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411's UFC on Versus 1 Report 03.21.10
(03.21.2010)
- Jeremy Lambert
Jon Jones proved that the hype is real by stopping Brandon Vera in the first round with a nasty elbow. Also, Junior Dos Santos continued his winning streak by KO'ing Gabriel Gonzaga in the first round, Cheick Kongo bounced back with a submission victory over Paul Buentello and much more! Check out 411’s complete UFC on Versus 1 report for all the details! |
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411's WEC 47: Bowles vs. Cruz Report 03.06.10
(03.07.2010)
- Jeremy Lambert
Dominick Cruz became the new WEC Bantamweight champion by stopping Brian Bowles at the end of the 2nd round in a dominating performance. Elsewhere, Joseph Benavidez submitted former champion Miguel Torres with a guillotine choke in the second round and Javier Vazquez defeated Jens Pulver via armbar in round one. Click for the full report. |
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411's Strikeforce Challengers Series 6 Report 2.26.10
(02.27.2010)
- Jeremy Lambert
Sarah Kaufman won the Strikeforce Womens Welterweight title with a Unanimous Decision victory over Takayo Hashi in the nights main event. Elsewhere, Luke Rockhold stopped Paul Bradley with knees to the body in the first round and Karl Amoussou vs. Trevor Prangley ended in a technical draw due to an eyepoke. Click for the full report. |
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411's UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez Report 02.20.10
(02.21.2010)
- Jeremy Lambert
Cain Velasquez defeated the legendary Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira via round one KO in the main event of UFC 110! Elsewhere, Wanderlei Silva defeated Michael Bisping via decision, Mirko Cro Cop defeated Anthony Perosh via TKO, George Sotiropoulos defeated Joe Stevenson via decision and more! Check out 411’s complete UFC 110 report for all the details!
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411's UFC 109: Relentless Report 02.06.10
(02.07.2010)
- Jeremy Lambert
In a battle of UFC Hall of Famers, Randy Couture choked out Mark Coleman in the 2nd round! Elsewhere, Chael Sonnen defeated Nate Marquardt and may have earned a middleweight title shot, Matt Serra destroyed Frank Trigg, Paulo Thiago and Demian Maia both pick up important wins and more! Check out 411’s complete UFC 109 report for all the details! |
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411’s Strikeforce: Miami Report 1.30.10
(01.31.2010)
- Larry Csonka
Bobby Lashley won his Strikeforce debut at Strikeforce: Miami! Elsewhere, Nick Diaz won the welterweight title via TKO over Marius Zaromskis, Cyborg defended her title over Marloes Coenen, Herschel Walker had a successful MMA debut and more! Check out 411’s complete Strikeforce: Miami report for all the details… |
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411's UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz Report 01.11.10
(01.11.2010)
- Jeremy Lambert
Gray Maynard potentially earned a UFC Lightweight title shot against BJ Penn by defeating Nate Diaz by split decision in the main event of the night. Elsewhere, Evan Dunham submitted Efrain Escudero in the third round to remain undefeated and Amir Sadollah defeated Brad Blackburn by decision. Click for the full report. |
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411's WEC 46: Henderson vs. Varner Report 01.10.10
(01.10.2010)
- Jeremy Lambert
Ben Henderson became the Undisputed WEC Lightweight Champion with a third round submission victory over former champion Jamie Varner. Elsewhere, Urijah Faber made a successful return to the cage with a third round submission victory over top contender Raphael Assuncao and Mike Brown got back to his winning ways with a quick first round submission victory over Anthony Morrison. Click for the full report. |
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411's UFC 108: Evans vs. Silva Report 01.02.10
(01.03.2010)
- Jeremy Lambert
Rashad Evans rebounded from his first career loss by winning a Unanimous Decision victory over Thiago Silva in the main event of the evening. Elsewhere, Paul Daley show his power once again by knocking out Dustin Hazelett quickly in the first round and Junior dos Santos continued his winning ways by defeating Gilbert Yvel in the first round with strikes. Click for the full report. |
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411's FEG/DREAM Dynamite!! 2009 Report 12.31.09
(12.31.2009)
- Jeremy Lambert
The annual Japan Dynamite!! event ended 2009 with a bang. Masato retired on top with a decision victory over Andy Souwer. Elsewhere, Shinya Aoki continued his Lightweight dominance by breaking the arm of Mizuto Hirota, Hidehiko Yoshida spoiled the MMA debut of Satoshi Ishii by picking up a decision victory, and Minowaman won the Super Hulk tournament with a TKO victory over Sokoudjou. Click for the full report. |
