Mixed Martial Arts Links (9-14-11)

Posted on | September 14, 2011 | No Comments

Warrior brings bouts physical and mental
The Corsair
Two estranged brothers reunite in the final cage match of a mixed martial arts (MMA) tournament in Gavin O’Connor’s newest drama “Warrior.” Brothers Tommy Conlon (Tom Hardy) and Brendan Conlon (Joel Edgerton) each make the decision that they will …
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// 411 MMA Fact or Fiction: Season 1, Week 16 – The Nick Diaz Situation …
411mania.com
411 MMA Fact or Fiction 09.14.11: Season 1, Week 16 – The Nick Diaz Situation, Condit vs. GSP, Daniel Cormier, More Did Nick Diaz get a raw deal in the UFC 137 drama? Does Carlos Condit have the best chance to beat GSP? Is Daniel Cormier the favorite …
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Despite Fan Grumbling Cung Le Belongs In UFC
MMA Nation
As mixed martial arts fans, we are quick to dismiss almost any fighter based on perceived weaknesses. Even the greats like Georges St. Pierre and Anderson Silva aren’t immune – if the best fighters in history are under constant fan attack, …
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MMA Nation

Freddy Assuncao on his upcoming fight and family ties – Exclusive
Pro MMA Now
Not only did he grow up practicing mixed martial arts, but he is also the younger brother of current UFC fighters Junior and Raphael Assuncao. Freddy, who trains with the rest of the Assuncao trio at Ascension Mixed Martial Arts outside of Atlanta, GA,…
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New MMA Film ‘Warrior’ Opens with $5.6 Million in the Box Office
MMAWeekly
The new mixed martial arts movie ‘Warrior’ opened to very solid ratings by critics nationwide while pulling in 5.6 million dollars for it’s opening weekend. According to Entertainment Weekly, the Lionsgate produced film came in 3rd overall at the …
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Kurt Angle Talks About His Role In MMA-Based Movie ‘Warrior’
FightLine.com
By Dana Becker | September 13, 2011 Kurt Angle has made many mentions in the press about a possible move to become an MMA fighter. Currently, Angle is a member of the professional wrestling-based promotion, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, …
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Sherdog Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings
Sherdog.com
Photo: Sherdog.com The MMA world isn’t surprised that Daniel Cormier and Luke Rockhold join its elite. However, the fact the two American Kickboxing Academy standouts did it so soon is another story. Sept. 10, both up-and-coming talents from San Jose, …
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Warriors for Christ teaches mixed martial arts with biblical bent
Atlanta Journal Constitution
By Lynn Peisner At a recent screening of the mixed–martial arts movie “Warrior,” a crowd from Norcross’ Campus Church hooted and cheered over the appearance of a couple of T-shirts in one scene. As actors Joel Edgerton and Frank Grillo, …
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Martial arts fighter indicted, faces up to 23 years for officer assault
Dayton Daily News
By Steve Bennish, Staff Writer 5:16 PM Tuesday, September 13, 2011 DAYTON – A 27-year-oldmixed martial arts pro authorities say started a wild brawl with police outside a bar faces up to 23 years in prison and a fine of $34000 according to Montgomery …
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Bellator 49 Draws 235000 Viewers, Fourth Best Showing In MTV2 History
MMA Nation
Despite of a glut of Saturday night mixed martial arts competition, Bellator Fighting Championships maintained their steady climb up the ratings ladder. Do you want major updates to this story in your Facebook News Feed? While one promotion felt the …
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Mixed martial artist takes plea in Vegas sex case – Yahoo! News
A mixed martial arts fighter once featured in Spike TV’s “The Ultimate Fighter” series has pleaded an equivalent of no contest in Las Vegas to attempted sexual …
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