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MMA's 3 R's 8.24.09: Jon Jones, the Heavyweight Shuffle, Danillo Goes Bye Bye, More
(08.24.2009)
Another week, another batch of all things right and wrong in the world of MMA this week. But why is Jon Jones joining Greg Jackson's camp in the wRong this time? |
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MMA's 3 R's 08.17.09: Does Strikeforce Strike Out?
(08.17.2009)
It's an all Strikeforce edition of the R's as Matt McEwen looks at Saturday's huge Carano vs Cyborg event and breaks down the Right, the Wrong and the absolutely Ridiculous! |
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MMA's 3 R's 8.10.09: UFC 101 - Declaration Aftermath
(08.10.2009)
Penn and Silva prove why they are the best, MMA judging comes under the gun once again, a new star may have been born, bad fight predictions and more! 411’s Matt McEwen discusses these topics and more in the latest edition of MMA’s 3R’s! |
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MMA's 3 R's 08.03.09: Tito Is Back, Useless Conference Calls, Fedor, Fighters Getting New Homes, Jerry Millen, More
(08.03.2009)
Fedor has dominated the talk over the past week, but there has been plenty of other interesting news this week as well. |
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MMA's 3 R's 7.27.09: Affliciton, Tito, Aoki/Hansen III, Fight Night 19 and More!
(07.27.2009)
From the death of Affliction, an elite title fight being announced, and a confusing UFC 103 main event to the return of Tito Ortiz, Josh Barnett's issues, and more, 411's Matt McEwen breaks down the Right, wRong, and Ridiculous from the week in MMA! |
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MMA's 3 R's 7.20.09: Brock, Tito, Mir, DREAM, More
(07.20.2009)
The 3 R's return, looking at the great press coverage the UFC has gotten on the heels of UFC 100, the possible return of Tito Ortiz, crazy odd makers, a Hawaiian vacation of the Octagon and somehow Brock Lesnar gets in all three categories. |
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MMA's 3'Rs 6.29.09: Ultimate Chaos, Bob Sapp, Diego Sanchez and MMATH, Maynard vs. Huerta, More
(06.29.2009)
Diego Sanchez tries to use MMATH, the Ultimate Chaos of Sapp vs. Lashley, Gray Maynard vs. Roger Huerta gets signed, the saga of Din Thomas cutting weight and more! Check out the latest edition of MMA’s 3R’s for all the details! |
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MMA's 3R's 06.22.09: The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale Reviewed!
(06.22.2009)
The 3R's makes its MMA debut and covers one of the best free MMA shows ever. Can't really ask more than that can you? |
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Hit the Mat 5.25.09: Questions and Answers
(05.25.2009)
UFC 98 is in the books, Lyoto Machida is the new champ and a whole bucket full of questions and answers are on the table. Mixed metaphors aside, Matt McEwen looks at some of the issues arising from the aftermath. |
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Hit the Mat 5.18.09: Evans vs Machida
(05.18.2009)
For the first time in the UFC’s history, two undefeated fighters will meet in the Octagon with a title on the line. 411’s Matt McEwen discusses Saturday’s title bout between Evans and Machida, and tells you why you need to settle in for long, five round fight. |
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Hit the Mat 5.11.09: Under the Summer Radar
(05.11.2009)
Beyond the hype and press for the summer's big fights lurks the type of fights that hard core fans love and show just how deep the talent pool in MMA is becoming. |
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Hit the Mat 4.27.09: Random Rantings
(04.27.2009)
A relatively quiet week after the Silva debacle leaves Matt McEwen to randomly ponder Shogun Rua's place in the world, the possible boredom of UFC 98, an early prediction for UFC 100 and just how meaningful are rankings? |
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Hit the Mat 4.20.09: Anderson Silva is the Worst Fighter Ever...
(04.20.2009)
...and he'll never have a good fight again! It's possible that the title is a bit of hyperbole, but you'll have to read the article to find out. |
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Hit the Mat 04.06.09: The Future of Submissions
(04.06.2009)
A lot of fans watch MMA for the punching, kicking and KO's, but for a few fans, the submission skills of these two fighters are the epitome of MMA. |
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Hit the Mat 03.30.09: Ten Things to Think About in April
(03.30.2009)
April may be a month of fools, but you'd be foolish to not be excited about the upcoming month in MMA. In spite of that horrible introduction, check out the 10 things on Matt McEwen's mind as we head into a big month of fight action. |
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Hit the Mat 03.23.09: Trends in the Sport
(03.23.2009)
In a sport so young, it is easy to track the evolution of styles, but sometimes it is hard to look at the current style and see what stage it is at right now. But, sometimes it isn't that hard, and sometimes it isn't that hard to guess at what might be coming next.... |
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Hit the Mat 03.16.09: The Winner and NEW Light Heavyweight Champion
(03.16.2009)
Two months is not too far away to start over-hyping Rashad Evans' first UFC Light Heavyweight defense. In the latest edition of Hit the Mat, 411’s Matt McEwen explains why Lyoto Machida will end the Light Heavyweight Title reign of Rashad Evans.
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Hit the Mat 03.09.09: Hitting the Unemployment Line?
(03.09.2009)
Tough times are hitting the world, and tough times might be ahead for some big(ish) named fighters. |
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Hit the Mat 02.23.09: Ten Things I Think
(02.23.2009)
Fedor, Condit, trigger happy refs, Sanchez, misusing "Gate Keeper", upcoming fights and an exciting middleweight division all get some love in this week's Hit the Mat. |
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Hit the Mat 02.16.09: Stike With Force
(02.16.2009)
Matt McEwen looks at what a stronger Strikeforce might mean for MMA, and hits the mailbag after proclaiming Lyoto Machida the best fighter in the sport! |
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