Tool
At least, according to his management team...
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(01.05.2009) - Dustin James
9-year old boy chokes out pitbull....
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(01.05.2009) - Dan Plunkett
The card is starting to fill up.
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(01.05.2009) - Dustin James
Loiseau heading back to the UFC.....
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(01.05.2009) - Adam Tool
Koscheck will welcome a UFC newcomer...
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(01.05.2009) - Adam Tool
But there’s a twist….
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(01.05.2009) - Dan Plunkett
More information on how to help Justin Eilers' son...
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(01.04.2009) - Dan Plunkett
When will they be there?
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(01.04.2009) - Dustin James
And Takanori Gomi loses again......
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(01.03.2009) - Dan Plunkett
His opponent inside...
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(01.03.2009) - Dustin James
If only it could happen......
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COLUMNS
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(01.07.2009) - Jeremy Lambert
Does Yushin Okami deserve a title shot before Thales Leites? Does Shinya Aoki have the best chance at defeating BJ Penn? Are Takanori Gomi's best days behind him? 411 writers Adam Tool and Jeffrey Harris debate those topics and more in this weeks edition of 411 MMA Fact or Fiction.
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(01.07.2009) - Jonathan Solomon
The opening Juggernaut of 2009 maps out the title pictures in the UFC along with projected championship defenses and fights to clear up the contenders. Who will be the kings of the cage to end 2009? Read on.
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(01.06.2009) - Dustin James
UFC 92 has come and gone and we all saw Frank Mir defeat Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for the UFC Interim Heavyweight Title. Has Nogueira been knocked off his #2 spot in the rankings that he has held for well over a year now? What about Mir? Is he a top 5 heavyweight now? If Nogueira isn't #2 anymore, who is? Is it Andrei Arlovski? Josh Barnett? What about Brock Lesnar? It's all here in the first 2009 edition of 411's MMA Rankings.....
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(01.05.2009) - Seth Gumbs
It seems like one of the many things MMA fans can't agree on is the pound for pound rankings. In this weeks Split Decision, Seth gives you a glimpse into the making of his own Pound for Pound ranking system and shows you who's on it. Do you agree with his list?
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(01.05.2009) - Ryan Seymour
At the last Sengoku card, former #2 lightweight Takanori Gomi was defeated for the second time in a row. Also Dave Herman, KING MO, Jorge Santiago, BIG FOOT SILVA and others were on the card, 411's Ryan Seymour has an in-depth look at at Sengoku no Ran 2009.
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(01.05.2009) - Adam Tool
Frank Mir, Rashad Evans, Shinya Aoki, and Miguel Torres all ended the month with gold, while Efrain Escudero and Ryan Bader are the newest “Ultimate Fighters.” We also saw some big wins from Rampage Jackson, Josh Koscheck, and Junie Browning. But who took home December’s Fighter Of The Month?
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(01.05.2009) - Matt McEwen
He's one opponent that eventually beats everyone, but it seems certain fighters are better equipped to go into the late rounds against age...
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(01.04.2009) - Dustin James
2008 is officially in the books and we have arrived in 2009! However, before we move on with our lives and leave 2008 in the past, join 411's Dustin James as we take a look back at the year that was 2008. It's "The Ultimate Writer's Year-End Extravaganza" and we have everything you need here! We have predictions for 2009, 2008 year-end awards, a year-in-review of 2008, and so much more. It's all here in the latest JAM-PACKED edition of "The Ultimate Writer".....
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(01.03.2009) - Dan Plunkett
Sure, you've read many prediction columns for 2009, but 411's Dan Plunkett gets very specific with his predictions, and he guarantees that at least one of them will be correct. All that and much more in what Kinniku Mantaro has called "The Greatest MMA Column!"
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(01.02.2009) - Todd Bergman
2008 was certainly the greatest year in Mixed Martial Arts history. We, as fans, have witnessed everything from a former pro-wrestler winning Heavyweight gold to an internet knockout sensation being KO’ed by a cat with pink hair. We also had a very sweet Gina Carano towel-dropping incident. In this edition of “Tapping Out With TBerg,” Todd Bergman hands out his prized T-Bergy’s in the “Best Of 2008”.
