This Week in Combat Sports Sept. 22nd, 2011:

Shogun Rua Tabbed to Welcome Dan Henderson Back at UFC 139

Alistair Overeem Splits From Long Time Management Team at Golden Glory

Jake Ellenberger stops Jake Shields

Ex-WWEer Lashley inks Shark Fights deal

Mayweather wins on controversial KO

Bellator champ Hector Lombard willing to move to 205 pounds for “Babalu” fight

Dana White: Facebook Fights to End in January, All Fights Will Be Televised

Ken Shamrock Vs. James Toney Fight Delayed Until 2012

Vitor Belfort Out, Wanderlei Silva vs. Cung Le Set for UFC 139

UFC 135: Jon Jones vs Rampage Jackson

UFC 135: Matt Hughes vs Josh Koscheck

UFC 135: Travis Browne vs Rob Broughton

UFC 135: Nate Diaz vs Takanori Gomi

UFC 135: Ben Rothwell vs Mark Hunt

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This Week in Combat Sports August 25th, 2011:

Forrest Griffin: Fighting not fun when you are not getting better

Josh Koscheck Returns at UFC 139 in San Jose, May Jump to Middleweight

Koscheck set to fight at middleweight, could get Herman

For Pat Curran, It’s Another Shot at Gold After Spectacular KO Over Marlon Sandro

Chael Sonnen Not Attending UFC 134, Lynch Mob Has to Wait

Gilbert Melendez vs. Jorge Masvidal targeted for December

HDNet to air “Strikeforce Grand Prix: Barnett vs. Kharitonov” prelims and weigh-ins

UFC 134: Anderson Silva vs Yushin Okami

UFC 134: Shogun Rua vs Forrest Griffin

UFC 134: Brendan Schaub vs Rodrigo Nogueira

UFC 134: Ross Pearson vs Edson Barboza

UFC 134: Luiz Cane vs Stanislov Nedkov

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This Week in Combat Sports August 10th, 2011:

UFC 133: Rashad stops Tito

UFC 133: Belfort knocks out Akiyama

UFC 133: Ebersole survives early grappling and speedos to ground and pound Hallman

UFC 133: Phillipou edges out Rivera

UFC 133: MacDonald crushes Pyle

UFC’s Matt Hamill announces retirement

UFC’s Jorge Rivera decides against retirement

Fedor Emelianenko Not Retiring, Will Return in Fall Bout, Says M-1 Global

Ken Shamrock-James Toney Special Rules MMA Match Targeted for November, Possibly Out of Country

No UFC Fights Scheduled, Jon Fitch’s Return Path to the Octagon Unclear

GSP and Nick Diaz Likely on Tap for UFC Primetime, but Will Diaz Play the Game?

Chael Sonnen Goes Off on BlackHouse, Injured Fighters and Mirko Cro Cop

UFC on Versus 5: Dan Hardy vs Chris Lytle

UFC on Versus 5: Jim Miller vs Ben Henderson

UFC on Versus 5: Charles Oliveira vs Donald Cerrone

UFC on Versus 5: Amir Sadollah vs Duane Ludwig

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This Week in Combat Sports July 7th, 2011:

Spike TV READY TO move on without UFC

UFC 132: Cruz edges out Faber

UFC 132: Leben knocks out Silva in first

UFC 132: Ortiz stuns Bader and the world with 1st round submission

UFC 132: Condit blasts Kim. Stakes claim to title shot

Andrei Arlovski Signed, Kendall Grove Possible for August ProElite Show

Patricio Pitbull Pulls Out of Bellator 47 Title Fight with Injured Hand

Sonnen vs Machida likely for fall

Middleweights Chael Sonnen vs. Brian Stann targeted for UFC 136 in Houston

ESPN Profile Leads to Bellator Signing Rad Martinez

Cristiane Cyborg Santos on the outs with MMA

Why I have not covered boxing…

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This Week in Combat Sports June 29th, 2011:

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Nate Marquardt Fired by UFC

Cheick Kongo weathers a Pat Barry hurricane to land knock out of his own

Charlie Brenneman stops the rise of Rick Story

Matt Mitrione knocks out Christian Morecraft

Pro Elite Targeting August for Return; T. Jay Thompson & Rich Chou on Board as Executives

Ken Shamrock on Special Rules MMA Fight with James Toney: “I Will Beat Him Up”

Jake Shields vs. Jake Ellenberger Set as Main Event for UFC Battle on the Bayou

Daley vs. Woodley, Smith vs. Saffiedine official for “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson”

