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Mixed Martial Arts Links (12-17-11)

Posted on | December 17, 2011 | No Comments

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Despite looming title defence, focus on future for MMA star Melendez
Vancouver Sun
Gilbert Melendez has been the subject of much discussion in the mixed martial arts world this week. Very little of the chatter, however, has to do with his Strikeforce lightweight title defence on Saturday night. Though the immediate future of Melendez 
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San Diego MMA fighter knows he has options; ‘This is for the love of it 
SignOnSanDiego.com
He calls his career in mixed martial arts a match-to-match proposition. His goal is to get out near the top of his game and the peak of his brainpower. Life’s too short to linger very long in the brutality business. “I don’t want to be one of these 
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3rd Annual MMA World Expo Coming To Javits Center This Weekend
CBS New York
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The mixed martial arts community will reconvene this December in New York City as the 3rd annual MMA WORLD EXPO returns to the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Exhibitions of mixed martial arts products, professional MMA 
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The 20 Greatest Heavyweights in MMA History
Bleacher Report
Mixed martial arts fans have been treated to some of the best heavyweight fighting action ever in 2011 and the picture is heating up towards New Year’s Eve with the colossal battle between Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem. With the recent news that
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‘Cyborg’ primed and ready for her return
Yahoo! Sports
Sports 10 hours, 46 minutes ago For years, Brazilian Cristiane Santos, better known inmixed martial arts circles as “Cyborg,” was nicknamed “The toughest woman south of the equator.” But since her string of dominant performances after debuting in the 
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Everlast and Mixed Martial Arts Champion Gilbert Melendez Agree to Exclusive 
MarketWatch (press release)
16, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Everlast Worldwide Inc., the global leader in fight sports and fitness, has agreed to an exclusive equipment contract with MMA lightweight champion, Gilbert Melendez. One of the fiercest competitors in all of MMA
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MMA NEWS: Jewels — 17th Ring Preview, 12/17/11 Written by Don (The Don of MMA
Sports Chat Place
VanHoose was impressive in her mixed martial arts debut in October as she faced a much more experienced Nana Ichikawaand finished her opponent with an Ezekiel Choke in 51 seconds. The teen grappler now clashes with Higa ,who has made two appearances 
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Ultimate Fighting Battles For New York Market
Huffington Post
New York state banned the sport of mixed martial arts in 1997 and has been keeping its guard up since. But the UFC is no 98-pound weakling. Validated by a $700 million Fox TV contract and a $400 million annual take in pay-per-view cable buys, 
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Jared Downing finds his way in MMA
The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines (blog)
After some rather aimless time as youngster youth, Downing, 22, is making a name for himself in Mixed Martial Arts circles in the 145-pound featherweight division. The Cedar Rapids Washington graduate will be in the cage Friday night in Kearney, Neb.,
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Jon Jones (2011) vs Mauricio Rua (2005): Who had  – MMA Mania
By Adam Guillen Jr.
Jon Jones capped off an impressive 2011 year when he defeated Lyoto Machida at UFC 140. The win marked his fourth in the span of ten months, which includes three title fights. However, is it better than the run that Mauricio Rua had in 2005 
MMAmania.com

 

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MMA Origins: Getting Medieval – Bloody Elbow
In the second part of MMA Origins, T.P. Grant looks at the Eastern and Western Grappling styles that evolved independently out of close combat warfare in the 
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Top 5 Knockouts in MMA History | wrapupp
Knockouts are the most exciting ways to win in mixed martial arts and here is our list of the top 5 knockouts in MMA history.
www.wrapupp.com/mma/top-5-knockouts-in-mma-history/

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