http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:56:44 -0700 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:13:28 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d21-UFC-106-results-Forrest-Griffin-gets-split-decision-over-Tito-Ortiz-Josh-Koscheck-subs-Johnson?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin 2 lived up to the hype (photo: Sherdog.com) After some great early fights on the main card, the two co-main event fights that everyone was looking forward to finally went down. As expected, the didn't disappoint. ... UFC results Tito Ortiz Forrest Griffin Josh Koscheck UFC 106 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:13:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d21-UFC-106-results-Forrest-Griffin-gets-split-decision-over-Tito-Ortiz-Josh-Koscheck-subs-Johnson?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d21-UFC-106-results-Antonio-Rogerio-Nogueira-KOs-Luis-Arthur-Cane-in-UFC-debut-Sadollah-beats-Baroni?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner "Little Nog" made his UFC debut a very impressive one (photo: Sherdog.com) If you missed the preliminary bouts on Spike TV, go back and take a quick look at the results, because there were some very good fights with exciting finishes. Once... UFC results Tito Ortiz Luiz Cane Forrest Griffin Josh Koscheck UFC 106 Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Paulo Thiago Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:53:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d21-UFC-106-results-Antonio-Rogerio-Nogueira-KOs-Luis-Arthur-Cane-in-UFC-debut-Sadollah-beats-Baroni?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d21-UFC-106-prelim-results-Ben-Saunders-becomes-the-first-to-KO-Marcus-Davis-Kendall-Grove-wins-by-sub?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner Ben Saunders became the first fighter to KO Marcus Davis (photo: Sherdog.com) The UFC has made what I believe is a great marketing move this year. They've reached an agreement with Spike TV to broadcast some of the undercard bouts from pay-per-view ... UFC results UFC 106 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:04:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d21-UFC-106-prelim-results-Ben-Saunders-becomes-the-first-to-KO-Marcus-Davis-Kendall-Grove-wins-by-sub?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Strikeforce-results-Kerry-Vera-steamrolls-Kim-Couture-Tyron-Woodley-blows-through-Rudy-Bears?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner Kerry Vera outclassed Kim Couture on her way to a TKO (photo: Sherdog.com) Getting another great MMA weekend started was a SHO MMA Strikeforce Challengers Series fight from Kansas City, MO. As with most of these events, the fight card was heavy with... Strikeforce results SHO MMA Tyron Woodley Kerry Vera Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:45:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Strikeforce-results-Kerry-Vera-steamrolls-Kim-Couture-Tyron-Woodley-blows-through-Rudy-Bears?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Listen-to-National-MMA-Examiner-Eddie-Graveline-on-this-weeks-edition-of-the-Jim--Joe-MMA-Show?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner   Earlier this week I was honored to be asked to appear on the Jim and Joe MMA Show for a second time. Among the topics I covered with the show's hosts were UFC 105, Strikeforce's "Fedor vs. Rogers" event from a few weeks ago, as well... UFC 105 UFC 106 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:18:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Listen-to-National-MMA-Examiner-Eddie-Graveline-on-this-weeks-edition-of-the-Jim--Joe-MMA-Show?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d19-UFC-106-preview-and-predictions-Can-Forrest-Griffin-spoil-Tito-Ortiz-comeback-You-bet-he-can?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner Griffin would like to erase this image from his fans' minds. (Photo: Sherdog.com) If you can get past the fact that this weekend's UFC 106 was supposed to be headlined by a heavyweight title bout between Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin (Lesnar is out ... UFC Fight Previews MMA Commentary Tito Ortiz Luiz Cane Forrest Griffin predictions Josh Koscheck UFC 106 Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Paulo Thiago Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:46:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d19-UFC-106-preview-and-predictions-Can-Forrest-Griffin-spoil-Tito-Ortiz-comeback-You-bet-he-can?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d18-WEC-results-and-analysis?