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Nogueira: 'My Bro Will Shock the World'

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:45:28 +0000

Nogueira: 'My Bro Will Shock the World' Though <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Antonio-Rodrigo-Nogueira-1440">Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira</a> has been sidelined by a staph infection and won’t be able to keep a date with <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Cain-Velasquez-19102">Cain Velasquez</a> at UFC 108, the former UFC interim heavyweight champion has plenty to keep him busy

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The Weekly Wrap: Nov. 14 - Nov. 20

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:01:06 +0000

The Weekly Wrap: Nov. 14 - Nov. 20 It was a banner night for Great Britain on Nov. 14 as the Ultimate Fighting Championship staged UFC 105 in front of its biggest U.K. crowd to date.

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WEC Inks New Deal with Versus

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:54:28 +0000

WEC Inks New Deal with Versus World Extreme Cagefighting has renewed its broadcast deal with the Versus Network, UFC President Dana White said Friday at a Q and A session for its fight club fans. White didn’t divulge specifics about the new agreement.

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UFC News: UFC 106: Ortiz Vs. Griffin 2 Weigh In Results

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:11:40 +0000

UFC 106: Ortiz Vs. Griffin 2 Weigh In Results

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Ortiz, Griffin Official for UFC 106

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:03:33 +0000

Ortiz, Griffin Official for UFC 106 A rematch more than three years in the making moved one step closer to being realized, as former UFC light heavyweight champions <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Tito-Ortiz-158">Tito Ortiz</a> and <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Forrest-Griffin-3526">Forrest Griffin</a> tipped the scales. Sporting a black right eye, Ortiz checked in at 204 pounds for his showdown with Griffin (205)

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UFC News: Video: Phil Baroni Talks Making His Return To The UFC

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:38:03 +0000

Video: Phil Baroni Talks Making His Return To The UFC

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UFC News: Watch The UFC 106 Weigh In Right Here On MMANews.com

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:38:03 +0000

Watch The UFC 106 Weigh In Right Here On MMANews.com

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Dana White on Karo, Gina Carano, Shane McMahon & More

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:34:05 +0000

Dana White on Karo, Gina Carano, Shane McMahon & More UFC President Dana White and <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Cain-Velasquez-19102">Cain Velasquez</a> met with UFC Fight Club members Friday in Las Vegas and discussed a variety of topics. White said the following:

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Ortiz: 'Forrest Doubts Himself'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:34:01 +0000

Ortiz: 'Forrest Doubts Himself' When <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Tito-Ortiz-158">Tito Ortiz</a> defeated <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Forrest-Griffin-3526">Forrest Griffin</a> in 2006, there was a sentiment that had the fight been a five-rounder Griffin may have been able to prevail.

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"Strikeforce Challengers V: Woodley vs. Bears" weigh-in results (MMAJunkie.com)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:14:00 +0000

All 22 fighters competing at Friday's "Strikeforce Challengers V: Woodley vs. Bears" event have...

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Strikeforce to Florida in 2010 with Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos and Herschel Walker (MMAJunkie.com)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:14:00 +0000

The California-based Strikeforce promotion makes its first trip to Florida in January. The organization today...

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Jose Aldo's first defense uncertain; Mike Brown "most likely" not an option (MMAJunkie.com)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:14:00 +0000

LAS VEGAS New WEC champ Jose Aldo had no sooner tried on his featherweight title belt than the inevitable...

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Dustin Hazelett "disappointed" by UFC 106 cancellation but ready for quick return (MMAJunkie.com)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:14:00 +0000

LAS VEGAS First came the phone call from training partner and friend Jorge Gurgel. Then the reporters started...

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Thiago vs. Volkmann replaces Hazelett vs. Parisyan on UFC 106 main card (MMAJunkie.com)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:14:00 +0000

A welterweight bout between Paulo Thiago (11-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) and Jacob Volkmann (10-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) originally...

