This Week in Combat Sports Sept. 16th, 2011:

Barnett submits Kharitonov

Cormier get the knock out win over Silva

Rockhold edges out Jacare for the title

Will Strikeforce Survive?

Report: Probation, Sex Offender Status for Mike Whitehead After Plea Deal

‘Mayhem’ Miller: Arrest for Assaulting Sister ‘Now All Over With’

Cung Le ‘Honored And Excited’ to Make UFC Debut And Face Vitor Belfort

Reem: Somebody is going to get beat up

Diaz shocked St-Pierre didn’t try to keep UFC 137 fight, has choice words for champ

UFN 25: Shields vs Ellenberger

UFN 25: McGee vs Yang

UFN 25: Brookins vs Koch

UFN 25: Belcher vs McDonald

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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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This Week in Combat Sports March 24th, 2011:

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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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This Week in Combat Sports December 2nd, 2010:

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Gilbert Melendez Vs. Shinya Aoki Not Happening On New Year’s Eve In Japan

Herschel Walker Off Strikeforce Card After Suffering A Cut In Training

Longtime MMA trainer Shawn Tompkins takes on professional boxing

Randy Couture’s Film Schedule Filling, Fight Possibilities Dimming

Randy Couture Hanging ‘Em Up?

Matt Mitrione Squashes WWE Rumors

Thiago Silva vs. Brandon Vera promoted to UFC 125 main card

Friday’s “Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu” weigh-ins open to the public

Greg Jackson Fires Back at Dana White Over Recent Criticism

Former UFC Fighter Lee Murray’s Bank Heist Sentence Increased to 25 Years/a>

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News for Nov 4th, 2010:

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

Torres Pegged to Meet Banuelos at UFC 126

Barry-Beltran Added to UFC ‘Fight for the Troops 2′

Zaromskis Draws Spiritwolf at Challengers 12

Menjivar-Pickett on Tap for WEC 53

Urijah Faber Is Eyeing Bantamweight Championship and Building His Legacy

Ultimate Fighters Season 12 Ratings Remain Steady

After UFC 121 Victory, Brendan Schaub Ready For Mir or Cro Cop, Not Nelson

“The Ultimate Fighter 13″ tryouts draw several notables including Galvao, Amoussou, Toney

UFC’s Dana White: Strikeforce’s Scott Coker is no Bob Arum

Mike Swick Sore, but Optimistic After Experimental Treatment

Shogun Rua’s Trainer Survives Recent Gunshot to Head, Will Fight Nov. 8

Cowboys Stadium to set indoor record?

Pavlik pulled from Nov. 13 Arlington card

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News for Sept 6th, 2010:

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

Texas fighter Trevino and girlfirend found dead in apparent murder-suicide

Danillo Villefort steps in for McFedries; will face Villasenor at Shark Fights 13

SHINE Fights In trouble again

Main Card finalized for Bellator 28

Half of Dream 16 Card Revealed

UFC Pres: No Such Thing As Automatic Rematch

SHINE ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING EVENT MOVE

WC FITNESS: LISTEN TO YOUR P.E. TEACHER

Best Buy manager led Carey Vanier to pro MMA, Thursday’s Bellator 28 event

Ready to embrace heel role, Mike Pyle promises British beatdown at UFC 120

UFC Fight Night 22 weigh-ins set for Sept. 14; Chael Sonnen hosts Q&A session

How Ricardo Romero Turned a Terrible UFC Start into a Triumphant Ending

Nate Marquardt Not Concerned With Rousimar Palhares’ Reputation

Yuji Sakuragi KOs Light Heavyweight King of Pancrase Ryo Kawamura at Passion Tour 8

September Rankings: Middleweight Division

Yodsaenklai Fairtex v. Artem Levin Fight Video

Final Card for It’s Showtime Next Weekend

Remembering Evan Tanner

Japanese MMA Weekend Recap (Sept 1-3)

Floyd Mayweather apologizes for rant

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News for Aug 13, 2010:

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

Bellator Books Alvarez-Huerta Super Fight for Oct. 21

Lombard Flattens Goodman in 38 Seconds at Bellator 24

Toney Loves Being Bad Guy for Couture Fight

Meet the Participants of the Strikeforce Women’s Tourney

Hopkins Warns Toney

Pictures: ‘Jacare’ & ‘Feijao’ Train for Strikeforce ‘Houston’

Can Women Fight?

JAMES TONEY IS ABOUT JAMES TONEY, NOT BOXING

RIGGS SEEKS TO PROVE WORTH AT STRIKEFORCE

RYAN COUTURE SPOILED IN PREP FOR PRO DEBUT

Dave Branch vs. Tomasz Drwal prelim bout completes UFC Fight Night 22 lineup

Mike Brown vs. Cole Province official for WEC 51

Bellator 24 recap: Aguilar, Fujii, Grove advance; Lombard wins quick

For One UFC Vet, Honest Self-Reflection Prompts Career Change

Louis Taylor Looking to Make Himself a Household Name Against Joe Riggs

Kyle Maynard’s MMA Fight Was All About Experience

WEC 50′s Chad Mendes Learning to Deal With Distractions as MMA Fame Grows

Manny Pacquiao to train in House office

Evander Holyfield to fight in November

Manny Pacquiao eyes Cowboys’ home

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