This Week in Combat Sports Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/shows/?show=thisweekincombatsports Get the lastest info from the world of combat sports. This Week in Combat Sports is all about those who like to fight. MMA, Boxing, Kick Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, Judo and many other styles will be featured. Come check us out weekly for the latest in news and analysis from the world of Combat Sports. en Scooter DA Productions Scott Asnault twicbs@gmail.com http://psstatic.podshow.com/images/shows/21346/shows/small/thisweekincombatsports.png?r=1240619447 This Week in Combat Sports http://www.mevio.com/shows/?show=thisweekincombatsports Podcast clean Mixed, Martial, Arts, UFC, WEC, Strikeforce, Wrestling, Grappling, Jiu, Jitsu, Kick, Boxing Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:19:41 -0800 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss PodShow PDN twicbs@gmail.com webmaster@podshow.com UFC 109 Analysis Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/212047/ufc-109-analysis
Show Notes for This Week in Combat Sports:

Strikeforce: Miami Post-Mortem

Strikeforce champ Nick Diaz calls out GSP

Jose Canseco can't leave well enough alone

Herschel Walker responds to Canseco

Strikeforce scores worldwide broadcast deals

Former Power Ranger, Jason Frank, Wins MMA Debut

Miletich and Shamrock have verbally agreed to face off

Mark Burnett, KOTC Reach Multi-Year Deal with HDNet

UFC 109 Analysis

For links to news and events, go to http://twicbs.com.  questions or comments, send your emails to twicbs@gmail.com ]]> Strikeforce: Miami Post-Mortem. Strikeforce champ Nick Diaz calls out GSP. Jose Canseco can't leave well enough alone. Herschel Walker responds to… Strikeforce: Miami Post-Mortem. Strikeforce champ Nick Diaz calls out GSP. Jose Canseco can't leave well enough alone. Herschel Walker responds to Canseco. Strikeforce scores worldwide broadcast deals. Former Power Ranger, Jason Frank, Wins MMA Debut...an Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:07:58 -0800 Podcast clean 109, Anderson, arts, emeliankenko, Evans, fedor, gegard, Jackson, martial, mixed http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/212047/thisweekincombatsports-212047-02-06-2010.mov TUF Season 5 Alum Corey Hill Returns to MMA Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/210332/tuf-season-5-alum-corey-hill-returns Show Notes for This Week in Combat Sports:

Corrections...UFN 21 is on March 31st and Amir Khan is a 2004 Olympic Silver Medalist

Cory Hill makes heroic return to MMA.

Chael Sonnen rips Anderson Silva in new interview

Anderson Silva healthy, ready to face Belfort in April at UFC 112

Dan Henderson confirms April bout with Jake Shields

Tim Sylvia to face Wes Sims

Serra vs. Trigg at UFC 109: Loser Leaves Town?

David Haye PromisesKnockout of John Ruiz

EASportsMMA.com to stream Jay Hieron vs. Joe Riggs live

Strikeforce: Miami Diaz vs Zaromskis

Strikeforce: Miami Cyborg vs Coenen

Strikeforce: Miami Lawler vs Manhoef

Strikeforce: Miami Walker vs Nagy

Strikeforce: Miami Lashley vs Sims

For links to news and events, go to http://twicbs.com. questions or comments, send your emails to twicbs@gmail.com ]]> Cory Hill makes heroic return to MMA. Chael Sonnen rips Anderson Silva in new interview. Anderson Silva healthy, ready to face Belfort in April at… Cory Hill makes heroic return to MMA. Chael Sonnen rips Anderson Silva in new interview. Anderson Silva healthy, ready to face Belfort in April at UFC 112. Dan Henderson confirms April bout with Jake Shields. Tim Sylvia to face Wes Sims. Serra vs. Trigg a Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:14:44 -0800 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/210332/thisweekincombatsports-210332-01-29-2010.mov Interview w/ Mike Swick Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/209511/interview-w-mike-swick On January 23rd, I spent the day in Concord, CA at the UFC Gym. Several fighters were there. Mike Swick was signing autographs. Had a chance to catch… On January 23rd, I spent the day in Concord, CA at the UFC Gym. Several fighters were there. Mike Swick was signing autographs. Had a chance to catch up with Swick in the VIP area. Asked him about the new gym, his upcoming bout with Paulo Thiago, being Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:05:16 -0800 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/209511/thisweekincombatsports-209511-01-25-2010.mov Interview w/ Jon Fitch Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/209508/interview-w-jon-fitch On January 23rd, I spent the day in Concord, CA at the UFC Gym. Several fighters were there. Jon Fitch was signing autographs in the gym's octagon. I… On January 23rd, I spent the day in Concord, CA at the UFC Gym. Several fighters were there. Jon Fitch was signing autographs in the gym's octagon. I had a chance to catch up with Fitch in the VIP area and asked him what he thought of the gym, his upcom Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:29:57 -0800 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/209508/thisweekincombatsports-209508-01-25-2010.mov Interview w/ 49er Legend Roger Craig Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/209505/interview-w-49er-legend-roger-craig On January 23rd, I spent the day in Concord, CA at the UFC Gym. Several fighters were there. But in this case it wasn't about the fighters. It was a… On January 23rd, I spent the day in Concord, CA at the UFC Gym. Several fighters were there. But in this case it wasn't about the fighters. It was a chance to talk with 49er Legend and NFL Hall of Fame finalist Roger Craig. UFC President Dana White make Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:16:21 -0800 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/209505/thisweekincombatsports-209505-01-25-2010.mov Interview with Brandon Vera Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/209502/interview-with-brandon-vera On January 23rd, I spent the day in Concord, CA at the UFC Gym. Several fighters were there. Brandon Vera was helping demonstrate some of the unique fitness systems available at the UFC Gym. I had a chance to get his impression of the gym and his upcoming bout with Jon Jones. ]]> On January 23rd, I spent the day in Concord, CA at the UFC Gym. Several fighters were there. Brandon Vera was helping demonstrate some of the unique… On January 23rd, I spent the day in Concord, CA at the UFC Gym. Several fighters were there. Brandon Vera was helping demonstrate some of the unique fitness systems available at the UFC Gym. I had a chance to get his impression of the gym and his upcoming Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:06:16 -0800 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/209502/thisweekincombatsports-209502-01-25-2010.mov Lesner is Back Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/209117/lesner-is-back
Sanchez contemplates return to 170

Nate Diaz headed to welterweight

Rich Franklin’s hernia surgery successful, UFC return still targeted for spring

Cheick Kongo vs. Paul Buentello set for March 21 at UFC on Versus 1

Yushin Okami vs. Lucio Linhares targeted for UFC Fight Night 21 on March 31

Florian vs Gomi at UFN 21

If health permits, Josh Koscheck meets Paul Daley at UFC 113 in Montreal

Georges St. Pierre talks about permanent move to middleweight

Faber would like mid-May Aldo showdown

Kizer welcomes Strikeforce to Las Vegas, though April date "not very likely"

Jimmy Ambriz Will Not Face Bobby Lashley

Wes Sims Likely To Fight Bobby Lashley

Hopkins-Roy Jones 17 Years Later: PPV In Apri

Khan to Golden Boy for 3 fights

Sefo/Overeem Altercation at Dynamite

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]]> Lesner is back. Sanchez contemplates return to 170. Nate Diaz headed to welterweight. Rich Franklin’s hernia surgery successful, UFC return still… Lesner is back. Sanchez contemplates return to 170. Nate Diaz headed to welterweight. Rich Franklin’s hernia surgery successful, UFC return still targeted for spring. Cheick Kongo vs. Paul Buentello set for March 21 at UFC on Versus 1. Yushin Okami vs. L Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:46:37 -0800 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/209117/thisweekincombatsports-209117-01-22-2010.mov Haitian Tragedy hits MMA Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/208040/haitian-tragedy-hits-mma
Loiseau Worried for Missing Haiti Relatives

The Good Fight to help raise money for Haiti
http://www.firstgiving.com/thegoodfight

WEC 46: Henderson Undisputed Champ

WEC 46: Faber subs Assuncao, gets next shot at Aldo

WEC 46: Brown wins...has to wait for winner of Aldo vs Faber

UFN 20: Maynard edges Diaz

UFN 20: Dunham subs Escudero

UFN 20: Simpson wins split over Lawlor...Lawlor Robbed?