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(01.01.2009) - Ken Kobel
In the first Intelligently Defending of 2009 we will take a look at fighters New Year's Resolutions.
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(12.31.2008) - Larry Csonka
After his 1st round destruction of Wanderlei Silva, does Quinton "Rampage" Jackson deserve a shot at the Light Heavyweight Title? Considering that he is undefeated, is coming off of a KO of Chuck Liddell and title victory over Forrest Griffin, is Rashad Evans the #1 Light Heavyweight in all of MMA? 411’s Larry Csonka and Dustin James debate these topics and more in the latest edition of 411’s Fact or Fiction: MMA Edition!
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(12.31.2008) - Ryan Seymour
It's the annual New Year's event known as K-1 Dynamite!! Some huge fights will be featured on this card like Aoki vs. Alvarez and Hansen vs. JZ Calvancante. Add in Mirko Cro Cop, Hong Man Choi , Bob Sapp, Hayato "Mach" Sakurai and Kazushi Sakuraba......Man WHAT A CARD~!. Get ready for this massive Japanese show with 411's full K-1 Dynamite!! Roundtable Preview.
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(12.31.2008) - Jonathan Solomon
The final Juggernaut of 2008 brings to you its Year End Awards along with a quick 2009 preview. Plus, thoughts on UFC 92.
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(12.30.2008) - Seth Gumbs
Is there someone in MMA that makes you cringe every time you see him? Maybe it's a cocky fighter, a loud mouth promoter, stupid fans or some other annoying type of personality. In this issue of Split Decision, Seth tells the world who his MMA Enemy #1 is. The one person that will make him sleep better at night if he never saw him in an octagon or ring ever again. Who's your MMA Enemy # 1?
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(12.30.2008) - Dustin James
411's MMA Rankings makes it's Tuesday debut and it couldn't have come at a better time! We are hot off the heels of UFC 92, which impacted these rankings significantly! Can Rashad Evans make the list after his impressive win over Forrest Griffin? Does Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fall off the list completely? What about Frank Mir or Brock Lesnar? Do they get any love? 411's Dustin James gives you all the answers inside.....
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(12.29.2008) - Ryan Seymour
The biggest card of the year shows just how unpredictable MMA can be. Breakdowns of all the main card fights including some massive upsets, as well as what the future could be for the fighters. All that and more on The Ultimate eXperience.
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(12.29.2008) - Matt McEwen
UFC 92 has given clarity to the UFC Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight Divisions. In the final Hit the Mat of 2008, 411’s Matt McEwen takes a look at the future of both divisions....
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(12.28.2008) - Dustin James
UFC 92 has come and gone (and we have two new champions!), but "The Ultimate Writer" is here to help satisfy your craving for MMA until the next big event. Join 411's Dustin James as he discusses the top 10 fighters of 2008, the week in news, UFC Undisputed 2009, Jon Fitch fighting on the prelim card of UFC 94 and much more......
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(12.27.2008) - John Curry
I don't want to go on a rant here or anything but selling tickets without a main event makes about as much sense as an October Christmas...
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TV REPORTS
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(12.28.2008) - Larry Csonka
Frank Mir does what no man before him has been able to do, he finished Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to win the UFC Interim Heavyweight Title! Elsewhere, Rashad Evans defeated Forrest Griffin to become the new UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson defeated Wanderlei Silva with a brutal first round knockout to avenge his previous losses! Check out 411’s complete UFC 92 – The Ultimate 2008 Report for all the details!
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(12.13.2008) - Jeremy Lambert
Ryan Bader and Efrain Escudero are the latest to claim that they are The Ultimate Fighter. Bader scored a big KO over Vinny Magalhaes while Escudero took Nover to a decision and getting the victory. Junie Browning also showed that he's more than a reality star by showing a lot of skill in a victory against Dave Kaplan. Click for the full report.
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(12.12.2008) - Raymundo Dioses
Check out the latest from King of the Cage!
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(12.12.2008) - Jeremy Lambert
Adrenaline MMA returned to HDNet with the return of Pat Miletich. The legendary trainer and fighter competed for the first time in two years and showed that he still has it with a successful knockout over Thomas Denny. Ben Rothwell got back on track as well forcing his opponent to tap out. It was a night to showcase Miletich products capped off by the man himself. Click for the full report.