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411's WEC 45: Cerrone vs. Ratcliff Report 12.19.09
(12.20.2009)
- Jeremy Lambert
Donald Cerrone got back to his winning ways with an impressive third round submission victory over Ed Ratcliff. Elsewhere, Anthony Njokuani spoiled the WEC debut of Chris Horodecki with a vicious head kick in the first round and Joseph Benavidez made quick work of Rani Yahya with a first round TKO. Click for the full report. |
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411’s Strikeforce: Evolution Report 12.19.09
(12.20.2009)
- Larry Csonka
Scott Smith once again comes from behind to defeat Cung Le via KO, Gilbert Melendez became the undisputed Lightweight champion, King Mo KO’d Mike Whitehead and more! Check out 411’s Strikeforce: Evolution report for all the details! |
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411's UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez Report 12.12.09
(12.13.2009)
- Jeremy Lambert
BJ Penn defeated Diego Sanchez via 5th round stoppage to retain the UFC Lightweight Title. Elsewhere, Frank Mir quickly choked out Cheick Kongo in the first round, Kenny Florian bounced back with an impressive submission victory over Clay Guida, Jon Fitch defeated Mike Pierce via decision and more! Check out 411’s complete UFC 107 report for all the details! |
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411's The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale Report 12.05.09
(12.05.2009)
- Jeremy Lambert
Kimbo Slice won his UFC debut, defeating Houston Alexander by unanimous decision! Elsewhere, Roy “Big Country” Nelson won the Ultimate Fighter Season 10 contract, Matt Hamill defeated Jon Jones via DQ, Frankie Edgar defeated Matt Veach via submission, Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz were announced as the coaches for TUF 11 and more! Check out 411’s complete TUF 10 Finale report for all the details! |
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411's UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin II Report 11.21.09
(11.22.2009)
- Jeremy Lambert
Forrest Griffin avenged his first UFC loss by defeating Tito Ortiz by split decision in the main event. Elsewhere, Josh Koscheck choked out Anthony Johnson in the second round to establish himself as a top contender at 170 and Rogerio Nogueira made a successful UFC debut by quickly knocking out Luiz Cane in the first round. Click for the full report. |
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411's WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo Report 11.17.09
(11.18.2009)
- Jeremy Lambert
Jose Aldo captured the WEC Featherweight title by finishing Mike Brown via second round TKO in a dominant performance! Elsewhere, Manny Gamburyan pulled out a decision victory over Leonard Garcia and Karen Darabedyan made a successful WEC debut by defeating former WEC Lightweight Champion Rob McCullough by split decision. Check out the full report for all the details! |
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411's Ultimate Fighter Report 11.18.09: Episode Ten
(11.18.2009)
- Larry Csonka
Jon Madsen battles Brendan Schaub, Matt Mitrione is still scrambled, Kimbo is hurt but wants his spot and Dana White gives his usual “do you want to be an FN fighter” speech! Check out 411’s complete Ultimate Fighter report for all the details! |
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411's UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera Report 11.14.09
(11.14.2009)
- Jeremy Lambert
Randy Couture made a successful return to Light Heavyweight as he edged out a narrow decision against Brandon Vera in the main event. Elsewhere, Dan Hardy defeated Mike Swick by decision to earn a shot at Georges St. Pierre and the UFC Welterweight title and Michael Bisping returned to his winning ways with an impressive performance against Denis Kang. Click for the full report. |
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411’s Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers Report 11.07.09
(11.07.2009)
- Larry Csonka
Fedor Emelianenko defeated Brett Rogers in spectacular fashion in the night’s main event, Jake Shields defeated Jason Miller via decision to win the Strikeforce Middleweight Title, Gegard Mousasi was victorious in a non-title bout and more! Check out 411’s complete Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers report for all the details! |
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411's UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun Report 10.24.09
(10.25.2009)
- Jeremy Lambert
Lyoto Machida retained his UFC Light Heavyweight title, picking up a controversial decision over challenger "Shogun" Rua. Elsewhere, Cain Velasquez remained undefeated by dominating Ben Rothwell, Joe Stevenson turned in an impressive performance against Spencer Fisher, and Anthony Johnson made short work of Yoshiyuki Yoshida. Click for the full report. |
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411's WEC 43: Cerrone vs.Henderson Report 10.10.09