Frankie Edgar granted title shot over Gray Maynard

Junior dos Santos vs. Gabriel Gonzaga to co-headline UFC Fight Night 21

UFC confirms selling of minority percentage to Flash Entertainment

Hermes Franca retires from MMA

Mayweather Targets Mosley while Pacquiao set to face Clottey

For links to news and events, go to http://twicbs.com.  questions or comments, send your emails to twicbs@gmail.com ]]> Loiseau Worried for Missing Haiti Relatives. The Good Fight to help raise money for Haiti. WEC 46: Henderson Undisputed Champ. WEC 46: Faber subs… Loiseau Worried for Missing Haiti Relatives. The Good Fight to help raise money for Haiti. WEC 46: Henderson Undisputed Champ. WEC 46: Faber subs Assuncao, gets next shot at Aldo. WEC 46: Brown wins...has to wait for winner of Aldo vs Faber. UFN 20: Mayna Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:45:19 -0800 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/208040/thisweekincombatsports-208040-01-15-2010.mov UFC and M-1 Not Talking Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/206772/ufc-and-m-1-not-talking
M-1 Global exec says there's "absolutely zero communication" with UFC

UFC 108 Post: Evans outlasts Silva

EVANS VS RAMPAGE LIKELY FOR MAY FIGHT CARD

UFC 108 Post: Daley KOs Hazelett
    
Kenny Florian vs. Takanori Gomi in the works

ROBBIE LAWLER VS. MELVIN MANHOEF SET

St. Pierre ponders Olympic bid

Randy Couture: St. Pierre frustrated with media over Olympics story

James Toney Stalking Dana White

UFC counter-programs Strikeforce: Miami

Seth Petruzelli to Go Five Rounds With Ken Shamrock in Mexico

Jean-Claude Van Damme's 2010 Kickboxing Match is On

WEC 46: Jamie Varner vs Benson Henderson.

WEC 46: Urijah Faber vs Rafael Assuncao

WEC 46: Mike Brown vs Anthony Morrison

For links to news and events, go to http://twicbs.com.  questions or comments, send your emails to twicbs@gmail.com ]]> M-1 Global exec says there's "absolutely zero communication" with UFC. UFC 108 Post: Evans outlasts Silva. EVANS VS RAMPAGE LIKELY FOR MAY… M-1 Global exec says there's "absolutely zero communication" with UFC. UFC 108 Post: Evans outlasts Silva. EVANS VS RAMPAGE LIKELY FOR MAY FIGHT CARD. UFC 108 Post: Daley KOs Hazelett. Kenny Florian vs. Takanori Gomi in the works and more. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:20:10 -0800 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/206772/thisweekincombatsports-206772-01-07-2010.mov Why I am a Fighter Interview w/ Dan Henderson Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/204440/why-i-am-a-fighter-interview-w On Saturday December 19th, I was at the Strikeforce press conference where Dan Henderson and KJ Noons were officially introduced as Strikeforce… On Saturday December 19th, I was at the Strikeforce press conference where Dan Henderson and KJ Noons were officially introduced as Strikeforce fighters. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:23:52 -0800 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/204440/thisweekincombatsports-204440-12-21-2009.mov Why I am a Fighter Interview w/ KJ Noons Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/204439/why-i-am-a-fighter-interview-w On Saturday December 19th, I was at the Strikeforce press conference where Dan Henderson and KJ Noons were officially introduced as Strikeforce fighters. Noons answered questions during the press conference that covered so many questions that I wanted to ask and our time was limited to do one-on-one interviews, I decided to go right to my Why I am a Fighter questions. Here is KJ Noons....Why I am a Fighter... ]]> On Saturday December 19th, I was at the Strikeforce press conference where Dan Henderson and KJ Noons were officially introduced as Strikeforce… On Saturday December 19th, I was at the Strikeforce press conference where Dan Henderson and KJ Noons were officially introduced as Strikeforce fighters. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:14:18 -0800 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/204439/thisweekincombatsports-204439-12-21-2009.mov Strikeforce Evolution Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/204034/strikeforce-evolution
UFC 107 Post:  BJ stops the Nightmare

UFC 107 Post: Mir Conquers Kongo

Strikeforce Evolution: Lawler Scratched from card...Opponents fall to injury

Strikeforce Evolution: Cung Le vs Scott Smith

Strikeforce Evolution: Josh Thomson vs Gilbert Melendez to unify the Strikeforce Lightweight Title

Le, Thomson, Melendez, Lawler and Smith added to EA Sports MMA

Strikeforce on CBS in April.  Henderson and Fedor expected on card.

Georges St Pierre wins the Canadian Athlete of the Year award for the 2nd time

Werdum vs Arlovski in the works for future Strikeforce event

WEC 45 Cerrone vs Ratcliff this weekend live on Versus.

Pacquiao starring in film, Wapakman.

Look for footage from the Strikeforce weigh-ins and Signee press conference.  Lashley, Noons and Henderson expected at press conference.

Links to news and events, head over to http://twicbs.com.  Questions or comments, send your emails to twicbs@gmail.com or post on http://twicbs.com.  see you next week. ]]> UFC 107 Post: BJ stops the Nightmare. UFC 107 Post: Mir Conquers Kongo. Strikeforce Evolution: Lawler Scratched from card...Opponents fall to injury.… UFC 107 Post: BJ stops the Nightmare. UFC 107 Post: Mir Conquers Kongo. Strikeforce Evolution: Lawler Scratched from card...Opponents fall to injury. Strikeforce Evolution: Cung Le vs Scott Smith. Strikeforce Evolution: Josh Thomson vs Gilbert Melend Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:02:47 -0800 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/204034/thisweekincombatsports-204034-12-18-2009.mov UFC 107 Analysis Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/202574/ufc-107-analysis

]]> Dan Henderson reaches agreement with Strikeforce. Jake Shields open to Strikeforce title defense against Dan Henderson. Is Dana White really glad Dan… Dan Henderson reaches agreement with Strikeforce. Jake Shields open to Strikeforce title defense against Dan Henderson. Is Dana White really glad Dan Henderson is gone from the UFC? The Ultimate Fighter Season 10 Finale: Roy Big Country Nelson wins contra Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:09:32 -0800 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/202574/thisweekincombatsports-202574-12-11-2009.mov CSAC Decides on Pot use Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/201405/csac-decides-on-pot-use
CSAC TAKES STANCE ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA

7 Ways to Fix What's Broken with Judging

Massachusetts Governor Signs MMA Bill Into Law; UFC Event Likely Soon

Junie Browning wins at Saturday's MMA Big Show event

UFC cuts middleweight Jake Rosholt

Belfort vs. Marquardt while Silva heals

Mark Coleman official for UFC 109 bout with Randy Couture

Fedors knockout victory over Brett Rogers viewed by over 25 million homes

K.J. Noons Signs Multi-Fight Deal with Strikeforce

Renzo Gracie signs with the UFC

Melvin Manhoef Signs With Strikeforce

Pacquiao-Mayweather bout closer

TUF 10 finale

Asylum Fight League XXIV Edison, New Jersey
COPA AMERICA WINTER NATIONALS Bradenton, Florida
NEW BREED FIGHTERS XXVII: ONE STEP CLOSER HAS JUST ARRIVED Atlantic City, New Jersey
"ALABAMA PRIDE" MONSON VS. FULTON Birmingham, Alabama
Season's Beatings Shreveport, Louisiana

Links to news and events, head over to http://twicbs.com.  questions or comments, send your emails to twicbs@gmail.com or post on http://twicbs.com.  see you next week. ]]> CSAC TAKES STANCE ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA. 7 Ways to Fix What's Broken with Judging. Massachusetts Governor Signs MMA Bill Into Law; UFC Event Likely… CSAC TAKES STANCE ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA. 7 Ways to Fix What's Broken with Judging. Massachusetts Governor Signs MMA Bill Into Law; UFC Event Likely Soon. Junie Browning wins at Saturday's MMA Big Show event. UFC cuts middleweight Jake Rosholt. Belfort Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:08:56 -0800 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/201405/thisweekincombatsports-201405-12-04-2009.mov UFC 106 Fallout Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/199818/ufc-106-fallout
UFC 106: Tito vs Forrest fallout

UFC 106: Koscheck vs Johnson

Dana White shocked by UFC 106 judging, says reform out of his hands

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Cain Velasquez targeted for UFC 110

Georges St-Pierre vs. Dan Hardy targeted for UFC 111

UFC 108's Gabriel Gonzaga out of Junior Dos Santos fight due to staph infection

Matt Serra vs. Frank Trigg Set for UFC 109

Kimbo Slice confirmed for TUF 10 finale

Josh Thomson vs. Gilbert Melendez headline "Strikeforce: Evolution"

