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Mixed Martial Arts Links (10-27-11)

Posted on | October 27, 2011 | No Comments

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MMA Bad Boys: Are They Good for the Sport?
Business Insider
But in the world of MMA, are these bad boys helping or hurting the sport? One fighter that fits into theMMA bad boy category is Nick Diaz, who is fighting in the main event of UFC 137 against BJ Penn. Diaz has a history of bad boy behavior. 
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Nick Diaz: If I could go back, I’d box instead
USA Today
Although Diaz has only one professional boxing match on his record, he’s considered one of the more effective strikers in mixed martial arts because of his unmatched ability to throw punches rapidly while using his long arms and lanky frame to keep 
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USA Today 

 

Viacom Buying Bellator Is Good For MMA
MMA Nation
By Nate Wilcox – MMA Editor The decision of Viacom, the world’s 4th largest media conglomerate, to buy an ownership stake in Bellator Fighting Championships is a huge vote of confidence in the future of mixed martial arts
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MMA Nation 

 

Loretta Hunt: Brendan Schaub’s passion for mixed martial arts runs deep
SI.com
By Loretta Hunt, SI.com Brendan Schaub is part of the “next generation” of MMA fighters who grew up knowing the UFC existed as a career goal. AP Promoters often speak of the next generation of young men and women who grew up watching mixed martial arts 
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Matt Mitrione: ‘I feel like a baby in mixed martial arts
MMAmania.com
From the NFL, to the corporate world, to mixed martial arts, Matt Mitrione has definitely not been one to shy away from trying anything new. “Meathead” first burst onto the MMA scene in 2009 as a member of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) Season 10. 
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Film review: Warrior
NEWS.com.au
THE immense worldwide popularity of mixed martial arts (MMA) fighting had not spilled over to the big screen. Until now. In the brutally compelling drama, Warrior, the booming MMA scene finally gets its very own Rocky. Actually, in what some fans may 
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MMA: Champion Ben Askren on Jay Hieron, Roufusport and Being the Best
Bleacher Report
Ben Askren entered Bellator’s season two welterweight tournament with little more than a world class wrestling pedigree, a 3-0 MMA record and a talent that many fight promotions may have, in hindsight, undervalued. The brass at Bellator Fighting 
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Hard Knocks rocks Estevan with MMA card
Estevan Mercury
Local fighter Derek Daku, right, grapples with former Bruin enforcer Justin Schmit during the first round of the co-main event at Saturday’s School of Hard Knocks 16 MMA card. Daku won the fight by knockout. As he walked to the ring to the sound of 
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Warrant sends mixed martial arts fighter back to jail
Minneapolis Star Tribune
mixed martial arts fighter who pleaded guilty to beating his wife earlier this year is back in jail after violating terms of his presentencing agreement, according to Dakota County authorities. Brett Charles Rogers, 30, of Apple Valley, 
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Life of NTID grad and mixed martial artist Matt Hamill premieres on the big screen
Media Newswire (press release)
Professional mixed martial artist and RIT/NTID graduate Matt “The Hammer” Hamill is known for being the only deaf professional fighter in the history of the sport, and on Thursday his story will debut on the big screen. 
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Blogs
How’s Taste My Tweet Tweet? Mixed Martial Arts on Twitter for the 
By Anton Tabuena
Anton Tabuena of BloodyElbow.com compiles the week’s most interesting bits from the MMA and UFC twitter world.
Bloody Elbow

 

Web
MMA Training: Mental Preparation For A Fight | | MMA News 
Written By: Jillian Bullock Whether you are an amateur or professional MMA fighter there is no getting around the dedication you must have to prepare your mind 
www.themmazone.net/…/mma-training-mental-preparation/                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
Inside Fights | Jim Genia Discusses Underground NYC MMA Scene 
In the book, Genia discusses the long and storied history of the secret shows in the Tri-State area.
insidefights.com/…/jim-genia-discusses-underground-nyc-mm…                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
Mir favors old foe Lesnar against Overeem – Mixed Martial Arts Blog 
Las Vegas — Frank Mir is predicting a comeback win for an old rival of his. The former champ is currently preparing for a rematch against Antonio Ro.
espn.go.com/…/mir-favors-old-foe-lesnar-against-overeem                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
Apocalypse MMA Releases New Line of Mixed Martial Arts Apparel 
Apocalypse MMA has created a new American made line of MMA apparel for  Apocalypse MMA is an American based company co-founded by two lifelong 
news.yahoo.com/apocalypse-mma-releases-line-mixed-martial…

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