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UFC 118: Edgar keeps BJ Penn at bay

UFC 118: Couture grabs Toney’s ankle then chokes Toney out

UFC 118: Maynard grinds out a win over Florian and gets next shot at Edgar

Florian Says Wrestling Ability, Not Mental Game Responsible for UFC 118 Loss

NBA’s Shaquille O’Neal wants Hong Man Choi

UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell still undecided on future

Belfort vs Okami to headline UFC 122 in Germany

UFC 124, St-Pierre vs. Koscheck II headed to Montreal’s Bell Centre on Dec. 11

UFC president Dana White to address Oxford Union Society during UFC 120

Sengoku middleweight champ Jorge Santiago wants to fight again in the U.S.

Mike Kyle: “I want Feijao”

Herman Scratched from Shark Fights 13 Due to Bellator Litigation

Brett Rogers to Face ‘Warpath’ at W-1 in Canada

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News for Aug 27, 2010:

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Kimbo Slice putting on the Boxing gloves now

Shambala Sports Network UFC 118 Picks

11 Bouts Inked for UFC 119

Akiyama Joins Jackson Camp for Bisping Bout at UFC 120

Frankie Edgar Comfortable As Underdog

COUTURE DOESN’T BUY THE BOXING VS. MMA TALK

Bellator 26 recap: Oleinik, Vega and Ward advance with tournament victories

Overeem receptive to Emelianenlo fight and drug testing, but conditions apply

WEC 50 drug tests come back clean

Despite three-fight skid, UFC 118′s Dan Miller not worried about short-notice fight

UFC’s Spencer Fisher arrested on minor charge, rep expects charges to be dropped

Brock Larson vs. Tarec Saffiedine rounds out main card of stacked Shark Fights 13 event

Lisa Ward: “Aisling Daly is a bully and she’s in for a reality check.”

Diaz vs. Noons II set for October 9th in San Jose (UPDATE)

Jose Vega: “I’m going to put Danny Tims to sleep.”

James Toney Says He’s Seen Fear in Couture’s Eyes, Calls Lesnar ‘Chicken’

Randy Couture Tuning Out James Toney Ahead of UFC 118 Showdown

James Toney in No Mood to Talk 48 Hours Before UFC 118

Joe Lauzon on UFC 118 Grudge Match: Gabe Ruediger Is in Trouble

Marcus Davis Sees a Bit of Himself in UFC 118 Opponent Nate Diaz

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This Week in Combat Sports August 26, 2010:

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Strikeforce Houston: Feijao claims King Mo’s Light Heavyweight Crown

Manager: Lawal Out 9 Months for Knee Surgery

Jacare gets decision over Kennedy

Noons KOs Gurgel with a little bit of controversy

Nick Diaz vs KJ Noons Rematch Announced

Chad Griggs sets Bobby Lashley’s title contention hopes aside

Jay Hieron released by Strikeforce…Kind of.

Dana White: Chael Sonnen rematch up next for UFC champ Anderson Silva

Belfort: Return Opponent Won’t Be Sonnen

Alistair Overeem Not Interested in Fedor Fight, Decides to Fight for K-1 in October

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua vs. Rashad Evans UFC title fight on hold until mid-2011

Jay Hieron released by Strikeforce…Kind of.

UFC 118: Frankie Edgar vs BJ Penn

UFC 118: James Toney vs Randy Couture

UFC 118: Kenny Florian vs Gray Maynard

Dana White: Kenny Florian-Gray Maynard Winner Guaranteed Title Shot

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Strikeforce has announce that the long awaited rematch between Strikeforce Welterweight Champ Nick Diaz and KJ Noons will take place at Strikeforce: San Jose on October 9th.

Now for the history lesson….

3 or so years ago, KJ Noons beat Nick Diaz for the Elite XC Lightweight title.  Diaz didn’t feel that the fight should have been stopped, but Diaz was pretty cut up.  Then at an Elite XC event in Hawaii, Diaz and his brother Nate were asked into the ring after Noons had defended his belt.  Elite XC wanted Diaz to say that he wanted a rematch, but craziness ensued.

Needless to say the rematch has been brewing for sometime and Strikeforce will need to have extra security for all press conferences.

Also on the October 8th card, Sarah Kaufman will defend her title against Marloes Coenen and Matt Lindland will face Luke Rockhold.

(Update: Just received an email from Mike Afromowitz in regard to whether or not the Welterweight title will be on the line….and yes it will. Nick Diaz will defend his title against KJ Noons.)

This Week in Combat Sports August 20, 2010:

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WEC 50 in review

Dominick Cruz retains title via Split Decision

Federal prosecutor ties UFC’s Shane Carwin to steroid distribution ring

Cro Cop to replace Big Nog at UFC 119 to face Frank Mir

Escudero vs. Wiman new UFN 22 co-headliner

Charles Oliveira to face Efrain Escudero at UFC 22

UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture named co-host of 2010 World MMA Awards

Shark Fights Announced commentating team.

What should Jens Pulver do next?