Roger Huerta Is A Free Agent; Interested in bouts with Thomson, Melendez & Aoki

Strikeforce welterweight contender Jay Hieron eyes January return

With Jose Aldo win, WEC's Wagnney Fabiano headed to bantamweight division

Ward wins title on technical decision

WRESTLER OF THE WEEK:  University of Pittsburgh's Tyler Nauman

Other events coming up:
Modern Gladiators Chesapeake, Virginia
RING OF FIRE 36: DEMOLITION Denver , Colorado
Supreme Grappling II Wall, New Jersey
XFO-34 Lakemoor, Illinois
The Fight Club 9 TOTAL CHAOS Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
FiteNite.tv Free Live Video Stream Sabana, Costa Rica

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Email your comments and questions to twicbs@gmail.com. Or post you comments here. See you next week. ]]> UFC 106: Tito vs Forrest fallout. UFC 106: Koscheck vs Johnson. Dana White shocked by UFC 106 judging, says reform out of his hands. Antonio Rodrigo… UFC 106: Tito vs Forrest fallout. UFC 106: Koscheck vs Johnson. Dana White shocked by UFC 106 judging, says reform out of his hands. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Cain Velasquez targeted for UFC 110. Georges St-Pierre vs. Dan Hardy targeted for UFC 111. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:28:28 -0800 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/199818/thisweekincombatsports-199818-11-29-2009.mov UFC 105 Post and UFC 106 Analysis Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/198502/ufc-105-post-and-ufc-106-analysis
Couture survives against Vera

Hardy earns shot at GSP

UFC President: Lesnar Has Intestinal Disorder

UFC CHAMP BROCK LESNAR RETURNS HOME TO HEAL

Shane Carwin Defends Brock Lesnar

Shane Carwin in talks to Fight Cain Velasquez for Interim Title

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira out of UFC 108 with Staph Infection

Rashad Evans vs. Thiago Silva moved to UFC 108 main-event slot

UFC Fight Night 20 announced for Jan. 11 in Fairfax, Va.

WEC's Reed Harris squashes latest rumor of UFC-WEC merger

Lyoto Machida-Shogun Rua 2 Set for May

Pacquiao earns 7th title in 7th class

Other events coming up...
Fire Extreme Fighting PRESENTS Toys for Tots Charity Event Kankakee, Illinois
NEW BREED FIGHTERS XXVI:ONE STEP CLOSER Atlantic City, New Jersey
Cage Fight 2 Scranton, Pennsylvania
Future Stars of MMA! Las Vegas, NV
TrueSport MMA Las Vegas, Nevada
Beatdown on the Bay Erie, Pennsylvania
MMA Big Show: JUNIE BROWNING vs SCOTT CORNWELL Florence, Indiana

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Email your comments and questions to twicbs@gmail.com. Or post you comments here. See you next week. ]]> Couture survives against Vera. Hardy earns shot at GSP. UFC President: Lesnar Has Intestinal Disorder. UFC CHAMP BROCK LESNAR RETURNS HOME TO HEAL.… Couture survives against Vera. Hardy earns shot at GSP. UFC President: Lesnar Has Intestinal Disorder. UFC CHAMP BROCK LESNAR RETURNS HOME TO HEAL. Shane Carwin Defends Brock Lesnar and much more. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:04:16 -0800 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/198502/thisweekincombatsports-198502-11-20-2009.mov UFC 105 Analysis Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/197206/ufc-105-analysis
Strikeforce on CBS

Fedor vs. Rogers cracks top 10 most watched

Fedor out four to six months with hand injury; Overeem likely next opponent

Strikeforce Pays Out Bonuses to Displaced Strikeforce Fighters, Mark Miller and Deray Davis

Andrei Arlovski Eyes Dec. 19 Strikeforce Or New Year's Eve in Japan Fight

Josh Barnett wins world jiu-jitsu ‘no-gi’ championship

CUNG LE'S SURPRISE MMA RETURN

NOGUEIRA VS. VELASQUEZ NOW SET FOR UFC 108

Stefan Struve replaces Todd Duffee, meets Paul Buentello at UFC 107

Nate Marquardt vs. Chael Sonnen set for UFC 110

Chad Ochocinco Asks for a UFC Fight

UFC 105 Analysis: Couture vs Vera and Hardy vs Swick

Locked in the Cage Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TOTAL FIGHT CHALLENGE Hammond, Indiana
GoFightLive.TV Presents Lou Neglia's Ring of Combat XXVII Atlantic City, New Jersey
NAGA FLORIDA GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP Boca Raton, Florida  
UMMAXX 9 Medina, Ohio
THE GOOD FIGHT: Thanksgiving Throwdown II Williamstown, New Jersey
Fight To The Finish VIII Greenville, North Carolina
World Cagefighting Championships Greenburg, Pennsylvania
Elite Championship Cage Fighting 10 Charlotte, North Carolina
Babes and Brawls at the Atlantis Gentlemen's Club Ford Heights, Illinois

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Email your comments and questions to twicbs@gmail.com. Or post you comments here. See you next week. ]]> Strikeforce on CBS. Fedor vs. Rogers cracks top 10 most watched. Fedor out four to six months with hand injury; Overeem likely next opponent.… Strikeforce on CBS. Fedor vs. Rogers cracks top 10 most watched. Fedor out four to six months with hand injury; Overeem likely next opponent. Strikeforce Pays Out Bonuses to Displaced Strikeforce Fighters, Mark Miller and Deray Davis. Andrei Arlovski E Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:26:09 -0800 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/197206/thisweekincombatsports-197206-11-13-2009.mov Strikeforce on CBS: Fedor vs Rogers Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/196011/strikeforce-on-cbs-fedor-vs-rogers For more This Week in Combat Sports, http://thisweekincombatsports.mevio.com.

Show Notes for This Week in Combat Sports for Nov. 6th, 2009:

Brock Lesner sidelined with mono

'TUF 10's' Zak Jensen Facing Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Jon Fitch vs Mike Pierce booked with Thiago Alves hurt

Kimbo Slice vs. Houston Alexander catchweight bout set for TUF 10 Finale?

Josh Neer released from his UFC

Strikeforce signs DREAM welterweight GP champion Marius Whitemare Zaromskis

Varner vs. Henderson, Assuncao vs. Faber official for WEC 46

Strikeforce on CBS: Fedor vs Rogers

Strikeforce on CBS: Shields vs Miller

Strikeforce on CBS: Mousasi vs Sokoudjou

Strikeforce on CBS: Werdum vs Silva

Other events coming up:
Canadian Fighting Championship 3 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Asylum Fight League XXII Atlantic City, New Jersey
NAGA NORTH AMERICAN GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP  Newark, New Jersey
COPA AMERICA SOUTHEASTERN CHAMPIONSHIP Jonesboro, Georgia
C3 Grapplerfest BJJ/SG Tournament Gary, Indiana
Submission Hunt - MN, IA, WI, ND, SD & CANADA Champlin, Minnesota  
Ultimate Victory Challenge - UVC 8, Throwdown Circleville, Ohio

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Email your comments and questions to twicbs@gmail.com. Or post you comments here. See you next week.

]]> Brock Lesner sidelined with mono. 'TUF 10's' Zak Jensen Facing Wrongful Death Lawsuit. Jon Fitch vs Mike Pierce booked with Thiago Alves hurt. Kimbo… Brock Lesner sidelined with mono. 'TUF 10's' Zak Jensen Facing Wrongful Death Lawsuit. Jon Fitch vs Mike Pierce booked with Thiago Alves hurt. Kimbo Slice vs. Houston Alexander catchweight bout set for TUF 10 Finale? Josh Neer released from his UFC and mo Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:05:03 -0800 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/196011/thisweekincombatsports-196011-11-06-2009.mov UFC 104 Controversy Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/194694/ufc-104-controversy
UFC 104 post: Who won? Machida or Rua?

UFC 104 post: Rothwell was going to lose anyway...

With Lesnar vs. Carwin postponed, Ortiz vs. Griffin II headlines UFC 106

Spike TV announces UFC:Main Events show for November 7th

Erin Toughill out of Nov. 7 Strikefore fight with Marlos Coenen

Josh Barnett receives second extension for CSAC steroid appeal

MFC STRIPS & RELEASES CHAMPION TREVOR PRANGLEY

Alistair Overeem wins at DREAM 12 not defending Strikeforce belt

Grandma Prepares for MMA Debut

Jeff Monson vs. Travis Fulton to headline Alabama Pride.  Butterbean vs Tank?

