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Thursday, July 1st, 2010Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Chris Leben is one of many pick ’em fights on the UFC 116 card.
Strikeforce’s firing of Jake Shields
Thursday, July 1st, 2010The firing/release of Jake Shields by Strikeforce, who was going to lose him to the UFC, comes off as silly.
Fedor vs. Werdum II all but a certainty
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010With Fedor vs. Fabricio Werdum II all but signed, Alistair Overeem has read the tea leaves and will fight in DREAM next month.
Should Fabricio Werdum be ranked as the #1 Heavyweight in MMA?
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010A sarcastic e-mail leads into a discussion about the unthinkable — should Fabricio Werdum be ranked as the #1 Heavyweight in the world?
Fedor has had little or no financial impact on the North American MMA scene
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010Want to pour gasoline on our favorite flamed out Fedor fan? Tell them that he’s had little financial impact on the way the North American MMA business has worked and will continue to work in the future.
Do you still consider Fedor to be the most clutch fighter in MMA?
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010Is Fedor still the most clutch fighter in MMA in your eyes after he lost to Fabricio Werdum? Would you mortgage your house on him winning a fight?
Chris Leben wonders how much judo skills really do transfer over to MMA
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010Chris Leben is ready to fight Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 116 this Saturday night. He’s coming off of a fight to Aaron Simpson two weeks ago.
Talking Heads: Should Cecil Peoples be allowed to judge MMA main events?
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010Steve Cofield and Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports discuss whether or not fans are fair to officials about the way they judge fights. Plus, all Cecil Peoples all the time.
Report: MMA legislation gets knocked out in New York
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010It appears that MMA legislation in New York will not pass in the new state budget.
Defending Strikeforce’s matchmaking in booking a rematch between Cung Le and Scott Smith; Update: Ratings for Fedor fight
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010An Observer reader asked Dave Meltzer why Strikeforce has trouble making stars and why they like to book rematches. This sets off a vigorous defense from Dave about why the Scott Smith/Cung Le rematch was booked for the San Jose event last weekend.
Chuck Liddell remains adamant about continuing his fighting career in the UFC
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010Chuck Liddell says that he has no plans on retiring from active MMA competition.
30-year old Michael Kirkham dies in South Carolina MMA fight
Monday, June 28th, 201030-year old Michael Kirkham died in a South Carolina MMA fight.
Frank Shamrock: I tried to put a lot of money in my brother’s pocket but it didn’t get done
Monday, June 28th, 2010Frank Shamrock had a fight offer for a rematch with Cung Le, but health issues prevented that from happening.
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