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Derek's Bio

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.

Derek's Recent Articles

How Strong Is Your Kru? An Inside Look at Choosing an MMA School

Published 2 months ago
238 reads 10 comments

A Prodigy is Born: The Top Ten Moments of B.J. Penn

Published 3 months ago
161 reads 14 comments

Educating MMA: The Triangle Choke

Published 6 months ago
192 reads 17 comments

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 21: The card girls wait to enter the octagon during the Ultimate Fighting Championship at the Manchester Evening News Arena on April 21, 2007 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gary M. Prior/Getty Images).

Who Deserves a Title Shot in The UFC's Heavyweight Division?

Published 6 months ago
320 reads 16 comments

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The Short List What Derek thinks about sport's most pressing questions

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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by Wyatt
about 1 month ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/264244-mma-rumors-new-mma-clothing-line-evans-rampage-fight-and-more?just_published=1
by Adrian Staehle
about 1 month ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252862-adrian-staehle-presents-project-99
by Robert
2 months ago

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

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

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

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/232336-was-fedors-contract-with-strikeforce-helped-by-ea-sports?just_published=1
by Derek
3 months ago

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!
by Derek
5 months ago

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
by Scott
5 months ago

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
by Derek
5 months ago

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!
by Derek
5 months ago

Check out my interview w/ lightweight stud Eddie Alvarez :

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

Thanks!
by Brian
5 months ago

your profile picture is pimp bro =)
by Derek
5 months ago

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!
by David
5 months ago

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
by jason
6 months ago

new one please leave feeedback
by jason
6 months ago

derek, if you have time please check out my latest and if you have an opinion, please feel free
by Huwebes
6 months ago

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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How Strong Is Your Kru? An Inside Look at Choosing an MMA School

A Prodigy is Born: The Top Ten Moments of B.J. Penn

Educating MMA: The Triangle Choke

Who Deserves a Title Shot in The UFC's Heavyweight Division?

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