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UFC 123 LIKELY TO DETROIT IN NOVEMBER

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The UFC appears to be heading to the Detroit area for November's UFC 123 event, as the Detroit Free Press reports that the UFC has reserved the November 20 date for the event, which would come to The Palace at Auburn Hills.

The event, headlined by a light heavyweight bout between Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Lyoto Machida, had been rumored for multiple cities, including Chicago, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh and others, and the UFC seems to have settled on The Palace as the host venue...

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REBNEY COMMENTS ON BELLATOR 28 IN NEW ORLEANS OPPOSITE VIKES-SAINTS

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Bellator is setting themselves up for what could be a record low in attendance and viewership for one of their events next week, as Bellator 28 heads to the Mahalia Jackson Theater in New Orleans, Louisiana. The issue at hand is Bellator running the event the same night...

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PARK: FIVE ERA-CHANGING LOSSES BY UFC CHAMPIONS

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B.J. Penn is not the first superstar to fall from grace, and he most certainly will not be the last. With that in mind it seems relevant to look back at five of the most heralded Champions in UFC history and remember the moments that their dominance came to an end...

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MMATORCH TUESDAY LIVECAST 8/31

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Head over to BlogTalkRadio.com/mmatorch to check out this week's latest edition of the MMATorch Livecast Tuesday Conversation. On this week's episode, Bellator's Travis Reddinger joins the crew for an interview, plus they engage in a spirited review of UFC 118.

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SPECIALISTS: UK SCENE | ALL BUSINESS | STYLES CLASH | BOOK REVIEWS | BEST BETS | WHATEVER HAPPENED TO? | DREAM FIGHTS | COMICS

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Sep 2, 2010 - 11:41:36 AM
BELLATOR NEWS: Joe Soto says "dirt bag" Joe Warren only better than him at s*** talking ahead of Bellator 27 meeting
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Bellator Fighting Championships have a heated Championship fight on their hands tonight at Bellator 27, as the ever cocky Joe Warren challenges Joe Soto for the Featherweight Title at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio... [CONTINUE READING]


Sep 2, 2010 - 10:53:49 AM
UFC NEWS: FightMetric named the official statistics provider of the UFC
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If you have visited the revamped UFC.com in recent weeks you may have noticed a great new feature on the fighter specific pages, where they now have statistics for fighters ranging from strikes to takedowns and more... [CONTINUE READING]


Sep 2, 2010 - 10:39:58 AM
UFC 118 SALARIES: James Toney tops disclosed payroll with $500,000 for his three minute loss to Randy Couture
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The Massachusetts State Athletic Commission has released the disclosed payroll figures for last weekend's UFC 118 event, and topping the night's disclosed payroll was James Toney with a $500,000 payday... [CONTINUE READING]


Sep 2, 2010 - 9:34:07 AM
UFC NEWS: Alan Belcher undergoes another eye surgery for "blurry vision"
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In a scary update to Alan "The Talent" Belcher's current injury issues, his wife took to Twitter to let his fans know he was undergoing yet another eye surgery. Belcher was forced out of his Fight Night 22 headlining bout... [CONTINUE READING]


Sep 2, 2010 - 8:46:22 AM
UFC NEWS: Gabe Ruediger to get one more shot in the UFC after one-sided UFC 118 loss to Joe Lauzon
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Lightweight Gabe Ruediger is going to get one more opportunity in the UFC after getting thoroughly dismantled by Joe Lauzon at UFC 118. Ruediger, who infamously got himself kicked off of the Ultimate Fighter season five... [CONTINUE READING]


Sep 1, 2010 - 11:49:43 PM
UK SCENE: A bad week for UK fighters capped off at UFC 118; Daley's continued dismissal and UK news in brief
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This past Saturday at UFC 118 two long standing questions were finally answered. Firstly, was Frankie Edgar’s close decision win over B.J Penn at UFC 112 a fluke? Secondly can a strict Boxer compete against a high level Mixed Martial Artist... [CONTINUE READING]


Sep 1, 2010 - 6:38:06 PM
BELLATOR NEWS: Weigh-in results for Bellator Fighting Championships 27
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Bellator 27 is set as all fighters made weight this evening for tomorrow night's fight card from the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, Texas. Featuring a Featherweight Championship fight as well as the final three quarterfinal bouts in the bantamweight... [CONTINUE READING]


