UFC: Stephan Bonnar Beats Igor Pokrajac by Decision

by Michael David SmithStephan Bonnar defeats Igor Pokrajac at The Ultimate Fighter finale.Stephan Bonnar is past his prime as a UFC fighter, but he showed he has a little fight left in him Saturday night in defeating Igor Pokrajac at the Ultimate Fighter Finale.

With a much better ground game than Pokrajac, Bonnar easily won a unanimous decision, improving his pro record to 13-7. Pokrajac falls to 22-8 and probably won't be back in the UFC.

 

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Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/12/04/ufc-stephan-bonnar-beats-igor-pokrajac-by-decision/

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Strikeforce: "Henderson vs. Babalu" Picks and Predictions

Strikeforce will look to end its remarkable 2010 run with the upcoming December 4 ?Henderson vs. Babalu? event. Featuring the return of multi-promotion star and veteran Dan Henderson, as well as the return of former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Renato Sobral, the event will compete head-to-head with the UFC?s outing on December 4, their ?Ultimate [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/11/30/strikeforce-henderson-vs-babalu-picks-and-predictions

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UFC VIDEO: Georges St. Pierre's "This is Sportscenter" promo on ESPN

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Georges St. Pierre continues to be one of the most visible MMA stars in the history of the sport, and now he's got his own "This is Sportscenter" spot on ESPN. Many athletes in major sports have been involved in the spots, but St. Pierre is the first MMA fighter to get one. Check it out below (App users video available at MMATorch.com):

Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/UFC_2/article_7634.shtml

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DREAM's Dynamite!! 2010 event in dire straits; may not be televised

If you thought DREAM has seen the last of their woes, think again. After many reports surfaced concerning several fighters not being compensated for their performances under the Japanese banner, either in an untimely manner or in some cases not at all (Ronaldo Souza), it looks like now the organization has a new obstacle to [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/11/30/dreams-dynamite-2010-event-in-dire-straits-may-not-be-televised

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Coltin Cole vs. Booker Derousse Added To Strikeforce On Dec. 4

<B>By MATT BOONE<BR> MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer</B><BR><BR> Dennis Cole sent along the following:<BR><BR> <CENTER><B>The Hit Squad Coltin The Truth Cole</CENTER></B><BR><BR> Hit Squad undefeated Pro Fighter Coltin The Truth Cole will be making his Strikeforce debut on Dec 4th at the Scott Trade Center in St Louis Mo.<BR><BR> Cole will be facing Booker Derousse one of the wrestling coaches out of Jesse Finneys camp in St Louis.<BR><BR> Cole lives and trains at Matt Hughes Hit Squad and is coming off his first Pro win where he defeated 5-0 Matthew Smart back in October.Before turning Pro Cole held a 12-2 Ammy record with his only losses coming by decision. On Dec 4th he steps in the cage against the wrestling phenom from Missouri Booker Derousse.<BR><BR> Cole has never been stopped in the cage and fought for varies organizations in Kentucky, Illinois, and Missouri, he was one of the top fighters for 618 MMA which is one of the top ammy building organizations in the United States which brings in ammy fighters from Canada, Sweden as well as some of the top gyms in the United States.<BR><BR> Cole has not just beat the odds in the cage back in 2000 Cole was faced with the toughest fight anyone could ever face. He was fighting for his life. After a near tragic 3-wheeler accident Cole was air lifted to St Louis .Cole was left completely deaf in his right ear and with limited hearing in his left.Cole was riding a 3-wheeler along the rail road tracks in rural Du Quoin Illinois where he grew up when the front brake locked and sent him head first into the tracks. Coles gums where split in half above his front teeth and he suffered hearing loss.<BR><BR> Cole has been able to adapt to his hearing loss and does not wear any hearing device. Cole stated sometimes people think I am ignoring them or not paying attention it makes it hard to listen to your corner men at times so I have to pay special attention in training and really know what to do. I dont consider it a disadvantage at all. If anything it has helped me become more focused. I think God everyday that I survived and I am able to do what I love to do and that train and fight.<BR><BR> Cole has lived at The Hit Squad for year now and stated It kind of feels like I am living a dream and I am waiting for someone to wake me up. I train with a great group of guys Matt Hughes, Robbie Lawler, Brian Foster, Kyle Watson and so many more. I have got to meet Eddie Bravo who is one of my idols its a little surreal Im not just a fighter I am a huge fan of the sport.<BR><BR> Cole has created a huge underground fan base and looks forward to his Strikeforce debut. I love meeting people and having them tell me they love the way I fight. That is the ultimate pat on the back. And I plan on going out Dec 4th and making Strikeforce a fan. They want fighters and I want fights, I dont ever get into trash talking. I will promise you this I will lay it all on the line Dec 4th losing is not an option and I guarantee when I look in the mirror on Dec 5th there will be no regrets, there will be no I should of or wish I would ofs .Im going to St Louis and I am going to do what Im trained to do. And thats fight.<BR><BR>

Source: http://www.mmanews.com/home.php

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FLASHBACK: When UFC was at risk of being banned - Torch story 15 years ago

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MMATorch Supervising Editor Wade Keller opened a new blog this week at www.WadeKeller.com where he writes daily about pro wrestling and MMA while also featuring some of his writing from the past 20+ years covering pro wrestling and MMA. The latest flashback is a Torch Newsletter cover story from December 1995 (issue #364) with the headline:

Politicians, media attempting to ban UFC
Ultimate Ultimate banned from scheduled arena, may face worse problems next year

Check out the story here: FULL ARTICLE

App users, just visit www.wadekeller.com on your phone's browser.

iPhone users, visit www.wadekeller.com on Safari and then bookmark it and put it on your home screen just by pushing the middle icon on the bottom of the your Safari screen (the arrow pointing out of a box) and then choose "Add to Home Screen" and name it "Wade Keller Blog." It is then one click away in the future, just like apps are.

Remember WadeKeller.com blog posts are not part of the MMATorch App, so to read them you must visit www.WadeKeller.com on your phone's browser (Safari for iPhone users) or on your regular laptop or P.C.

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Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/Keller_s_Take_33/article_7703.shtml

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Brazil on the Brain: Rumors of the UFC's 2011 Return Point to August 2011, Rio De Janeiro, and More

Throughout the entirety of Mixed Martial Arts, it has become generally accepted that the best fighters in the world either come from the United States or Brazil. There are a lot of exceptions to the rule, sure, but America and Brazil dominates in terms of star talent and MMA champions. So when the ufc announced [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/12/04/brazil-on-the-brain-rumors-of-the-ufcs-2011-return-point-to-august-2011-rio-de-janeiro-and-more

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