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Occupy The Throne 04.17.13: UFC on FOX Preview
(04.17.2013)
This weekend marks what could be the best UFC on FOX card to date in the Ben Henderson vs. Gilbert Melendez-led UFC on FOX 7! 411's Jeremy Lambert and Samer Kadi take a look in their preview of the card! |
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Occupy The Throne 03.27.13: Drugs Are Bad...Right?
(03.27.2013)
Following the release of Matt Riddle over his second positive marijuana test and other incidents, the UFC has called for reduced suspensions for positive tests. But will it lead to any changes? 411's Jeremy Lambert and Samer Kadi take a look! |
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Occupy The Throne 03.22.13: Here's Johny!
(03.22.2013)
Johny Hendricks cemented himself as the top contender for Georges St-Pierre's welterweight title with a FOTY candidate at UFC 158! But what are his chances in a fight with the champion? 411's Jeremy Lambert and Samer Kadi take a look! |
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Occupy The Throne 01.03.13: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez II Fallout
(01.03.2013)
Following Cain Velasquez's domination of Junior Dos Santos to reclaim the title, cries for a rubber match have emerged. But is there really interest in another bout? 411's Jeremy Lambert and Samer Kadi take a look in this week's Occupy The Throne! |
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The Rear Naked Column 09.10.11: Q & A Edition
(09.10.2011)
Was putting Cain/JDS on Fox a good move? Should Dan Hardy have been fired? What does the future hold for the lightweight division? 411’s Samer Kadi answers these questions and more… |
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The Rear Naked Column 09.02.11: A Tale of Two Legends
(09.02.2011)
Hometown heroes Anderson Silva and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sent the Brazilian crowd home happy with two big knockouts at UFC 134! 411’s Samer Kadi takes a look at both fighter’s wins, their careers, and their impact on the sport! |
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The Rear Naked Column 08.27.11: Silva vs. Okami Breakdown
(08.27.2011)
For the UFC’s return to Rio, middleweight champion Anderson Silva headlines the card against the last man to beat him, Yushin OKami. Join 411’s Samer Kadi as he breaks down the fight… |
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The Rear Naked Column 08.19.11: Griffin vs. Shogun: The Rematch
(08.19.2011)
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Forrest Griffin are set to collide in the co-main event at UFC 134 this month! 411's Samer Kadi takes a look at the highly-anticipated rematch and offers his analysis in this full preview! |
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The Rear Naked Column 08.13.11: Fedor’s Legacy
(08.13.2011)
After his third consecutive loss, Fedor Emelianenko was released from his Strikeforce contract. Join 411’s Samer Kadi as he discusses Fedor’s legacy and his status as the greatest heavyweight of all time. |
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The Rear Naked Column 08.06.11: Old School vs. New School
(08.06.2011)
Since the days of Ken Shamrock in the 1990s, MMA has evolved significantly! Fighters nowadays may compete at a higher level, but does that diminish the accomplishments of the sport’s pioneers? 411’s Samer Kadi takes a look! |
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The Rear Naked Column 07.29.11: A Battle of Legends
(07.29.2011)
Dan Henderson takes on Fedor Emelianenko this Saturday at Strikeforce's latest event in a true battle of legends! But who has the tools to walk away with the win? 411’s Samer Kadi takes an in-depth look and breaks down the fight! |
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The Rear Naked Column 07.15.11: UFC Upset Watch (Part 2)
(07.15.2011)
Can Junior Dos Santos beat Cain Velasquez? Does Kenny Florian stand a chance against Jose Aldo? Will Gray Maynard beat Frankie Edgar in their rubber match? 411’s Samer Kadi takes a look in the second part of his UFC Upset Watch! |
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The Rear Naked Column 07.08.11: UFC Upset Watch
(07.08.2011)
Anderson Silva, Georges St-Pierre and Jon Jones are all favorites coming into their next title defenses! But are any of them in danger of being dethroned in an upset? 411’s Samer Kadi takes a look! |
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The Rear Naked Column 07.01.11: Ultimate Double Standards
(07.01.2011)
In one of the biggest stories of the year, Nate Marquardt has been released from the UFC after failing to past his pre-fight medicals! But is it a double standard when compared to the Chael Sonnen saga? 411’s Samer Kadi takes a look! |
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The Rear Naked Column 06.24.11: The State of the Heavyweight Division
(06.24.2011)
In the wake of the disappointing main event last weekend between Alistair Overeem and Fabricio Werdum, 411's Samer Kadi takes a look at the state of the heavyweight division in MMA and the challenges that the division faces! |
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The Rear Naked Column 06.17.11: Q & A Edition!
(06.17.2011)
Will Cain Velasquez be the first current UFC champion to lose the title? Why do fighters choose to move down in weight but not up? What would happen if the UFC champions fought the Strikeforce's? 411’s Samer Kadi answers these questions and more! |
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The Rear Naked Column 06.10.11: Heavyweights Collide!
(06.10.2011)
Shane Carwin has stepped in for Brock Lesnar to take on Junior Dos Santos at UFC 131 this weekend! But who will walk away the winner and new #1 contender to the heavyweight title? 411's Samer Kadi takes a look at the fight! |
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The Rear Naked Column 05.27.11: Injury Wave
(05.27.2011)
Major UFC stars like Brock Lesnar, Jon Jones and Frankie Edgar have pulled out of their scheduled fights with injuries! 411’s Samer Kadi takes a look at the increasing number of injuries in MMA as well as the reactions they trigger among fans! |
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The Rear Naked Column 05.20.11: Judging Debate! (Part 2)
(05.20.2011)
Would Frankie Edgar vs. Grey Maynard still have been a draw under the half-point system? How good are the "ten point must system" or the PRIDE rules for judging? 411's Samer Kadi and Mark Radulich debate these topics and more! |
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The Rear Naked Column 05.13.11: Judging Debate! (Part 1)
(05.13.2011)
Diego Sanchez's decision win over Martin Kampmann is one of several fights where the decision has come under heavy scrutiny! 411's Samer Kadi and Mark Radulich take a look at one of the hottest topics in the sport in MMA judging! |
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