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The History Of Pride FC: Pride Critical Countdown 2005
(7.0)
(06.18.2009)
- Jeffrey Harris
The quarter finals of the Pride 2005 Middleweight Grand Prix begin with a look back at the heyday of Wanderlei Silva as the top ace in the MMA world. Also, Shogun faces off against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in one of the most knockdown, drag out fights in Pride FC history. |
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The History Of Pride FC: Pride 33 - The Second Coming
(10.0)
(02.22.2009)
- Jeffrey Harris
Pride returns to the US for the second and final time in what would turn out to be without hyperbole the greatest MMA card in the history . . . of . . . history. The only Middleweight Champion in the history of Pride, Wanderlei Silva, puts his belt on the line against the reigning Pride Welterweight Champion, Dan Henderson. |
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Cardio Freak DVD Review: UFC Ultimate Knockouts 6
(8.0)
(01.20.2009)
- Jeremy Lambert
From Chuck Liddell to Rashad Evans and everything in between, it's the best UFC knockouts from UFC 62 to UFC 75. Witness the destruction of Rich Franklin via the knees of Anderson Silva, the limpness of Sean Salmon via the foot of Rashad Evans, and "The Head Kick Heard Round The World" caps off this exciting DVD full of highlight reel material for years to come. |
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The History Of Pride FC: Pride FC Shockwave 2004
(8.5)
(01.14.2009)
- Jeffrey Harris
Pride FC's annual New Year's Eve event, with Minotauro VS. Fedor for the Pride FC Heavyweight Title! And Olympic gold medal winners, Rulon Gardner and Hidehiko Yoshida, face off in MMA's first ever Olympic gold clash! Plus a whole card of exciting match-ups featuring the past and present stars of MMA. |
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Japan's Finest: The Pride FC Review: Pride 6
(6.5)
(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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Japan's Finest: The Pride FC Review - Pride 5
(5.5)
(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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The Tool Review: The Ultimate Fighter Season 2 (Disc 1)
(0.0)
(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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The Tool Review 10.21.08: The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 (Discs 4 & 5)
(10.0)
(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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Japan's Finest: The Pride FC Review: Pride 2
(4.5)
(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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The Tool Review 10.15.08: The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 (Disc 3)
(0.0)
(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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Japan's Finest: The Pride FC Review: Pride 1
(3.5)
(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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The Tool Review 08.26.08: PRIDE: Bushido 9 (Part 2)
(10.0)
(08.26.2008)
- Adam Tool
A night of amazing action continues with the lightweight tournament This week it’s the opening round and semi-final match-ups featuring Takanori Gomi, Mach Sakurai, Tatsuya Kawajiri, Joachim Hansen, Jens Pulver, Yves Edwards and Luiz Azeredo! If that wasn’t enough, we’ve also got a reserve bout with DOKONJONOSUKE~! taking on Charles “Krazy Horse” Bennett! |
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Seymour Reviews 08.21.08: PRIDE 8
(5.5)
(08.21.2008)
- Ryan Seymour
Take a step back in history to 1999 and PRIDE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS. Join 411's Ryan Seymour as he takes you back to PRIDE 8 where Wanderlei Silva was starting to create a dominance, the Gracie family was immensely popular and Kazushi Sakuraba was just starting to cement his name in MMA history. |
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The Tool Review 08.19.08: PRIDE Bushido 9 (Part 1)
(8.5)
(08.19.2008)
- Adam Tool
PRIDE puts on a monster of a show featuring two tournaments! This week covers the welterweight side of the show and we've got Dan Henderson, Phil Baroni, Akihiro Gono, Murilo Bustamante, MINOWAMAN, Ryo Chonan and Paulo Filho in action! |
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The Tool Review: Rumble On The Rock 8
(8.0)
(08.13.2008)
- Adam Tool
Rumble On The Rock delivers with their welterweight tournament, featuring Anderson Silva, Jake Shields, Frank Trigg, Carlos Condit, and Yushin Okami! We’ve also got a big main event between two very big men, as Cabbage takes on Butterbean! |
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Cardio Freak Review: EliteXC: Renegade 2-Disc DVD
(8.0)
(08.12.2008)
- Jeremy Lambert
Cardio Freak adventures into the DVD reviewing world and what better way to start than with the pro MMA debut of Kimbo Slice? Not only that but it's the fight that made KJ Noons a star and Nick Diaz a very bitter man. Plus other great fighters like Jake Shields and Antonio Silva are featured. |
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The Tool Review 08.05.08: Rumble On The Rock 7
(6.0)
(08.05.2008)
- Adam Tool
If you’re a fan of the big boys, this is the show for you. Kimo and Ricco Rodriguez are on the card, and our main event is the rematch between Tank Abbott and Cabbage Correira. We’ve also got Thales Leites, Vitor Riberio, and Renato Verissimo on the show as well, and not a single fight here ends in a decision. |
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The Tool Review 07.29.08: Rumble On The Rock 6
(8.0)
(07.29.2008)
- Adam Tool
We return to the island of Hawaii for another big night of fights featuring Gilbert Melendez, Cabbage Correira, Antoni Hardonk, Dennis Hallman, and the mixed-martial arts debut of former WWE superstar Sean O’Haire! The night is topped off with a huge main event featuring BJ Penn moving up to middleweight to take on Rodrigo Gracie! |
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The Tool Review 07.15.08: Rumble On The Rock 4
(7.5)
(07.15.2008)
- Adam Tool
One of the biggest promotions in Hawaii puts on an excellent show featuring Gilbert Melendez, Renato “Charuto” Verissimo, Paul Buentello, Dennis Hallman, and Gil Castillo. Oh yeah, and BJ Penn takes on Takanori Gomi. Need I say more? |
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History of the UFC 06.09.08: UFC XLII: Sudden Impact
(6.0)
(06.09.2008)
- Matt McEwen
Long before he was getting creamed by guys who should be fighting at middleweight, Matt Hughes was the most dominant champion in UFC history. He faces a stern test in future lightweight champion Sean Sherk as the UFC debuts in Miami. |
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The Sprawl And Brawl Video Review - IFC: Battleground Boise
(6.0)
(05.28.2008)
- Randy Harrison
With a huge featherweight title fight coming up on Sunday night, The Sprawl and Brawl takes a trip back to 2003 to see Jens Pulver in another fight for a 145-pound world title in his hometown! There are two other big title fights and a ton of familiar names on the card for the IFC's event, Battleground Boise! |
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