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MMA Fighter Rankings for February 2012

February 02, 2012   Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief)   No comments
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It’s rare when the rankings don’t see any changes but the outcomes from fights held in the month of January didn’t changes things in any division. That might have due to the fact only four fighters in our top five ranks actually fought last month. Not to worry though because February will see nine top five fighters step into the cage, including three fights where both competitors are ranked.

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Mike Kyle vs. Gegard Mousasi Likely For Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey

January 23, 2012   Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief)   No comments
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With Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal in limbo right now pending some form of suspension following his positive test for steroids, the Strikeforce light heavyweight division is moving on. Mike Kyle announced today via his Twitter account that he’s fighting on March 3rd against former champion Gegard Mousasi.

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Will fans ever see Gina Carano back in WMMA?

January 19, 2012   James Begley (Staff Writer)   1 Comment
Photo by Patrik Giardino fro ESPN the Magazine

WMMA pioneer Gina Carano was the first real face of the female side of mixed martial arts. Gina stormed the MMA world with her wicked good looks, charisma, and not to be overlooked her amazing fighting skill. Gina has been in the news a lot here the last couple of weeks, but not because of her in exploits inside the cage.

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ZUFFA institutes Pre-contract screening policy for PED’s

January 18, 2012   James Begley (Staff Writer)   No comments
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The topic of PED usage in the MMA community got more than its deserved share of press coverage this past year. Multiple positive test results coupled with suspension, and release announcements became what almost seemed like a monthly occurrence. Now, with the recent announcements of athletes like Cristiane ‘Cyborg’ Santos and ‘King’ Mo Lawal testing positive for alleged steroid usage, it appears as though ZUFFA, the parent company that owns the UFC and Strikeforce assets are getting tougher on how the athletes will be screened when competing under contract for either organization.

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Lorenz Larkin Reacts to King Mo Lawal testing Positive for PED

January 17, 2012   Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief)   No comments
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Yet another Strikeforce fighter tested positive for a performance enhancing drug in back to back events. The Nevada State Athletic Commission announced that former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal failed his drug test for his January 7th fight with Lorenz Larkin.

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With Strikeforce Fight Scheduled, Paul Daley Withdraws from UCMMA 26

January 11, 2012   Graham Finney (Contributor)   No comments
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UCMMA promoters have confirmed that fighter Paul Daley has been forced to pull out of his bout with Luke Sines at the forthcoming Cage Rage event due to take place at the Troxy in London on February 4th.

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