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UFC 139 Is Ridiculously Stacked – Prelim Edition

I hadn’t looked at the undercard for UFC 139 until just now, and this may be the first time in history that I’ve recognized every single name on a UFC card. Miguel Freaking Torres is on Facebook? Shamar Bailey vs. … Continue reading

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UFC Files Lawsuit Against NY State

I just read the ENTIRE lawsuit brought by Zuffa against the state of New York. Let me say in advance that I’m not a lawyer or legal expert. I’m interested in the law, and I pay attention to news stories … Continue reading

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UFC on Fox Aftermath: Lesnar vs. Overeem & Edgar vs. Henderson

It’s a good time to be an MMA fan. Next weekend, we get to see one of the most quietly stacked cards in recent memory at UFC 139, then we get to eat some turkey, then we get two title … Continue reading

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Mr. Edgar, You Have a Telephone Call at the Front Desk

Dear Mr. Edgar, It has come to my attention that you will be facing Benson Henderson at UFC 144 in Japan. I’m really happy to hear that, and I hope to see an amazing fight. Let me be the first … Continue reading

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UFC Plays Win/Win With UFC on FOX 1

This was previously posted as a guest blog on mmabadass.com.  Nobody would say that UFC is afraid to take risks, but with UFC on Fox 1, they have seemingly hedged their bets big time. After the announcement of the event, … Continue reading

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Argument For a Cruiserweight Division

Please note, all research was done before UFC 137, and there have been at least three heavyweight bouts since then.  A few years ago, there were calls for a cruiserweight or middle heavyweight division when Brock Lesnar was able to … Continue reading

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UFC 138 is a Terrible Card

I don’t know what UFC is thinking. I expect their international cards to be weak, for the most part. They aren’t going to send their best fighters over to England to fight on tape delay and not make them any … Continue reading

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UFC 136 Follow Up

I got four out of seven, including all but one fight on the main card. Let’s see how the money stacks up. Anthony Pettis vs. Jeremy Stephens Probably should have just gone with the favorite on this one. My Bet … Continue reading

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Examining The Odds: UFC 136 Main Event

These three fights are about as big as you’re going to get on a single UFC card. The return of Chael Sonnen against one of the sport’s fastest rising stars, the unstoppable Jose Aldo against perennial contender Kenny Florian, and … Continue reading

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Examining The Odds: UFC 136 Prelims/Main Card

I didn’t do so well last time. I’ve got $41 in my “bank.” This is a pretty huge card, with a ton of important fights, so I’m not wasting any time. I’ll hit all the televised fights. Please note, I’m … Continue reading

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