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[23 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]
Breaking down the UFC 104: “Machida vs. Shogun” main card fights

Yesterday we broke down the UFC 104 under card matches but this Friday we’re now shifting our focus to the pay-per-view portion of the evening.
Champ Lyoto Machida meets former PRIDE star Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in tomorrow’s headlining fight and a Cain Velasquez vs. Ben Rothwell heavyweight tilt handles co-main event duties.
Here we go…
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Lyoto Machida (15-0) vs. Mauricio Rua (21-3): These two Brazilian light heavyweights face off this weekend with the champ’s belt on the line. Although Rua used to be a PRIDE star, he has had a lackluster move from …

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[21 May 2009 | No Comment | ]
Breaking down the UFC 98: “Evans vs. Machida” under card

I have been eagerly awaiting this weekend’s UFC 98 event for some time now, particularly due to the strong under card.
Phillipe Nover makes his return to the Octagon after having lost to Efrain Escudero in the TUF 8 finale, Soszynski and Larson both make quick turn arounds coming off strong wins in April and others beef up the night’s schedule of preliminary bouts.
Let’s dig into what could lead 6 of these 12 men to victory…
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Phillipe Nover vs. Kyle Bradley: Quite likely to make pay-per-view time if Nover wins in convincing …

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[4 Jan 2009 | No Comment | ]
Man on a mission: Josh Koscheck expected at UFC 95 in England (updated)

UFC welterweight contender Josh Koscheck is likely fighting at UFC 95, in London England on Feb. 21. His presence on the main card would give a huge boost to an event that has been categorized as less-than-exciting in comparison to recent pay-per-views.
Although 95 was indeed originally slated to be an event fans would have to shell out the green for, it will now air via tape delay on Spike TV as previous overseas events have. If you’ll remember back to “Fight for the Troops” (aka Fight Night 16), Josh took …

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[10 Dec 2008 | No Comment | ]
Fight Night 16: “UFC Fight for the Troops” LIVE fight results, Dec. 10

Are…you…ready, for Fight Night 16: “UFC Fight for the Troops”!? A night of great match-ups ad the opportunity to make donations to the great Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is set to take stage tonight from the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, N.C. and tv sets around the country.
6th-Round.com will be providing live fight results beginning with the under card around 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by the main card at approximately 9:00 p.m. ET.
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[10 Dec 2008 | No Comment | ]
Josh Koscheck interview, ready to bounce back at Fight Night 16

Welterweight contender Josh Koscheck was recently interviewed while at his home away from home while training, American Kickboxing Academy.
Josh talks about the time off after his hard-fought loss to Thiago Alves, his excitement at winding down training and getting back in the Octagon, and more. He’ll take on judo specialist Yoshiyuki Yoshida tonight to show he belongs at the upper ranks of the 170 lbs. division.
Enjoy the video and be sure to check out the full fight card here.
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