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UFC 118 - BJ Penn: Truly the Prodigy
If we were to ever make a pound for pound ranking column on this site BJ Penn would be extremely close to the top. No one can seem to agree on the definition of "pound for pound" so I'll go ahead an...
Chael Sonnen Earned a Flat Fee of $35,000 For His Promotional Work
The total fighter salaries have been released for the participants of UFC 117 and the first thing that pops out at me is how much base salary Chael Sonnen made for his fight with Anderson Silva. For...
Poll: Should The UFC Wait Till A Fighter Is Retired Before They Are Eligible For The Hall Of Fame?
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UFC 117: Thoughts on the Night
I covered the main event in the last post and now I'll give a few thoughts on the rest of the card. What an amazing night of fights this was. For all the talk I did that this fight could be the kind...
[UFC 117] Matt Hughes submits Ricardo Almeida in round 1
Very impressive showing from Hughes, as he won in short order with a modified guillotine (almost halfway between that and a cravate) after knocking Almeida down with a punch. Hughes stays undefe...
UFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen Predictions
Just a few hours away from one of the most stacked cards of the year, it's prediction time. As big as this card is, I hope we don't get a night of boring decisions or quick dominant performances, exce...
Talking Points: UFC 117 Edition
With such a potentially explosive card nearly upon us in UFC 117 I thought I would start the inaugural Talking Points in regards to issues revolving around the show. There are no shortage of stor...
Know Your Submission Holds: The Rear Naked Choke
via mmawaves.com As far as chokes go, the RNC is as basic and versatile as they get. If you have control of your opponents back, you're in position to sink one in. Lock in your hooks, flatte...
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