Ratings Drop For UFC on Fox; Diaz Responds to Nevada AC; Khan Wants Belt Back; Peterson Talks

Ratings Drop For UFC on Fox; Diaz Responds to Nevada AC; Khan Wants Belt Back; Peterson Talks

UFC on Fox ratings dip; Fertitta not worried By Kevin Iole | Yahoo! Sports The UFC's television deal with Fox may ultimately turn out to be the vehicle which lifts mixed martial arts to mainstream acceptance, the same way the NFL and the NBA are regarded. The early television ratings, though,

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Mayweather Tops Cotto; Alvarez Retires Mosely; Nate Diaz Submits Miller

Mayweather Tops Cotto; Alvarez Retires Mosely; Nate Diaz Submits Miller

Mayweather Wins By Unanimous Decision Article Courtesy of www.espn.com and Associated Press Floyd Mayweather Jr. shined in a tough test from Miguel Cotto, winning by unanimous decision to capture a piece of the 154-pound title.Tags: Miguel Cotto, Floyd Mayweather Jr. LAS VEGAS -- Floyd Mayw

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Dawson Tops Hopkins; Silva/Sonnen II Dumps Brazil; Coenen Wins at Invicta FC1

Dawson Tops Hopkins; Silva/Sonnen II Dumps Brazil; Coenen Wins at Invicta FC1

Dawson dethrones Hopkins for title  By Dan Rafael | ESPN.com ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Twenty-four years after Bernard Hopkins lost his four-round pro debut at the Resorts International, not too far down the boardwalk from Boardwalk Hall, he lost a majority decision and the light heavyweight world

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Jones Unanimously; Mares Stays Unbeaten

Jones Unanimously; Mares Stays Unbeaten

Jon Jones Keeps Light Heavyweight Crown, Scores Unanimous Decision at UFC 145 By Brian Knapp Catch more from Brian and other great writers at www.sherdog.com Jon Jones took a top-shelf fighter and made him look utterly ordinary. It has become a common practice for the 24-year-old champion.

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Gustafsson Tops UFC on Fuel TV2; Rios, Marquez, Sturm Victorious

Gustafsson Tops UFC on Fuel TV2; Rios, Marquez, Sturm Victorious

Alexander Gustafsson Outclasses Thiago Silva at UFC on Fuel TV 2 By Brian Knapp Brian writes for the top class mma website www.sherdog.com Thiago Silva smiled at Alexander Gustafsson as they met in the center of the cage for pre-fight instructions. Fifteen minutes later, the smile was gone, r

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Askren Sweeps Lima; Don King on Pacman and Floyd Jr.

Askren Sweeps Lima; Don King on Pacman and Floyd Jr.

Ben Askren Retains Welterweight Crown; Sandro, Marx, Nakamura Advance at Bellator 64 By Brian Knapp Brian writes for the fantastic mma website www.sherdog.com Ben Askren did what Ben Askren does, and Douglas Lima was helpless against it. Askren (10-0, 7-0 BFC) utilized takedowns, his uncan

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Good Bye to Bert; Around the MMA World; Pavlik Back With KO Win

Good Bye to Bert; Around the MMA World; Pavlik Back With KO Win

 Bert Sugar: Old Cool Guy, with a Fedora and a Cigar By Vitali Shaposhnikov Article courtesy of www.bleacherreport.com - a great source for sports information and comment Where there are plenty of people that know boxing history in detail and are capable of providing good insight, there are

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Garcia

Garcia “Retires” Morales?; Zab Judah Stops Paris; Kirkland Gets Gift Win

Garcia outlasts Morales to win title By Dan Rafael | ESPN.com Garcia Winner By Unanimous Decision HOUSTON -- Danny Garcia is 24, in prime condition and has not been through ring wars time and again. Erik Morales is 35, wasn't in top condition and has been through more brutal fights than most

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Martinez Unimpressive in Win Over Macklin; Diaz Challenges Suspension; UFC 146 Adds More

Martinez Unimpressive in Win Over Macklin; Diaz Challenges Suspension; UFC 146 Adds More

Martinez Stops Macklin In 11 Article courtesy of the Associated Press Sergio Martinez defeats Matthew Macklin to retain his middleweight belt. NEW YORK -- After slicing up Mack The Knife, Sergio Martinez wants his piece of a middleweight belt. In a fight dubbed "Get Your Irish Up" on St.

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Salido Tops Lopez in Possible Fight of the Year; Rousey - A Star is Born?

Salido Tops Lopez in Possible Fight of the Year; Rousey – A Star is Born?

Salido retains WBO featherweight title Article courtesy of the Associated Press      SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) Mexico's Orlando Salido retained his WBO featherweight title Saturday by handing Juan Manuel Lopez of Puerto Rico his second big defeat in under a year. The 31-year-old Sal

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“Rowdy” Ronda Romps to Title; Wlad Records KO #50

Strikeforce Main Card Results: Rousey Armbars Her Way To Bantam Title By Thomas Gerbasi Catch Thomas and all the MMA news at www.ufc.com Rousey Armbars Her Way To Bantam Title Ronda Rousey’s first armbar didn’t finish Miesha Tate Saturday night at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, b

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Henderson Tops Edgar ; Alexander, Povetkin Earn Wins

Henderson Tops Edgar ; Alexander, Povetkin Earn Wins

Benson Henderson Dethrones Frankie Edgar at UFC 144, Assumes Lightweight Throne By Brian Knapp Read more from Brian at the great mma website www.sherdog.com Benson Henderson completed his climb to the lightweight summit halfway across the world. In a riveting five-round battle that showcas

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Williams, Cloud, Arreola Win; Jackson Picks Jones; Klitschko Wins

Williams, Cloud, Arreola Win; Jackson Picks Jones; Klitschko Wins

Williams, Cloud, Arreola victorious Article courtesy of www.fightnews.com Former world champion Paul Williams (41-2, 27 KOs), rebounded from a less then steller performance against Erislandy Lara to defeat Jame Kirkland-conqueror Nobuhiro Ishida (24-7-2, 9 KOs) by one-sided twelve round unanim

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Matches to Make After UFC 143; Pacquiao takes on Bradley; Peterson and Khan Rematch Set

Matches to Make After UFC 143; Pacquiao takes on Bradley; Peterson and Khan Rematch Set

Matches to Make After UFC 143 By Brian Knapp Brian writes for the superb mma website www.sherdog.com In October, Ultimate Fighting Championship officials told Carlos Condit to step aside for Nick Diaz. Four months later, he answered with his feet, fists, elbows, knees and, most importantly, h

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Diaz Dismantled by Condit; Chavez, Donaire Win

Diaz Dismantled by Condit; Chavez, Donaire Win

Condit Denies Diaz, Captures Unanimous Nod at UFC 143 By Brian Knapp Read more from Brian Knapp and other knowledgeable writers at the excellent mma website www.sherdog.com For the first time in nearly four years, someone other than Georges St. Pierre wears welterweight gold in the Ultimate F

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