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Tito Ortiz Back In The UFC?

Looks like it's a done deal. On the same day Affliction cancelled it's Trilogy event, the Huntington Beach Bad Boy and The Mouth of South Vegas (Tito Ortiz and Dana White, respectively) not only made up...

Written by Frank Sanchez about 4 months ago 437 reads 0 comments
Five Fights I Want To See in the UFC by August 2009

Whether we all agree or disagree or even agree to disagree, one thing is certain, we all certainly think we could do a better job than Dana White or Joe Silva...

Written by Frank Sanchez about 8 months ago 793 reads 8 comments
Can Rampage Jackson Handle Rashad Evans So Soon?

Now that UFC 96 is in the books, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson is back in the championship match. During UFC 96, Dana White said that if Rampage won the fight against Keith Jardine, he would be next for Rashad Evans and the Light Heavyweight Championship...

Written by Frank Sanchez about 8 months ago 2,328 reads 21 comments
Jackson vs Jardine at UFC 96 May Help with UFC 98

It is not too soon to speculate that UFC 98 is now in need of a championship match. With Quinton "Rampage" Jackson facing off vs "The Dean of Mean" Keith Jardine tomorrow at UFC 96, why do they ...

Written by Frank Sanchez about 9 months ago 743 reads 2 comments
Frank Mir Sidelined 4-6 Weeks: Rematch with Brock Lesnar on Hold..

As reported by Frank Mir forces cancellation of UFC 98 rematch vs. Brock Lesnar">FiveOuncesOfPain.com and MMAWeekly.com, Frank Mir has suffered an injury that will lead to the cancellation of ...

Written by Frank Sanchez about 9 months ago 311 reads 2 comments
Lyoto Machida: The Next...Fabricio Werdum?

I have a feeling Lyoto Machida is getting lost in the Light Heavyweight Division. Yes, he's undefeated, coming off his biggest win to date stopping formerly undefeated and fellow Brazilian Thiago Silvain the first round of their fight at UFC 94...

Written by Frank Sanchez about 9 months ago 603 reads 26 comments
Coach Gundy vs. Jenni Carlson: One of the Funniest Moments in Sports

In honor of Will Ferrell and Adam McKay in East Bound and Down set to appear on HBO, I would like to remember Coach Mike Gundy's tirade over a newspaper article back in September 2007. If you forgot, here is the YouTube video of the infamous tirade...

Written by Frank Sanchez about 9 months ago 273 reads 3 comments
My UFC 94 Trip: Part One

Part one of my two-part mini-series will describe highlights of the trip coming together and weigh-in day at the MGM Grand, including meeting and coming face to face with several fighters. Back in 2008, it was rumored that BJ Penn and Georges St...

Written by Frank Sanchez about 10 months ago 79 reads 2 comments
One of Many Previews of UFC 94

Needless to say, with countless previews and predictions as to the outcome of the biggest fight of the year so far (referring to Penn-St. Pierre coming up this weekend), I will take a different look at UFC 94...

Written by Frank Sanchez about 10 months ago 46 reads 0 comments
Five Inconveniences in College Football (Not Called the BCS)

These are a few things one must realize when covering, analyzing, and just plain being a fan of college football in today's world. These are grossly opinionated, and I may be wrong, and it would be a terrible tragedy...

Written by Frank Sanchez about about 1 year ago 410 reads 1 comments
Fabricio Werdum Taps Out, Leaves The UFC

Following a tough KO loss to UFC newcomer Junior Dos Santos at UFC 90, Werdum has decided not to brave the shallow pool of UFC Heavyweights again and bows out. Reportedly, on both iFight365.com and MMAWeekly...

Written by Frank Sanchez about about 1 year ago 532 reads 5 comments
Who Should You Know?: Nick Catone (MMA: Edition 4)

My 1st 2 articles, i went with a couple of MMA vets with big wins in Pyle and Chonan, my 3rd article, I went with a rising star with limited experience and tough losses in Sokoudjou, but now it's time to feature an undefeated "newbie...

Written by Frank Sanchez about about 1 year ago 178 reads 0 comments
College Football Coaching Shift

With the announcement of Phillip Fulmer leaving Tennessee, one can't help but wonder, who's going to replace him? Go ahead, throw Bowden's position at Clemson and Willingham's at Washington out there as well...

Written by Frank Sanchez about about 1 year ago 588 reads 0 comments
Is It Too Early For a Look at UFC 94?

Okay, so we all know the rumor about Georges St. Pierre vs. BJ Pennfor GSPs Welterweight Championship is all but official. Its been everywhere except the UFC.com website itself...

Written by Frank Sanchez about about 1 year ago 238 reads 7 comments
The Hundredth Article on Anderson Silva and UFC 90: A Look On The Bright Side...

So we all saw it, and if you didn’t, be thankful you didn’t pay for it. Anderson Silva gave either tons of respect to Patrick Cote, or made a fool of him...

