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Mixed Martial Arts Links (12-8-11)

Posted on | December 8, 2011 | 1 Comment

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MMA: Rampage Jackson and 7 Fighters Who Aren’t What They Used to Be
Bleacher Report
Like most sports, mixed martial arts is filled with fighters who, during their heyday, were considered the very best of the best. Unfortunately for many of these mixed martial artists, their time as a top-notch fighter has quickly come to an end. 
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Raps forward used to be mixed martial artist
Toronto Sun
By Mike Ganter ,Toronto Sun Raptors forward James Johnson (centre) had a perfect 18-0 MMA record by the time he was 19. (US Presswire) James Johnson will get an early Christmas present. It will come in the form of Saturday’s UFC card at the ACC, 
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Major mixed martial arts card will be at United Center Jan. 28
RedEye Chicago (blog)
The UFC, the world’s most prominent mixed martial arts promotion, last was in the Chicago market for the UFC 90 pay-per-view in October 2008 at Allstate Arena. UFC President Dana White said the time was right to return to Chicago — and with the first 
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MMA fighter to take the stand
London Free Press
By JANE SIMS, The London Free Press MMA fighter Kasheem Peterson will come out of his corner Thursday to testify at his sexual-assault trial. The 29-year-old Las Vegas mixed martialarts fighter is being tried this week on three charges related to an 
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50 Most Dangerous Fighters in MMA History
Bleacher Report
Since arriving years ago, the sport of mixed martial arts has come a long way in establishing itself as a force in the world of sports. The main reason for this growing success is the fighters who make a career out of the sport, sacrificing their lives 
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MMA News: TUF 15, Faber, Cruz, St-Pierre, Jones, Henderson and More
Opposing Views
Dominick Cruz told the media, “Anyone who knows me knows that I’ma gym rat and love learning and teaching mixed martial arts. This is a dream come true. To get a chance to coach TUF and beat Faber again is all the motivation I need. 
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Opposing Views 

 

After back-to-back losses, ‘Lil Nog’ promises improved wrestling at UFC 140
MMAjunkie.com
by John Morgan on Dec 07, 2011 at 8:40 pm ET TORONTO – With back-to-back losses against competitors known primarily for their wrestling acumen, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (19-5 MMA, 2-2 UFC) is in desperate need of win. So one might find it surprising 
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Jon Jones makes no bones about lofty ambitions in UFC
USA Today
Other fighters for the organization have black belts in karate in their backgrounds, but only Machida makes it the core of his approach to mixed martial arts. The son of a Japanese karate master who emigrated to Brazil, Machida reflects his father’s 
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Mixed martial arts on the Vineyard
Martha’s Vineyard Times
By Don Lyons Vineyard MMA athletes who competed at the North American Grappling Tournament at the Twin Rivers Casino in Rhode Island on Oct.15. From left to right: Nigel Smith, Scarlett Blair, Eli Hawkins, Igor Estrella, Luciano Fonseca, 
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Mixed martial arts fighter charged with manslaughter in death of man found 
The Republic
AP HILO, Hawaii — A 21-year-old amateur mixed martial arts fighter who was on probation for domestic abuse is charged with manslaughter in the death of a man found unconscious outside a Hilo sports bar. According to court records, Waylen Keone Carenio 
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Blogs
Behind the UFC 140 numbers: Frank Mir vs. Antonio  – MMA Mania
By Kevin Haggerty
On Dec. 10, Frank Mir and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will square off in an important heavyweight reamtch at UFC 140 in Toronto, Canada. MMAmania.com has a complete statistical preview breakdown of the fight.
MMAmania.com                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
MMA World Expo Returning To Jacob Javits Center On December 
By wcbsmark
Exhibitions of mixed martial arts products, professional MMA fighters, autograph sessions, live tournaments, training sessions, business seminars and special events will be held on December 17 and 18 in the North Pavilion.
CBS New York                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
‘Caged’ trailer: Watch exclusive video here! | Inside TV | EW.com
By Kate Ward
Did you love MTV’s True Life: I’m a Mixed Martial Arts Fighter, but wished it could last longer than just one short hour? You’re in luck: On Jan. 9 at 10 p.m. ET, MTV will premiere Caged, a new series following young mixed martial arts fighters 
Inside TV                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
Eddie Arizmendi – “I Did Not Start Training With a Gym Until After 
By Dustin De La Torre Eddie Arizmendi sits down to talk about the highs and lows of Mixed Martial Arts, getting started in the sport after his dad showed him a fight. He also fills us in on his upcoming fight this Friday, December 09, 2011 at M-1 
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