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| Cardio Freak MMA News Report 02.08.10: 46 Years Young |
| MMA >> Columns, 02.08.2010 |
| A full review of UFC 109: Relentless, including Randy Couture continuing to defy his age as well as thoughts on all the fights and where the winners and losers go from here. Plus thoughts on WEC on PPV and whether or not it will succeed, thoughts on upcoming fights featuring Nate Diaz, Diego Sanchez, and Tyson Griffin, and why common sense should be a source. It never spills the ice in the middle of a fight, it's Cardio Freak on 411. |
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| 411's UFC 109: Relentless Report 02.06.10 |
| MMA >> Reports, 02.07.2010 |
| 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 MMA Fact or Fiction 02.03.10: Diaz's Performance, UFC 109, WEC on PPV & MORE! |
| MMA >> Columns, 02.03.2010 |
| Will Randy Couture earn a title shot with a victory over Mark Coleman at UFC 109? Did Nick Diaz turn in the most impressive performance at Strikeforce: Miami? Will Wanderlei Silva vs. Michael Bisping be the Fight of February? 411's Daniels Bonnizzio and Jeffrey Harris debate those topics and more in this week's edition of 411 MMA Fact or Fiction. |
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| Cardio Freak MMA News Report 02.01.10: Legendary UFC Hall of Fame Octagon Warriors |
| MMA >> Columns, 02.01.2010 |
| This week in Cardio Freak: A preview of UFC 109: Relentless featuring two Hall of Famers competing against each other, the guy who destroyed Demain Maia vs. the guy who got destroyed by Demian Maia, and a fight to determine the greatest mid-level Welterweight of all-time. Plus a review of Strikeforce: Miami featuring some Diaz being awesome, Walker being amazing, and one legged man in an ass kicking contest. It's in better condition than Robbie Lawler's leg, it's Cardio Freak on 411 |
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| 411 MMA Fact or Fiction 01.27.10: Carano/Celeste, Diaz/Zaromskis, Mir/Carwin & MORE! |
| MMA >> Columns, 01.27.2010 |
| Is Gina Carano hotter than Arianny Celeste? Is Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Cain Velasquez February's most interesting fight? Will Robbie Lawler vs. Melvin Manhoef be the best fight this Saturday? Should Frank Mir vs. Shane Carwin be for the Interim Heavyweight Title? 411's Larry Csonka and Daniel Bonnizzio debate these topics and more in this week's edition of 411 MMA Fact or Fiction! |
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| Cardio Freak MMA News Report 01.25.10: Best In The World |
| MMA >> Columns, 01.25.2010 |
| This week in Cardio Freak: A look at BJ Penn, why he's the best fighter in the world, and how he matches up against top fighters in other weight classes. Plus thoughts on Brock Lesnar's return and a preview of Strikeforce: Miami featuring two title fights, a fan stand up battle, and two Strikeforce debuts that no one cares about. It will last longer than Herschel Walker's MMA career, it's Cardio Freak on 411. |
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| 411 MMA Fact or Fiction 01.20.10: Penn/Edgar, WEC on PPV, Kimbo/Mitrione & MORE! |
| MMA >> Columns, 01.20.2010 |
| Will Frankie Edgar make it past three rounds against BJ Penn? Should the loser of Kimbo Slice vs. Matt Mitrione be released? Is Junior dos Santos deserving of a Heavyweight title shot with a win over Gabriel Gonzaga? 411 MMA writers Todd Bergman and Daniel Bonnizzio debate these topics and more in this week's edition of 411 MMA Fact or Fiction. |
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| Cardio Freak MMA News Report 01.18.10: Overrated and Underrated |
| MMA >> Columns, 01.18.2010 |
| This week in Cardio Freak: A list of things that don't get enough attention in MMA making them underrated and things that get too much attention making them overrated. It's not your typical fighter, fights, event list so check it out. Also thoughts on rumored fights including Penn vs. Edgar, Kimbo vs. Mittrione, and Koscheck vs. Daley. It's like a great walk in song, it's Cardio Freak on 411. |
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| 411's UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz Report 01.11.10 |
| MMA >> Reports, 01.11.2010 |
| 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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| Cardio Freak MMA News Report 01.11.10: New Year, New Changes |
| MMA >> Columns, 01.11.2010 |
| This week in Cardio Freak: more changes suggested to help better the sport of MMA including a rule that forces fighters into retirement, a way to keep fighter reputations safe, and something that will help the judges. Also, a preview of tonight's Fight Night event that lacks name value but should be a very good card headlined by an important Lightweight showdown plus thoughts on new fights being rumored for upcoming UFC and Strikeforce events. It's better than back to back nights of fights, it's Cardio Freak on 411. |
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| 411's WEC 46: Henderson vs. Varner Report 01.10.10 |
| MMA >> Reports, 01.10.2010 |
| 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 MMA Fact or Fiction 01.06.10: Gomi in UFC, UFC 108, WEC 46 & MORE! |
| MMA >> Columns, 01.06.2010 |
| Is Rashad Evans the favorite against Rampage Jackson? Is Takanori Gomi one fight away from challenging for the UFC Lightweight title? Who turned in the most impressive performance at UFC 108? 411 MMA writers Larry Csonka and Jeremy Lambert debate those topics and more in this week's edition of 411 MMA Fact or Fiction! |
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| Cardio Freak MMA News Report 01.04.10: Best Of The Year |
| MMA >> Columns, 01.04.2010 |
| This week in Cardio Freak: A review of the best show of the year, UFC 108 featuring the fans still hating Rashad Evans, explosive knockouts, and slick submissions. It's a complete recap of all the fights and where fighters go from here. Plus a review of Dynamite!! 2009, a preview of WEC 46, and thoughts on UFC signing Takanori Gomi. It's the BJ Penn (at Lightweight) of MMA columns, it's Cardio Freak on 411. |