Written by Frank Sanchez about about 1 year ago 121 reads 1 comments
Non-BCS in the BCS: Who's Most Likely to Do Some Busting?

So in a quick rating/poll in my mind, I ranked which "non-BCS" conference teams have the best chance at going to and winning in a BCS game... Utah Utes (BCS No. 11) They have TCU and BYU left this year in their last four games...

Written by Frank Sanchez about about 1 year ago 607 reads 2 comments
You Can Have Your BCS and Eat It Too...

Just a brief introduction to my proposal. This would be a precursor to keeping the current BCS system OR changing it to a playoff format. Currently there are no set guidelines to speak of in the NCAA Football world...

Written by Frank Sanchez about about 1 year ago 143 reads 2 comments
MMA Vs. Boxing: Not Exactly a Fair Fight

I am sure we have seen this article 1 too many times. Even applauded and/or are disgusted by it. But seriously, it’s okay to hate boxing. It's okay to not get into MMA. Seriously, you are no better or worse off for not know the other...

Written by Frank Sanchez about about 1 year ago 1,442 reads 3 comments
Keith Jardine Vs. Techno Viking

This is HUGE! While The Dean of Mean Keith Jardine was out in Europe, a man known only as The Techno Viking took notice...The Techno Viking, hailing from the great European north, he was strolling about in a club during a rave...

Written by Frank Sanchez about about 1 year ago 3,346 reads 8 comments
Who Should You Know?: Sokoudjou (MMA: Edition 3)

Welcome back to the Whoyou should know in MMA. This week, or should I say today, I feature none other than Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou Nkamhoua, or otherwise known as "The African Assasin", from Cameroon, Sokoudju...

Written by Frank Sanchez about about 1 year ago 125 reads 1 comments
Who Should You Know? - Ryo Chonan (MMA: Edition 2)

In my second edition of 'Who You Should Know in MMA', I introduce to you Ryo Chonan. Chonan, the 31 year old Japanese fighter will be competing at UFC 88, and for the second time in the octagon against a familiar foe in Roan Carneiro...

Written by Frank Sanchez about about 1 year ago 199 reads 6 comments
UTEP Miner Football Seeks to Break .500 in 2008

The 2008 UTEP Miners break into the collegiate season hoping to build on four years of Mike Price. There's no doubt Price has helped UTEP make significant strides over the years, namely two bowl appearances and big recruit signings...

Written by Frank Sanchez about about 1 year ago 373 reads 0 comments
Week 1: Big teams, Not quite so big games?

As we head into Week One of the College Football season, we are reminded of the ol' so age old match-up of the top collegiate program vs cupcake college.....

Written by Frank Sanchez about about 1 year ago 709 reads 3 comments
Forget Preseason Rankings, Who Will Be No. 1 Come October?

So who will be No. 1 in October? The preseason rankings are well and good, but honestly, who will be the top dog five weeks into the season? Coincidentally, the fifth college football week is Sept...

Written by Frank Sanchez about about 1 year ago 300 reads 5 comments
Who Should You Know? - Mike Pyle (MMA: Edition One)

In my very first edition of 'Who You Should Know in MMA', I introduce to you Mike Pyle. The reason Mike Pyle was my first choice is simple. The headline fight this weekend is between UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St...

Written by Frank Sanchez about about 1 year ago 519 reads 6 comments

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Frank Sanchez Article Archive

Tito Ortiz Back In The UFC?

Five Fights I Want To See in the UFC by August 2009

Can Rampage Jackson Handle Rashad Evans So Soon?

Jackson vs Jardine at UFC 96 May Help with UFC 98

Frank Mir Sidelined 4-6 Weeks: Rematch with Brock Lesnar on Hold..

Lyoto Machida: The Next...Fabricio Werdum?

Coach Gundy vs. Jenni Carlson: One of the Funniest Moments in Sports

My UFC 94 Trip: Part One

One of Many Previews of UFC 94

Five Inconveniences in College Football (Not Called the BCS)

Fabricio Werdum Taps Out, Leaves The UFC

Who Should You Know?: Nick Catone (MMA: Edition 4)

College Football Coaching Shift

Is It Too Early For a Look at UFC 94?

The Hundredth Article on Anderson Silva and UFC 90: A Look On The Bright Side...

Non-BCS in the BCS: Who's Most Likely to Do Some Busting?

You Can Have Your BCS and Eat It Too...

MMA Vs. Boxing: Not Exactly a Fair Fight

Keith Jardine Vs. Techno Viking

Who Should You Know?: Sokoudjou (MMA: Edition 3)

Who Should You Know? - Ryo Chonan (MMA: Edition 2)

UTEP Miner Football Seeks to Break .500 in 2008

Week 1: Big teams, Not quite so big games?

Forget Preseason Rankings, Who Will Be No. 1 Come October?

Who Should You Know? - Mike Pyle (MMA: Edition One)

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