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TODAY AT 411MANIA.COM
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PLANET TAPOUT
Planet Tapout works for the people. And in this week's edition, 411's Lotfi Sariahmed responds to your comments and emails on Fedor and the rankings! Check out the banter inside the latest edition of Planet Tapout!
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SPRAWL & BRAWLKaro Parisyan main events in his only King Of The Cage appearance -- take one guess how the fight ends. Fifteen matches fill out a HUGE card! 411's Randy Harrison reviews King of the Cage - Steel Warrior in this week's Sprawl And Brawl!
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HISTORY OF UFC: UFC XXVBJ Penn continues his surge toward the lightweight title while Jens Pulver tries to hold him off, Dave Menne makes his first middleweight title defense, the heavyweight title picture comes into a bit more focus, and the Iceman cometh. All these fighters and more Throwdown...
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NEWS REPORTS
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Five Rounds Of News 03.14.08
(03.14.2008) - Randy Harrison
Chuck Liddell needs to rethink his challenges, Ken Shamrock blows, and Fedor hits the free agent market....again. All of this and fight videos galore to get you ready for DREAM. Five Rounds!! Click it!!!
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Cardio Freak MMA News Report 3.13.08: Never Back Down, Don't Ever Back Down
(03.13.2008) - Jeremy Lambert
Cardio Freak returns with a look at the first ever MMA Triple Threat Fight between UFC, Fedor, and Couture. Plus Chuck Liddell, Nate Diaz, Thiago Silva, and Mirko Cro Cop get new opponents, Zuffa launches a new website, and Ken Shamrock gets Berry'd. All that and so much more is just one click away.
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NEWS
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(03.18.2008) - Lotfi Sariahmed
With Filho Out, Who Steps in to Fight Sonnen?
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(03.18.2008) - Lotfi Sariahmed
Who he's facing is inside!
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(03.18.2008) - Lotfi Sariahmed
What happened to the "King" and who's he facing next?
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(03.18.2008) - Larry Csonka
Lots of news on the new promotion!
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(03.16.2008) - Dustin James
Strikeforce continues to expand......
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(03.16.2008) - Michael Huckaby
Who took home the vacant ICON Middleweight Championship?
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(03.15.2008) - Dustin James
Will he do it........
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(03.15.2008) - Dustin James
Who will be fighting in DREAM's Middleweight Grand Prix......
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(03.15.2008) - Dustin James
You know you are dying to see how much Phil Baroni weighs.....
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(03.15.2008) - Dustin James
Could another MMA organization be shown on HDNet.......
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(03.15.2008) - Dustin James
What's the latest with the Strikeforce/NBC deal.......
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(03.15.2008) - Michael Huckaby
Mirko Cro Cop returns to his Japanese roots and a highly touted Top 5 battle between JZ Calvancante and Shinya Aoki ends in disappointment.
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(03.14.2008) - Dustin James
Angle admits he's not ready for an MMA bout.....
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(03.14.2008) - Lotfi Sariahmed
Why he's out and when he'll be back inside!
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(03.13.2008) - Dustin James
It's getting close folks......
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(03.13.2008) - Dustin James
Contract updates for Tito Ortiz, Josh Koscheck, Andrei Arlovski, and more.....
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(03.13.2008) - Dustin James
Strikeforce set to air on major network television......
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(03.12.2008) - Dustin James
Yes, it's true.......
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(03.12.2008) - Lotfi Sariahmed
Who's the lightweight facing? Find out inside!
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(03.12.2008) - Lotfi Sariahmed
An Opponent for Horodecki, Brad Blackburn and more!
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COLUMNS
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(03.18.2008) - Lotfi Sariahmed
Planet Tapout works for the people. And in this week's edition 411Mania's Lotfi Sariahmed responds to your comments and emails on Fedor and the rankings!
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(03.17.2008) - Leland Roling
This weekend featured both the DREAM Lightweight Grand Prix and ICON Sport from Hawaii. We'll look over both cards including analysis on all the matchups and who you should keep your eye on in the upcoming months.
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(03.14.2008) - Chris Cosme
The spring and late summer of 2008 will belong to the light heavyweights and it all begins this May! In the Throwdown, 411�s Chris Cosme will analyze five fights that will determine who�s the best in the division. From Liddell-Evans to Silva-Jardine, the next couple of months will be loaded with action packed light heavyweight wars. And the Throwdown is here to prepare you for one hell of a summer! Plus thoughts on Fedor's possible return to the free agent market and HDNet not picking up the first DREAM event. All this and more in today's Friday Night Throwdown!
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(03.13.2008) - Dustin James
Come check out 411's Official MMA Rankings. This time around we rank the Welterweight division and oh man, is it a good one! Is it possible that UFC Welterweight Champion Matt Serra isn't even in the Top 3? What about Jon Fitch? Has his record tying UFC win streak managed to move him up in the rankings? 411's Dustin James gives you all the details inside........
