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MMA Quick Hits 3/7/11: Chad OchoCinco vs. Anderson Silva, Jorge Santiago can beat Anderson Silva

Chad OchoCinco said at ESPN the Weekend in Orlando that he would defeat the UFC’s Middleweight Champion, Anderson Silva. “I’ll whip his ass. I’m not going to the ground. I know if I’m going to fight Anderson, I have to fight him standing up. I’m quicker than him. I know he’s good at what he [...]

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Picture of Diego Sanchez’s face after Martin Kampmann

I mean, wow! Never has a face looked so messed up in victory. I thought the fight was close. Martin Kampmann took the first round, and Sanchez took the third. The only one that was in question was the second, which I believe Sanchez did the only significant damage. He baited Kampmann into a slugfest [...]

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UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann Preview/Picks/Odds

Oh, no sir, no sir! What a horrendous PPV for me. 5-7? Come on! I blame the horrible judging. It’s an easy out but I’m taking it. So now I’m 24-21. That’s unacceptable. I guess I could look at it like I’m still above .500, but that’s weaksauce. I’m glad I get a chance to [...]

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MMA Quick Hits: 11/10/10: Urijah Faber speaks, Belcher vs. Silva

1. Mike Brown vs. Diego Nunes: according to a report from MMAJunkie.com, former WEC Featherweight Champion Mike Brown will find himself across The Octagon from Diego Nunes at UFC 125. The bout is expected to take place on the preliminary card. UFC 125 will feature the first ever UFC Featherweight Championship bout between Jose Aldo [...]

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UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez Review/Thoughts

A historic night for MMA, and overall, a really good PPV card. Easily worth my friend’s $49.99. Cain Velaquez defeated the seemingly undefeatable. Yeah, I know that’s not a word. Sue me. In doing so, Velasquez becomes the first ever Mexican Heavyweight Champion in any combat sport. Yes, I know he’s from America. He’s still [...]

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MMA Quick Hits 10/22/10: Alvarez calls out Strikeforce, Jake Shields video interview

1. Diego Sanchez sees holes in Paulo Thiago’s game: UFC.com spoke to Diego Sanchez about his upcoming fight with Paulo Thiago. “[Paulo Thiago is] a tough guy. I think his striking’s good, but I don’t think it’s great. I think he kinda got lucky with the Koscheck knockout and I don’t think he’s some flashy [...]

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UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez Preview/Picks

Do you hear that? The hype for this card is near eruption point. Everywhere I go I’m hearing about this fight. Jim Rome, ESPN, and even local sports radio is taking about Lesnar vs. Velasquez. I guess that’s to be expected when Brock Lesnar is on the card. Hate him or love him, he’s the [...]

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MMA Quick Hits 7/22/10: Tito Ortiz returns, Dan Henderson’s next fight

1. The Huntington Beach Bad Boy makes his return:According to a report from MMAFighting.com, Tito Ortiz will be making his return from neck surgery this October at UFC 121. He is scheduled to meet his Ultimate Fighter 3 protege, Matt Hamil, on the main portion of the PPV card. UFC 121 airs from the Honda [...]

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