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News, articles and information about mixed martial arts, a combat sport incorporating a variety of fighting techniques. (Photo AP)
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Promoters: Mixed martial arts fighter faked death
DETROIT (AP) — Mixed martial arts promoters Christo Piliafas and Scott DiPonio were shocked to learn that one of their fighters was a suspect in the holdup of a Michigan gun shop this week. After all, it was only two weeks ago that they raised...Tags: Sports
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Fox Sports 2 likely to launch in August alongside Fox Sports 1
News Corp.'s Fox Sports will launch not one, but two new national sports cable channels in August, according to people familiar with the plan. In March, Fox Sports said it would debut Fox Sports 1 on Aug. 17. At the time, the company downplayed talk...
Tags: Fox News Channel (tv network), News Corp., College Baseball, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Fuel TV (tv network)
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Burbank-trained Jared Papazian falters at Valley Invasion 3
WOODLAND HILLS – Clamoring for the toughest competition he could find in his hopeful journey back into the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Jared “The Jackhammer” Papazian found a worthy foe in Brandon “The No. 1 Contender”...
Tags: Ultimate Fighting Championship, Sports
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YouTube comienza servicio de suscripción pagada
ReutersPor Ronald Grover 9 mayo (Reuters) - El servicio de video YouTube de Google inició el jueves un servicio de suscripción con 30 creadores de contenidos, incluidas la compañÃa responsable de programas infantiles como Plaza Sésamo y Los Muppets, The...Tags: News Corp., Google Inc., Ultimate Fighting Championship, Sports, Social Media
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Why YouTube Might Win Over Hollywood: Money
ReutersMay 10 (TheWrap.com) - Hollywood has often considered YouTube an enemy combatant, but on Thursday the world's most popular online video site embraced Hollywood's long-held belief: People need to pay for premium content. YouTube unveiled a new pilot...Tags: Movies, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Entertainment, Social Media, Sports
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UFC 159: Jones defends title with first-round TKO
ReutersWhen Chael Sonnen was awarded a shot at Jon Jones' Ultimate Fighting Championship light-heavyweight title despite having no fights at the weight class since 2005, many mixed martial arts observers complained Sonnen didn't deserve the bout. After...Tags: Light Heavyweight Boxing, Ultimate Fighting Championship, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Wrestling, Sports
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State House OKs Bill Allowing Mixed Martial Arts Matches
The Hartford CourantSupporters of mixed martial arts say legalizing the fast-growing sport in Connecticut would generate millions of dollars in taxes and other revenue while giving regulatory agencies the power to set safety standards. But critics say the state should...Tags: Parties and Movements, Politics, Safety of Citizens, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Stephen Dargan
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PRESS DIGEST - British Business - May 8
ReutersMay 8 (Reuters) - The Telegraph GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEAR ON ITS TAX MESSAGE, SAYS CBI British companies are feeling "schizophrenic" as a result of mixed messaging from politicians over their tax affairs, according to the CBI. () MORRISONS...Tags: Insurance, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Diageo Plc, Economy, Business and Finance, Credit Ratings
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Organizers hoping Professional Gymnastics Challenge catches on
The Professional Gymnastics Challenge is a prohibitive longshot to ever achieve the status of pro golf's Ryder Cup, tennis' Davis Cup or soccer's World Cup, but Brent Klaus hopes its U.S.-vs.-the-world format will strike a nationalistic chord with...Tags: Ryder Cup, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Robert J. Lopez, Gymnastics, ESPN2 (tv network)
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Online poker website launches in Nevada; legal for residents only
Poker fanatics in Nevada now have an online play-from-home option to gamble. The first legal online poker website launched Tuesday in the Silver State, home to the casino city of Las Vegas. The site, UltimatePoker.com, went up just two months after...Tags: Ultimate Fighting Championship, Station Casinos Incorporated, Lifestyle and Leisure, Sports
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#SaveOlympicWrestling draws support from #MMA and #UFC
SportsTalkThe Committee to Preserve Olympic Wrestling (CPOW) and USA Wrestling has aligned with top organizations in mixed martial arts -- including UFC and its president, Dana White. “I’ve met with a lot of top guys in wrestling. I met with...... -
Columbia Association launches mixed martial arts classes
For an intense workout that requires strength, flexibility, technique and discipline, consider the Columbia Association’s new mixed martial arts (MMA) classes. Classes in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai kickboxing began in February. Trainer...
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