Derek Bedell joined July 2008

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Derek Bedell

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A Communication graduate from Southern CT State University in 2006.

Minored in Theatre, Message Construction and Psychology.

Currently employed at a MAJOR sports network, working in Programming.

Train in MMA when the schedule permits.

I used to write a weekly column entitiled "The 5-Round Transition" on 411mania.com

I stay involved in the MMA scene through my own research and networking opportunities.

The Shortlist »

  • Favorite Athletes

    Georges St. Pierre, B.J. Penn, Anderson Silva, Jeter, A-Rod, Terrell Owens, and always Michael Jordan (retired or not)

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Yankees, UNC Tarheels, 49ers, Bulls

  • All Time Sports Moment

    MJ game 6 vs. UTAH, push off jumper for the win!

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Jordan as a Wizard at MSG or Jeter breaking out of his 34 at bats without a hit to bang a HR off of Zito on the 1st pitch of the game.

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Cal Ripken's games played

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Mays

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Federer

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Earnhardt

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Schumacher

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

    ACC

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Hello Derek, 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

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Was Fedor's Contract With Strikeforce Helped By EA Sports?

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Derek Bolender said...

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Check out my latest article based on an interview I did with Kenny Florian:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/225340-underappreciated-but-undeterred-kenny-florian-on-the-verge-of-ufc-101

Thanks for the read!

119 days ago

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Derek Bolender said...

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Check out my Rich Franklin interview before UFC 99 on Sat! Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197498-exclusive-rich-franklin-ufc-99-interview-ace-in-the-hole/show_full

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Scott Beeby said...

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Here's the second edition of WWE/TNA: ECW Epics. Could you give it a read and possibly comment on it? I'd appreciate any feedback. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/190656-wwetna-ecw-epics-june-2nd

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Derek Bolender said...

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Check out my new article based on an interview I did w/ Robbie Lawler:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/190018-ruthless-robbie-lawler-blue-collar-brawler/show_full

Thanks for the read!

175 days ago

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Derek Bolender said...

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Check out my interview w/ lightweight stud Eddie Alvarez :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/187589-heart-and-soul-an-exclusive-interview-with-eddie-alvarez

Thanks!

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Brian Oswald said...

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your profile picture is pimp bro =)

179 days ago

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Derek Bolender said...

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Check out my latest interview w/ WEC Champ Mike Brown:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/178554-exclusive-mike-brown-interview-working-class-hero/show_full

Thanks!

188 days ago

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David K said...

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Hello! i need your constructive input on my 2nd piece when you get a chance. Thanks!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/174407-the-bleacher-report-poll-evans-vs-machida

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jason hughes said...

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new one please leave feeedback

200 days ago

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jason hughes said...

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derek, if you have time please check out my latest and if you have an opinion, please feel free

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Huwebes Fernandez said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/163755-coach-freddie-just-did-the-right-thing-prevention-is-better-than-cure

freddie roach was not also the best but also the most kind trainer we ever got in this boxing world.

pls read and enjoy. ^^

comments are well appreciated.:)

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