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner Jose Aldo is the new WEC Featherweight Champion (photo: Sherdog.com) All eyes in the MMA world turned to the WEC and its lighter weight classes on Wednesday night. WEC 44 was headlined by a blockbuster title fight to determine the top dog in the fea... Fight Recaps WEC results Mike Brown Jose Aldo Leonard Garcia Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:13:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d18-WEC-results-and-analysis?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Contrary-to-rumors-UFC-heavyweight-champ-Brock-Lesnar-is-not-dead-but-his-career-may-be-in-jeopardy?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner Despite rumors of his death, Lesnar is on the mend (photo: Sherdog.com) Ever since Brock Lesnar pulled out of his title defense against Shane Carwin, the MMA universe has been abuzz with rumors and speculation as to what exactly is ailing the UFC He... UFC Dana White Brock Lesnar Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:53:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Contrary-to-rumors-UFC-heavyweight-champ-Brock-Lesnar-is-not-dead-but-his-career-may-be-in-jeopardy?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d17-WEC-44-Brown-vs-Aldo-preview-and-predictions-Jose-Aldo-is-about-to-become-top-featherweight?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner Jose Aldo could be the new featherweight sheriff after Wednesday (photo: Sherdog) With so many UFC events going on lately, not to mention a Fedor fight thrown in for good measure, MMA fans could almost be forgiven for overlooking Wednesday night's W... Fight Previews WEC Mike Brown Jose Aldo predictions Leonard Garcia Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:32:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d17-WEC-44-Brown-vs-Aldo-preview-and-predictions-Jose-Aldo-is-about-to-become-top-featherweight?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d17-New-UFC-106WEC-44-video-content-posted-here-every-day-from-now-through-Saturday?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner   In addition to the normal streaming video content you usually find here before and after a UFC event, you'll be able to catch WEC 44-related content this week as well. With WEC 44 taking place tomorrow night, you'll be able to see the weigh-i... UFC WEC UFC 106 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:31:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d17-New-UFC-106WEC-44-video-content-posted-here-every-day-from-now-through-Saturday?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d16-UFC-105-photos-plus-a-look-at-WEC-Strikeforce-and-UFC-events-coming-up-this-week?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner Randy Couture (black shorts) won a decision over Brandon Vera (photo: sherdog.com) It's funny how looking through the pictures of UFC 105 got me even more bummed out about Randy Couture's decision victory over Brandon Vera. As soon as the fight was ... UFC MMA Commentary Strikeforce Michael Bisping Tito Ortiz Forrest Griffin SHO MMA Mike Brown Jose Aldo Randy Couture Mike Swick UFC 105 Josh Koscheck Brandon Vera Dan Hardy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:19:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d16-UFC-105-photos-plus-a-look-at-WEC-Strikeforce-and-UFC-events-coming-up-this-week?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d15-UFC-105-results-and-analysis-Couture-and-Hardy-eek-out-decisions-Bisping-gets-back-on-track?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner Couture (left) won ugly, but won nonetheless (photo: Sherdog.com) Any way you slice it, November has already been a great month for MMA. After a couple of big fights last weekend, including Fedor Emelianenko's Strikeforce debut on CBS, the UFC got i... UFC Fight Recaps results Michael Bisping Randy Couture Mike Swick UFC 105 Brandon Vera Dan Hardy Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:10:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d15-UFC-105-results-and-analysis-Couture-and-Hardy-eek-out-decisions-Bisping-gets-back-on-track?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Dan-Hardy-looks-past-Swick-to-Georges-St-Pierre-exhibits-death-wish-in-the-process-video?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner Hardy would be wise to just worry about Swick for now (photo: Sherdog.com) I understand as much as anyone the fact that professional fighters have to be confident in their own abilities, but there's a fine line between self assurance and outright stu... UFC MMA Commentary Michael Bisping Dan Henderson B.J. Penn John Fitch Georges St. Pierre UFC 100 Thiago Alves Mike Swick UFC 105 Josh Koscheck Dan Hardy Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:33:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Dan-Hardy-looks-past-Swick-to-Georges-St-Pierre-exhibits-death-wish-in-the-process-video?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Watch-the-US-Army-Combatives-Championships-on-HDNet-tonight-video-included?