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(03.12.2008) - Sid Needelman
MMA is a phenomenon of culture, sports, anthropology and history. It reflects changes in society, a mixture of culture and the business driven desire to make a buck. MMA has being documented in news clips, scholarly books and on DVDs. Here is the first part in a look into how MMA is documented, this week by a film centering on Randy Couture and a scholarly level text.
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(03.11.2008) - Lotfi Sariahmed
We all know the news on Fedor. But in this week's Planet Tapout, 411Mania's Lotfi Sariahmed takes this opportunity to examine the rankings with the "best fighter" at heavyweight. Should he stay at #1? Lotfi takes a look at the arguments on both sides and presents two more rankings debates. All that plus Miscellaneous Musings and This Week in Fight Picks in the latest edition!
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(03.10.2008) - Leland Roling
The Fedor Emelianenko saga has reached a new level this week. Rumors have surfaced regarding Fedor's possible re-entry back into the free agent market. What's the current situation, what are the possibilities for other promotions, and what can fans expect? We take an in-depth look in this edition of MMA Analytics.
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(03.07.2008) - Chris Cosme
What is there left to say about Anderson Silva that hasn�t already been said? If he�s not number one in anyone�s P4P rankings then something is wrong! The question still remains: Who�s next? Let�s explore the possibilities in today�s FNT. Plus, what�s up with Shogun and if Rashad Evans has a chance to defeat Liddell? So get your Red Bull in the fridge after a long night of Army of Two and get ready to enter the world of the Throwdown.
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(03.07.2008) - Michael Huckaby
Will Brock Lesnar dominate Mark Coleman in his 2nd UFC fight? Will EXC on CBS do little for the sport? Is it good for MMA that Kimbo is the main attraction for that show? Will Anderson Silva need to change weight classes to find a real challenge? All of this and more on the latest edition of 411 MMA Fact or Fiction.
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(03.06.2008) - Dustin James
It's time again for 411 to rank the best Middleweights in the Anderson Silva division! Who could possibly be the next guy to challenge the dominant Anderson Silva? We are here to help answer that question for you........
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(03.04.2008) - Lotfi Sariahmed
Planet Tapout is back with a post-UFC 82 edition here at 411Mania.com! In the latest edition, 411Mania's Lotfi Sariahmed delves into the big news from before the PPV with EliteXC's TV deal with CBS! What does it mean for the sport? Lotfi examines all that plus Miscellaneous Musings and This Week in Fight Picks in the latest edition!
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(03.03.2008) - Leland Roling
UFC 82 didn't disappoint. It provided us with one of the most shocking main events of the year in Anderson Silva dominating Dan Henderson. Although Henderson was stylistically the best matchup for Silva, Silva proved that he deserves to be labeled the best pound for pound fighter in the world. We'll look at that matchup and more in this edition of MMA Analytics.
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(02.29.2008) - Chris Cosme
With UFC 82 just 24 hours away, the Critical Countdown returns to the Throwdown with five keys to victory for both Dan Henderson and Anderson Silva! Could this be the Taylor-Pavlik of MMA? With EliteXC being the first organization to be broadcast on a major network, is this the beginning of new era of MMA? So many questions, so little time so come to the Throwdown as we get ready for UFC 82.
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(02.29.2008) - Michael Huckaby
Will Anderson Silva reign supreme? Will Dan Henderson stay at 185lbs, win or lose? Is Andrei Arlovski off to EliteXC? Is Cheick Kongo going to get the first crack at Minotauro Nogueira? All of this and more in the latest edition of 411 MMA Fact or Fiction!
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(02.29.2008) - Caleb Newby
UFC 82 is finally here and it is loaded. Headlining the card we have a middleweight unification bout between UFC champion Anderson Silva and PRIDE champion Dan Henderson! Also Heath Herring faces Cheick Kongo while Evan Tanner makes his much anticipated return against a very tough Yushin Okami. 411mania�s MMA crew is here and ready to break down all that and much, much more!
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(02.28.2008) - Dustin James
Who tops the Light Heavyweight rankings?
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(02.27.2008) - Sid Needelman
Some MMA fans do not love the small details about MMA. Thats too bad as this week we review a Renzo Gracie Seminar and 411mania found another MMA writer who loves the small details - he has a trivia test on UFC 82.
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(02.26.2008) - Lotfi Sariahmed
After a few weeks away, 411Mania's Planet Tapout has made its triumphant return! Just in time as well with not only UFC 82 but the IFL starts up its new season too. In the latest edition, Lotfi Sariahmed breaks down the IFL's first new card and what to expect from the new year. All that plus Miscellaneous Musings and This Week in Fight Predictions inside!
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(02.23.2008) - Michael Huckaby
Was Cro Cop's departure best for all sides involved? Will he ever return to the UFC? Will Mark Cuban's backing make a difference in Couture's lawsuit against the UFC? How would a Fedor/Couture fight sell on PPV? All of this and more in the latest edition of 411 MMA Fact or Fiction!
