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MMA Analytics 04.21.08: UFC 83 Aftermath – What's Next?
(04.21.2008)
We're checking out UFC 83, and what's next for the participants in the aftermath in this edition of MMA Analytics. |
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MMA Analytics 04.14.08: YAMMA/K-1 Analysis
(04.14.2008)
We check out this weekend's action in the newest MMA promotion, YAMMA Pit Fighting, as well as the K-1 event in Yokohama on Sunday in this edition of MMA Analytics. |
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MMA Analytics 04.07.08: IFL Impresses, ShoXC Thoughts
(04.07.2008)
A look at this weekend surpisingly entertaining IFL event and EliteXC's Challenger Series, ShoXC. What's next for the IFL's champions, and what can we expect from the upcoming talent in ProElite? We'll take a look in this edition of MMA Analytics! |
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MMA Analytics 03.31.08: EliteXC/Strikeforce Thoughts
(03.31.2008)
Strikeforce's main event bout could go down on the nominee ballot as one of the best matchups of the year. It provided us with excitement, anticipation, and a fantastic striking war between two iron chinned athletes. We'll talk about the main event and the rest of the card including some analysis on what's next for the fighters in EliteXC/Strikeforce in this edition of MMA Analytics. |
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MMA Analytics 03.24.08: Weekend Roundup
(03.24.2008)
We'll analyze Friday's ShoXC card along with an inside look at a new DREAM Middleweight Grand Prix participant, EliteXC/CBS matchups, and whether or not Golden Boy Promotions will be a player in the mixed martial arts scene. All of that and more in this edition of MMA Analytics. |
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MMA Analytics 03.17.08: DREAM & ICON Sport
(03.17.2008)
This weekend featured both the DREAM Lightweight Grand Prix and ICON Sport from Hawaii. We'll look over both cards including analysis on all the matchups and who you should keep your eye on in the upcoming months. |
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MMA Analytics 03.10.08: The Fedor Sweepstakes Continue...
(03.10.2008)
The Fedor Emelianenko saga has reached a new level this week. Rumors have surfaced regarding Fedor's possible re-entry back into the free agent market. What's the current situation, what are the possibilities for other promotions, and what can fans expect? We take an in-depth look in this edition of MMA Analytics. |
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MMA Analytics 03.03.08: UFC 82 Recap
(03.03.2008)
UFC 82 didn't disappoint. It provided us with one of the most shocking main events of the year in Anderson Silva dominating Dan Henderson. Although Henderson was stylistically the best matchup for Silva, Silva proved that he deserves to be labeled the best pound for pound fighter in the world. We'll look at that matchup and more in this edition of MMA Analytics. |
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MMA Analytics 02.18.08: Street Certified Recap and Analysis
(02.18.2008)
Kimbo didn't add anything to his legacy as a brawler, but he crushed Tank Abbott easily for a win at Street Certified on Saturday. We'll look at his win and the rest of the card in this edition of MMA Analytics. |
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MMA Analytics 02.11.07: UFC's Heavyweight Exodus?
(02.11.2008)
Sylvia's recent comments regarding his potential departure from the UFC have sparked the thoughts of many fans into believing that we may be seeing an exodus. Is the UFC's treatment of fighters to blame, or is their big paydays to the fighters who can draw buys hurting their chances at keeping the elite? We'll look at the situation and more in this edition of MMA Analytics. |
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MMA Analytics 02.04.07: Technique Over Brawn Wins at UFC 81
(02.04.2008)
Timex should sponsor Nogueira because he keeps taking a beating and keeps on ticking. "Minotauro" Nogueira managed to survive once again, and then tap out a much bigger opponent in Tim Sylvia by using some slick ground skills. It was vintage Nogueira at its finest. Frank Mir showed us that jiu-jitsu is still king of the hill when it comes to technique vs. strength. We'll look over UFC 81's matchups and more in this edition of MMA Analytics. |
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MMA Analytics 01.28.07: UFC Moves Pieces into Place
(01.28.2008)
In last couple of weeks, the UFC has been on a shopping spree. They've managed to bring in some of the best talent around the world that could prove to make impacts in their respective divisions. In this edition of MMA Analytics, we'll take a look at the signings of Dong Hyun Kim, David Bielkheden, and the rumored signing of Rousimar "Toquinho" Palhares. |
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MMA Analytics 01.21.08: The Upsets of UFC 80
(01.21.2008)
UFC 80 showed us that old players are still in the game. Fabricio Werdum surprised many fans by defeating Gabriel Gonzaga for a second time in his career. Jorge Rivera absolutely crushed the now TUF bust, Kendall Grove, and Paul Kelly made a splash in his UFC debut by defeating his British counterpart in Paul Taylor. Check out my thoughts and look into the future of these fighters in this edition of MMA Analytics. |
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MMA Analytics 01.14.07: UFC's Welterweights Suddenly Stagnant
(01.14.2008)
With Georges St. Pierre's recent win over Matt Hughes, it seems that Pierre has become a dominant opponent for nearly everyone in the Welterweight division. This poses problems of who will be able to matchup against Pierre in the future, much like the situation with Anderson Silva at Middleweight. We'll look at the current situation in the Welterweight division, comparisons to the Middleweights, and fixes that the UFC can implement to reclaim a challenging upper tier of matchups for the division. All of that and more in this edition of MMA Analytics. |
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MMA Analytics 01.07.08: Matchups in the Making
(01.07.2008)
The news wire has been buzzing with potential matchups in the making recently in the UFC. Machida, fresh off his big win over Soukoudjou, has been reportedly offered to fight Tito Ortiz. Heath Herring has been offered to fight the Frenchman Cheick Kongo, and Matt Serra has confirmed that he will fight Pierre in Canada in April. Will Ortiz accept the Machida fight, can Herring put Kongo to the floor, and does Serra have a chance? We'll look at those fights and take a brief look at Kimbo vs. Tank in this edition of MMA Analytics. |
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MMA Analytics 12.30.07: UFC 79 Delivers Surprises
(12.30.2007)
Dana White and company should be pleased. UFC 79 delivered on what it promised. Liddell vs. Silva was an epic matchup that surprisingly didn't end in a knockout, but showed promise for both fighters. Machida outclassed Soukoudjou and proved why he is one of the top fighters in the Light Heavyweight division. St. Pierre crushed Matt Hughes and may have showed us the type of skill that could keep him atop the Welterweight division for quite some time. We'll look at all of this and more in this edition of MMA Analytics. |
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MMA Analytics 12.24.07: Reviewing the UFC's Year
(12.24.2007)
Along with the great accomplishments by the UFC this year come disappointments as well. We'll look at some of the problems the UFC has had this year, and look at some of the improvements that the UFC could possibly make in the upcoming year as well in this edition of MMA Analytics. |
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Dragonball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3 (Wii) Review
(12.17.2007)
Another year, another DBZ game! |
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MMA Analytics 12.17.07: Marketing and Promotion in MMA
(12.17.2007)
Marketing and promotion are essential aspects of MMA that fans rarely think about, but have a lot to do with the performance of MMA in the mainstream market. Has Silva vs. Liddell received enough promotion to garner record numbers? Why are New Year's Eve matchups geared toward entertainment and not quality? We'll answer all these questions and more in this edition of MMA Analytics! |
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MMA Analytics 12.10.07: A Weekend for the Record Books
(12.10.2007)
Thoughts on Huerta's big win on Saturday, where Huerta and Guida go from here, K-1 World Grand Prix final, Mayweather vs. Hatton thoughts, and much more! It's all in the latest edition of MMA Analytics! |
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