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Dan Henderson Makes Huge Return to UFC

Published: November 23, 2011

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If we’re going by the usual order of the fight universe, at 41 years old, Dan Henderson should probably be either on the tail end of a lengthy losing streak or already retired. Instead, the ageless wonder is still fighting at a high level, is coming off a first round knockout of Fedor Emelianenko, and will be [...]

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Kimbo Slice Blew Perfect Opportunity With UFC; Gets Released

Published: May 17, 2010

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Going from a streetfighter propelled into the spotlight with YouTube clips to fighting with the top mixed martial arts organization in the world did not happen overnight for Kimbo Slice. No, the man formerly known as Kevin Ferguson spent a few years climbing the ladder in fly-by-night promotions such as EliteXC before getting a chance [...]

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Fedor Returns at StrikeForce Event on June 26; UFC Lesnar Fight in Doubt

Published: May 4, 2010

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Everything seemed to be in line for a heavyweight superfight between Fedor Emelianeko and Brock Lesnar. Both Dana White and Joe Rogan of the UFC have been dropping enough hints and straight out statements to make this more than just a sports bar rumor. When MuscleSport Mag contacted StrikeForce for a follow-up to our story [...]

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Fedor-Brock Lesnar UFC Super Match May Be a Reality

Published: April 15, 2010

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UFC president Dana White usually gets what he wants. And what he wants right now is to set up what will become the most highly-anticipated match-up in the history of mixed martial arts. According to longtime UFC color commentator Joe Rogan, that just might become a reality. A guest on today’s “Opie and Anthony” satellite [...]

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Hell Freezes Over! ESPN Covers Brock Lesnar UFC Comeback

Published: January 21, 2010

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While it may not have been on of the top stories or given on ‘The Lead’ on the crawl, but the ‘Worldwide Leader in Sports’ actually had a MMA segment during Wednesday’s ‘SportsCenter’ telecast. With the conference championship games coming up on Sunday, the NFL obviously trumped everything else. Even the pussy sport of tennis [...]

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Kimbo Slice TKO’d by Roy Nelson on UFC’s “Ultimate Fighter”

Published: October 1, 2009

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All the hype and anticipation may have gone for naught. Kimbo Slice, the Florida street brawler who became a household name from YouTube, was TKO’d in the second round by Roy “Big Country” Nelson on episode three of UFC’s “The Ultimate Fighter.” Heading into season 10, the Spike TV reality show was heavily promoting the [...]

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