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner Strikeforce middleweight and Army vet, Tim Kennedy (photo: sherdog.com) It seems fitting that just two days after Veterans Day, television audiences are getting the opportunity to experience the pinnacle of the United States Army's hand-to-hand comb... HDNet Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:47:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Watch-the-US-Army-Combatives-Championships-on-HDNet-tonight-video-included?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Sengoku-11-A-great-night-of-fights-marred-by-bad-judging-in-Japan--slideshow?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner Jorge Masvidal en route to an upset over Satoru Kitaoka (photo: Sherdog.com) For the second time in the past few weeks, a major MMA show in Japan was largely overlooked by American audiences, because there was so much to watch here at home. While I ... MMA Commentary Fight Recaps results Sengoku Kevin Randleman Hatsu Hioki Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:16:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Sengoku-11-A-great-night-of-fights-marred-by-bad-judging-in-Japan--slideshow?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d12-UFC-105-video-Watch-weighins-and-press-conferences-right-here?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner  Due to UFC 105 being held in England, the times for the weigh-ins and press conferences are going to be a lot different than what we're used to. As usual, you can watch the weigh-ins and post-fight press conference right here, but pay special ... UFC UFC 105 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:16:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d12-UFC-105-video-Watch-weighins-and-press-conferences-right-here?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d12-UFC-105-main-card-preview-and-predictions-Couture-Swick--Kang-look-for-wins-in-England?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner Does the old champ still have what it takes against the young guns (photo: Sherdog)Even though it seems like I was just at UFC 104, another one is right around the corner. UFC 105 is taking place in Manchester, England on Saturday and it's time to ma... Fight Previews MMA Commentary Michael Bisping predictions Randy Couture Mike Swick UFC 105 Brandon Vera Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:55:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d12-UFC-105-main-card-preview-and-predictions-Couture-Swick--Kang-look-for-wins-in-England?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Fedor-Emelianenko-gets-broken-nose-and-big-ratings-in-victory-over-Brett-Rogers--slideshow?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner Fedor after his TKO of Brett Rogers (photo: Sherdog.com) An ESPN report that hit my phone earlier today stated that Fedor Emelianenko may be out 4-6 months due to injuries sustained in his TKO victory over Brett Rogers Saturday night. Strikeforce CE... Strikeforce Brett Rogers Fedor Emelianenko Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:15:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Fedor-Emelianenko-gets-broken-nose-and-big-ratings-in-victory-over-Brett-Rogers--slideshow?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Strikeforce-December-19-card-will-feature-Cung-Le-Mo-Lawal-Robbie-Lawler-Matt-Lindland-Jacare?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner   On the heels of a very busy weekend where Strikeforce held a Challenger Series event in Fresno, CA on Friday night, then the CBS-broadcasted "Fedor vs. Brett Rogers" event in Chicago on Saturday night, the organization is gearing up... Fight Previews Strikeforce SHO MMA Robbie Lawler Scott Smith Mo Lawal Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:28:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Strikeforce-December-19-card-will-feature-Cung-Le-Mo-Lawal-Robbie-Lawler-Matt-Lindland-Jacare?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Strikeforce-results-Fedor-TKOs-Rogers-Mousasi-TKOs-Sokoudjou-Shields-claims-middleweight-strap?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner Fedor was bloodied early, but still came up with the spectacular goods (AP photo) After what seemed like an eternity, Saturday night finally brought the consensus #1 heavyweight in the world, Fedor Emelianenko, into the Strikeforce cage in front of ... Fight Recaps Strikeforce results Gegard Mousasi Jake Shields Brett Rogers Fedor Emelianenko Sokoudjou Jason "Mayhem" Miller Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:40:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-902-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Strikeforce-results-Fedor-TKOs-Rogers-Mousasi-TKOs-Sokoudjou-Shields-claims-middleweight-strap?cid=exrss-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Examiner