Tony Ferguson vs. Aaron Riley set for UFC 135 in Denver

Chael Sonnen Now Free to Apply for License

UFC 132: Dominick Cruz defends title against Urijah Faber

UFC 132: Tito Ortiz vs Ryan Bader

UFC 132: Wanderlei Silva vs Chris Leben

UFC 132: Carlos Condit vs Dong Hyun Kim

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This Week in Combat Sports May 12th, 2011:

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Chael Sonnen’s Struggle With the Truth Isn’t Just His Problem — It’s Ours, Too

UFC’s Jacob Volkmann won’t shut up until he gets a meeting with the President

Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard Off UFC 130 After Injuries Sideline Both

UFC Announces New Insurance for Fighters

Bob Reilly Questions Motives Behind Zuffa’s Accident Insurance

Nick Diaz vs. Jeff Lacy Purse and TV Information

Jay Hieron Sweeps Tourney, Earns a Bellator Welterweight Title Shot

Rampage Jackson to leave MMA when money is right with Hollywood

Wanderlei Silva Had Doubts of Coming Back, Now Holds Chris Leben’s Feet to the Fire

Jamie Varner Has Not Signed to Face Shinya Aoki, Fight Not Likely to Happen

Manny Pacquiao Dominates Shane Mosley

UFC vet Antoni Hardonk retires from MMA

UFC vet Chris Lytle, Indianapolis police vying for $50,000 Pepsi grant for MMA program

Drunk driver puts del Rosario’s fighting future in jeopardy

Judges’ monitors approved for UFC 131, officials to request them at NSAC meeting

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News for April 10th, 2011:

Here is the latest link round of what is going on in the world of Combat Sports

Diaz Stops Daley, Retains Title

Melendez: ‘I’m Here to Kill’

Negotiations Underway for Fedor Emelianenko vs. Dan Henderson for Strikeforce July Pay-Per-View

Ben Askren Rolls at Bellator 40; Hieron and Chandler Move To Finals

Gilbert Melendez Makes His Case as World’s No. 1 Lightweight

Showtime Hits With UFC-Strikeforce Purchase, Misses With In-Cage Action

Keith Jardine Explains Why He Thinks He Beat Gegard Mousasi

Gilbert Melendez Open to Dominating Strikeforce Before Moving Onto UFC

Gegard Mousasi Agrees with Draw, Disappointed in His Own Performance

Sources: Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami “UFC: Rio” reports are premature

Eddie Bravo basking in glow of UFC’s first-ever “twister,” set for DVD release

Maximum Fighting Championship 29 Delivers Big Hits, and Misses

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UFC 128: Jones dominates and TKOs Rua in the third.

UFC 128: Faber gets unanimous decision over Wineland

UFC 128: Miller TKOs Shalorus

UFC 128: Schaub KOs Cro Cop

UFC 128: Marquardt gets decision over Dan Miller

UFC 128 Video: Jon Jones Recounts How He Stopped Robbery on Fight Day

Tito Ortiz Takes on Ryan Bader at UFC 132 on July 2

Shane Carwin vs. Jon Olav Einemo Set, Likely For UFC 131 In Vancouver

Waters Tested, Anderson Silva Not Planning Return To Light Heavyweight

Paul Daley Signs Contract to Fight Nick Diaz in April

Coker: Fedor to Return at July Strikeforce Event

Sources: UFC’s Strikeforce purchase likely hastened by ProElite Inc. interest

UFN 24: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs Phil Davis

UFN 24: Dan Hardy vs Anthony Rumble Johnson

UFC 24: Amir Sadollah vs DeMarques Johnson

Klitschko-Haye contract signed

‘Money’ Mayweather wants a whopping $100M to fight Rep Pacquiao

MMA Valor Article of the Week: Interview with Michael Schiavello

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News for Jan 10th, 2011:

Here is the latest link round of what is going on in the world of Combat Sports

Strikeforce Challengers 13 ratings peak with Amanda Nunes’ knockout

Dennis Hallman meets T.J. Waldburger at UFC Fight Night 24 in Seattle

Report: Rory MacDonald vs. James Wilks targeted for UFC 129 in Toronto

UFC 125 Bonuses: Four Fighters Take $60K

UFC 130 likely for Vegas’ MGM Grand, UFC 131 for Vancouver’s Rogers Arena

“The Ultimate Fighter 13″ cast shifts to all welterweights, coaches named this week

‘M-16′ Somdet to Defend Shooto Title Against Ito in March

Koyama is P-Rim Ace; Tsuchiya, Ueda Win at ‘Shootor’s Legacy’

Bellator Signs UFC, Strikeforce Veteran Riggs

Volkmann Makes Use of Attention After Obama Comments

Manager: Chael Sonnen’s Career Is ‘Far From Over’

Scott Coker on Strikeforce Tourney: ‘I Would Buy It on Pay-Per-View’

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