PA Fighting Championship Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
REALITY FIGHTING - FEROCITY Plymouth, Massachusetts
8th Annual Casca Grossa Grappling Championship Riverdale, Georgia
JOSLIN'S CANADIAN OPEN Grappling Championships Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
2nd De La RIVA CUP OF BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU Lakeland, Florida
GRAPPLING X - GI and NOGI TOURNAMENT SAN DIEGO CA California
School of Hard Knocks 4 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
OPERATION OCTAGON 9 Sterling, Virginia
Asylum Fight League 21 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Email your comments and questions to twicbs@gmail.com. Or post you comments here. See you next week. ]]> UFC 104 post: Who won? Machida or Rua?UFC 104 post: Rothwell was going to lose anyway...With Lesnar vs. Carwin postponed, Ortiz vs. Griffin II… UFC 104 post: Who won? Machida or Rua?UFC 104 post: Rothwell was going to lose anyway...With Lesnar vs. Carwin postponed, Ortiz vs. Griffin II headlines UFC 106. Spike TV announces UFC:Main Events show for November 7th. Erin Toughill out of Nov. 7 Strikef Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:30:09 -0700 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/194694/thisweekincombatsports-194694-10-30-2009.mov UFC 104 Analysis Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/193512/ufc-104-analysis Show Notes for This Week in Combat Sports for Oct. 23rd, 2009:

Dan Henderson wants to stay in the UFC

 

Dana White: We couldn't come to terms with Henderson

Liddell Back in Gym, Weighing Return

UFC looking for investers

Alistair Overeem still not defending Strikeforce belt

Jeff Curran Signs with Strikeforce

Super 6 on Showtime

The MMA Ironman: Despite 200 career wins, Travis Fulton still looks to reinvent self

UFC 104 Analysis

VFL 22 Mixed Martial Arts & Boxing in Greencastle, Pennsylvania

Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 11 Layton, Utah

Fite Nite - - Costa Rica

Mid West Jiu-Jitsu Tournamnet Cicero, Illinois

 

 

]]> Dan Henderson wants to stay in the UFC. Dana White: We couldn't come to terms with Henderson. Liddell Back in Gym, Weighing Return. UFC looking for… Dan Henderson wants to stay in the UFC. Dana White: We couldn't come to terms with Henderson. Liddell Back in Gym, Weighing Return. UFC looking for investors. Alistair Overeem still not defending Strikeforce belt. And more. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:48:04 -0700 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/193512/thisweekincombatsports-193512-10-23-2009.mov Alexander vs Slice at UFC 107? Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/192250/alexander-vs-slice-at-ufc-107 Show Notes for This Week in Combat Sports for Oct. 16th, 2009:

Kimbo Slice vs. Houston Alexander possible for UFC 107

Middleweight Yoshihiro Akiyama says he's facing Wanderlei Silva in February

Matt Serra set for UFC 110; Frank Trigg possible opponent

Junior dos Santos vs. Gabriel Gonzaga on tap for UFC 108

Spike TV to air UFC 104 Prelims.

Cro Cop Not Done Fighting Yet, Will Finish UFC Contract

UFC Heading To Australia

Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers CBS Card Announced

King Mo Signs with Strikeforce

Arlovski to Train with Jacksons Academy

Cox Believes Sylvia's Next Fight Will Be in Japan

Shawn Tompkins Resigns from Xtreme Couture, Joins TapouT Training Center

Junie Browning To Fight On Nov. 28th MMA Big Show

Junie Browning Apologizes, Promises to Improve Himself

Other Events:
Art of Fighting 5 in Sarasota, Florida
Pennsylvania Grappling Championship in Williamsport, Pennsylvania
THE NEW YORK SUBMISSION SERIES STATE CHAMPIONSHIP is in Albany, New York
The Best of Both Worlds - Fall Classic is in Charlotte, North Carolina
Shogun Fights is in Baltimore, Maryland
Carolina Fight Promotions - The Carolina Crown II in Raleigh, North Carolina
GRAPPLING X - GI and NOGI Tournament in Long Beach, California
2009 US Pankration National Championships in Santa Ana, California

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Email your comments and questions to twicbs@gmail.com. Or post you comments here. See you next week. ]]> Kimbo Slice vs. Houston Alexander possible for UFC 107. Middleweight Yoshihiro Akiyama says he's facing Wanderlei Silva in February. Matt Serra set… Kimbo Slice vs. Houston Alexander possible for UFC 107. Middleweight Yoshihiro Akiyama says he's facing Wanderlei Silva in February. Matt Serra set for UFC 110; Frank Trigg possible opponent. Junior dos Santos vs. Gabriel Gonzaga on tap for UFC 108. Spike Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:56:28 -0700 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/192250/thisweekincombatsports-192250-10-16-2009.mov Mark Coleman out of bout with Tito Ortiz Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/189217/mark-coleman-out-of-bout-with-tito
Mark Coleman Suffers MCL Tear, Pulls Out of UFC 106

Forrest Griffin steps in for Coleman

UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera to air on Spike TV

4 UFC fighters get the axe

Nogueira vs. Gonzaga possible for UFC 107?

UFC's Junie Browning arrested after alleged hospital assaults

Overeem to fight at Glory 11in Amsterdam, still not defending Strikeforce Heavyweight Title

Overeem not impressed with Rogers

Strikeforce champion Gegard Mousasi confirms Nov. 7 title fight on CBS

Strikeforce's next "Arena Series" show likely for San Jose in December

Scott Smith re-ups with Strikeforce

Urijah Faber signs new multi-fight deal with WEC

Choi Accepts Shaq's Challenge

Thugs pick fight with cross-dressing cage fighters

Andrei Arlovski to get back in the cage very soon...No details yet

Cage Fights At The Epicenter in Charlotte, North Carolina
11th Annual SC Submission Grappling/BJJ Classic in West Columbia, South Carolina
H2H Supreme Grappling in Wall, New Jersey
Battle Of New Orleans in Metairie, Louisiana
Gladiator Fight Club VI "Ultimate Victory" in Winchester, Virginia
Asylum Fight League 19 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Modern Gladiators in Virginia Beach, Virginia
NAGA HAWAII in Pearl City, Hawaii

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Email your comments and questions to twicbs@gmail.com. Or post you comments here. See you next week. ]]> Mark Coleman Suffers MCL Tear, Pulls Out of UFC 106. Forrest Griffin steps in for Coleman. UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera to air on Spike TV. 4 UFC… Mark Coleman Suffers MCL Tear, Pulls Out of UFC 106. Forrest Griffin steps in for Coleman. UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera to air on Spike TV. 4 UFC fighters get the axe. Nogueira vs. Gonzaga possible for UFC 107? UFC's Junie Browning arrested after alleg Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:14:33 -0700 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/189217/thisweekincombatsports-189217-10-09-2009.mov Vitor Belfort vs Anderson Silva Official Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/187654/vitor-belfort-vs-anderson-silva-official
UFC starts off 2010 with a bang: Belfort versus Silva

Dan Hardy confirms UFC 105 match-up with fellow contender Mike Swick

Nogueira Wants Brock Lesnar or Frank Mir Next

Henderson-UFC Talks Moving Slowly

Hoping to build off recent win, Houston Alexander expects December return to UFC

Problems linger for California State Athletic Commission amid ethics probe, chairman resignation

Strikeforce champ Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos now unlikely for Nov. 7 CBS card

Football Legend Herschel Walker Signs with Strikeforce

Thales Leites Signs with Canada's MFC

Butterbean vs Tank Abbott headline ‘Alabama Pride’ on Dec. 12

HELL NIGHT II - (I.C.E) International Combat Entertainment in Worcester, Massachusetts
NAGA D.C. In Landover, Maryland
AAFS PRESENTS in Springboro, Ohio
Hayastan Grappling East Coast Championships & Gokor Seminar in Charlotte, North Carolina
Raging Wolf V - Mayhem in the Mist in Niagara Falls, New York
Total Fight Challenge - Rising Stars in Hammond, Indiana
MMA Xplosion in Las Vegas, Nevada
FIRE Extreme Fighting in Kankakee, Illinois
Freestyle Grappling Open in Portland, Maine
Valley Fight League Presents in Altoona, Pennsylvania

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Email your comments and questions to twicbs@gmail.com. Or post you comments here. See you next week. ]]> UFC starts off 2010 with a bang: Belfort versus Silva. Dan Hardy confirms UFC 105 match-up with fellow contender Mike Swick. Nogueira Wants Brock… UFC starts off 2010 with a bang: Belfort versus Silva. Dan Hardy confirms UFC 105 match-up with fellow contender Mike Swick. Nogueira Wants Brock Lesnar or Frank Mir Next. Henderson-UFC Talks Moving Slowly. Hoping to build off recent win, Houston Alex Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:46:46 -0700 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/187654/thisweekincombatsports-187654-10-02-2009.mov Rampage Jackson Retires Suddenly Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/183155/rampage-jackson-retires-suddenly
Rampage says he is done fighting....

