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Random EliteXC Thoughts: How About Hiring Refs Who Pay Attention?
www.rearnakednews.com -Kimbo's loss makes it almost impossible for EliteXC to seriously consider a PPV event in the first half of 2009. The more likely possibility is EliteXC fighters competing at an Affliction PPV...
Written by Rear Naked about 1 day ago 0 comments -
Fedor vs. Arlovski: The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Kimbo*
Post-Kimbo Blues got you down and you don’t have a little blue pill to swallow? Well your prescription might only be a few months out. If the UFC can’t cure what ails you, then a little shot of Affliction might do the trick...
Written by Brian Oswald about 1 day ago 2 comments -
EliteXC Recap: Kimbo's Poor Skills Finally Surface
I myself have never been a fan of Kimbo Slice. I may be classified as a "purist" or "old fashioned" (if that term even applies to MMA). However, that is not why I dislike Kimbo—it's because I realized his poor skills...
Written by Kevin Curran about 2 days ago 15 comments -
MMA's Top 7 Kryptonite Fighters: Will You Still Call Me Superman?
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Written by Brian Oswald about 4 days ago 12 comments -
Breaking Down BJ Penn vs. Georges St. Pierre 2
This article provides and early look at the rematch between BJ Penn and Georges St. Pierre. Want to know why it's such a big fight? Want to know who might win? Read on!
Written by Michael Comeau about 5 days ago 8 comments -
Reclaiming the Throne: Rich Franklin's Quest to become a Champion
Reclaiming the Throne: Rich Franklin’s Quest to become the UFC’s next Light Heavyweight Champion In October of 2006, many MMA analysts thought that Rich “Ace” Franklin was the best middleweight fighter in the world.
Written by Brett Puddy about 5 days ago 2 comments -
Best of the Rest: Whose the UFC's Biggest Rival?
A triumvirate of B/R's best and brightest leave their opinion on which alternative MMA organization is best.
Written by Kevin Curran about 5 days ago 5 comments -
09/30/08 News
Dana White thinks the bad economy helps the UFC. I totally disagree with his assessment. It might not hurt PPV numbers too much, but I guarantee it lowers the live gates. Don't get me wrong. The UFC will still sell out their shows. The thing that will cha
Written by Rear Naked about 6 days ago 0 comments -
Fearing the Reaper: The Rise of Aleksander Emelianenko
While Aleksander Emelianenko is often compared to his brother, Fedor, he is an excellent fighter in his own right. Could a change in promotions allow him to make the transition from challenger to champion? Brett Puddy writes.
Written by Brett Puddy about 7 days ago 14 comments -
Hey Dana White, While We're Young: Things That Should Have Already Happened
Mike Leanza returns to talk about UFC events that we still haven't seen.
Written by Mike Leanza about 9 days ago 4 comments -
Arlovski to Fight for EliteXC
EliteXC has announced Andrei Arlovski will fight Roy Nelson on October 4 on EliteXC-CBS Saturday Night Fights (how are they still using this terrible name?). For a change, the news is good for EliteXC, who have had a difficult time of late thanks to money
Written by Rear Naked about 12 days ago 1 comments -
MMA/UFC "THE WRESTLING FAN INVASION" IS COMING
The big smackdown wrestling fan invasion..IS COMING...UFC 91/ LESNAR VS COUTURE
Written by stoker dafire about 12 days ago 2 comments -
UFC 91: Brock Lesnar Fights Randy Couture, A Lot on the Line for Both
Lesnar will have a 50 pound advantage come fight night. Couture signed up for the Lesnar fight with the incentive that the UFC was going to make a big effort to make a Couture/Fedor fight happen. Leon Horne has more.A
Written by Leon Horne about 14 days ago 19 comments -
The Assassination of Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko is the greatest fighter in the world, but is in he invincible? Maybe so, but to prove it he will have to survive an "assassination" attempt by one of MMA's best kept secrets. Brett Puddy says Josh Barnett is the last fighter who could be
Written by Brett Puddy about 15 days ago 20 comments -
Affliction's Gamble: A Hybrid MMA-Boxing Event?
Rear Naked evaluates the viability of an event co-promoted by Affliction and Golden Boy, and the risk of alienating MMA fans.
Written by Rear Naked about 21 days ago 5 comments -
The Best Mental Attitude for Winning, Courtesy Fedor Emelianenko
If you've ever seen MMA Champ Fedor Emelianenko fight, you'd be impressed with the eerie calmness he enters the ring with. Yet, he consistently wins in impressive ways. John Connors discusses his secret.
Written by John Connors about 22 days ago 5 comments -
The Power of Unreasonable Confidence - As Seen in Kenny Florian, Roy Jones Jr.
John Connors of Bleacher Report once asked Kenny Florian, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and Ultimate Fighting Championship contender – “How did you get so good? What do you attribute your success to?” and got a very thoughtful answer...
Written by John Connors about 25 days ago 7 comments -
Randy Couture TAGG Radio Highlights
UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture appeared today on TAGG Radio and talked about a variety of topics. He was his usual candid self. Outside of Frank Trigg trying to draw comparisons between himself and Randy every three minutes (they both got divorced
Written by Rear Naked about 25 days ago 3 comments -
Fedor Expected to Fight at Affliction's January PPV Event
The best news to come out of Affliction's second event shuffling, is Fedor Emelianenko will fight on the January card. Originally, Fedor was scheduled to fight Andrei Arlovski at the October 11th event. A hand injury forced the WAMMA Heavyweight Champion
Written by Rear Naked about 26 days ago 1 comments -
Affliction "Day of Reckoning" Rescheduled to January
In an odd twist of events, Affliction has postponed their second Pay-Per-View, "Day of Reckoning", scheduled for October 11 and rescheduled it for January 2009. The event will also change locations and be held in Anaheim, CA at the site of their first eve
Written by Rear Naked about 26 days ago 0 comments -
Fedor VS Lesnar (facts)
Anthony Pole put together a collection of historical facts and quotes from the MMA world to address the much talked about match-up between the No. 1 ranked fighter in the world, Fedor, and the rising superstar, Brock Lesnar.
Written by Anthony Pole about 27 days ago 98 comments -
Affliction: Day of Reckoning Postponed - Fedor Announced To Appear On Card
Affliction in trouble? It certainly seems so. Joseph Bonsignore has the story on the cancellation of the October event and the addition of Fedor to the new January card.
Written by Joseph Bonsignore about 27 days ago 8 comments -
EVAN TANNER / RIP/GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
...Evan tanner found dead at age 37 ..unknown cause..
Written by stoker dafire about 28 days ago 5 comments -
When Will Fedor Emelianenko Take on a Top Fighter?
Danny Burnham is tired of hearing about how great Emelianenko is, and thinks you should be too.
Written by Danny Burnham about 29 days ago 62 comments -
Top 5 Reasons Why Mirko Cro Cop WILL Be a UFC Champ
Kevin Curran lays down the blueprint for why Bruce Buffer may be calling Mirko's name in the octagon soon.
Written by Kevin Curran about about 1 month ago 15 comments
