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| Name: | Dan Plunkett |
| Email: | thegreatestmmacolumn@yahoo.com |
| Current Roles: | The Greatest MMA Column. Some news. |
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| History: | What about it? |
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411’s Fighter Of The Month: January
(02.09.2010)
Ben Henderson is the Undisputed WEC LW Champion, Nick Diaz captured the Strikeforce WW Championship and Cyborg retained her title! But who walked away with the 411 Fighter of the Month award? Check out the full column to find out… |
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The Greatest MMA News Column 02.09.10: Global Domination
(02.09.2010)
411's Dan Plunkett takes a look at the UFC's strategy for global domination and if it will work. Plus, possible light heavyweight championship scenarios, Sonnen vs. Silva, and more! |
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411’s MMA Roundtable Preview: UFC 109 - Relentless
(02.05.2010)
A bout more than a decade in the making, Randy Couture vs. Mark Coleman, finally takes place! In other action, Nate Marquardt and Chael Sonnen battle to determine the next middleweight title contender and Mike Swick and Paulo Thiago look to get back in the welterweight title mix. Plus, a ground battle is sure to ensue when Demian Maia battles Dan Miller, and former welterweight champ Matt Serra takes on Frank Trigg. Check out the full column for details! |
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The Greatest MMA News Column 02.02.10: Strikeforce Problems
(02.02.2010)
411's Dan Plunkett takes a look at some of the problems with the Strikeforce promotion, Forrest Griffin's thoughts on his upcoming bout against Rogerio Nogueira, the UFC heading to Abu Dhabi, and much more! |
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411’s MMA Roundtable: Strikeforce: Miami
(01.29.2010)
Strikeforce kicks off 2010 with two title fights as Nick Diaz takes on Marius Zaromskis and Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos returns to take on Marloes Coenen! Also, two of Strikeforce's biggest heavyweight acquisitions debut as Bobby Lashley and former Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker are in action. Plus, in a battle of lethal strikers, Robbie Lawler battles Melvin Manhoef! Check out the full roundtable for all the details! |
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The Greatest MMA News Column 01.26.10: Brock's Back!
(01.26.2010)
In the return of The Greatest MMA News Column, 411's Dan Plunkett discusses the return of Brock Lesnar and his remarkable career so far. Plus, Don Frye's thoughts on James Toney, a preview of Strikeforce: Miami, thoughts the decision to push back UFC 113, and much more! |
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411's 2009 MMA Fighter of the Year
(01.14.2010)
2009 was another year in which mixed martial arts was taken to new heights, largely due to the great efforts of the fighters themselves. The 411 MMA staff has honored these fighters by voting on the best performances every month. After 12 action packed months, the year is over and 411 has ranked the top ten fighters of 2009! Who is the fighter of the year? Check out the column to find out! |
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411’s MMA Roundtable Preview: UFC Fight Night 20: Maynard vs. Diaz
(01.11.2010)
The UFC comes to Virginia and brings a card full of up-and-coming fighters ready to make an impact. Gray Maynard, who may be a win away from a lightweight title shot against BJ Penn, takes on Nate Diaz in the main event. Diaz submitted Maynard in their first meeting on TUF 5, but can the BJJ specialist do it again 3 years later? Plus, recent Ultimate Fighter winners Efrain Escudero and Amir Sadollah make their returns, and much more! Check out the full column for details! |
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411’s MMA Roundtable Preview - WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson
(01.09.2010)
Join the 411 staff as they break down the WEC 46 card! Jamie Varner takes on Ben Henderson for the lightweight title, Urijah Faber goes up against Raphael Assuncao, Mike Brown returns and takes his first step towards regaining the featherweight title, and much more! Check out the full column for all the details!