Sep 1, 2010 - 4:36:59 PM
BELLATOR NEWS: Ben Askren vs. Lyman Good Welterweight Title bout booked for Bellator 33 in Philadelphia
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Bellator's October 21 event in Philadelphia has gotten another major bout, as Ben Askren and Lyman Good will square off for Bellator's Welterweight Championship. The bout was announced by Askren today on Twitter... [CONTINUE READING]


Sep 1, 2010 - 2:03:45 PM
UFC NEWS: UFC returns to Las Vegas on New Year's Day 2011 with UFC 125
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The UFC will bring a pay-per-view event back to Las Vegas for the first time since UFC 116 on January 1, 2011, as MMAJunkie.com reports that UFC 125 will emanate from the MGM Grand Garden Arena... [CONTINUE READING]


Sep 1, 2010 - 1:12:13 PM
MMATORCH POLL: Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney says not all MMA fans are NFL fans. Be heard, are you a fan of one sport alone or both?

Bjorn Rebney says not all MMA fans are NFL fans. Sound off, are you a fan of one sport alone or both?
I'm a fan of MMA but not the NFL
I'm a fan of both MMA and the NFL
I'm a fan of the NFL but not MMA
  


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Sep 1, 2010 - 12:54:02 PM
ROUNDTABLE (pt. 1): What's next for B.J. Penn and Kenny Florian after their UFC 118 losses? Marsh, Hyden, Hobaugh, Leet and Hansen
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Once considered the greatest lightweight ever, B.J. Penn has fallen down several rungs of the ranking ladder with back to back losses in which he simply didn’t look like even a shadow of his former self. While a matchup between both Penn and Florian... [CONTINUE READING]


Sep 1, 2010 - 11:40:56 AM
UFC NEWS: UFC 123 coming to Detroit in November with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs. Lyoto Machida (UPDATED)
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The UFC appears to be heading to the Detroit area for November's UFC 123 event, as the Detroit Free Press reports that the UFC has reserved the November 20 date for the event, which would come to The Palace at Auburn Hills... [CONTINUE READING]


Sep 1, 2010 - 11:36:41 AM
THE TAPPER'S TOOLBOX: Fixing the little mistakes in your BJJ game - "How to break guard"
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No matter what guard breaking technique you use, they all share one similarity. And if you "get" this you'll never be stuck in guard again. Here's the story: For nine years now, new white belts have been jamming their elbows into my thighs... [CONTINUE READING]


Sep 1, 2010 - 9:46:12 AM
BELLATOR NEWS: Bjorn Rebney comments on the decision to run Bellator 28 in New Orleans opposite the NFL's Saints-Vikings season kickoff
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Bellator is setting themselves up for what could be a record low in attendance and viewership for one of their events next week, as Bellator 28 heads to the Mahalia Jackson Theater in New Orleans, Louisiana... [CONTINUE READING]


Sep 1, 2010 - 9:30:52 AM
UFC QUOTABLES: B.J. Penn - "I want to get a fight as soon as possible" after UFC 118 loss to Frankie Edgar
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"I have just been hanging out this last couple of days. But I am going to stick to what I said about being as active as I can. So that's it, I am going to try to contact the UFC, get a fight as soon as possible... [CONTINUE READING]





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Staff Picks - Top Ten Articles
UK SCENE: A bad week for UK fighters capped off at UFC 118; Daley's continued dismissal and UK news in brief
THE TAPPER'S TOOLBOX: Fixing the little mistakes in your BJJ game - "How to break guard"
PARK: A look at five era-changing losses by UFC Champions following B.J. Penn's UFC 118 loss to Frankie Edgar
ALL BUSINESS: The UFC 118 and Fan Expo Live Experience - Thoughts From a Fan Who Loves This Business
PENICK: Frankie Edgar had "The Answer" for a disappointing B.J. Penn at UFC 118
PARK: Randy Couture vs. James Toney at UFC 118 reminiscent of the initial UFC event's stylistic clashes
THE TAPPER'S TOOLBOX: Fixing the little mistakes in your BJJ game - "Mistakes Beginners Make – The Butterfly Sweep"
UK SCENE: Andre Winner and Nick Osipczak weigh in on UFC 118 bouts, Pickett vs. Jorgensen thoughts and more
AMADI: The good, the bad, and the ugly from "Strikeforce: Houston" on Showtime
PENICK: Bad officiating and no drug testing at "Strikeforce: Houston" showcase issues with the Texas Athletic Commission

