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Three-hour "UFC Best of 2009" special airs Wednesday on Spike TV

08 Dec 2009 11:55:46 PST

UK, as well as a heavily anticipated heavyweights-only season that included three UFC vets, four NFL players, former IFL champion Roy Nelson and famous ... Vladimir Matyushenko vs. Steve Cantwell set for UFC 108 prelimsMMAjunkie.com

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The Weigh-In: Can Kimbo, Nelson make serious impact in UFC?

07 Dec 2009 19:07:49 PST

Nelson, a former IFL champion, used his experience to overcome the rest of the cast on TUF, eventually defeating Brendan Schaub in the final to earn a ... Roy Nelson wins Ultimate Fighter as Kimbo Slice scores first UFC victoryScottish Daily Record

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Roy “Big Country” Nelson knocks out Brendan Schaub to become The Ultimate Fighter

06 Dec 2009 07:14:57 PST

At one point, “Big Country” was the IFL heavyweight champion, and that is where he made his name. And prior to the IFL shutting down, he went on a five ... Slice earns first UFC win at TUF 10ESPN MMA Unlimited -5thRound.com -SportingNews.com

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“The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale” Results

05 Dec 2009 21:00:22 PST

Written by 5thRound.com Staff
Frankie Edgar Defeated Matt Veach via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:22 in the 2ndRound Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson Defeated Houston Alexander via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) Roy Nelson Defeated Brendan Schaub via KO (Punch) at 3:45 in the 1stRound (Nelson wins a si...

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The Ultimate Fighter 10 Weigh-In Results

04 Dec 2009 16:25:14 PST

Former IFL champ Roy Nelson stepped off the scale at 263 pounds against former pro football player Brendan Schaub, who registered at 240 pounds. The heavyweight finalists will vye for a six-figure contract with the UFC in the main event.

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Kimbo Slice Added to “The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale” Fight Card

03 Dec 2009 10:00:28 PST

Written by Tom Ngo
Jones owns a perfect 9-0 professional record, and has run roughshod through the UFC’s light heavyweight division since entering it three fights ago. The youngster has defeated Andre Gusmao, Stephan Bonnar, and most recently, Jake O’Brien at UFC 100.

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IFL: International Fight League news and blogs - December 09, 2009

09 Dec 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit IFL: International Fight League news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Strikeforce Dec. 19 Roster Finalized -- from Sherdog.com
• Frankie Edgar patient in cage, impatient for lightweight title shot -- from MMAjunkie.com
• "WEC 45: Cerrone vs. Ratcliff" fight card complete with 10 bouts for Dec. 19 -- from MMAjunkie.com
• Vladimir Matyushenko vs. Steve Cantwell set for UFC 108 prelims -- from MMAjunkie.com
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - OurSports Central -- from press release
• TUF 10 Finale Bonuses -- from MMA Unlimited
• Roy Nelson wins Ultimate Fighter as Kimbo Slice scores first UFC victory -- from Scottish Daily Record
• The Wire -- from Winnipeg Free Press
• Toms River's Edgar inches closer to earning title bout -- from Asbury Park Press
• TUF 10 Finale in the books; Nelson crowned, Kimbo wins, Tito and Chuck to coach -- from Examiner.com

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Nelson, Schaub to Meet in TUF Finals

02 Dec 2009 22:12:15 PST

Written by news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com)
Roy Nelson and Brendan Schaub will vie for the title of “The Ultimate Fighter” at the Spike TV show’s live season finale this Saturday at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Nelson, a former IFL heavyweight champion, advanced to the finals with a second-round technical knockout over

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Amir Sadollah-Brad Blackburn to be added to UFC Fight Night 20 in Virginia

30 Nov 2009 14:12:07 PST

But his signature win is a 40-second knockout of IFL welterweight champion Jay Hieron. Hieron and Sadollah both train in Las Vegas at Xtreme Couture. ...

Original story at Examiner.com . Related stories include: Welterweights Amir Sadollah and Brad Blackburn to face off at Fight Night 20 - MMA Blitz , Amir Sadollah vs. Brad Blackburn Added to UFC Fight Night 20 in January - MMAFrenzy.com , Ricardo Almeida vs Matt Horwich to collide at UFC Fight Night 18 - MMA Madness

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New MMA promotion launches tonight with debut show in Valpo

19 Nov 2009 22:02:48 PST

Faber at Team Alpha Male; WEC and Strikeforce veteran Ryan Healy, who trains at the renowned Team Quest in Portland; and UFC and IFL veteran Gideon Ray. ... and more »

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The land before time: Hughes to Battle Another Gracie

12 Nov 2009 10:38:15 PST

ESPN Renzo Gracie (13-6-1) is no stranger to modern MMA audiences. The 42 year-old is a multi-time PRIDE and IFL veteran, and also fought in EliteXC. ... Matt Hughes May Face Renzo Gracie At UFC 109 In FebruaryFightLine.com all 18 news articles »

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Chris Horodecki Signs with WEC, Expected to Fight on December 15th

22 Oct 2009 15:00:55 PDT

Written by Tom Ngo
At only 22 years of age, “The Polish Hammer” is one of MMA’s best kept secrets. He boasts an impressive 13-1 mark with his only blemish coming at the hands of Ryan Schultz in the Finals of the IFL Lightweight Grand Prix back in 2007. Bart Palaszewski vs. TBD Chris Horodecki vs. Anthony Njokuani

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Baroni headed back to the UFC + other stuff

13 Aug 2009 19:15:12 PDT

Written by Shawn
Dennis Hallman has signed a four-fight deal to return to the UFC. A veteran of 55 mixed martial arts contests, Hallman is known mostly for two quick submission wins over Matt Hughes. I wonder how long it’s going to take before Hallman is announced as Hughes next opponent.