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411’s Fighter Of The Month: December
(01.06.2010)
Kimbo Slice defeated Houston Alexander, Roy Nelson became the Ultimate Fighter, Frank Mir choked out Cheick Kongo, BJ Penn defeated Diego Sanchez, Gilbert Melendez avenged his loss to Josh Thomson, Scott Smith knocked out Cung Le, Donald Cerrone submitted Ed Ratcliff, and Shinya Aoki broke Mizuto Hirota's arm, but who is 411's Fighter of the Month? Check out the full column for details. |
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The Greatest MMA News Column 01.05.10: Rampage vs. Evans
(01.05.2010)
411's Dan Plunkett discusses the the future Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs. Rashad Evans fight and how it is different from when it was first announced last year. Plus, UFC 108 thoughts, why James Toney would be a better fit in Strikeforce than the UFC, and much more! |
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411’s MMA Roundtable Preview: UFC 108
(01.01.2010)
The UFC comes home to Las Vegas to kick off 2010! In the main event, Rashad Evans takes on Thiago Silva. Also, Paul Daley goes for a knockout against Dustin Hazelett, Junior dos Santos and Gilbert Yvel do battle, Joe Lauzon returns against Sam Stout, and much more! Check out the full column for all the details! |
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The Greatest MMA Column 12.29.09: Fighter of the Decade
(12.29.2009)
Who is the fighter of the decade? Is it Anderson Silva, Chuck Liddell, Dan Henderson, Fedor Emelianenko, Georges St. Pierre, Matt Hughes, or Wanderlei Silva? Check out the full column for details! |
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The Greatest MMA News Column 12.22.09: Year End Awards
(12.22.2009)
411's Dan Plunkett hands out his year end awards, takes a look at where Strikeforce is headed from here, how their April CBS show is shaping up, possible PPV opportunities, Nick Diaz vs. Marius Zaromskis, and more! |
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411’s MMA Roundtable: Strikeforce: Evolution
(12.18.2009)
In the main event, Cung Le returns from a near 21-month absence to take on the always exciting Scott Smith. Also, the Strikeforce lightweight division will have an undisputed champion after Josh Thomson takes on Gilbert Melendez. Plus, King Mo makes his Strikeforce debut, and Matt Lindland takes on submission wizard Ronaldo "Jacaré" Souza. Check out the full roundtable for all the details and don't forget to join 411 on Saturday night for our live coverage of the event! |
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411’s MMA Roundtable: WEC 45: Cerrone vs. Ratcliff
(12.18.2009)
The WEC comes back to Las Vegas for the second consecutive time. In the main event, Donald Cerrone, fresh off a fight of the year candidate in October, takes on Ed Ratcliff in the main event. Also, IFL veteran Chris Horodecki makes his WEC debut against knockout artist Anthony Njokuani. Plus, Takeya Mizugaki takes on Scott Jorgensen and Joseph Benavidez battles Rani Yahya. Check out the full roundtable for all the details! |
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The Greatest MMA News Column 12.15.09: The Case for Lesnar-Mir 3
(12.15.2009)
411's Dan Plunkett discusses the possibility of Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir 3, how to make it happen and how we got to this point. Plus, thoughts on BJ Penn's performance at UFC 107, where he goes from here, the Strikeforce signings of Dan Henderson and Bobby Lashley, and more! |
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411’s MMA Roundtable Preview: UFC 107 - Penn vs. Sanchez
(12.11.2009)
BJ Penn defends the lightweight championship against Diego Sanchez, Frank Mir looks to rebound from his UFC 100 loss when he takes on Cheick Kongo, Kenny Florian and Clay Guida look to get back on the winning track when they do battle, Paul Buentello returns to face Stefan Struve and more! Check out the full roundtable for details and join 411 for our live coverage of the show Saturday night! |
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The Greatest MMA Column 12.08.09: The Kimbo Problem
(12.08.2009)
On Saturday night, Kimbo got the best win of his career in winning a decision over Houston Alexander. 411's Dan Plunkett takes a look at Kimbo's prior opposition, how he was promoted, and what the hardcore MMA fan base thought of it. Plus, do we have a Kimbo Problem? |
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411’s MMA Roundtable: UFC’s Ultimate Finale 10
(12.04.2009)
The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale is here! In the main event, Jon Jones looks to add another win to his undefeated record when he takes on Matt “The Hammer” Hamill. Also, who will be crowned season 10 champion when Roy Nelson takes on Brendan Schaub. Plus, Kimbo Slice takes on Houston Alexander! Check out the full roundtable for details! |
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