Whtie Responds to Rampage Retirement

Belfort Stops Rich Franklin

So, what is next for Franklin?  

Will Vitor Belfort be the most likely candidate to face Anderson Silva?  

Cro Cop most likely done in the UFC

Trigg completely out classes by Koscheck...will get another fight

GSP Planning Return to Octagon in Early 2010

Kenny Florian and Marc Dellagrotte go their separate ways

Returning Paul Buentello to get heavyweight Todd Duffee at UFC 107 in December

Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers to take place at the Sears Center outside of Chicago

Spike announces the launch of The Ultimate Fighter: The Aftermath

Other events coming up:   
on October 2nd...
Combat Sports Championships in Kansas City, Kansas
No Love Lost in Shreveport, Louisiana

on october 3rd...
Sunshine State BJJ Open Jacksonville, Florida
NEW BREED FIGHTERS XXV: ONE STEP CLOSER Atlantic City, New Jersey
Battle at Modelo Bay in Eden, North Carolina
Next Level Cage Fighting presents BATTLE GROUNDS in Concord, North Carolina
CageFest Xtreme  in Norfolk, Virginia
Crime and Punishment: Cops vs. Convicts in Reading, Pennsylvania

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Email your comments and questions to twicbs@gmail.com. Or post you comments here. See you next week. ]]> Quinton Rampage Jackson says he is done fighting....White Responds to Rampage Retirement. Belfort Stops Rich Franklin. So, what is next for Franklin?… Quinton Rampage Jackson says he is done fighting....White Responds to Rampage Retirement. Belfort Stops Rich Franklin. So, what is next for Franklin? Will Vitor Belfort be the most likely candidate to face Anderson Silva? And much much more. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:15:18 -0700 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/183155/thisweekincombatsports-183155-09-25-2009.mov Fedor vs Rogers on CBS Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/180327/fedor-vs-rogers-on-cbs Show Notes for This Week in Combat Sports for Sept. 18th, 2009:

Strikeforce Announces Fedor Emelianenko vs Brett Rogers will be on CBS

Cung Le Drops Strikeforce Middleweight Title to do more Movies

Jason Mayhem Miller reports via Twitter that he WILL be facing Jake Shield for the SF Middleweight belt

UFC 106 Made Official

Randy Couture vs. Brandon Vera at light heavyweight headlines UFC 105

Dana White Guarantees Network TV Deal Within a Year

Dana White Furious at Rampage Jackson

Daniel Cormier vs. Gary Frazier completes Strikeforce's Sept. 25 card

WEC 44 in Las Vegas official with Featherweight Title on the line

Urijah Faber expecting return to action in January

5X Worlds Strongest Man, Mariusz Pudzianowski, set for MMA debut

UFC 103: Belfort vs Franklin, Mirko Cro Cop vs Junior Dos Santos, Martin Kampmann vs Paul Daley

Other events coming up:
On Sept. 25th...
Ground & Pound 6 in Montpelier, Ohio
Ninth St. Slaughter in Reading,  Pennsylvania

On Sept. 26th...
Mr. Olympia World Grappling Championship - presented by NAGA in Las Vegas, Nevada...
World Championship Fighting 8...in Wilmington, Massachusetts
International Combat Events.. ICE 42 in Cincinnati, Ohio
Bad Blood II in Coral Gables, Florida
REDEMPTION in Thomasville, Georgia
Fight To The Finish VII in Elizabeth City, North Carolina

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]]> UFC 106 Made Official. Randy Couture vs. Brandon Vera at light heavyweight headlines UFC 105. Dana White Guarantees Network TV Deal Within a Year.… UFC 106 Made Official. Randy Couture vs. Brandon Vera at light heavyweight headlines UFC 105. Dana White Guarantees Network TV Deal Within a Year. Dana White Furious at Rampage Jackson. Daniel Cormier vs. Gary Frazier completes Strikeforce's Sept. 25 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:10:03 -0700 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/180327/thisweekincombatsports-180327-09-18-2009.mov Evans vs Jackson Called Off Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/178593/evans-vs-jackson-called-off
Rashad Evans confirms UFC 107 bout with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson is off

Wanderlei Silva says recent facial surgery a necessity for "fresh beginning" at 185 pounds

Upcoming elbow surgery to cost Anderson Silva rest of 2009 fight season

Dan Henderson Will Not Be Fighting Rogerio Nogueira At UFC 105

Paul Daley expected in for Swick at UFC 103

Former boxing champion Ricardo Mayorga moving to MMA with Shine Fights

Bellator to host two seasons in 2010, expanding to live shows in English and Spanish

Mousasi out of DREAM "SUPER HULK" Tournament

Boxing categories altered for '12 Games

UFC Fight Night 19:
Nate Diaz vs Melvin Gulliard

Gray Maynard vs Roger Huerta

Quick Hit Headlines:
John Howard vs. Dennis Hallman in the works for UFC 106 in Las Vegas

Welterweight Rick Story agrees to meet Brian Foster at UFC 103 in Dallas

Terry Etim to face Shannon Gugerty at UFC 105

Matt Hamill vs. Jon Jones expected for The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale in December

Dan Miller sidelined by infection, UFC Fight Night 19 slot taken by newcomer Jay Silva

Welterweights Marcus Davis and Ben Saunders agree to UFC 106 contest in Las Vegas

Kenny Florian vs Clay Guida at UFC 107

Former Olympian Daniel Cormier gets final TV spot at Sept. 25 Strikeforce event

Other Events:
Sept. 17th
Michigan BJJ Camp in Canton, Michigan
Sept. 18th
Downtown Beatdown 2: The Beatings Continue in Erie, Pennsylvania
ACF 8 in Knoxville, Tennessee
The Fight Club 8 - SALVATION in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Asylum Fight League 18 in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Sept. 19th
NAAFS: Caged Vengeance 6 in Columbus, Ohio
NAGA INDIANA  in New Castle, Indiana
Prime MMA USA in Vail, Colorado
Total Fight Challenge - Rising Stars in Hammond, Indiana
FiteNite.tv in Cariari, Costa Rica

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Email your comments and questions to twicbs@gmail.com. Or post you comments here. See you next week. ]]> Rashad Evans confirms UFC 107 bout with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson is off. Wanderlei Silva says recent facial surgery a necessity for… Rashad Evans confirms UFC 107 bout with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson is off. Wanderlei Silva says recent facial surgery a necessity for "fresh beginning" at 185 pounds. Upcoming elbow surgery to cost Anderson Silva rest of 2009 and much more. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:49:09 -0700 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/178593/thisweekincombatsports-178593-09-11-2009.mov UFC 102 Post-Mortem Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/177167/ufc-102-post-mortem
UFC 102 Post Mortem

Pay Per View Showdown: Mayweather/Marquez vs UFC 103

Alistair Overeem fighting in K-1, not Strikforce for the rest of 2009

Jason 'Mayhem' Miller might not be facing Jake Shields

Tim Sylvia wants back in the UFC

EA Sports MMA: Confirmed Fighters

Maine makes MMA legislation official

Carlos Condit vs. Jake Ellenberger on main card of UFC Fight Night 19

Sherk out, Josh Neer in to face Gleison Tibau at UFC 104

Phil Baroni to face Amir Sadollah at UFC 106

Former UFC Champion Tim Sylvia is Jason Vorhees in the next installment of the Friday the 13th film series.

