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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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| Cardio Freak MMA News Report 11.16.09: Lacking Killer Instinct |
| MMA >> Columns, 11.16.2009 |
| This week in Cardio Freak: A review of UFC 105 featuring Randy Couture being Randy Couture, Brandon Vera losing a fight he should have won, and Dan Hardy being better off losing. Plus a preview of UFC 106 featuring a must win fight for Ortiz and Griffin, a quick preview of WEC 44, and news on Brock Lesnar and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. It's more exciting than the UFC 105 main event, it's Cardio Freak on 411. |
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| 411's UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera Report 11.14.09 |
| MMA >> Reports, 11.14.2009 |
| 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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| Cardio Freak MMA News Report 11.09.09: Live at Strikeforce on CBS |
| MMA >> Columns, 11.09.2009 |
| A live blog from Strikeforce on CBS featuring thoughts on everything as it happened including stuff you won't read about anywhere else! Plus a preview of UFC 105 featuring Randy Couture vs. Brandon Vera and thoughts on Nogueira vs. Velasquez, "Cro Cop" vs. Rothwell and Strikeforce's next event. It's more like Clay Guida than ever before, it's Cardio Freak on 411! |
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| 411 MMA Fact or Fiction 11.04.09: Strikeforce Rating, Kimbo/Houston, Fedor/Rogers & MORE! |
| MMA >> Columns, 11.04.2009 |
| Will Fedor vs. Rogers make is past the three minute mark? Will Houston Alexander defeat Kimbo Slice? Is UFC 106 the event you're most looking forward to in November? Will Strikeforce on CBS do a better rating than EliteXC on CBS 2? 411's Patrick Mullin and Larry Csonka 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 11.02.09: Things Change But Stay The Same |
| MMA >> Columns, 11.02.2009 |
| A preview of Strikeforce on CBS, featuring a look at Fedor vs. Rogers and why this show isn't so different from the last time MMA was on CBS. Plus thoughts on the UFC 106 changes, Strikeforce adding talent and more. It's healthier than Brock Lesnar, it's Cardio Freak! |
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| Cardio Freak MMA News Report 10.26.09: The Machida Error |
| MMA >> Columns, 10.26.2009 |
| This week in Cardio Freak: A review of UFC 104 featuring thoughts on the controversial Shogun vs. Machida decision, Cain Velasquez's performance, and the rest of the fights from the event. Plus a quick review of DREAM 12 that saw the DREAM debut of the great white cage and thoughts of the rematches between Diaz/Maynard and Alves/Fitch. It's higher than "Shogun" Rua's heart rate, it's Cardio Freak on 411. |
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| 411's UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun Report 10.24.09 |
| MMA >> Reports, 10.25.2009 |
| 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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| Cardio Freak MMA News Report 10.19.09: First Defense |
| MMA >> Columns, 10.19.2009 |
| This week in Cardio Freak: A preview of UFC 104 featuring thoughts and predictions on all the main card fights. Plus thoughts on Silva/Akiyama, Santos/Gonzaga, Houston/Kimbo, and Henderson possibly to Strikeforce. It's more accurate that Lyoto Machida, it's Cardio Freak on 411. |
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| Cardio Freak MMA News Report 10.12.09: The Wrong Guy Won |
| MMA >> Columns, 10.12.2009 |
| This week in Cardio Freak: A look at fights where one fighter was designed to win but his opponent had other ideas. Plus reviews of WEC 43 and DREAM 11 and thoughts on Griffin/Ortiz 2 and new fights added to the Strikeforce on CBS event. It's crazier than Damacio Page, it's Cardio Freak on 411. |
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| 411's WEC 43: Cerrone vs.Henderson Report 10.10.09 |
| MMA >> Reports, 10.11.2009 |
| 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 MMA Fact or Fiction 10.07.09: Kimbo's UFC Future, Lashley/Werdum, WEC 43 & MORE! |
| MMA >> Columns, 10.07.2009 |
| Will Kimbo Slice make it three fights in the UFC? Should Bobby Lashley be favored against Fabricio Werdum? Would Herschel Walker last one round against anyone on TUF 10? Would Rashad Evans losing to Thiago Silva hurt your interest in Evans vs. Jackson? 411's Samer Kadi and Jonathan Solomon debate those topics and more in this week's edition of 411 MMA Fact or Fiction! |
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| 411's DREAM.11 Report 10.06.09 |
| MMA >> Reports, 10.06.2009 |
| 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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| Cardio Freak MMA News Report 10.05.09: Bigger Than The World Cup Revisited |
| MMA >> Columns, 10.05.2009 |
