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Do You Believe in Miracles? YES! Tito Ortiz CAN Win Tomorrow Night

Do You Believe in Miracles? YES! Tito Ortiz CAN Win Tomorrow Night

| July 1, 2011 | Reply

If you want professional journalistic integrity in this article, you won’t find it.  This article is what I, Dan Rose, believe can and will happen Saturday night in the UFC, when Tito Ortiz is forced to fight for his career against a younger, stronger version of himself in Ryan Bader.

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UFC 132: Fighters on the Hot Seat

UFC 132: Fighters on the Hot Seat

| June 27, 2011 | 1 Reply

The UFC is a business, and like any other business, from time to time, employees no longer do enough to offset their salary and need to be replaced.  It’s in every fighter’s mind as they train and prepare for their fights, but after a loss, or two consecutive losses it has to be a constant [...]

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Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone is Looking to go Back to Back in the UFC

Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone is Looking to go Back to Back in the UFC

| June 9, 2011 | Reply

When the UFC machine decided to digest the WEC roster, a lot of people wondered who would excel and who might not be ready for prime time.  Most felt that Donald Cerrone would have little trouble in making himself at home in the Octagon, and he’ll be looking to win his second consecutive fight in [...]

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Roy Nelson has a Plan to Defeat Frank Mir

Roy Nelson has a Plan to Defeat Frank Mir

| May 26, 2011 | Reply

Roy Nelson is not only one of the more talented fighters in the sport of MMA, he’s pretty funny as well.  When asked of his plans to defeat former UFC Heavyweight Champion his answer was simple, “Punch my Opponent More than he Punches Me.”

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Rebuilding Pulver – Seeking Redemption on the Road

Rebuilding Pulver – Seeking Redemption on the Road

| May 26, 2011 | Reply

Few fighters have as much of a following in this sport as Jens Pulver.  Jens is an engaging fighter who has reached the highest highs in this sport, and after six consecutive losses he has certainly felt the lows.  He is now traveling from show to show, seeking redemption and finding new fans along the [...]

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Five Minutes with Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson

Five Minutes with Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson

| May 24, 2011 | Reply

Demetrious Johnson this Saturday night will go toe to toe with former WEC Champion Miguel Torres.  Here’s what he had to say when he sat down with MMA Valor the week of the fight.

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Tim Kennedy sits down with MMA Valor

Tim Kennedy sits down with MMA Valor

| May 23, 2011 | Reply

Tim Kennedy, for those of you who don’t know, is a very interesting person.  Not only is he a top level Middleweight currently fighting for Strikeforce but he’s a decorated soldier and veteran.  Tim Kennedy enlisted in the United States Army in 2004.  There is a book written by Dick Couch about Green Beret selection [...]

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Bellator Middleweight Bryan Baker has the World on a String

Bellator Middleweight Bryan Baker has the World on a String

| May 9, 2011 | Reply

Anyone who watched Bellator this past Saturday night, saw Bryan Baker defeat Joe Riggs, and then propose to his girlfriend, witnessed a genuine feel good scene.  Nowadays the media only wants to present the things fighters do wrong, I thought it was important to profile a fighter who has struggled, and succeeded.

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