(10.11.2009)
- Jeremy Lambert
Ben Henderson captured the WEC Interim Lightweight Title by edging out Donald Cerrone in a five round war. Elsewhere, Damacio Page continued to stay on a roll by quickly submitting Will Campuzano and Dave Jensen made a successful WEC debut by defeating Richard Crunkilton by decision. Click for the full report. |
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411's DREAM.11 Report 10.06.09
(10.06.2009)
- Jeremy Lambert
Bibiano Fernandes captured the DREAM Featherweight Title by quickly submitting Joe Warren in the semi-finals and then winning an exciting split decision over Hiroyuki Takaya in the finals. Elsewhere, Shinya Aoki defeated Joachim Hansen by submission late in the 2nd round to win the DREAM Lightweight title, Minowa defeated Hong Man Choi by submission to advance to the Super Hulk Finals against Sokoudjou, who stopped Bob Sapp in the first round. Click for the full report. |
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411’s Ultimate Fighter Report 9.23.09: Episode Two
(09.23.2009)
- Larry Csonka
Rampage and Rashad continue their verbal battle, while James McSweeney battled Wes Shivers! Did Team Rampage even things up, or are they down 2-0? Also, it was announced that next week, Roy Nelson will face Kimbo Slice! Check out the full report! |
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411's UFC 103: Franklin vs. Belfort Report 9.19.09
(09.20.2009)
- Jeremy Lambert
Vitor Belfort made a successful return to the Octagon by knocking out Rich Franklin in the middle of the first round in the main event. Elsewhere, Junior dos Santos stopped MMA legend Mirko "Cro Cop" in the third round with a dominating performance, Paul Daley made an impressive UFC debut stopping Martin Kampmann in the first round, Josh Koscheck spoiled the UFC return of Frank Trigg with a first round stoppage, and Tyson Griffin silence critics with a second round stoppage of Hermes Franca. Click for the full report. |
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411’s UFC Fight Night 19 - Diaz vs. Guillard Report 9.16.09
(09.16.2009)
- Larry Csonka
Nate Diaz gets back on the winning track with a submission victory over Melvin Guillard in the main event of UFC Fight Night 19. Elsewhere, Tim Credeur and Nate Quarry war in the middleweight division, Carlos Condit battled UFC newcomer Jake Ellenberger and much more! Check out 411’s complete UFC Fight Night 19 - Diaz vs. Guillard report for all the details! |
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411's UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira Report 8.29.09
(08.30.2009)
- Jeremy Lambert
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira defeated Randy Couture by decision in a legendary fight that lived up to all the hype. Elsewhere, Thiago Silva knocked out Keith Jardine to get back on track in the Light Heavyweight division and Nate Marquardt stamped his spot as one of the past Middleweight's with a quick KO over Demian Maia. Click for the full report. |
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411's M-1 Global: Breakthrough Report 8.28.09
(08.29.2009)
- Jeremy Lambert
"King" Mo Lawal made a successful US debut by beating Mark Kerr in just 25 seconds. Elsewhere Fedor Emelianenko submitted Gegard Mousasi in an exhibition fight and the highly touted Karl Amoussou tapped out John Doyle in the first round. Click for the full report. |
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411's Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg Report 8.15.09
(08.16.2009)
- Jeremy Lambert
Cris "Cyborg" Santos became the first ever Strikeforce Womens Champion by overwhelming Gina Carano in the first round. Elsewhere, Gegard Mousasi proved the hype is real and captured the Strikefore Light Heavyweight title with a dominating first round KO victory over Renato Sobral and Gilbert Melendez retained his Strikefore Interim Lightweight title with an outstanding performance over Mitsuhiro Ishida. Click for the full report. |
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411’s WEC 42: Torres vs. Bowles Report 8.09.09
(08.09.2009)
- Larry Csonka
Brian Bowles shocks the world as he defeats Miguel Torres via KO to become the new WEC Bantamweight Champion, while Dominick Cruz defeated Joseph Benavidez to lay claim to a title shot against Bowles. Check out the full report for all the details! |
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411’s UFC 101: Declaration Report 8.08.09
(08.09.2009)
- Larry Csonka
Anderson Silva proved why he is called the best as he knocks out former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Forrest Griffin in the first round, BJ Penn successfully defends the Lightweight Title against Kenny Florian via submission, Ultimate Fighter winner Amir Sadollah gets a rude awakening with a first round KO courtesy of Johny Hendricks and more! Check out 411’s complete UFC 101: Declaration Report for all the details! |
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