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

With MMA’s popularity at a high right now, there are plenty of "fans" rooting on the fights, fighters, and abilities seen within the cage...

Written by Derek Bedell about 2 months ago 242 reads 10 comments
A Prodigy is Born: The Top Ten Moments of B.J. Penn

When discussing the top martial artists in the world today many names come to mind. GSP, Anderson Silva, and Fedor usually top everyone’s list. But there are other “masters” in their own right...

Written by Derek Bedell about 4 months ago 161 reads 14 comments
Educating MMA: The Triangle Choke

"Remember...you are expressing the technique, not doing the technique." —Bruce Lee There are many techniques in MMA that give a fighter a distinct advantage...

Written by Derek Bedell about 7 months ago 194 reads 17 comments
Who Deserves a Title Shot in The UFC's Heavyweight Division?

At Saturday's post-UFC 97 press conference, Dana White discussed that Cheick Kongo is in the UFC Heavyweight hunt…"Yeah I think he is a top contender. I think Cheick Kongo's win [over Hardonk], you know, he's in the mix...

Written by Derek Bedell about 7 months ago 320 reads 16 comments
Educating MMA: The Kimura

There are many techniques in MMA that give a fighter a distinct advantage. Whether to finish your opponent or gain an edge, each technique is carried out with tactful skill and knowledge of the move...

Written by Derek Bedell about 7 months ago 436 reads 14 comments
Patrick Cote: Something Lost, Something Gained

Although UFC 90 ended in unsuspecting faction, Patrick Cote should not hold his head. The "Predator" was able to accomplish what no man has done in the UFC; Take Anderson Silva past the second round...

Written by Derek Bedell about about 1 year ago 234 reads 6 comments
Elite XC Is Officially Out of Business?

Sports Illustrated confirms that EliteXC is officially out of business. Huge story continues....... The following comes from Josh Gross of SI.com:ProElite, EliteXC out of businessLess than two years following the formation of ProElite, Inc...

Written by Derek Bedell about about 1 year ago 1,132 reads 17 comments
UFC Fight Night 16: "UFC Fights For The Troops" Card Finalized

The UFC has confirmed the card for UFC Fight Night 16 "UFC Fights For The Troops" on December 10 at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, N.C:-Josh Koscheck vs. Yoshiyuki Yoshida-Mike Swick vs...

Written by Derek Bedell about about 1 year ago 360 reads 3 comments
Rocky is Here! Seth Petruzzelli KO's Kimbo; Elite XC Heat results

Elite XC Heat began its night with a huge letdown. Ken Shamrock, who was scheduled to fight Internet sensation Kimbo Slice in the main event, was not granted medical clearance to fight...

Written by Derek Bedell about about 1 year ago 1,474 reads 3 comments
Tito Ortiz Is About To Be Back in Business

SUNRISE, FL—High-profile free agent light heavyweight Tito Ortiz will be cageside as a guest of EliteXC for tonight's CBS broadcast of "Heat...

Written by Derek Bedell about about 1 year ago 438 reads 13 comments
UFC 92 Rumored Card: Two Title Fights!

Huge fights added to UFC 92! Kevin Iole of Yahoo! Sports is reporting that the UFC has added a UFC light heavyweight title fight between Forrest Griffin and Rashad Evans, as well as Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs...

Written by Derek Bedell about about 1 year ago 593 reads 3 comments
The UFC Confirms Two Big Fights for UFC 93

The UFC will open 2009 in Dublin, Ireland, the promotion announced Tuesday. The Jan. 17 event, which will take place at the O2 Dublin, will feature a light heavyweight main event between Dan Henderson and Rich Franklin...

Written by Derek Bedell about about 1 year ago 352 reads 0 comments
The WEC and UFC Merge at UFC Fight Night 16 "UFC Fights for the Troops"

Brian Stann to Face Steve Cantwell at UFC Fight Night 16 "UFC Fights For The Troops" WEC guys already headed to the UFC... MMAWeekly...

Written by Derek Bedell about about 1 year ago 532 reads 7 comments
Andrei Arlovski Joins Elite XC for October 4th Show on CBS

Press release on huge fight for EliteXC.... MARQUEE HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHT BETWEEN TWO FORMER MMA CHAMPIONS — ANDREI ARLOVSKI AND ROY NELSON — HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE "CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS"PRIMETIME EVENT ON OCT...

Written by Derek Bedell about about 1 year ago 650 reads 1 comments
KJ Noons Is Stripped of Championship Belt for Refusing To Fight

Belt Taken Away For Refusing To Fight Nick Diaz Pro Elite sent out the following press release: LOS ANGELES (Sept. 19, 2008) – KJ Noons of San Diego has been stripped of his EliteXC lightweight title...

