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Gabriel Gonzaga: Once on Top Now Needs to Regroup

Gabriel Gonzaga: Once on Top Now Needs to Regroup

| October 29, 2010 | Reply

At one time Gabriel Gonzaga was one of the most feared fighters in the heavyweight division. With knockout power in both hands, excellent jiu jitsu skills and good size and speed, Gonzaga was destroying his opponents left and right. The head kick knockout of Mirco Cro Cop by Gonzaga will be seen on highlight reels for the rest of time.

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So what is next for James McSweeney?

So what is next for James McSweeney?

| October 18, 2010 | Reply

Coming off of the Ultimate Fighter Season 10, James “The Hammer” McSweeney was one of the hottest prospects in the UFC. During his time on the show McSweeney won the respect of his housemates as well as fight fans with his display of Muai Thai and kick boxing as well as his submission skills.

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Where does the WEC go with Donald Cerrone?

Where does the WEC go with Donald Cerrone?

| October 4, 2010 | 1 Reply

WEC 51 offered fight fans an exciting night of fights with fight of the night honors going to Jamie Varner and Donald Cerrone for their three round war. In the months leading up to the fight, Jamie Varner and Donald Cerrone made it very clear that they do not like each other and that they want to hurt each other.

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Matt Mitrione is a meathead but also an improving fighter

Matt Mitrione is a meathead but also an improving fighter

| September 27, 2010 | Reply

Matt Mitrione was picked second to last by Coach Rashad Evans during the Ultimate Fighter season 10 and he has been widely ridiculed for his performance. After his first fight, Mitrione began to complain about migraines and dizziness which caused his coaches, team mates, Dana White and UFC fans around the world to question his toughness as well as his fighting skills.

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Frank Mir better take Cro Cop serious at UFC 119

Frank Mir better take Cro Cop serious at UFC 119

| September 14, 2010 | Reply

On paper, this is a fight that Mir should win as he is the bigger, stronger fighter with some of the best submissions the heavyweight division has to offer

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Nate Marquardt road to the title starts at UFN 22

Nate Marquardt road to the title starts at UFN 22

| September 8, 2010 | 1 Reply

Though Nate “The Great” Marquardt (29-9-2, 8-3 UFC) lost to Chael Sonnen in his last fight at UFC 109, he is still one of the best Middleweight fighters in the sport.

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UFC 118 will determine the future of the lightweight division

UFC 118 will determine the future of the lightweight division

| August 25, 2010 | 1 Reply

In addition to offering fight fans a great night of fights, UFC 118 will determine the future of the lightweight division

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Strikeforce: Houston results The King dethroned

Strikeforce: Houston results The King dethroned

| August 22, 2010 | 4 Replies

Lawal was relentless in working for the take down and did not give up. As Lawal was working for double under hooks, Cavalcante continued to rain down hammer fists to the side of Lawal’s head.

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