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Pros Pick: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:18:51 +0000

Pros Pick: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2 For a fight that was not supposed to rest atop the marquee, the rematch between former light heavyweight champions Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin at UFC 106 this Saturday at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas has drawn plenty of attention. Ortiz, who has not

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Johnson Lacks no Confidence Against Koscheck

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:52:44 +0000

Johnson Lacks no Confidence Against Koscheck <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Anthony-Johnson-17662">Anthony Johnson</a>, fresh off a knockout win over <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Yoshiyuki-Yoshida-12073">Yoshiyuki Yoshida</a> less than a month ago, is ready for the sternest test of his young career when he takes on top contender <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Josh-Koscheck-9418">Josh Koscheck</a>

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Mixed Martial Arts star Jose Aldo learned to defend himself at an early age

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:49:03 +0000

LAS VEGAS - The Aldo siblings played rough when they were growing up in the Amazon region of Brazil, and WEC featherweight contender Jose Aldo still has the scars to prove...

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Ortiz-Griffin has a familiar ring (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:58:00 +0000

If you're feeling a sense of déjà vu about Tito Ortiz-Forrest Griffin 2, it's for a good reason.

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Name Value

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:43:34 +0000

Name Value Tito Ortiz has not won a fight in three years, has not held the light heavyweight title in more than six and has not competed since May 2008. But when he steps in to face Forrest Griffin for a second time on Saturday, his name and persona will likely contribute to an appreciable

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Pictures: UFC 106 Pre-fight News Conference

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:01:31 +0000

Pictures: UFC 106 Pre-fight News Conference <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Tito-Ortiz-158">Tito Ortiz</a> and <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Forrest-Griffin-3526">Forrest Griffin</a> squared off and addressed the press on Thursday in Las Vegas, where the light heavyweights will do battle at <a href="www.sherdog.com/events/UFC-106-Ortiz-vs-Griffin-2-11053">UFC 106</a>. Dave Mandel was on location to photograph the news conference for Sherdog.com.

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Video: UFC 106 Pre-Fight News Conference

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:22:00 +0000

Video: UFC 106 Pre-Fight News Conference Thursday's UFC 106 pre-fight news conference can be viewed here.

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UFC News: More Details On Karo Parisyan Dropping From UFC 106

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:04:54 +0000

More Details On Karo Parisyan Dropping From UFC 106

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Ladies Second: Fighting Wives Take to Cage on Spouse's Heels

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:52:22 +0000

Ladies Second: Fighting Wives Take to Cage on Spouse's Heels <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Kerry-Vera-46541">Kerry Vera</a> and <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Kim-Couture-33216">Kim Couture</a> have a lot in common these days.

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Update: Parisyan Out of UFC 106

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:31:20 +0000

Update: Parisyan Out of UFC 106 <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Karo-Parisyan-5153">Karo Parisyan</a> has withdrawn from his <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/events/UFC-106-Ortiz-vs-Griffin-2-11053">UFC 106</a> bout against <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Dustin-Hazelett-11481">Dustin Hazelett</a>, according to UFC President Dana White.

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UFC News: White: Parisyan Out Of UFC 106, Will Never Fight In The UFC

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:17:28 +0000

White: Parisyan Out Of UFC 106, Will Never Fight In The UFC

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Other News: WEC 44: Brown Vs. Aldo Fight Night Bonuses

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:41:07 +0000

WEC 44: Brown Vs. Aldo Fight Night Bonuses

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Other News: Jose Aldo Post Fight WEC 44 Interview, Talks Title Win

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:41:07 +0000

Jose Aldo Post Fight WEC 44 Interview, Talks Title Win

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UFC News: Shane Carwins Future Uncertain Heading Into The New Year

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:41:07 +0000

Shane Carwins Future Uncertain Heading Into The New Year

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UFC News: Big Nog And Anderson Silva Talk Their Close Friendship

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:41:07 +0000

Big Nog And Anderson Silva Talk Their Close Friendship

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UFC News: Hazelett Not Worried About Being Taken Down By Parisyan

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:41:07 +0000

Hazelett Not Worried About Being Taken Down By Parisyan

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UFC News: Video: Dana Whites UFC 106 Video Blog Episode 2

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:41:07 +0000

Video: Dana Whites UFC 106 Video Blog Episode 2

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WEC 44 bonuses: Aldo, Roller, Swanson and Franchi earn $10,000 awards (MMAJunkie.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:25:00 +0000

LAS VEGAS In addition to a featherweight championship belt, newly crowned WEC title-holder Jose Aldo will...

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Former WEC champ Mike Brown: "I've got to figure out what's next" (MMAJunkie.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:25:00 +0000

LAS VEGAS Nearly an hour after dropping his WEC featherweight title to new champion Jose Aldo (16-1 MMA, 6-0...

