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My main focus here is MMA. I found bleacher report when searching for rankings of fighters in each division. I looked at some of the typical sites, but then in the search I stumbled upon an article here by Derek Bolender. I read his 5 part series on the top ranked fighters and really liked it. I felt the need to comment so I registered. After checking out the site a bit I realized this was a great place to air my opinions and receive feedback, as well as a great place to keep up with the news on upcoming fights and etc. I got hooked and have decided to stay. I'm an aspiring writer so it works out.

Robert's Recent Articles

UFC 101: Anderson Silva vs Forrest Griffin an Unrecognized Super Fight

Published 3 months ago
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The War Report Volume 1: Wanderlei Will Beat Rampage

Published 11 months ago
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UFC 91: Brock Lesnar Vs Randy Couture

Published about 1 year ago
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WEC 35: One of the Best Cards of the Year

Published about 1 year ago
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Robert DesRoche responded to a comment on Mixed Martial Arts in the Mainstream: The Jorge Gurgel Theory
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David Ortiz, Paul Pierce, Kevin Faulk, Tom Brady, BJ Penn, Forrest Griffin, Dustin Hazelett, Martin Kampmann, Matt Hamill, Brock Lesnar
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Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins
All Time Sports Moment

Tiger on the 16th hole at the masters
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Red Sox vs Yankees -- the game where the Sox hit 4 home runs in a row (2007 season)
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Cy Young -- 511 wins
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth -- His pitching accomplishments put him over the edge.
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Russell
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

ACC -- Go BC Eagles

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by Derek
5 days ago

Check out my latest article on Gegard Mousasi, based on a recent interview I did with him.

Weigh in on your opinion of him as a fighter and what will happen to him in the future.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282869-gegard-mousasi-taking-on-america-one-challenge-at-a-time

Thanks!

Derek Bolender
by Goon
about 1 month ago

The NY Yankees and the media are trying to manipulate you.

Yankee propaganda must be exposed as lies and crushed before it can spread any further.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261540-exposing-the-ny-yankee-propaganda-machine
by Dracula's Buttocks
2 months ago

Q: Why does Fedor Emelianko fear the UFC?

A: Because he is a Sissy!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244769-fedor-emelianko-the-sissy-who-fears-the-ufc

Check it out.
by Stoker
2 months ago

You can stay lost in the crowd, or come out and check out my latest..thanks.http://bleacherreport.com/articles/242802-rampage-jackson-and-rashad-evans-stand-up-and-deliver-the-goods
by Stoker
2 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241901-mma-ufc-lyoto-machida-death-by-dragon
by Anthony
2 months ago

Hey man, when you can check out my new article. Feedback appreciated. Thanks and hope you enjoy. Cheers!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241666-the-long-story-of-the-mma-fan?just_published=1
by Nick
2 months ago

Hey Rob,

Check this out if you get a chance...it's really a great coming out article for a young star of MMA. Thanks.

-Nick

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241586-whos-really-next-for-brock-lesnar
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Robert, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero
by Derek
2 months ago

Check out my latest on The Top 10 MMA Fighters Under 25 - Who's In? Who's Out? ... weigh in on my list at the following link:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/238025-generation-next-the-top-10-fighters-under-25/show_full

Thank you!
by Flyin' Hawaiian
2 months ago

As promised, here's my UFC 101 slideshow. Would have been way better if I didn't lose my camera, but hey.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237348-ufc-101-from-a-fans-perspective
by Derek
2 months ago

I thought of a guy for Mousasi to defend his Strikeforce title against ... Lil Nog. He's the only guy that makes sense to me at this point.
by Derek
2 months ago

That's just it though. Feijao, Whitehead, and Kyle certainly are not in line for title shots so what the hell happens now? Sokoudjou in DREAM and then who knows ...

Gracie, I would assume, would be at the light heavyweight limit if and when he makes his appearance. He was supposed to fight on the card last night but pulled out.
by Derek
2 months ago

So maybe i'm projecting Mousasi a bit w/ my #2 ranked lightweight. He's on a mission to validate that. Last night was a good start ... UFC missed a huge shot at getting him recently but it appeared like him and Fedor were kind of like a packaged deal. Who the hell is Mousasi going to fight in strikeforce though??? Southworth?? haha
by Nick
2 months ago

Hey Robert,

My new article on a fav technique of MMA fighters, and it's got a little something in there about Anderson Silva and Brian Bowles. Check it out if you could and let me know what you think! Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234068-the-art-and-success-of-the-short-jab
by Henny
2 months ago

Hey Robert: I'm a new here to B/R and you're one of the writers that made me want to write here. My second article is up, it's about the future of Kenny Florian. I really hope you have the time to look at it and i would love to hear what you think.
Here is the link:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234010-whats-next-for-ken-flo

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UFC 101: Anderson Silva vs Forrest Griffin an Unrecognized Super Fight

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UFC 91: Brock Lesnar Vs Randy Couture

WEC 35: One of the Best Cards of the Year

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