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[6 Jul 2008 | No Comment | 138 views]

Forrest Griffin literally kicked his way to win the light-heavyweight title from Rampage Jackson in the main event of UFC 86 in Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.
The first season victor of the Ultimate Fighter reality show and now UFC champion Griffin once again showcased his tremendous stand up skills as he unleashed lethal blows from his arsenal including the devastating leg kicks. Although Rampage Jackson connected some clear shots to the head that staggered Griffin in the first round, the challenger’s kicks slowly broke down the reigning champ, denying him of …

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[6 Jul 2008 | No Comment | 83 views]

Seems like the newly-retired and former pound for pound king is back to his villainous character. Or maybe he’s just thinking out loud. In his first post-retirement interview yesterday here, “Pretty Boy” Floyd Mayweather Jr. threw some sharp verbal jabs towards HBO announcers whom he accused of being racist. He alleged that the said announcers are more generous in throwing praises to  other colored fighters who are not black.
In what seems like a rare case of a sore-winner bitching about other victorious ring warriors, the self-proclaimed money man candidly shared his …

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[5 Jul 2008 | No Comment | 51 views]

Two coaches of the season 7 smash-hit reality show “The Ultimate Fighter” will battle it out tomorrow at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Although no palpable animosities exist between these two warriors/coaches, expect an all-out-war down to the end as both fighters are known for their stand-up explosiveness and resiliency.
Rampage Jackson (28-6) is taking the durable and ever entertaining Forrest Griffin (15-4) to defend his light-heavy weight belt he captured from Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell months ago via a one punch KO. Griffin, the original Ultimate Fighter, is …

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[29 Jun 2008 | No Comment | 85 views]

Newly crowned WBC Lightweight Champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is now the first-ever Filipino belt holder at the 135-pound division and the first-ever Asian to win 4 world championships in as many weight classes.
Pacquiao displayed superb boxing skills from the early goings as he showcased his tremendous speed and a very polished right hook, denying any breathing space for the very durable Diaz and winning the bout via a TKO at 2:24 of the 9th round.
The fight was a little bit off from what was expected since the former champion …

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[28 Jun 2008 | No Comment | 49 views]

It’s all systems go for the “Lethal Combination” to be delivered as Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and “Dangerous” David Diaz beat the scales today with each contender easily making the 135-pound limit for their WBC Lightweight Championship clash tomorrow at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Both fighters looked terrific at the weigh-in and displayed their ripped physique in front hundereds of roaring fans with the reigning champion tipping the scales at 135-pounds even and the challenger posing at 134.5 pounds.
For pictures of the weigh-in, click here.