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Staff Picks
UK SCENE: A bad week for UK fighters capped off at UFC 118; Daley's continued dismissal and UK news in brief
THE TAPPER'S TOOLBOX: Fixing the little mistakes in your BJJ game - "How to break guard"
PARK: A look at five era-changing losses by UFC Champions following B.J. Penn's UFC 118 loss to Frankie Edgar
ALL BUSINESS: The UFC 118 and Fan Expo Live Experience - Thoughts From a Fan Who Loves This Business
PENICK: Frankie Edgar had "The Answer" for a disappointing B.J. Penn at UFC 118
PARK: Randy Couture vs. James Toney at UFC 118 reminiscent of the initial UFC event's stylistic clashes
MMATorch Podcast
MMATORCH EXCLUSIVE: The Audio Choke with Collins, Rowland and Shelby 8/31 (52 min.) - UFC 118 event review and breakdown
VINTAGE AUDIO ('95): Keller interviews Dan Severn trainer after UFC 4, going behind the scenes at early UFC event (22 min.)
MMATORCH EXCLUSIVE: The Audio Choke with Collins, Rowland and Shelby 8/24 (102 min.) - Strikeforce Houston review and UFC 118 preview
MMATORCH EXCLUSIVE: Fighters and Writers audio with Carter, Hansen and McDermott (57 min.) - UFC 117 review and discussion
MMATORCH EXCLUSIVE: The Audio Choke with Collins, Rowland and Shelby 8/10 (85 min.) - UFC 117 review, Strikeforce Challengers and WEC 50 preview
MMATORCH EXCLUSIVE: The Audio Choke with Collins, Rowland and Shelby 8/3 (104 min.) - UFC on Versus 2 review, UFC 117 preview and more!
Upcoming Events
Bellator 27, September 2
Bellator 28, September 9
Shark Fights 13, September 11
UFC Fight Night 22, September 15
Bellator 29, September 16
Bellator 30, September 23
MMA News
BELLATOR NEWS: Joe Soto says "dirt bag" Joe Warren only better than him at s*** talking ahead of Bellator 27 meeting
UFC NEWS: FightMetric named the official statistics provider of the UFC
UFC 118 SALARIES: James Toney tops disclosed payroll with $500,000 for his three minute loss to Randy Couture
UFC NEWS: Alan Belcher undergoes another eye surgery for "blurry vision"
UFC NEWS: Gabe Ruediger to get one more shot in the UFC after one-sided UFC 118 loss to Joe Lauzon
BELLATOR NEWS: Weigh-in results for Bellator Fighting Championships 27
PPV & TV Events
KELLER'S UFC 118 BLOG: Toney vs. Couture, Edgar vs. Penn... Random Thoughts in Chronological Order
UFC 118 RESULTS: Penick's live round by round report of Edgar vs. Penn II, Couture vs. Toney event from Boston
UFC 118 Prediction and Betting Contests
STRIKEFORCE: HOUSTON RESULTS - Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza captures vacant Middleweight Championship with decision win over Tim Kennedy
STRIKEFORCE: HOUSTON RESULTS - Penick's live round by round report of King Mo vs. Feijao event on Showtime
BELLATOR 25 RESULTS: Pelkey's live round by round report of Horbuckle vs. Blackburn headlined event from Chicago
TV Reviews
THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER REPORT 6/9: Hyden's (Virtual Time) rundown of all the fights, all the drama in a 2 hour episode on Spike TV
THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER REPORT 6/2: Hyden's (Virtual Time) rundown of all the fights, all the drama on Spike TV
THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER REPORT 5/26: Hyden's rundown of all the fights, all the drama on Spike TV
THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER REPORT 5/19: Hyden's (Virtual Time) rundown of all the fights, all the drama on Spike TV
THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER REPORT 5/12: Hyden's rundown of all the fights, all the drama on Spike TV
THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER REPORT 5/5: Hyden's (Virtual Time) rundown of all the fights, all the drama on Spike TV
Live Event Reports
BELLATOR 26 RESULTS: Carter's Live Report - Heavyweight, Bantamweight, and Women’s 115 lbs. Quarterfinal Tournament Bouts
STRIKEFORCE: HOUSTON RESULTS - Unaired preliminary card results for event from the Toyota Center
BELLATOR 24 RESULTS: Carter's Live Report - Season Three Debut Show
LOCAL SCENE: First round finishes abound at "Combat on Capitol Hill 2" in St. Paul, MN
LOCAL SCENE: Havoc at the Hyatt II brings good fights and controversy to Minneapolis on Saturday night