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UFC 105 medical suspensions: Mike Swick and Matt Brown suspended up to 180 days (MMAJunkie.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:25:00 +0000

A total of 13 fighters will serve mandatory medical suspensions following the Nov. 14 "UFC 105: Couture vs.

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UFC 110 in Australia to air on pay-per-view (MMAJunkie.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:25:00 +0000

Since the initial news of the UFC's upcoming Australian debut and a possible headliner between Wanderlei...

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WEC 46 main card set with Semerzier vs. Taurosevicius, Valencia vs. Tamura (MMAJunkie.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:25:00 +0000

The fight card for the Jan. 10 "WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson" event is taking shape, and a four-fight...

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Former champ Ortiz can still sell a fight (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:50:00 +0000

The way Tito Ortiz is talking, you'd never know he had a falling out with Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White.

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Lucas Lopes vs. Dominic Brown completes "Strikeforce Challengers V" fight card (MMAJunkie.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:14:00 +0000

The fifth edition of Strikeforce's "Challengers Series" event is finally complete, as...

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UFC 108 card takes shape; notables Sherk, Lauzon, Kampmann and Munoz on prelims (MMAJunkie.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:14:00 +0000

The Ultimate Fighting Championship today confirmed a number of previously reported bouts for January's UFC...

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Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal vs. Mike Whitehead in the works for "Strikeforce: Evolution" (MMAJunkie.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:14:00 +0000

1Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal (5-0) has proven himself to be a creative, colorful figure in the world of...

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Exclusive: Aldo Reflects on Bout's Final Moments, Path to Title

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:40:34 +0000

Exclusive: Aldo Reflects on Bout's Final Moments, Path to Title <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jose-Aldo-11506">Jose Aldo</a> breaks down his fight against <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Mike-Thomas-Brown-3069">Mike Thomas Brown</a> at WEC 44.

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Aldo asserts dominance with strikes vs. Brown

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:23:06 +0000

At just 23-years-old, Jose Aldo hammers featherweight foe Mike Brown at WEC 44 to become one of MMA's youngest champs ever.

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It could be the Aldo Era in the WEC (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:49:00 +0000

It could be a long time before anyone takes the WEC featherweight title from Jose Aldo.

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Other News: WEC 44 Quick Match Results, Aldo Upsets Brown

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:40:14 +0000

WEC 44 Quick Match Results, Aldo Upsets Brown

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Mixed results for UFC 105 ratings (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:19:00 +0000

Saturday night's UFC 105 was a mixed bag in the ratings.

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Aldo Leads WEC 44 Bonuses

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:07:56 +0000

Aldo Leads WEC 44 Bonuses On a night when he emerged as the world’s premier 145-pound fighter, <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jose-Aldo-11506">Jose Aldo</a> had 10,000 other reasons to smile.

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UFC boss faces biggest promotional test (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:18:00 +0000

A series of promotional headaches are testing UFC president Dana White's mettle like never before.

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Lawal-Whitehead Meet at Heavyweight for Dec. 19

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:16:07 +0000

Lawal-Whitehead Meet at Heavyweight for Dec. 19 <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Muhammed-Lawal-29858">Muhammed Lawal</a> and <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Mike-Whitehead-4397">Mike Whitehead</a> will meet in a heavyweight bout at <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/events/Strikeforce-Evolution-11791">Strikeforce “Evolution”</a> on Dec. 19 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., Sherdog.com has confirmed with multiple sources with knowledge of the matchup.

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Machida-Rua Rematch Likely for May 1 in Montreal

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:11:28 +0000

Machida-Rua Rematch Likely for May 1 in Montreal <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Mauricio-Rua-5707">Mauricio Rua</a> will likely have to wait another six months to rematch the man many people believe he defeated last month in a UFC light heavyweight championship match.

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WEC 44 Results and Live Play-by-Play

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:10:14 +0000

WEC 44 Results and Live Play-by-Play Sherdog.com reports from the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas with live play-by-play of Wednesday's <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/events/WEC-44-Brown-vs-Aldo-11238">WEC 44</a> card, which is headlined by <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Mike-Thomas-Brown-3069">Mike Thomas Brown</a> vs. <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jose-Aldo-11506">Jose Aldo</a>. Don't forget to check out the <a href="http://www.sherdog.net/forums/" target="_blank">MMA Forums</a> to discuss tonight's card.

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