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 27th, 2011:

Mike Powell is a tool

Cung Le: UFC or Bust

Tito Ortiz Uninjured in Car Accident, Still Fighting at UFC 133

Constantinos Philippou Gets the Call to Face Jorge Rivera at UFC 133 in Philly

UFC Boss Continues Claims that Culinary Union is Behind Stalling MMA in New York

UFC 138 to Air Free on Spike TV

Back training, UFC champ Cain Velasquez shaking off cage rust ahead of UFC 139

Bellator 47 results: Pat Curran, Marlon Sandro book “Summer Series” tourney final

Strikeforce boss says promotion seeking options to broadcast preliminary fights

Nate Marquardt Signs Multi-Fight Contract with BAMMA

Strikeforce: Fedor vs Henderson recap

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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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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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News for Mar 14th, 2011:

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

Zuffa Purchases Strikeforce

UFC Bosses Say Deal Doesn’t Constitute Monopoly; Union Up to Fighters

Alistair Overeem Says Zuffa Purchase of Strikeforce ‘a Good Development’

UFC Will Give Fans What They Want, Which Means Strikeforce Superfights

For Glimpse of the Future After Zuffa-Strikeforce Deal, Look to the Past

Barnett on UFC-Strikeforce Deal: ‘I Just Want to be Part of That’

BAMMA Ready To Play Apple To UFC’s Microsoft

Following sale to UFC, Strikeforce fighters and managers have mixed feelings

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It is that time of year…

Come December, the best of voting requests head out and the fans get their chance to voice their opinion on who and what they thought were the best of the year.

Strikeforce is asking its fans to do exactly that.  Vote for Knock Out of the Year, Submission of the Year, Upset of the Year, Female Fighter of the Year, Male Fighter of the Year and Fight of the Year.  Head over to Strikeforce.com and place your vote.

Some of the nominees include, Robbie Lawler vs Melvin Manhoef for Knock Out of the Year, Fabricio Werdum vs Fedor Emelianenko for Submission of the Year, Strikeforce Women’s 135lbs Champion Marloes Coenen for Female Fighter of the Year and Nick Diaz for Male Fighter of the Year.

The full list of award categories and finalists (write-ins are allowed) includes:

Rising Star of the Year

• Daniel Cormier
• Tarec Saffiedine
• Ovince St. Preux
• Miesha Tate
• Tyron Woodley

Submission of the Year

• Roger Gracie def. Kevin Randleman
• Marloes Coenen def. Sarah Kaufman
• Ryan Couture def. Lucas Stark
• Fabricio Werdum def. Fedor Emelianenko

KO of the Year

• Paul Daley def. Scott Smith
• Sarah Kaufman def. Roxanne Modafferi
• Robbie Lawler def. Melvin Manhoef
• Robbie Lawler def. Matt Lindland

Upset of the Year

• Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante def. Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal
• Chad Griggs def. Bobby Lashley
• Fabricio Werdum def. Fedor Emelianenko

Fight of the Year

• Nick Diaz vs. K.J. Noons II
• Billy Evangelista vs. Waachiim Spiritwolf
• Antonio Silva vs. Mike Kyle

Female Fighter of the Year

• Marloes Coenen
• Cris “Cyborg” Santos
• Sarah Kaufman
• Miesha Tate

Male Fighter of the Year

• Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante
• Nick Diaz
• Gilbert Melendez
• Alistair Overeem
• Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza
• Fabricio Werdum

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This Week in Combat Sports Oct. 28th, 2010:

Shambala Sports Radio

Coupon Codes from Mevio.com

Footlocker.com: ‘AFCOMBFL ‘ and receive 10% off your order

Eastbay.com: ‘AFLCOMB15 ‘ to receive 10% off your order. ’AFLCOMB20 ‘ to receive 15% off any order over $75 or more.

Dana White did not send fans to ESPN after UFC 120 news was posted

Frank Shamrock Blames Dana White for Negative Perception of MMA in New York

Dana White responds to Frank Shamrock

Frank Shamrock’s Official Statement to Dana White

UFC 121: Velasquez humbles Lesner and takes Heavyweight title

UFC 121: Shields grapples his way to win over Kampmann. Secures title shot

UFC 121: Hamill beat Tito at his own game

UFC 121: The Nightmare has returns to Sanchez

Matt Hughes: UFC Needs a Fighter to Balance Joe Rogan

Shinya Aoki, Brett Rogers and Jeff Monson among weekend winners

Damacio Page Now Faces Demetrious Johnson At WEC 52

On eve of UFC debut, James Toney learned of IRS lien, fight purse withheld

Melvin Manhoef booked for DREAM’s year-end “Dynamite!! 2010″ event

TUF 8 Winner Efrain Escudero Still In Shock Over UFC Release; Fights Again Nov 19

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News for Sept 9th, 2010:

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

Nik Lentz to face Tyson Griffin at UFC 123

David Heath suing Shine Fights promotion

Ninja Blog: Top 10 Reasons Why You Don’t Need a Tan to Kick Ass!

Bryan Baker looks to bounce back against Horn

Bellator Signs Olympic Judoka

Weidman Plans to Meet Hype with Substance

MARQUARDT DOESN’T WAVER FROM TITLE FOCUS

DUFFEE’S RELEASE DOESN’T RULE OUT UFC RETURN

VERA VS. SILVA ON TAP FOR UFC 125

Darren Elkins vs. newcomer Edson Barboza planned for UFC 123 event

John Gunderson vs. Yves Edwards official; UFC Fight Night 22 complete

Clint Godfrey returns at WEC 52, meets newcomer Michael McDonald

On Fighters and Luck

Shine Fights COO: Licensing Restriction for Shine Fighters a ‘Non-Issue’

Kenny Florian Opts to Improve, While Dan Hardy Would Rather Complain

Kendall Grove Says He’s Fighting Demian Maia at TUF 12 Finale

Backstage With Mauro Ranallo

Three Reasons To Watch Shark Fights 13 This Weekend

Showtime bantamweight tournament set

Floyd gets attention, but at what cost?

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