Written by Derek Bedell about about 1 year ago 290 reads 2 comments
Affliction Facing Their Own Day of Reckoning?

The 10/11 Affliction show has been canceled. The fighters on the card were informed today of the news, as were PPV companies. Fighters were told the show is being postponed and Keith Kizer of the Nevada State Athletic Commission told Sherdog...

Written by Derek Bedell about about 1 year ago 631 reads 10 comments
Former UFC Champion Evan Tanner Found Dead at 37

From UFC.com Evan Tanner 1971-2008 “I believe there are people out there that just have a warrior spirit, whether it’s fighting or something, they’ve got to do it...

Written by Derek Bedell about about 1 year ago 1,314 reads 6 comments
UFC 88: The Iceman Has Melted

After the fight was signed between Chuck Liddell and Rashad Evans, I was ecstatic for someone finally to dethrone the self proclaimed "Suga" off of his pedestal. Evans is undefeated, even though he should have one loss, instead of a draw, to Tito Ortiz...

Written by Derek Bedell about about 1 year ago 1,331 reads 16 comments
Randy Couture vs. Brock Lesnar: A Natural Rush?

With a fight between Brock Lesnar and Randy Couture almost guaranteed at UFC 91, I wonder what Dana White's reason is, other than money, for making these two battle? Brock Lesnar has just come off his most impressive win to date...

Written by Derek Bedell about about 1 year ago 927 reads 10 comments
KJ Noons Needs To Step Up and Fight!

With all the controversy surrounding KJ Noons and Nick Diaz, one thing should be done. Strip KJ Noons of his title if he refuses the fight. A champion should face whomever his present company wants him to fight...

Written by Derek Bedell about about 1 year ago 282 reads 10 comments
MMA: Kimbo Slice Vs. Ken Shamrock, A Good Idea?

With the newly signed fight between Ken Shamrock and Kimbo Slice on the horizon, many questions are circling the match up. The main question is probably WHY? Most MMA fans hate Kimbo...

Written by Derek Bedell about about 1 year ago 458 reads 8 comments
MMA: Randy Couture and Fedor Emelianenko Fight Closer To A Reality?

It appears Randy Couture and Fedor Emelianenko are taking matters into their own hands. The two are trying to ensure they will get the opportunity to fight each other...

Written by Derek Bedell about about 1 year ago 490 reads 11 comments
UFC 87 Results: GSP and Lesnar Destroy! (Non- ADD Version)

UFC 87 has delivered one of the best MMA cards of the year. We saw a great main event, a Jiu Jitsu clinic, the future of the Heavyweight division and much more. Read the fight by fight breakdown below...

Written by Derek Bedell about about 1 year ago 351 reads 6 comments
MMA: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson Diagnosed With Delirium?

At the UFC press conference at the Mall of America today, Dana White said that after losing to Forrest Griffin, Quinton Jackson spent a week in Las Vegas, fasting and doing nothing but drinking energy drinks...

Written by Derek Bedell about about 1 year ago 1,968 reads 11 comments
WEC 35 Results: Three Championship Fights!

WEC comes to you from Las Vegas, Nevada as there are three title matches tonight to look forward to. Before that, we start in the Bantamweight division for some quick start action... Bantamweight Bout: Damacio Page (10-3) Vs...

Written by Derek Bedell about about 1 year ago 211 reads 5 comments

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Derek Bedell Article Archive

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?

Educating MMA: The Kimura

Patrick Cote: Something Lost, Something Gained

Elite XC Is Officially Out of Business?

UFC Fight Night 16: "UFC Fights For The Troops" Card Finalized

Rocky is Here! Seth Petruzzelli KO's Kimbo; Elite XC Heat results

Tito Ortiz Is About To Be Back in Business

UFC 92 Rumored Card: Two Title Fights!

The UFC Confirms Two Big Fights for UFC 93

The WEC and UFC Merge at UFC Fight Night 16 "UFC Fights for the Troops"

Andrei Arlovski Joins Elite XC for October 4th Show on CBS

KJ Noons Is Stripped of Championship Belt for Refusing To Fight

Affliction Facing Their Own Day of Reckoning?

Former UFC Champion Evan Tanner Found Dead at 37

UFC 88: The Iceman Has Melted

Randy Couture vs. Brock Lesnar: A Natural Rush?

KJ Noons Needs To Step Up and Fight!

MMA: Kimbo Slice Vs. Ken Shamrock, A Good Idea?

MMA: Randy Couture and Fedor Emelianenko Fight Closer To A Reality?

UFC 87 Results: GSP and Lesnar Destroy! (Non- ADD Version)

MMA: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson Diagnosed With Delirium?

WEC 35 Results: Three Championship Fights!

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