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(12.11.2008) - Jeremy Lambert
The UFC put on a show in front of the troops and raised money for the Intrepid Fallen Hero's Fund. Josh Koscheck showed off his improved striking over a Yoshiyuki Yoshida and Mike Swick returned to "quick" form. Click for the full report.
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(12.03.2008) - Jeremy Lambert
It's the final two hours of this season of The Ultimate Fighter. Four fights, four men advance, and Junie goes crazy again. Plus great quotes from Dana White.
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(12.03.2008) - Larry Csonka
There is no upset tonight as Miguel Torres dismantles Manny Tapia in two rounds. Elsewhere Wagnney Fabiano debuts for the WEC and lays claim to a featherweight title shot. Check out 411’s complete WEC 37 – Torres vs. Tapia Report for all of the details!
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(11.27.2008) - Jonathan Solomon
Check out these explosive KO's from World Extreme Cagefighting's past including three championship defenses.
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(11.22.2008) - Larry Csonka
Renato “Babalu” Sobral wins the Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Title, Kim Couture gets her first MMA victory and Scott Smith destroys Terry Martin! Check out 411’s Strikeforce – Destruction Report for all of the details!
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(11.19.2008) - Jeremy Lambert
It's the final fights in the first round and it features the most loving man in the house not named Nogueira. Plus the semi-final fights are set.
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VIDEO REVIEWS
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(12.15.2008) - Jeffrey Harris
Will Georges St. Pierre be impressed by Jon Fitch's performance? Will Brock Lesnar recover from his debut loss in the UFC? Plus, Huerta and KenFlo to determine the top of the UFC Lighweight rankings.
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(11.17.2008) - John Wilson
So, Pride have introduced the judge’s decision and a lot of people hoped that this would cut down on the amount of fights going the distance. Has it worked? Well looking at Pride 6, the short answer is no…
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(11.10.2008) - John Wilson
Pride has so far failed to hit the right buttons in terms of a good all-round event, but this could be about to change with its fifth show. UFC veterans Mark Coleman and Vitor Belfort make their Pride debuts, on a card also featuring Kazushi Sakuraba and Igor Vovchanchyn.
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(11.03.2008) - John Wilson
After a solid if inconsistent last outing at Pride 3, we look to improve even further now with a stacked card of eight fights and a rematch of its biggest main event to date.
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(10.28.2008) - Adam Tool
Time for a whole new batch of hopefuls to move into the Ultimate Fighter house! See where the stars of today got their start, as this season features Rashad Evans, Keith Jardine, Joe Stevenson, Marcus Davis, Josh Burkman, Melvin Guillard, and Jorge Gurgel! Oh, and Seth Petruzelli.
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(10.27.2008) - John Wilson
A steadily improving Pride FC puts on its third show, including what it is considered by many to be one of the finest grappling bouts in MMA history as well as a Nobuhiko Takada “fight”…
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(10.21.2008) - Adam Tool
After twelve episodes inside the house, it’s time to put the fighters in front of a live audience for the Finale! This historic broadcast includes the now legendary bout between Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar, as well as the middleweight final between Diego Sanchez and Kenny Florian! We’ve also got Ken Shamrock taking on Rich Franklin in our main event, and the rest of the cast gets to fight on the undercard!
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(10.20.2008) - John Wilson
Following on from a somewhat lacklustre first event, the Pride Fighting Championships is back with its second show, featuring the Pride debut of arguably Japans greatest ever fighter as well as UFC veteran Mark Kerr in a crazy main event.
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(10.15.2008) - Adam Tool
It’s the last batch of regular episodes and that means it’s time to determine who will move on to the live Finale! In the middleweight bracket we’ve got Diego Sanchez versus Josh Koscheck and Kenny Florian taking on Chris Leben! Then it’s the light heavyweights with Forrest Griffin versus Sam Hoger while Stephan Bonnar meets Mike Swick!
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(10.13.2008) - John Wilson
Japanese promotion Pride FC might not have lasted long enough to see the MMA boom for a multitude of reasons, but still is a key part of the sports history that should not be forgotten by the old fans, or overlooked by the new. So let’s have a look back at the shows, beginning with Pride 1.
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