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Who else might sign Fedor

30 Jul 2009 09:18:26 PDT

Written by fightlinker
Strikeforce is one promotion willing to co-promote with M-1 Global. Scott Coker, Strikeforce’s CEO, told Sherdog.com that it was his understanding that Emelianenko and M-1 Global have “four or five offers on the table,” including ones from boxing promotions and television networks. Co...

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Circus comes to town: 'Cops vs. Cons' MMA "Though the ink is barely dry on Pennsylvania's...

01 Jul 2009 18:49:11 PDT

Written by Nick Thomas
Circus comes to town: 'Cops vs. Cons' MMA So far, the event's website lists seven confirmed fighters, including Lamont Lister, a onetime IFL fighter who is a Philadelphia police officer, as well as ex-UFC fighter Kevin Jordan, who is apparently an ex-con."

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Podcast: No Holds Barred: Ricardo Torres, Kendall Holt, Bob Arum, Nick Lembo, ABC Meeting and MMA

04 Jul 2008 02:58:27 PDT

Written by Eddie Goldman
On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman begins by commenting on the discussion we had on the most recent edition of this show with the award-winning boxing writer and author, Thomas Hauser of SecondsOut.com, about his views on UFC and the mixed martial arts. While we obviousl...

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Podcast: No Holds Barred: Mo Lawal, Marcie Van Dusen, T.C. Dantzler, Ginger Snap, Beatrix Slaughter

09 Jun 2008 07:45:35 PDT

Written by Eddie Goldman
On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman begins by commenting on the recent exposure of what goes on behind the scenes of UFC's "The Ultimate Fighter" show by cast member and fighter Mike Dolce. Here, once again, the true, anti-social nature of that show is laid bare. Next, we re...

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Podcast: NO HOLDS BARRED: Shamrock-Le Preview, African-American Wrestling Legends at NCAA Wrestling Championship

28 Mar 2008 17:30:57 PDT

Written by Eddie Goldman
On this edition of NO HOLDS BARRED, host Eddie Goldman begins by previewing the mixed martial arts fight between Frank Shamrock and Cung Le. This will be held Saturday night, March 29, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. It will be shown in the U.S. as the main event of a joint EliteXC and Strike...

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Podcast: NO HOLDS BARRED: Mo Lawal, Rory Markham, Pat Miletich, James Moore, Cristy Nickel, Oliva Fonseca, Bruce Silverglade, Mike O'Sullivan, Never Back Down

13 Mar 2008 07:52:33 PDT

Written by Eddie Goldman
On this edition of NO HOLDS BARRED, host Eddie Goldman begins by reviewing the new mixed martial arts-themed film, "Never Back Down" (http://www.neverbackdownthemovie.com/), which opens in theaters Friday, March 14. Next, we speak with one of the top freestyle wrestlers in America and...

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Opinion: Interview: Larkin believes the IFL has a leg up on the competition

15 Feb 2008 22:07:14 PST

Written by SamCaplan
If you look at assets, we are very well positioned. We are the only ones now that have had live MMA competition on broadcast television. The only ones. That was with MyNetworkTV... We're finding that the consumer is aware of UFC and to a much lesser degree aware of IFL, and to no degree aware of all of...

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Opinion: Fun With Betting Odds: UFC 79

28 Dec 2007 12:04:04 PST

Written by The Fighting Life
It's a big weekend in MMA, which is only fitting considering the year we've had. I'm in Connecticut for the final round of the IFL Grand Prix, while across the country the UFC has one of their best offerings of 2007. That's enough great MMA in one night to last you several months, but if you rea...

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Opinion: IFL World Grand Prix hits live network TV tonight

03 Nov 2007 12:21:52 PDT

IFL's World Grand Prix hits live network TV tonight at 9 p.m. EST on MyNetworkTV. The one hour of coverage represents the first time in the history of this country that MMA will be covered live on network television (don't forget that IFL has had a weekly show called IFL Battleground on MyNetwo...

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Podcast: Ricco Rodriguez to headline New Jersey MMA card

03 Oct 2007 06:52:15 PDT

Written by Sam Caplan
Now comes recent word that Rodriguez will be fighting in the main event of New Jersey-area fight promotion Battlcage Xtreme’s next card on Oct. 20 at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. According to the promotion’s website, Rodriguez will be fighting Kauai Kupihiea for the USKBA heavywe...

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Opinion: IFL’s Shad Lierley to be a free agent after 2007 season

17 Sep 2007 14:40:01 PDT

Written by Sam Caplan
Many you might be familiar with Lierley following his stunning June match vs. Chris Horodecki at the IFL’s show in Everett, Wash. Lierley lost via unanimous decision but he boosted his stock tenfold by participating in what was probably the greatest match in IFL history and one of the best m...

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Full review of IFL semifinals in New Jersey

03 Aug 2007 11:16:46 PDT

Written by Sam Caplan
But can the team concept allow the IFL to be a viable number two? No doubt about it. The crowd was pretty good. The IFL benefited from having Renzo Gracie’s New York Pitbulls fighting in their backyard as there were a ton of red ...

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Podcast: NO HOLDS BARRED: Dr. Margaret Goodman on Tommy Morrison, Doping in Boxing and MMA, and Solutions

15 Jun 2007 03:04:58 PDT

Written by Eddie Goldman
On this edition of NO HOLDS BARRED, host Eddie Goldman speaks with Dr. Margaret Goodman, Chairman of the Medical Advisory Board of the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Dr. Goodman, a neurologist who is also the former chief ringside physician for the Nevada commission, has just written a...

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