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UFC 134: Edson Barboza a Future UFC Champion in the Making

At UFC 134 Silva vs. Okami in Rio de Janeiro, all the attention will rightfully be on the UFC’s return to Brazil and Anderson Silva, who has time and again proven himself to be a cut above the rest and arguably the best pound-for-pound fighter in…

At UFC 134 Silva vs. Okami in Rio de Janeiro, all the attention will rightfully be on the UFC’s return to Brazil and Anderson Silva, who has time and again proven himself to be a cut above the rest and arguably the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. There is, however, another unheralded, but phenomenally […]

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UFC 134: Edson Barboza a Future UFC Champion in the Making

Dana White’s Fox Deal Makes UFC Top Sport of Future; Cements His Own Legacy

UFC president Dana White’s recent Fox television deal, which puts the UFC into the mainstream media world, means big things for a sport that has long awaited such a deal. Say what you will of White, who is often blasted on forums and media like T…

UFC president Dana White’s recent Fox television deal, which puts the UFC into the mainstream media world, means big things for a sport that has long awaited such a deal. Say what you will of White, who is often blasted on forums and media like Twitter for his methods to his madness, but the UFC […]

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Dana White’s Fox Deal Makes UFC Top Sport of Future; Cements His Own Legacy

UFC: The Deal with Fox Sports and the Future

August 16, 2011 will be marked as yet another landmark day for the sport of mixed martial arts and the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Sports Business Daily reported that the UFC inked a deal with Fox for seven or eight years that’s reportedly wo…

August 16, 2011 will be marked as yet another landmark day for the sport of mixed martial arts and the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Sports Business Daily reported that the UFC inked a deal with Fox for seven or eight years that’s reportedly worth $90 million. There has been no formal announcement from either party, however […]

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UFC: The Deal with Fox Sports and the Future

Could Kimbo Slice Have a Future in Boxing?

Not long ago, Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson was one of the most discussed professional mixed martial artists alive. Despite only competing six times as a professional, the Florida representative’s stock carried serious weight, as numer…

Not long ago, Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson was one of the most discussed professional mixed martial artists alive. Despite only competing six times as a professional, the Florida representative’s stock carried serious weight, as numerous taped street fights turned Ferguson into a bona fide YouTube sensation circa 2005. After earning a shot at the big […]

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Could Kimbo Slice Have a Future in Boxing?

6 Bold, Mild, and Wild Predictions About the Future of Strikeforce

In an interview with Dana White by Ariel Helwani of NBC Sports,  Ariel suggested that the Showtime contract expired in February 2012, and had to be renewed by September or it would be marked for cancellation.  White claimed not to know anythi…

In an interview with Dana White by Ariel Helwani of NBC Sports,  Ariel suggested that the Showtime contract expired in February 2012, and had to be renewed by September or it would be marked for cancellation.  White claimed not to know anything, but he also didn’t deny these facts.  Other reports have come to similar conclusions.  If […]

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6 Bold, Mild, and Wild Predictions About the Future of Strikeforce

UFC: 5 Prospects Dana White Must Sign for the Future Flyweight Division

With the success of the addition of both featherweight and bantamweight divisions, the UFC has acted quickly to capitalize on this sensation with a new weight class: flyweight. This will see 125-pounders pitting their skills against one another. This e…

With the success of the addition of both featherweight and bantamweight divisions, the UFC has acted quickly to capitalize on this sensation with a new weight class: flyweight. This will see 125-pounders pitting their skills against one another. This expansion throws up many interesting dynamics. What fighters do the UFC import, and which fighters will […]

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UFC: 5 Prospects Dana White Must Sign for the Future Flyweight Division