Matt Hughes signs new deal with the UFC

Gofightlive.tv Presents Lou Neglia's Ring of Combat XXVI
Ultimate Cage Fighting 5
NAGA SOUTHEAST GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP
THE GOOD FIGHT: North Jersey Jiu Jitsu Championships
Word Of Fist Cage Fights 4
LEGEND CAGE FIGHTING: Project Mayhem

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Email your comments and questions to twicbs@gmail.com. Or post you comments here. See you next week. ]]> UFC 102 Post Mortem. Pay Per View Showdown: Mayweather/Marquez vs UFC 103. Alistair Overeem fighting in K-1, not Strikforce for the rest of 2009.… UFC 102 Post Mortem. Pay Per View Showdown: Mayweather/Marquez vs UFC 103. Alistair Overeem fighting in K-1, not Strikforce for the rest of 2009. Jason 'Mayhem' Miller might not be facing Jake Shields. Tim Sylvia wants back in the UFC and much more. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:03:20 -0700 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/177167/thisweekincombatsports-177167-09-04-2009.mov Fedor vs Rogers Announced Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/175686/fedor-vs-rogers-announced
Fedor vs Rogers announced

Carwin vs Velasquez changed...Velasquez vs Rothwell at UFC 104.  Carwin vs Lesner at UFC 106

Karo Parisyan to face Dustin Hazelett at UFC 106

WEC 43 rescheduled for October 10th

Ray Sefo to make Strikeforce debut September 25th

Jason 'Mayhem' Miller vs Jake Shields announced

UFC 102:

Randy Couture vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

Keith Jardine vs Thiago Silva

Nate Marquardt vs Demian Maia

Other events:

09/04 Shine 2: American Top Team vs. The World Florida
09/05 Philadelphia Grappling Championships Pennsylvania
09/05 All Out Fighting Championship Florida
09/05 Iron Will Fighting Championship 2 Pennsylvania
09/05 Ohio Cage Combat V: Unfinished Business Ohio
09/06 Orlando BJJ Open Florida
09/06 Sambo Seminar in Seattle, WA

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Email your comments and questions to twicbs@gmail.com. Or post you comments here. See you next week. ]]> Fedor vs Rogers announced. Carwin vs Velasquez changed...Velasquez vs Rothwell at UFC 104. Carwin vs Lesner at UFC 106. Karo Parisyan to face Dustin… Fedor vs Rogers announced. Carwin vs Velasquez changed...Velasquez vs Rothwell at UFC 104. Carwin vs Lesner at UFC 106. Karo Parisyan to face Dustin Hazelett at UFC 106. WEC 43 rescheduled for October 10th. Ray Sefo to make Strikeforce debut Septembe Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:42:51 -0700 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/175686/thisweekincombatsports-175686-08-28-2009.mov Sambo Wrestling Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/174541/sambo-wrestling Show Notes for This Week in Combat Sports for August 21st, 2009:

This episode is all about the arts.  This week's art is the Russian Art of Sambo.  Meet Serge Gerlach.  He is a long time friend of mine and an instructor of Sambo.  He has dedicated about 15 years of his life to the art.  He talks about how he was introduce to Sambo, the history of Sambo as well as the differences between Sport Sambo and Combat Sambo.

 If you are interested in taking classes and happen to be in the San Francisco Bay Area, Serge teaches at Cheetah Muay Thai (http://www.cheetahmuaythai.com/) in Emeryville, CA.  Tell him that Scott sent you.

 

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]]> I would like to introduce you to Sambo wrestling and my long time friend Serge Gerlach. I have known Serge since we were 15 years old. A very long… I would like to introduce you to Sambo wrestling and my long time friend Serge Gerlach. I have known Serge since we were 15 years old. A very long time. Serge is an instructor of Sambo...a little history...a little bit of why Serge choose Sambo over ot Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:31:17 -0700 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/174541/thisweekincombatsports-174541-08-21-2009.mov Knock Out Dog Fighting Event with Andrei Arlovski, Kim Couture and More. Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/173480/knock-out-dog-fighting-event-with-andrei

On August 15th, 2009, I spent the afternoon talking with some of the top MMA combatants in the sport.  Andrei Arlovski, Jake Shields, Kim Couture, Cung Le and more give their time and money to help this cause.  Knock Out Dog Fighting is an organization working to end the illegal sport of dog fighting.

For more information on the Knock Out Dog Fighting organization, head over to http://www.knockoutdogfighting.org.  

For more information on Pit Bulls, head over to http://www.forpitssake.org/.

 And for more This Week in Combat Sports, head over to http://blog.twicbs.com

]]> On August 15th, 2009, I spent the afternoon talking with some of the top MMA combatants in the sport. Andrei Arlovski, Jake Shields, Kim Couture,… On August 15th, 2009, I spent the afternoon talking with some of the top MMA combatants in the sport. Andrei Arlovski, Jake Shields, Kim Couture, Cung Le and more give their time and money to help this cause. Knock Out Dog Fighting is an organization wo Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:42:18 -0700 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/173480/thisweekincombatsports-173480-08-17-2009.mov Nick Diaz No-Shows Drug Test to Receive Fight License Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/172910/nick-diaz-no-shows-drug-test-to
Diaz no-shows drug test to be licensed to fight.

TUF 7 Alum Jesse Taylor to replace Diaz to face Jay Hieron in non-title bout

UFC to air 6 bouts from UFC 100 opposite Strikeforce: Carano vs Cyborg

Tamdan McCrory released by the UFC

Patrick Cote out until 2010

U.S. Olympic wrestler Daniel Cormier announces move to MMA

Tim Sylvia vs. Jason Riley to headline September 18 Adrenaline event

Strikeforce: Carano vs Cyborg Analysis and Predictions

Upcoming Events...
August 21st:
ICF: The 13th

August 22nd:  
COPA AMERICA $1000 NO-GI/$500 GI ABSOLUTE! NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Alliance Fights: CounterStrike
Warriors of the Ring
Severe Lacerations
Elite Championship Cage Fighting 8
VFL's Cage Combat at the Capital

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Email your comments and questions to twicbs@gmail.com. Or post you comments here. See you next week. ]]> Diaz no-shows drug test to be licensed to fight. TUF 7 Alum Jesse Taylor to replace Diaz to face Jay Hieron in non-title bout. UFC to air 6 bouts… Diaz no-shows drug test to be licensed to fight. TUF 7 Alum Jesse Taylor to replace Diaz to face Jay Hieron in non-title bout. UFC to air 6 bouts from UFC 100 opposite Strikeforce: Carano vs Cyborg. Tamdan McCrory released by the UFC. Patrick Cote out unt Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:56:22 -0700 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/172910/thisweekincombatsports-172910-08-14-2009.mov Strikeforce Signs Fedor Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/169250/strikeforce-signs-fedor Show Notes for This Week in Combat Sports for August 7th, 2009:

Strikeforce signs Fedor Emelianenko

The war between the UFC and Strikeforce has begun

Does the UFC really have the only top heavyweights?

Strikeforce, DREAM to Enter Partnership

Josh Barnett's "B" sample also positive

Josh Barnett Expected To Fight For Sengoku In November

Dan Henderson gets next shot at Anderson Silva

Rich Franklin to face Vitor Belfort at UFC 103

Tito Ortiz re-signs with UFC

UFC 101 analysis and predictions

Upcoming Events
August 14th:
Jeremy Horns Elite Fight Night 10
Modern Gladiators

August 15th:
NAGA EUROPA WORLD GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP
XFO 31: Outdoor War 5
New Breed Fighters XXIV: Wilkies Warriors Against the World
There's Gonna Be A Fight Tonight

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]]> Strikeforce signs Fedor Emelianenko. The war between the UFC and Strikeforce has begun. Does the UFC really have the only top heavyweights?… Strikeforce signs Fedor Emelianenko. The war between the UFC and Strikeforce has begun. Does the UFC really have the only top heavyweights? Strikeforce, DREAM to Enter Partnership. Josh Barnett's "B" sample also positive and much more. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:01:09 -0700 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/169250/thisweekincombatsports-169250-08-07-2009.mov Affliction Shutdown Fallout Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/168094/affliction-shutdown-fallout Show Notes for This Week in Combat Sports for July 24th, 2009:

Fedor Emelianenko to be in the cover of the upcoming EA Sports MMA game

Josh Barnett's next step a professional wrestling bout

Strikeforce grabs 'Babalu' vs. Mousasi for Aug. 15 event

Rothwell and Gormley to be at UFC 104

Nick Diaz-Joe Riggs Strikeforce title bout called off

Jay Hieron to replace Riggs against Diaz

Josh Thomson's injury not fully healed, replace by Mitsuhiro Ishida

Faber says his hand will be 100% in a month

Ortiz vs. Franklin & Henderson vs. Belfort on deck for UFC 103?

Anderson Silva has signed to box Roy Jones Jr.

