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Best MMA Fight of 2009 (So Far)

Michael David Smith — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:19:00 EST

Filed under: UFC

The year is half over, so we're giving out some MMA half year awards. Today we'll discuss the best fight of the year so far.

Best MMA Fight of 2009 (So Far) originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:19:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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FightHouse Radio: Jon Fitch, Ricco Rodriguez Talk UFC 100 and More

Ariel Helwani — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST

by Ariel Helwani

Filed under: MMA Gossip, MMA Videos, UFC

Behold another exciting edition of FightHouse Radio. This week, MDS and I welcomed two great guests to the show. First, UFC welterweight contender Jon Fitch talked about preparing for his fight against Paulo Thiago at UFC 100 and evolving as a mixed martial artist. Later, we were joined by veteran Ricco Rodriguez to discuss his busy fight schedule and training with Michael Bisping for his bout against Dan Henderson at UFC 100. Enjoy!

FightHouse Radio: Jon Fitch, Ricco Rodriguez Talk UFC 100 and More originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Frank Mir: Brock Lesnar Can't Play the Jiu Jitsu Game, Needs to Rely on Power

Michael David Smith — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:18:00 EST

by Michael David Smith

Filed under: UFC

The conventional wisdom says that the main event at UFC 100 will come down to Frank Mir's technique and agility against Brock Lesnar's power. And Mir says the conventional wisdom is right.

Frank Mir: Brock Lesnar Can't Play the Jiu Jitsu Game, Needs to Rely on Power originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:18:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MMA Knockout of 2009 (So Far)

Michael David Smith — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:17:00 EST

by Michael David Smith

Filed under: UFC

The year is half over, so we're giving out some MMA half year awards. Today we've got the best knockout of the year so far in MMA.

MMA Knockout of 2009 (So Far) originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:17:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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UFC 100 Fan Expo: Vinny Magalhaes, Kimbo Slice and More

Michael David Smith — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:06:00 EST

by Michael David Smith

Filed under: UFC

The UFC Fan Expo taking place next weekend in Las Vegas in conjunction with UFC 100 has added some star power, as the UFC has announced a series of grappling matches and appearances by Kimbo Slice and the rest of the cast of The Ultimate Fighter 10.

The grappling matches feature some of the best jiu jitsu players in the world, and I'm personally most excited about seeing Vinny Magalhaes, who appeared on the eighth season of The Ultimate Fighter. Magalhaes lackst the striking to compete in the UFC, but he's amazing on the ground. He'll be fun to watch, although the UFC hasn't yet said who he's facing.

UFC 100 Fan Expo: Vinny Magalhaes, Kimbo Slice and More originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:06:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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UFC 100: Frank Mir Concerned About Brock Lesnar's Reach

Michael David Smith — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 EST

by Michael David Smith

Filed under: UFC

Frank Mir is getting ready to fight a 275-pound behemoth when he takes on Brock Lesnar for the heavyweight title at UFC 100. But Mir's biggest concern isn't Lesnar's weight. It's Lesnar's reach.

UFC 100: Frank Mir Concerned About Brock Lesnar's Reach originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carano-Cyborg Press Conference More Than Just Another Media Event

Ariel Helwani — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:22:00 EST

by Ariel Helwani

Filed under: Strikeforce

Strikeforce announced Wednesday that they will be holding a press conference at the WaMu Theatre inside New York City's Madison Square Garden on July 14 to hype the August 15 fight between Gina Carano and Cristiane Santos. The event is also open to the public.

Call me crazy, but I think that this is a historic moment for Strikeforce, mixed martial arts and, more specifically, women's MMA.

Carano-Cyborg Press Conference More Than Just Another Media Event originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:22:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Shane Carwin vs. Cain Velasquez Likely For October's UFC 104

Mike Chiappetta — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:22:00 EST

by Mike Chiappetta

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive

Shane Carwin and Cain Velasquez have verbally agreed to an Oct. 24 matchup and are likely to meet in the co-main event at UFC 104, sources close to the matchup confirmed to FanHouse.

Reports of the two fighting at UFC 103 appeared in recent days, but the UFC has apparently settled on the following event for the key heavyweight bout which may determine the next title challenger. No bout agreements have been signed, but little appears to stand in the way of the matchup.

Carwin and Velasquez are two of the organization's fastest-rising heavyweights and both boast unbeaten records.

Shane Carwin vs. Cain Velasquez Likely For October's UFC 104 originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:22:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Brock Lesnar at 275, Won't Have Trouble Making Weight for UFC 100

Michael David Smith — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:20:00 EST

by Michael David Smith

Filed under: UFC

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has a 265-pound limit for its heavyweight division, but that weight limit usually doesn't matter because most fighters weigh well under 265 pounds. For UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, however, it's a little bit different.

Brock Lesnar at 275, Won't Have Trouble Making Weight for UFC 100 originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:20:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toby Imada: Best MMA Submission of 2009 (So Far)

Michael David Smith — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:55:00 EST

by Michael David Smith

Filed under: MMA Videos, Bellator

It was the YouTube highlight that put the upstart Bellator Fighting Championships on the map, and it was an easy choice for our MMA Submission of the Half Year: Toby Imada choking out Jorge Masvidal with an inverted triangle.

Toby Imada: Best MMA Submission of 2009 (So Far) originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:55:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Is Cops vs. Cons MMA Event a Good Idea In Newly Regulated State?

Mike Chiappetta — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:51:00 EST

by Mike Chiappetta

Filed under: Fighting, MMA Media Watch

In the long history of sports, event promoters have been known to come up with intriguing, bizarre and sometimes downright crazy ideas in order to get fans through the turnstiles.

