
By Michael Ford (MichaelFord@mmaratings.net)Last week, fellow writer Spencer Kyte discussed his Jorge Gurgel Theory, which he suggested was an impediment to the mixed martial arts becoming mainstream. While I agree with much of the article, I disagree with his contention that the growth of the sp...
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By Katrina Belcher (KatrinaBelcher@mmaratings.net)Many people are not familiar with the technical aspects of MMA and have viewed the vast arsenal of the technical elements of the sport of MMA as confusing and in some cases “barbaric”. However, MMA techniques by their definition come ...
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By Nicholas Bailey (nbailey@mmaratings.net)The first time I ever saw a Jake Shields fight, it was his smothering decision win over Mach Sakurai. I knew that Shields had a reputation for being an awesome grappler and a bit of a blanket, but I was stunned at how inert he was able to render as dyna...
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By Bryan Levick (BryanLevick@mmaratings.net)A busy month of November continues as UFC 105 takes place this Saturday from Manchester, England. The card will be headlined by a light heavyweight showdown between UFC Hall of Famer, Randy Couture and UFC underachiever, Brandon "The Truth" Vera. Spike ...
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By E. Spencer Kyte (espencerkyte@mmaratings.net)Second fight, second TUF Season 9 winner stepping into the cage.While James "Lightning" Wilks doesn't have as difficult a match-up as countryman and lightweight winner Ross "The Real Deal" Pearson, the welterweight winner faces a stiff test in fello...
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By Katrina Belcher (KatrinaBelcher@mmaratings.net)The reason for rules in MMA competition include keeping contestants, ring personnel and spectators safe, and to maintain a sense of fairness and uniformity during each competition. The number one concern of a referee during a competition, however...
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By Nicholas Bailey (nbailey@mmaratings.net)Being cageside for this event was a great experience. While the bottom of the card lacked energy, the arena was electric for every main card bout, aside from some restless periods late in the Shields/Miller fight. For all the talk of Fedor being an unk...
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By E. Spencer Kyte (espencerkyte@mmaratings.net)With Strikeforce's debut on CBS over and done with, the focus shifts to the UFC's free offering this weekend on Spike, as UFC 105 hits the airwaves from Manchester, England.As is always the case with overseas events, the card features the usual susp...
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By E. Spencer Kyte (espencerkyte@mmaratings.net)1. This Picture Might Be AccurateAnyone else would have been finished.Broken nose on the very first punch, from a jab no less, before taking some serious ground and pound from a guy known explicitly for his big hands? We've seen talented fighters su...
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MMA Ratings
Live Ratings & Results for Strikeforce: Fedor vs Rogers
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By E. Spencer Kyte (espencerkyte@mmaratings.net)With Strikeforce's long-awaited network television debut tonight, the mainstream media will be turning their often-occluded eye towards Mixed Martial Arts.So too will millions of viewers, some long-time fans flocking at the chance to see the great F...
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Sengoku 11 Results & Ratings
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Strikeforce: Fedor vs Rogers, which is co-promoted by Strikeforce and M-1 Global, will be held on November 7, 2009 at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, IL...

Sengoku 11 is promoted by World Victory Road and will take place on November 7th, 2009. This event will be broadcasted live in North America on HDNet.

By Nicholas Bailey (nbailey@mmaratings.net)What is the meaning of a Fedor vs. Rogers fight? It's not clear. Rogers isn't the cream of the crop, and he's dangerously untested for a fight against an all-time pound-for-pound great like Fedor, but he does have the ability to threaten the heavyweigh...
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