Torres wants a piece of Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Other events coming up:
on August 8th,  OTM BJJ Championships in Long Beach, California
Lightning at Legends Casino in Toppenish, Washington
Bully Bash and Brawl 2 in Austin, Texas
Hard Knocks Cage Fights VI St. Clairsville, Ohio
It's On in Shreveport, Louisiana

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]]> Fedor Emelianenko to be in the cover of the upcoming EA Sports MMA game. Josh Barnett's next step a professional wrestling bout. Strikeforce grabs… Fedor Emelianenko to be in the cover of the upcoming EA Sports MMA game. Josh Barnett's next step a professional wrestling bout. Strikeforce grabs 'Babalu' vs. Mousasi for Aug. 15 event. Rothwell and Gormley to be at UFC 104. And Much Much More! Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:18:44 -0700 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/168094/thisweekincombatsports-168094-07-31-2009.mov MMA Craziness Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/166896/mma-craziness
CSAC: Affliction's Josh Barnett tested positive for anabolic steroid, license denied...Update...Affliction: Trilogy has been canceled.

Fabricio Werdum, Brett Rogers ruled out of "Affliction: Trilogy" bout with Fedor

Alistair Overeem pulls out of Strikeforce title bout...Update...Strikeforce Welterweight Title bout canceled.

Kim "Kimo" Leopoldo speaks to and chastises the media for death reports

Rich Franklin vs. Dan Henderson II headlines UFC 103, "Cro Cop" vs. Junior Dos Santos set

Top Rank Confirms: Pacquiao vs. Cotto a Done Deal!

Cage Combat Fighting Championships Coverage...Interview with Urijah Faber

Upcoming events:
American Steel CageFighting

NAGA BATTLE AT THE BEACH 10

Beat Down in the Heat

REALITY FIGHTING - BATTLE AT THE BEACH

Email your comments and questions to twicbs@gmail.com. Or post you comments here. See you next week. ]]> Affliction: Trilogy canceled after Josh Barnett tests positive, Overeem out of title defense, Kimo still living and much more. Affliction: Trilogy canceled after Josh Barnett tests positive, Overeem out of title defense, Kimo still living and much more. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:14:07 -0700 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/166896/thisweekincombatsports-166896-07-24-2009.mov Cage Combat Fighting Championships 'Rush' Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/166875/cage-combat-fighting-championships-rush

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]]> I had the pleasure of attending Cage Combat Fighting Championships 'Rush' event. Fights and ring girls and interviews and ring girls. I had the pleasure of attending Cage Combat Fighting Championships 'Rush' event. Fights and ring girls and interviews and ring girls. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:20:38 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/166875/thisweekincombatsports-166875-07-24-2009.mov UFC 100 Post-Mortem Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/165430/ufc-100-post-mortem Show Notes for This Week in Combat Sports for July 17th, 2009:

UFC 100 Post-Mortem:

Alan Belcher gets Robbed

Henderson Sends a Message

GSP Continues Domination over the Welterweight Division

Lesner Retains his Title, but Regresses Back to his WWE Days

TUF Season 10 has a Content Problem...Too Much

Jake Shields to go for the Strikeforce Middleweight Title in October

WBC to allow Super Middleweight Round Robin Tourney on Showtime for the Belt.

Interview with Todd Middendorp, Co-Founder of Cage Combat Fighting Championships.

Interview with Featherweight Evan Esguerra, Competitor on the Cage Combat Fighting Championship Card July 18th, 2009 in San Francisco, CA.

For the full interviews with Todd Middendorp and Evan Esguerra, head over to http://thisweekincombatsports.mevio.com.

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]]> Alan Belcher gets Robbed. Henderson Sends a Message. GSP Continues Domination over the Welterweight Division. Lesner Retains his Title, but Regresses… Alan Belcher gets Robbed. Henderson Sends a Message. GSP Continues Domination over the Welterweight Division. Lesner Retains his Title, but Regresses Back to his WWE Days. TUF Season 10 has a Content Problem...Too Much. And More. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:20:10 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/165430/thisweekincombatsports-165430-07-16-2009.mov Evan Esguerra, Featherweight Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/165325/evan-esguerra-featherweight Evan Esguerra is fighting on July 18th in San Francisco for Cage Combat Fighting Championships.  In this interview, Evan talks about why he fights, his opponent and where he wants his fighting career to go.

Check out Evan's School:

http://truefightclub.com/default.html

And the other gyms Evan represents:

http://www.ralphgracie.com/

http://www.fightandfitness.com/

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]]> Evan Esguerra is fighting on July 18th in San Francisco for Cage Combat Fighting Championships. In this interview, Evan talks about why he fights,… Evan Esguerra is fighting on July 18th in San Francisco for Cage Combat Fighting Championships. In this interview, Evan talks about why he fights, his opponent and where he wants his fighting career to go. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:40:43 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/165325/thisweekincombatsports-165325-07-16-2009.mov Cage Combat Fighting Championships Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/165319/cage-combat-fighting-championships I had the chance to interview Todd Middendorp.  He is the Co-Founder of Cage Combat Fighting Championships.  In this interview, Todd talks about the creation of CCFC, handling the production of his events, dealing with the misconceptions of MMA, as well as fighters.

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]]> I had the chance to interview Todd Middendorp. He is the Co-Founder of Cage Combat Fighting Championships. In this interview, Todd talks about the… I had the chance to interview Todd Middendorp. He is the Co-Founder of Cage Combat Fighting Championships. In this interview, Todd talks about the creation of CCFC, handling the production of his events, dealing with the misconceptions of MMA, as well a Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:07:04 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/165319/thisweekincombatsports-165319-07-16-2009.mov UFC 100 Predictions Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/164017/ufc-100-predictions
Diaz vs Riggs for the Strikeforce Welterweight Title August 15th...and I called it.

Overeem Defends Title Againt Werdum At Strikeforce August 15th

Rogers' Manager: 'Overeem Is Afraid'

Takanori Gomi to Fight at Affliction: Trilogy

Lorenzo Fertitta Visits Cro Cop In Croatia

Cro Cop vs. Junior dos Santos possible for UFC 103

Chuck Liddell will not Fight the rest of 2009

Liddel and Charles 'Mask' Lewis to be Inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame

UFC 100 Predictions.

Links to news and events, go to http://blog.twicbs.com ]]> Diaz vs Riggs for the Strikeforce Welterweight Title August 15th...and I called it. Overeem Defends Title Againt Werdum At Strikeforce August 15th.… Diaz vs Riggs for the Strikeforce Welterweight Title August 15th...and I called it. Overeem Defends Title Againt Werdum At Strikeforce August 15th. Rogers' Manager: 'Overeem Is Afraid'. Takanori Gomi to Fight at Affliction: Trilogy. Lorenzo Fertitta Vis Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:25:10 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/164017/thisweekincombatsports-164017-07-09-2009.mov UFC Invades China Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/162753/ufc-invades-china Show Notes for This Week in Combat Sports for July 3rd, 2009:

UFC to Invade China

Jorge Rivera Signs 4 Fight Deal with UFC

Grappling Super Fights at UFC Fan Expo

Mikey Burnett Says Fight with Miletich or any other Fight Impossible

Drew Fickett Fails Pre-Fight Physical

Lashley Taps Sapp

Yvel to Face Buentello at Affliction: Trilogy

Nick Diaz vs Joe Riggs set for August 15th Strikeforce

Ortiz Says He is Close to Signing with Strikeforce.  Wants Fedor?

WEC Lightweight Title to go Interim

Swick vs Kampmann may be for a Title Shot

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]]> UFC to Invade China. Jorge Rivera Signs 4 Fight Deal with UFC. Grappling Super Fights at UFC Fan Expo. Mikey Burnett Says Fight with Miletich or any… UFC to Invade China. Jorge Rivera Signs 4 Fight Deal with UFC. Grappling Super Fights at UFC Fan Expo. Mikey Burnett Says Fight with Miletich or any other Fight Impossible. Drew Fickett Fails Pre-Fight Physical. Lashley Taps Sapp and much more. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:10:17 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/162753/thisweekincombatsports-162753-07-03-2009.mov TUF 9 Finale Delivers Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/161705/tuf-9-finale-delivers For more This Week in Combat Sports, go to http://blog.twicbs.com.

Show Notes for This Week in Combat Sports for June 26th, 2009:

3 Fight of the Night Bonuses at TUF Finale

Sanchez Set for Lightweight Title Shot

Machida vs Rua Official

Vitor Belfort to UFC?