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| 411's UFC 108: Evans vs. Silva Report 01.02.10 |
| MMA >> Reports, 01.03.2010 |
| 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 |
| MMA >> Reports, 12.31.2009 |
| 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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| Cardio Freak MMA News Report 12.28.09: Due To Injury |
| MMA >> Columns, 12.28.2009 |
| This week in Cardio Freak: a preview UFC 108 featuring a good card that lacks a true main event. Can Rashad Evans rebound after a brutal KO loss? Will Paul Daley continue to climb up the Welterweight ranks? Is Junior dos Santos the real deal? A look at all the main card fights plus predictions. Also, a preview of Dynamite!! 2009 featuring 17 fights, the conclusion of the Super Hulk, and DREAM vs. WVR. It's almost injury free, it's Cardio Freak on 411. |
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| Cardio Freak MMA News Report 12.21.09: Predicting The Future of MMA 2010 Edition |
| MMA >> Columns, 12.21.2009 |
| This week in Cardio Freak: 50 MMA predictions for 2010 that are sure to be wrong. Plus a review of WEC 45 featuring Donald Cerrone becoming my favorite fighter and Chris Horodecki not being very smart, a review of Strikeforce: Evolution featuring Thomson and Melendez putting on a fight of the year candidate, KING MO being awesome, and Cung Le not being very smart, thoughts on Henderson vs. Shields and Mir vs. Carwin, and so much more. It's more energized than KING MO, it's Cardio Freak on 411. |
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| 411's WEC 45: Cerrone vs. Ratcliff Report 12.19.09 |
| MMA >> Reports, 12.20.2009 |
| 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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| Cardio Freak MMA News Report 12.14.09: A Good Write Up |
| MMA >> Columns, 12.14.2009 |
| This week in Cardio Freak: A review of UFC 107 featuring BJ Penn making Diego Sanchez look like an amateur, Frank Mir getting under everyone's skin, Kenny Florian back to finishing fights, and much more. Plus a preview of WEC 45 featuring Donald Cerrone vs. Ed Ratcliff and a preview for Strikeforce: Evolution featuring Cung Le vs. Scott Smith! Also, thoughts on Dan Henderson and Bobby Lashley to Strikeforce and more UFC 108 changes. It's more dominant than BJ Penn, it's Cardio Freak on 411. |
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| 411's UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez Report 12.12.09 |
| MMA >> Reports, 12.13.2009 |
| 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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| Cardio Freak MMA News Report 12.07.09: Merry Go Round We Go |
| MMA >> Columns, 12.07.2009 |
| This week in Cardio Freak: A preview of UFC 107 featuring a breakdown of all the main card fights plus predictions. How can Diego Sanchez stop the unstoppable (at Lightweight) BJ Penn? Is Frank Mir too confident in his stand up? Will Clay Guida be awesome as usual? Plus a review of The Ultimate Fight 10 Finale featuring one of the most unpredictable fights ever. Also thoughts on the return of Chuck Liddell and Quinton Jackson. Unlike Houston Alexander and Kimbo Slice it's the column that never gets tired, it's Cardio Freak on 411. |
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| 411's The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale Report 12.05.09 |
| MMA >> Reports, 12.05.2009 |
| 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 MMA Fact or Fiction 12.02.09: Kimbo/Houston, Silva/Bisping, TUF10 Winner & MORE! |
| MMA >> Columns, 12.02.2009 |
| Will Houston Alexander vs. Kimbo Slice make it out of the first round? Will Roy Nelson win The Ultimate Fighter 10? Should UFC cancel UFC 108? Does Wanderlei Silva vs. Michael Bisping excite you? 411's Daniel Bonnizzio and Adam Tool debate these topics and more in this week's edition of 411 MMA Fact or Fiction! |
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| Cardio Freak MMA News Report 11.30.09: Product Over Saturation |
| MMA >> Columns, 11.30.2009 |
| This week in Cardio Freak: A look at the increasing number of UFC events and why it's starting to hurt interest in the sport. Is it fair to compare UFC to WWE and NFL? Do more events mean more big fights? Find out inside. Plus a preview of The Ultimate Finale 10 and thoughts on Silva vs. Bisping, Thomson vs. Melendez, and Cain vs. Nogueira. It's more unpredictable than Jon Jones, it's Cardio Freak on 411. |
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| 411 MMA Fact or Fiction 11.25.09: Ortiz/Griffin 3, Best of November, Koscheck/Hardy & MORE! |
| MMA >> Columns, 11.25.2009 |
| Are you interested in seeing Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin 3? Will Randy Couture get a Light Heavyweight Title shot if he beats Coleman? Was UFC 106 the best November MMA event? Should Josh Koscheck get a Welterweight Title shot before Dan Hardy? 411's Jeffrey Harris and Jeremy Lambert debate those topics and more in this week's edition of 411 MMA Fact or Fiction! |
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| Cardio Freak MMA News Report 11.23.09: 100 Percent Healthy |
| MMA >> Columns, 11.23.2009 |
| This week in Cardio Freak: A review of UFC 106 with thoughts on all the fights, where fighters go from here, and my new found hate for Tito Ortiz. Plus news and thoughts on Coleman vs. Couture, Karo Parisyan's exit from the Octagon, and a late review of WEC 44 featuring Jose Aldo being a bad man. It's healthier than Tito Ortiz, it's Cardio Freak on 411. |
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| 411's UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin II Report 11.21.09 |
| MMA >> Reports, 11.22.2009 |
| 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 |
| MMA >> Reports, 11.18.2009 |
| 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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