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MMA Quick Hits 4/6/11: Shogun to return in the summer, Chael Sonnen’s ridiculous explanation

According to his manager Eduardo Alonso, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua wasn’t hurt in his title loss to Jon Jones, and is targeting a summer return, which could come in his home country of Brazil. “We are already talking to the UFC about his next fight. They are really very supportive of us and after the bout, [...]

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Jon Jones defeats Maurcio “Shogun” Rua via TKO!

In a totally lopsided fight, Jon “Bones” Jones took it to the champion and never let up. Takedowns and control and unothodox striking finally yielded a referee stoppage in the third round. Complete and utter domination. Shogun looked like an amateur. Jon Jones becomes the youngest UFC champion in history at 23 years old! This [...]

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[VIDEO] Maurico “Shogun” Rua’s kick on Sports Science

ESPN’s Sports Science had the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, stop by their lab this week ahead of his UFC 128 showdown with Jon Jones to show off the power he possesses in his hands and feet. Host John Brenkus tested Rua’s punching power and kicking power. I saw this and was [...]

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UFC 128: Shogun vs. Jones Preview/Picks/Odds

Damn. Another sub-par event for R. K. Menn. Yes, I’m going third person like LeBron James. Maybe that’ll help me succeed. I don’t know. What I do know is that 5-6 is unacceptable. Now I’m 29-27. Just barely holding on to the coveted .500 mark. But have no fear. I’ll figure it out. This fight [...]

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UFC 128: Do you care?

Ok, people plunk down your money- here we go for a card I REALLY care about! But first, let me clear up 2 things. I went 6-5-1 – Better than Robert did, just wanted to get that out there. Second. The DYC series is not about not wanting to see MMA, I cover guys all [...]

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[VIDEO] Dana White’s video blog for UFC 128, 3/15/11

Here we go again. This is the first installment of Dana White’s video blog leading up to UFC 128: Shogun vs. Jones. This video takes you through Dana White’s dealings with the New York bureaucrats that have yet to legalize MMA. Seriously? Still? Educate yourselves, fellas. Frankie Edgar helps out a news crew and Dana [...]

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MMA Quick Hits 12/15/10: Shogun vs. Evans in March, UFC Fighter or Police Officer

1. Jason Miller still bashing Nick Diaz: Jason Miller appeared on “It’s Time! With Bruce Buffer” on the Sherdog Radio Network and ripped the Gracie camp for not letting Nick Diaz fight him at middleweight. “They’ve started spitting out, ‘Oh, 178.’ Meanwhile back at the ranch, Nick Diaz is saying, ‘I’ll fight middleweight. I’ll fight [...]

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MMA Light Heavyweight Rankings, v.3

A lot has changed since the last time the rankings were out. Not so much with the top of the rankings, but the bottom half got jumbled up with the addition of a couple of newcomers. We have a couple of risers and a few fallers, one fighter falling as much as four spots. Yes, [...]

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