Strikeforce: Houston – King Mo vs Feijao

Strikeforce: Houston – Jacare vs Tim Kennedy

Strikeforce: Houston – KJ Noons vs Jorge Gurgel

Strikeforce: Houston – Bobby Lashley vs Chad Griggs

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News for Aug 16, 2010:

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War on the Mainland or how I learned to love Strikeforce Commentary

Boxing vs. MMA? More Like Boxer vs. Reality

List of Matchups Announced

Sylvia Knocks Out Buentello; Pulver Loses Again

Sherdog Prospect Watch: Ulysses Gomez

RODRIGO NOGUEIRA TO UNDERGO HIP SURGERY

REPORTS: CRO COP STEPS IN TO FACE MIR AT UFC 119

CRUZ SAYS THE TITLE WAS JUST THE FIRST STEP

AMILCAR ALVES PLANS AGRESSION AT UFC 118

BOETSCH EXPECTS BIG THINGS IN SECOND UFC RUN

“UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez” main card officially announced for Oct. 23

With lessons learned, WEC 50 title challenger Joseph Benavidez ready for rematch

Paul Heyman Told WWE to Not Allow ‘TUF 1′ to Follow ‘Raw’

‘Smart Fighter’ Scott Jorgensen Ready for Brad Pickett

Pascal bests Dawson after accident stops fight

Jones to lose WBA title?

Lorenzo: “I’ll crush Sturm in 6!”

Couture-Toney about fighters

Jorgensen’s prophecy

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News for Aug 13, 2010:

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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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This Week in Combat Sports August 13, 2010:

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UFC 117: Silva survives long enough to submit Sonnen

Ed Soares says Sonnen had his shot

UFC 117: Fitch outlasts Alves

UFC 117: Hughes submits Almeida

UFC 117: Dos Santos gets nod over Nelson

UFC 117: Struve survives to knock out Morecraft

Thiago Alves hires “TUF 7″ vet Mike Dolce to oversee diet

Scott Coker: Nothing Decided on Fedor Emelianenko’s Future, Next CBS Show

Strikeforce CEO: Fabricio Werdum out until 2011, no opponent set

Bobby Lashley: I’d Like to Earn a Heavyweight Title Shot in Early 2011

Diego Sanchez Returns To Team Greg Jackson

Alan Belcher hoping for recovery from eye injury

Bellator sues UFC, alleges “tortious interference of contract” of Jonathan Brookins

Gary Goodridge Says He Still Hasn’t Been Paid for New Year’s Eve Bout in Japan

Shine Fights to go old school with 1 night 8 man tourney

Strikeforce Challengers 10 in Phoenix. AZ

King of the Cage in New Mexico: 2 time Olympian Daniel Cormier goes for a belt in his 4th fight against Tony Johnson

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News for Aug 10, 2010:

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The 2 Forgotten Martial Arts

Bellator signs 2003 Dan Hodge Award winner Eric Larkin

Bellator suing UFC citing “tortious interference of contract”

Meet the Participants of the Strikeforce Women’s Tourney

Sherdog Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings

Riggs Eyes Friday Victory, Strikeforce Tourney Bid

Benavidez Calls Rematch with Cruz ‘Destiny’

NEW CONTENDERS COULD BE CROWNED AT WEC 50

MEDICAL CONDITION CAUSED SWICK’S WEIGHT DROP

Quick Replay Prevented UFC 117 Riot

UFC’s Rich Franklin throws out ceremonial first pitch, anticipates 2011 MMA return

Strikeforce Challengers 10 women’s 135-pound tournament format changed

WEC boss Reed Harris says WEC 48 DVD a hit, but company not rushing growth

Bellator firms up season-three plans, adds events in Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri

Chael Sonnen Believes ‘the Party Ain’t Over Yet’

Strikeforce Will Hold Middleweight Tournament After All

MMA Top 10 Pound-for-Pound: Anderson Silva Slips

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Another chapter has been added in the legal battle between the Bellator Fighting Championships and the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Bellator Sport Worldwide LLC officials have filed suit against Zuffa in a New Jersey court, alleging that “The Ultimate Fighter 12″ cast member Jonathan Brookins joined the Spike TV reality series while still under an exclusive contract to Bellator. Brookins and his manager Mickey Dubberley were also named as defendants in the suit.

According to the suit, Brookins signed an “exclusive promotional contract” with Bellator in March 2009. He debuted with Bellator one month later, notching a submission win over Stephen Ledbetter in a non-tournament affair. Despite his initial success however, Brookins was not booked for another fight for the promotion, fighting his next two under the G-Force Fights banner, before signing on with Zuffa to appear on The Ultimate Fighter.

While the lawsuit seems to point to negligence on behalf of Brookins and Dubberley for failure to fulfill contractual obligations; Dubberley recently told MMAJunkie.com that he had been informed Brookins had been verbally released from his deal by Bellator matchmaker Sam Caplan in January.

“When I asked Sam about a fight for Jonathan Brookins and Joey Gorczynski (another fighter represented by Dubberley) back at the end of January – and both had open contracts under Bellator – Sam stated, ‘Oh, we released both those guys, but maybe in the future they could fight for us again,” Dubberley told MMAJunkie.com representatives.

There also appears to be some contention over whether or not the two fights Brookins notched under the G-Force banner were signed off by Bellator. While Bellator head honcho Bjorn Rebney contests that they were, Dubberley denies such, and cited Brookins and Gorczynski have fought under other promotional banners since then without so much as a word from Bellator and feels that Bellator merely wants to capitalize on Brookins’ appearance on the show.

“If Bellator ‘counts themselves fortunate’ to have Jonathan signed to an ‘exclusive’ deal, why would they let him fight twice in another organization and keep him inactive for over a year and have their matchmaker tell me he is released?” Dubberly asked. “We believe the only reason why Bellator is pursuing anything is because Jonathan is on the ‘TUF 12′ show, and they want to capitalize for their own profit.”

If the lawsuit is successful, Bellator could receive compensation in form of the UFC or Spike buying out the contract.