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Mixed Martial Arts Links (4-16-11)

Posted on | April 16, 2011 | No Comments

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Five reasons Anderson Silva is the greatest MMA fighter of all time
Yahoo! Sports
The history of mixed martial arts isn’t nearly as far reaching as the history of boxing, however, with several decades of legitimate competition, there has been plenty of time for legendary fighters to make their mark. 
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Nick Diaz Looking in the Wrong Direction with Jeff Lacy
Bad Left Hook
champion Nick Diaz believes his big-fight options in the world of mixed martial arts are dwindling, so the controversial star is now looking to land a notable boxing fight. Fernando Vargas was the first option, but Vargas has been out of the game for 
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FBI seizes top online poker sites, including traditional MMA mega-sponsors
MMAjunkie.com
The shutdown could have a substantial impact in the world of mixed martial arts as the online poker industry features several companies that have traditionally invested heavily in the sponsorship of entire promotions, as well as individual fighters. 
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MMAjunkie.com
Bellator 41 Weigh-in Results: Warren, Galvao Hit Marks
Sherdog.com
by Brian Knapp (bknapp@sherdog.com) Bellator Fighting Championships featherweight titleholder Joe Warren talks the talk about as well as anyone in mixed martial arts. Now, he gets to walk the walk again, albeit with his belt safe and secure. 
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UFC 129 heads to Toronto, breaking records and possibly more
680 News
More than 55000 fans are expected to attend the mixed martial arts extravaganza, shattering previous attendance records. Canadian Middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre takes on Jake Shields in the main event. TORONTO, Ont. – It’s been a long time 
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Tournament slated for Japan in May
ESPN
By Josh Gross Japan’s first major mixed martial arts card of 2011 will take place on May 29 in Saitama. Promoters for Dream, flanked by representatives of the crestfallen country’s major combat sports organizations, heralded the return of MMA to 
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McKinley grad Terry Blackwell excited about hometown MMA fight
Canton Repository
By Chris Beaven Stepping inside a cage to challenge another guy might look like the toughest part of being a mixed martial arts fighter. “The training, that’s what the worst thing is,” said Blackwell, whose only MMA injuries have been two torn biceps 
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FBI Shuts Down Full Tilt Poker, Other Top MMA Sponsors
Bleacher Report
As one of the largest sponsors in mixed martial arts, Full Tilt Poker’s legal problems could spell financial hardships for fighters who have been paid to wear their logo in the past and especially those who had worked out deals for fights in the future 
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Mauricio Rua vs. Forrest Griffin 2 set for “UFC: Rio”
Fighters.com
A rematch for the ages has been added to the upcoming UFC event, which will take place in Rio de Janiero, Brazil on August 27, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship makes it’s return to the mixed martial arts mecca for the first time since 1998. 
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The Top 25 Light-Heavyweights in MMA History: Does Jon Jones Make the List?
Bleacher Report
The light heavyweight division has long been considered one of the toughest divisions inmixed martial arts. Very few 205-pound champions have been able to hold onto their belt for an extended period of time under any organization. 
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Blogs
One arrested after brawl at mixed martial arts event at Qwest 
One man was arrested after a brawl at an MMA event at Qwest Arena in Boise Friday night. Five police units were called to the arena at about 10:13 p.m..
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UFC 129 – Mixed Martial Arts Blog – ESPN
Visit UFC 129 – Mixed Martial Arts Blog for information, in-depth analysis and discussion about UFC 129.
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MMA Fighting Stances: Mixed martial arts intelligence from the 
Diaz hopes to box against a prominent foe in September or October, trainer and manager Cesar Gracie told HDNet’s Inside MMA show. 
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