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(02.22.2008) - Chris Cosme
In just a few weeks, Anderson Silva will embark on his greatest challenge to date against Dan Henderson. Today in the FNT, we take a look at a man of destiny in Anderson Silva. Could he go down as the greatest fighter in the history of the UFC Middleweight Division? Or is he already is? Plus, a recap of the week that was and a look at Wanderlei Silva�s possible move to 185.
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TV REPORTS
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(03.01.2008) - Michael Huckaby
Anderson Silva and Dan Henderson battle for the UFC Middleweight Title.
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(03.01.2008) - Randy Harrison
Three title fights headline the IFL's first card of the new season and their first card of 2008. Will there be any new champions, or will all three titleholders keep their belts? Click on through to find out about all the action from Las Vegas!!
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(02.28.2008) - Randy Harrison
Everything you need to get ready for the two big main event fights Saturday night!!
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(02.24.2008) - Randy Harrison
"The Beast" makes his triumphant return to the Pacific Northwest. Will it be a successful one? Maurice Smith and Rick Roufus tangle in the cage. Will there be enough oxygen in their tanks? Nine big fights from Tacoma, Washington as Strikeforce takes over the Tacoma Dome!!
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(02.16.2008) - Larry Csonka
Kimbo knocks out Tank Abbot to close out a night of knockouts in Elite XC.
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(02.13.2008) - Larry Csonka
Tapia wins a controversial decision, Miguel Torres HUMBLES Chase Beebe to win the WEC Bantamweight Title, Jamie Varner defeats Rob McCullough to win the WEC Lightweight Title while Carlos Condit defends his WEC Welterweight Title with ease!
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(02.03.2008) - Michael Huckaby
Brock Lesnar makes his UFC debut and Tim Sylvia battles Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for the UFC Heavyweight Title.
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(01.28.2008) - Damian Sarcuni
Check out these amazing shots of all the Elite XC action!
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(01.26.2008) - Damian Sarcuni
All the action from the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, NJ!
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(01.23.2008) - Larry Csonka
Mike Swick wins the main event to cap off Fight Night XII.
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VIDEO REVIEWS
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(03.18.2008) - Randy Harrison
Karo Parisyan main events in his only King Of The Cage appearance and I'll give you one guess how the fight ends. Fifteen matches fill out a HUGE card in this week's Sprawl And Brawl!!!
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(03.17.2008) - Matt McEwen
BJ Penn continues his surge toward the lightweight title while Jens Pulver tries to hold him off, Dave Menne makes his first middleweight title defense, the heavyweight title picture comes into a bit more focus, and the Iceman cometh. All these fighters and more Throwdown...
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(03.12.2008) - Randy Harrison
Tyson Griffin takes on Frank Edgar in a 2007 Fight of the Year candidate, and almost every fighter on the card is making their Octagon debuts! Another edition of Unleashed Classics is coming your way!
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(03.11.2008) - Randy Harrison
Ken Shamrock invades the UK to take on a Cage Rage veteran, the "Master of Leglocks" lives up to his nickname, and we get to see the first women's MMA match ever in Wembley Arena. Cage Rage gets the Sprawl and Brawl treatment, as we check out their 25th event, Bring It On!!!
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(03.06.2008) - Randy Harrison
Tyson Griffin and Clay Guida tear the house down in Ireland, while Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar try to recapture the magic of the Ultimate Fighter Finale in their rematch. The debut of Classic Unleashed has two big fights to get things underway!!
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(03.04.2008) - Randy Harrison
The Sprawl and Brawl hits the great outdoors, as King Of The Cage fights out in the "fresh" air of Southern California. Joe Stevenson, Manvel Gamburyan, Marcus Aurelio, and 411's own Paul Buentello highlight a huge card of fights out under the stars.
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(03.03.2008) - Matt McEwen
How do you recover from a major mistake? Well, you put eight present or future World Champions on one card, cap it off with a rematch of your best fight ever, and then make sure it all fits on a PPV. Then you call it High Voltage...
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(02.28.2008) - Randy Harrison
Manny Tapia makes his WEC debut, Marcus Hicks fights with one eye, and Cub Swanson and Micah Miller put their unbeaten streaks on the line in a Featherweight Main Event! It's the debut edition of Classic WrekCage and it's going to be a doozy!!
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(02.26.2008) - Randy Harrison
Randy Couture and Matt Lindland have taken the Pacific Northwest by storm with their SportFight promotion. Take a look at the best the fight league has to offer, with fights featuring Ed Herman, Chris Leben, Benji Radach, Chael Sonnen and more. Get your umbrellas ready, we're off to the rainy climes of Oregon for this week's all-new Sprawl and Brawl!!
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(02.25.2008) - Matt McEwen
How does a show that features three title fights, a high energy welterweight tilt, an Iceman fight and the UFC debut in Las Vegas sound? Pretty good? I thought so to...until...
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