| This week in Cardio Freak: Over a year ago Dana White claimed that MMA would be, "bigger than the World Cup." After a year to build the sport, how close is Dana and Co. to fulfilling this claim? Plus thoughts on Nogueira vs. Gonzaga, Silva vs. Evans, and quick previews of WEC 43 and DREAM 11. It's smarter than Joe Silva, it's Cardio Freak on 411. |
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| 411 MMA Fact or Fiction 9.30.09: Jackson/Evans, Kimbo/Nelson, Belfort/Silva & MORE! |
| MMA >> Columns, 09.30.2009 |
| Will Kimbo Slice vs. Roy Nelson deliver the highest rating ever for TUF? Will Jackson vs. Evans happen in 2010? Should Cro Cop retire? Should Herschel Walker be licensed by any athletic commission? Should Belfort challenge for the UFC Middleweight title before Henderson or Marquardt? 411's Patrick Mullin and Bill Wannop 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 9.28.09: On The Decline |
| MMA >> Columns, 09.28.2009 |
| This week in Cardio Freak: With the possible retirement of Mirko "Cro Cop", I take a look at why dominant fighters start to slip. Plus thoughts on Quinton Jackson's "retirement", Belfort vs. Silva, and Kimbo vs. Nelson. It draws more than Floyd Mayweather, it's Cardio Freak on 411. |
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| 411 MMA Fact or Fiction 9.23.09: TUF10, Strikeforce on CBS, |
| MMA >> Columns, 09.23.2009 |
| Is Mirko "Cro Cop" the most disappointing UFC acquisition ever? Will Team Rashad win this season of The Ultimate Fighter? What was the best fight of this past week? 411 MMA writers Scott Kuczkowski and Jeremy Lambert debate those topics and more in this weeks editions of 411 MMA Fact or Fiction. |
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| Cardio Freak MMA News Report 9.21.09: Acting For Fighting |
| MMA >> Columns, 09.21.2009 |
| This week in Cardio Freak: A review of UFC 103 featuring good performances by Belfort, dos Santos, Daley, Koscheck, and Griffin. Plus a quick review of Fight Night 19 featuring some really good fights and why Strikeforce should promote Brett Rogers and not Fedor leading up to the November 7 event. It's willing to fight more than Josh Koscheck, it's Cardio Freak on 411. |
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| 411's UFC 103: Franklin vs. Belfort Report 9.19.09 |
| MMA >> Reports, 09.20.2009 |
| 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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| Cardio Freak MMA News Report 9.14.09: What's Old Is New |
| MMA >> Columns, 09.14.2009 |
| This week in Cardio Freak: A preview of UFC 103 featuring thoughts on all the big fights. Plus a quick preview of Fight Night 19 and thoughts on a bunch of fight announcements including Couture vs. Vera, Lil Nog vs. Cane, and Hamill vs. Jones. All that other big news from around the MMA world. It's more stacked than UFC 73, it's Cardio Freak on 411. |
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| 411 MMA Fact or Fiction 9.09.09: Lesnar/Carwin, Strikeforce, Hughes Future & MORE! |
| MMA >> Columns, 09.09.2009 |
| Is Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin the most anticipated fight left in 2009? Has Strikeforce properly promoted their Fedor vs. Rogers event? Should Dana White be mad at Quinton Jackson for doing a movie? 411 MMA columnists Adam Tool and Larry Csonka 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 9.07.09: Fighting & Football |
| MMA >> Columns, 09.07.2009 |
| This week in Cardio Freak: It's almost football season so to celebrate we here at Cardio Freak thought it would be fun to compare the 30 NFL teams to 30 MMA fighters. Plus thoughts on Jackson/Evans being off, Penn/Sanchez switching dates, and Anderson Silva's surgery. It's more mainstream than Quinton Jackson, it's Cardio Freak on 411. |
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| 411 MMA Fact or Fiction 9.02.09: UFC 102, Rogers/Fedor, WEC & MORE! |
| MMA >> Columns, 09.02.2009 |
| Was UFC 102 the best event in August? Should Randy Couture hang up the gloves? Is Fedor vs. Brett Rogers the biggest fight Strikeforce has? Should Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira face the winner of Lesnar vs. Carwin? Did Nate Marquardt turn in the best performance at UFC 102? 411's Jeffrey Harris and Scott Kuczkowski debate those topics and more in this weeks edition of 411 MMA Fact or Fiction! |
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| Cardio Freak MMA News Report 8.31.09: Legends Live On |
| MMA >> Columns, 08.31.2009 |
| The week in Cardio Freak: A review of UFC 102 featuring thoughts on all the fights and where certain fighters go from here. Plus thoughts on Fedor vs. Rogers, Guida vs. Florian and a review of M-1 Global: Breakthrough featuring KING MO, a wrestling match, and a space shuttle. It's younger than Randy Couture, it's Cardio Freak on 411. |
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| 411's UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira Report 8.29.09 |
| MMA >> Reports, 08.30.2009 |
| 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 |
| MMA >> Reports, 08.29.2009 |
| "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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