BELLATOR 21 RESULTS: Carter's Report of the Lightweight Tournament Finals
Opinion & Analysis
UK SCENE: A bad week for UK fighters capped off at UFC 118; Daley's continued dismissal and UK news in brief
ROUNDTABLE (pt. 1): What's next for B.J. Penn and Kenny Florian after their UFC 118 losses? Marsh, Hyden, Hobaugh, Leet and Hansen
THE TAPPER'S TOOLBOX: Fixing the little mistakes in your BJJ game - "How to break guard"
HYDEN BLOG: Change Can Be A Good Thing
PARK: A look at five era-changing losses by UFC Champions following B.J. Penn's UFC 118 loss to Frankie Edgar
ALL BUSINESS: The UFC 118 and Fan Expo Live Experience - Thoughts From a Fan Who Loves This Business
Interviews
STRIKEFORCE QUOTABLES: Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal says he deserved to lose to Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante because he abandoned his gameplan
QUOTABLES: Paul Daley says UFC "God" Dana White rules the UFC with an iron rod
UFC QUOTABLES: Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar says he's fine with fans taking time to believe in him after consecutive wins over B.J. Penn
QUOTABLES: Shaquille O'Neal says he wants to fight one MMA fight against Hong Man-Choi
BELLATOR NEWS: Travis Reddinger credits trainer Sergio Cunha for his progression; ready for "explosive" bantamweight tournament
UFC QUOTABLES: UFC welterweight and former pro boxer Marcus Davis doesn't think James Toney will be able to do anything at UFC 118
Champs & Rankings
UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn II Prediction and Betting Contest Results
MMATorch Staff Rankings - August 2010
UFC 117 Prediction and Betting Contest Results
UFC 116: Lesnar vs. Carwin Prediction and Betting Contests Results
MMATorch Staff Rankings - July 2010
UFC 115 Prediction and Betting Contest Results
Ask the Torch
Ask MMATorch: Answers to your questions about Shamrock, Half vs. Full Guard, Hammill, UFC Pay
DVD Reviews
DVD REVIEW: "UFC: Rampage Greatest Hits" a great collection of fights for Rampage fans new and old
DVD WORLD: Pride 33 "The Second Coming" - Dan "Hollywood" Henderson vs. Wanderlei "The Axe Murderer" Silva (pt. 8)
DVD WORLD: Pride 33 "The Second Coming" - Nick Diaz vs. "The Fireball Kid" Takanori Gomi (pt. 7)
DVD WORLD: Pride 33 "The Second Coming" - Alistair "Ubereem" Overeem vs. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (pt. 6)
DVD WORLD: Pride 33 "The Second Coming" - Sergei Kharitonov vs. Mike Russow (pt. 5)
DVD WORLD: Pride 33 "The Second Coming" - Hayato "Mach" Sakurai vs. Mac Danzig (pt. 5)
Torch Flashbacks
FLASHBACK: Keller's full fight report and more Dana White quotes on UFC's debacle of an event back in 2001
KELLER: Dana White had a night even worse than Strikeforce's on Saturday night back in 2001
FLASHBACK (3 YRS AGO): Keller's UFC 69 Report with Georges St. Pierre vs. Matt Serra, Koscheck vs. Sanchez, Huerta vs. Garcia
ENNIS (Flashback 2006): Pride vs. UFC: Which Aspects of Each Promotion Would You Keep?
FLASHBACK - 3 YRS AGO: Ennis's UFC 67 Report - Rampage and Cro Cop debut, Anderson Silva defends, Scott Smith, Roger Huerta
1 YR AGO - PENICK'S UFC 88 REPORT: Rashad Evans vs. Chuck Liddell, Rich Franklin vs. Matt Hamill, plus Hendo, Marquardt (w/star ratings)
Torch MMA Polls
MMATORCH POLL: Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney says not all MMA fans are NFL fans. Be heard, are you a fan of one sport alone or both?
NEW MMATORCH POLL: Who should Anderson Silva face next?
POLL: Should Liddell retire or fight again? Should Cro Cop retire or fight again?
MMATORCH POLL: Which fight are you anticipating more - Lesnar vs. Carwin or Silva vs. Sonnen?
POLL: What should Paul Daley's punishment be for the post-fight cheapshot at Koscheck?
MMATORCH POLL: Who will win and how in the UFC 113 main event between Lyoto Machida and Mauricio "Shogun" Rua
Prediction and Betting Contests
UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn II Prediction and Betting Contest Results
UFC 118 Prediction and Betting Contests
UFC 117 Prediction and Betting Contest Results
UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen Prediction and Betting Contests
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