UFC 93 Preview: Rich Franklin vs. Dan Henderson
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... fights that Franklin might be up for. Hendo definitely has the stamina, going the distance in three of his last five fights and will likely look to take this down to the ground while the also well-conditioned "Ace" will try to ground Henderson with a kick or punch and then, go to town. Franklin ends fights with TKOs and he'll do it one more time here. RRC Prediction: Frankin via 2 nd round TKO (strikes) Josh Nason - josh [at] ropesringandcage [dot com] - has published MMA ...
Boxing News: Gus Johnson takes over at Showtime, Russell Jr. debuts with win
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... conflicts. - U.S. Olympian Gary Russell Jr. made his pro debut Saturday night, defeating Antonio Reyes (3-3) at :22 of the third round in a four-round junior lightweight fight. The 20-year-old Russell never actually competed in the Olympics, passing out at 1 am on the eve of the weigh-ins, and was not allowed to complete. The fight was aired on Showtime Friday at the Osage Million Dollar Elm Casino in Tulsa, OK. Josh Nason - josh [at] ropesringandcage [dot com] - has published MMA, wrestling and boxing blog Ropes, Ring and Cage.com since 2007. If you are using any content or ...
Red Sox continue to avoid arbitration, sign Papelbon, Lopez to 1-year deals
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Affliction Day of Reckoning Preview: Understanding Josh Barnett
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... entertaining and charismatic Barnett is ready to entertain U.S. fight fans again with a match against the controversial and dangerous Yvel , a 35-12-1 striker that comes into the Honda Center on a seven-fight win streak. If Barnett can defeat Yvel , he is in line for a major money draw against either Fedor or Arlovski . Saturday night could be a big step forward for both Affliction and Barnett if that happens. Josh Nason - josh [at] ropesringandcage [dot com] - has published MMA ...
Mickey Rourke, Marissa Tomei earn Oscar nominations for 'The Wrestler'
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... victory for the same role. The 44-year-old Tomei earned a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her role as Robinson's would-be love interest Cassidy, a stripper who Robinson falls for. This is the third Oscar nomination for Tomei, who won the Supporting Actress award for 1992's My Cousin Vinny . The film did not get nominated for Best Picture or any other awards. The Oscar winners will be announced on February 22nd. Josh Nason - josh [at] ropesringandcage [dot com] - has published MMA, wrestling and boxing blog Ropes, Ring and Cage since 2007. If you are using any content ...
Dustin Pedroia to be on cover of MLB video game
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Final notes, preview of Affliction's Day of Reckoning
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... he was cut by UFC in November. - Vitor Belfort (17-8, 184) vs. Matt Lindland (21-5, 186) - Kiril Sidellnikov (5-2, 228) vs. Paul Buentello (26-10, 244) In addition, HDNet will begin airing undercard fights starting at 7 p.m. Eastern. There is some good action here, especially the Hieorn and Nogueira fights: You can find results here later on tonight and WEC Faber vs. Pulver II and WWE Royal Rumble previews Sunday! Josh Nason - josh [at] ropesringandcage [dot com] - has published MMA, wrestling and boxing blog Ropes, Ring and Cage since 2007. If you are using any content or ...
Sweetness: 'Sugar' Shane Mosley dominates Antonito Margarito
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... the final frame, while Margarito didn't land a single blow. Post-fight, HBO's Jim Lampley said that Mosley's trainers complained of something illegal as Margarito was getting his hands wrapped earlier in the day. The California State Athletic Commission removed what Lampley said was a 'hard plastic shell' and that Margarito had to have his hands re-wrapped three times. Overall, it was a bad night for Antonio Margarito. Josh Nason - josh [at] ropesringandcage [dot com] - has published MMA, wrestling and boxing blog Ropes, Ring and Cage.com since 2007. If you are using any ...
Nason On WZON today, no longer on WMLL
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... There hasn't been a ton of updates recently because there hasn't really been a bunch to discuss. That will change in the upcoming weeks and months as the Red Sox get back into it, but if you're an MMA or wrestling fan fan, check out RopesRingCage.com. ...
UFC 100 Results: The Five Bullet Point Recap
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... , enjoy our UFC 100 Five Bullet Point Recap of the five televised fights and the overall event, courtesy of RopesRingCage.com . UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar def. Interim Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir via KO at 1:48 of the second round. Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre def. Thiago Alves via unanimous decision Dan Henderson def. Michael Bisping via KO at 3:20 of the second round Yoshihiro Akiyama def. Alan Belcher by split decision Jon Fitch def. Paulo Thiago by unanimous decision The Overall Event Josh Nason - josh [at] ropesringandcage [dot com] - has ...
TUF 10 Finals: Roy Nelson vs. Brendan Schaub Set For Saturday
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... vs. Matt Veach> Brian Stann vs. Rodney Wallace> John Howard vs. Dennis Hallman> Mark Bocek vs. Joe Brammer> Justin Wren vs. Jon Madsen (TUF)> Darrill Schoonover vs. James McSweeney (TUF) Other than Edgar vs. Veach, I'm not sure how many of the undercard bouts are making it to live air. Saturday night should be a lot of fun with some interesting bouts featuring interesting personalities that have a lot on the line. I can't wait! Josh Nason has published MMA, wrestling and boxing blog Ropes, Ring and Cage.com since 2007. He is a contributor to ...
TUF 10 Finals: Roy Nelson vs. Brendan Schaub Set For Saturday
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... vs. Matt Veach> Brian Stann vs. Rodney Wallace> John Howard vs. Dennis Hallman> Mark Bocek vs. Joe Brammer> Justin Wren vs. Jon Madsen (TUF)> Darrill Schoonover vs. James McSweeney (TUF) Other than Edgar vs. Veach, I'm not sure how many of the undercard bouts are making it to live air. Saturday night should be a lot of fun with some interesting bouts featuring interesting personalities that have a lot on the line. I can't wait! Josh Nason has published MMA, wrestling and boxing blog Ropes, Ring and Cage.com since 2007. He is a contributor to ...