Is Cops vs. Cons MMA Event a Good Idea In Newly Regulated State? originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:51:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not So Fast, Tito

Ariel Helwani — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:39:00 EST

by Ariel Helwani

Filed under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive

In a video interview we recently posted with Tito Ortiz shot this past weekend in Pittsburgh, "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" said that he is set to start his own organization, Punishment Fighting Championships, in association with Strikeforce.

"I'm starting my own organization also with Strikeforce called "Punishment Fighting Championships," Ortiz said. "So, you know, just not as a promoter, I'll be competing also, and bringing some other guys around and trying to create superstars."

However, when Fanhouse contacted Strikeforce director of communications Mike Afromowitz Tuesday, he made it pretty clear that no agreement is in place with Ortiz.

Not So Fast, Tito originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:39:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jamie Varner: I'm Not Retiring

Ariel Helwani — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:50:00 EST

by Ariel Helwani

Filed under: WEC

Jamie Varner's mixed martial arts career is not in jeopardy. The WEC lightweight champion's broken right hand has still not healed since his January title defense against Donald Cerrone forcing the organization to book an interim title match between Cerrone and rising star Ben Henderson.

However, when FanHouse contacted Varner to comment on a Youngstown Vindicator report stating he "may never fight again," Varner simply said, "That's bullsh*t."

Jamie Varner: I'm Not Retiring originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:50:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lyoto Machida: Fighter of the Half Year

Michael David Smith — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:55:00 EST

by Michael David Smith

Filed under: UFC

The year is half over, and we're recognizing the best in MMA in the first six months of 2009. Up first is our Fighter of the Half Year, Lyoto Machida.

Lyoto Machida: Fighter of the Half Year originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:55:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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UFC 100 Video: Thiago Alves' Knee, Left Hook Threaten Georges St. Pierre

Michael David Smith — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:15:00 EST

by Michael David Smith

Filed under: MMA Videos, UFC

As Greg Jackson helps UFC welterweight champion Georges St Pierre prepare for his title defense at UFC 100, he says the two biggest weapons that challenger Thiago Alves can threaten St. Pierre with are his left hook and his knee.

UFC 100 Video: Thiago Alves' Knee, Left Hook Threaten Georges St. Pierre originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:15:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HDNet Ad Campaign in New York City Makes No Sense

Ariel Helwani — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:06:00 EST

by Ariel Helwani

Filed under: Affliction, MMA Media Watch

Imagine my surprise when I saw the face of Fedor Emelianenko atop a New York City taxi this weekend.

"Wow," I said to myself. "Maybe MMA in New York is more popular than I thought?"

Then imagine my even greater surprise when I read the bizarre question next to Fedor's photo:

"Do you know who I am?," it read. Ugh.

HDNet Ad Campaign in New York City Makes No Sense originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:06:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Stephan Bonnar: Even at 44, Mark Coleman Still Dangerous

Mike Chiappetta — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:01:00 EST

by Mike Chiappetta

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive

Since his April 2005 slugfest with Forrest Griffin, a fight which helped launch the UFC to its current place in the sports landscape, Stephan Bonnar has been a consistent crowd favorite.

In January, Bonnar returned from a serious knee injury, but dropped a decision to top prospect Jon Jones. Now, he looks to get back into the win column at July's UFC 100, and will have to do so against UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman.

Bonnar recently took some time to speak to FanHouse about his "lifetime contract" with UFC, what Coleman has left in the tank at age 44, and how he plans to beat "the Hammer."

Stephan Bonnar: Even at 44, Mark Coleman Still Dangerous originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:01:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nathan Corbett TKOs Tyrone Spong, but Fight Ruled a No Contest

Michael David Smith — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:10:00 EST

by Michael David Smith

Filed under: MMA Videos, K1

The Champions of Champions kickboxing event in Jamaica had a strange ending over the weekend, as Nathan "Carnage" Corbett beat Tyrone Spong by technical knockout, only to have the result changed to a no contest when he punched Spong once more after the ref waved off the fight.

Nathan Corbett TKOs Tyrone Spong, but Fight Ruled a No Contest originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:10:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tito Ortiz Claims He's Close to Strikeforce Deal, No Return to UFC

Michael David Smith — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:11:00 EST

by Michael David Smith

Filed under: MMA Videos, UFC, Strikeforce

In the 13 months since his last fight, Tito Ortiz has said more times than I can count that he's close to signing a new contract to return to MMA with another organization. So take this with a grain of salt: Ortiz claims he's close to a new deal with Strikeforce, and he's already targeting an October return to fight Renato "Babalu" Sobral. He also says he has his eyes on a future fight with Fedor Emelianenko, and he says he won't return to the UFC as long as Dana White runs the company.

Tito Ortiz Claims He's Close to Strikeforce Deal, No Return to UFC originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:11:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ultimate Chaos Star: Gilbert Yvel

Michael David Smith — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:40:00 EST

by Michael David Smith

Filed under: MMA Gossip

Ultimate Chaos: Bobby Lashley vs. Bob Sapp was quite possibly the worst MMA show I've ever seen. The production quality of the pay-per-view broadcast was lousy, the undercard fighters weren't ready for prime time, Sapp laid an egg in the main event and Lashley didn't do anything impressive. But I do want to say some nice things about one fighter on Saturday night's card: Gilbert Yvel.

Ultimate Chaos Star: Gilbert Yvel originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:40:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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