Dana White Backs Off Liddell Retirement Talk

Forrest Griffin Adds Best Selling Author to His Resume

UFC Confirms Fighters Attending UFC Fan Expo

Mikey Burnett vs Pat Miletich?

Aleksander Looks to Avenge Fedor's Loss in 2008 Sambo Tourney

Arlovski a Free Agent

USA Grappling Team Trials in October in Arizona

Bob Sapp vs Bobby Lashley

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]]> 3 Fight of the Night Bonuses at TUF Finale. Sanchez Set for Lightweight Title Shot. Machida vs Rua Official. Vitor Belfort to UFC? Dana White Backs… 3 Fight of the Night Bonuses at TUF Finale. Sanchez Set for Lightweight Title Shot. Machida vs Rua Official. Vitor Belfort to UFC? Dana White Backs Off Liddell Retirement Talk. And More! Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:17:50 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/161705/thisweekincombatsports-161705-06-26-2009.mov UFC 99 Drama Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/160359/ufc-99-drama
Show Notes for This Week in Combat Sports for June 19th, 2009:

UFC 99: Franklin Decisions Silva

UFC 99:  Kongo Gets Hit...A Lot

UFC 99:  Hardy Takes Grudge Match By Split

UFC 99:  Cro Cop Pulls a Fast One...

Todd Duffee to Finally Make Debut at UFC 102

Al-Turk Will Get Another Shot in the UFC

NSAC Thinking About Instant Replay

Tim Sylvia Gets KO'd by Mercer...Out of Affliction Trilogy

Mayweather vs Marquez Postpone

The Ultimate Fighter Season 9 Finale

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]]> A whole bunch of drama coming out of UFC 99. Tim Sylvia gets knocked out be Ray Mercer and is now out of Affliction Trilogy. NSAC looking into… A whole bunch of drama coming out of UFC 99. Tim Sylvia gets knocked out be Ray Mercer and is now out of Affliction Trilogy. NSAC looking into instant replay and more on This Week in Combat Sports Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:59:59 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/160359/thisweekincombatsports-160359-06-19-2009.mov Strikeforce and WEC Post Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/159405/strikeforce-and-wec-post
Show Notes for This Week in Combat Sports for June 12th, 2009:

Strikeforce Post-Mortem

WEC Post-Mortem

Urijah Faber Breaks Hand During Title Bout

Gono Signs with World Victory Road

Beach Wrestling Season about to open.

The man who beat Fedor to make MMA debut

Carano vs Cyborg for the Title

USA Wrestling trying to keep wrestlers wrestling

UFC 99 Preview

Untamed 28

Bellator 12

MMA at the Westin Hotel Downtown Atlanta

SWC 7 - DISCOUNTENANCE

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]]> Strikeforce Post-Mortem. WEC Post-Mortem. Urijah Faber Breaks Hand During Title Bout. Gono Signs with World Victory Road. Beach Wrestling Season… Strikeforce Post-Mortem. WEC Post-Mortem. Urijah Faber Breaks Hand During Title Bout. Gono Signs with World Victory Road. Beach Wrestling Season about to open. And More. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:03:34 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/159405/thisweekincombatsports-159405-06-12-2009.mov Machida vs Rua Almost Official Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/158418/machida-vs-rua-almost-official For more This Week in Combat Sports, go to http://blog.twicbs.com.

Show Notes for This Week in Combat Sports for June 5th, 2009:

Lyoto Machida to defend UFC title against 'Shogun'

Kimbo Slice gets TUF

Bad Blood Between Dan Hardy and Marcus Davis Leading into UFC 99

Affliction 3 Card Announced

Tim Sylvia Looking at a Boxing Career

Playboy Model gives a Beatdown

2008 Olympic Judo Gold Medalist Satoshi Ishii Signs with World Victory Road not UFC

EA Sports Working on MMA Game

Analysis:
Strikeforce June 6th on Showtime
Shields vs Lawler
Arlovski vs Rogers

WEC June 7th on Versus
Brown vs Faber for the WEC Featherweight Title

Links to news and events, go to http://blog.twicbs.com ]]> Lyoto Machida to defend UFC title against 'Shogun'. Kimbo Slice gets TUF. Bad Blood Between Dan Hardy and Marcus Davis Leading into UFC 99.… Lyoto Machida to defend UFC title against 'Shogun'. Kimbo Slice gets TUF. Bad Blood Between Dan Hardy and Marcus Davis Leading into UFC 99. Affliction 3 Card Announced. Strikeforce and WEC analysis and more. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:55:34 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/158418/thisweekincombatsports-158418-06-05-2009.mov Machida Destroys Evans Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/157119/machida-destroys-evans
Fight of the Night for Hughes vs Serra?

Machida Destroys Evans

Can Anyone Solve the Riddle that is Lyoto Machida

The Ultimate Fighter Season 10 Coaches:  Quinton Rampage Jackson vs Rashad Evans

What is the Future of Matt Hughes

Frank Trigg Returns to the UFC

What is the Status of the Strikeforce Middleweight Title?

Jose Canseco gets Crushed.

Kim Couture Looks at August Return

Vernon Forrest Stripped of Title

Tragedy Strikes Mike Tyson

Links to news and events, go to http://blog.twicbs.com ]]> Fight of the Night for Hughes vs Serra? Machida Destroys Evans. Can Anyone Solve the Riddle that is Lyoto Machida. The Ultimate Fighter Season 10… Fight of the Night for Hughes vs Serra? Machida Destroys Evans. Can Anyone Solve the Riddle that is Lyoto Machida. The Ultimate Fighter Season 10 Coaches: Quinton Rampage Jackson vs Rashad Evans. And More! Fri, 29 May 2009 17:15:51 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/157119/thisweekincombatsports-157119-05-29-2009.mov Affliction 3 Date Announced Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/155887/affliction-3-date-announced Show Notes for This Week in Combat Sports for May 22nd, 2009:

Affliction 3...August 1st.

BJ Penn does not want to fight in Vegas again.

Kimbo Slice is a free agent

WAMMA hit by more resignations

Muhammad Ali honored!

Ward schools Miranda

Suspicious Substance Found in Miranda's Corner

‘Cro Cop’ Back to UFC

Dean Wants to Revisit Aina/Evangelista Call

Arlovski-Rogers Added to Strikeforce June 6th

Sengoku Featherweight Semis Announced

Bisbing to Train in Vegas

UFC 98 Analysis

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]]> Affliction 3...August 1st. Muhammad Ali honored! Ward schools Miranda, Suspicious Substance Found in Miranda's Corner, ‘Cro Cop’ Back to UFC, Ref… Affliction 3...August 1st. Muhammad Ali honored! Ward schools Miranda, Suspicious Substance Found in Miranda's Corner, ‘Cro Cop’ Back to UFC, Ref Herb Dean Wants to Revisit Aina/Evangelista Call. And More! Fri, 22 May 2009 12:10:00 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/155887/thisweekincombatsports-155887-05-22-2009.mov Gomi Returns to Winning Ways Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/154757/gomi-returns-to-winning-ways
Show Notes for This Week in Combat Sports for May 15th, 2009:

Gomi Back to Winning Ways

Randleman vs Whitehead Announced for Strikeforce June 6th Card

Jose Canseco Enters DREAM Super Hulk Tournament.

Pacquiao's Adviser Prefers Cotto Next, Not Mayweather

Houston Alexander Rescues Girl from Child Neglect

Palhares Out, Leites in vs Sakara at UFC 101

UFC 101 Officially Announced

Sean Sherk Looking for Another Title Shot

UFC Fan Expo to Host Grappler's Quest

Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward Puts Undefeated Record on the Line

Will the Bout with Matt Hughes be Matt Serra's Last?

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]]> Gomi Back to Winning Ways. Randleman vs Whitehead Announced for Strikeforce June 6th Card. Jose Canseco Enters DREAM Super Hulk Tournament.… Gomi Back to Winning Ways. Randleman vs Whitehead Announced for Strikeforce June 6th Card. Jose Canseco Enters DREAM Super Hulk Tournament. Pacquiao's Adviser Prefers Cotto Next, Not Mayweather. Houston Alexander Rescues Girl from Child Neglect. And More Fri, 15 May 2009 12:11:18 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/154757/thisweekincombatsports-154757-05-15-2009.mov Emelianenko vs Barnett...? Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/153764/emelianenko-vs-barnett
Show Notes for This Week in Combat Sports for May 8th, 2009:

Fedor Emelianenko vs. Josh Barnett scheduled for August

Tom Atencio takes jab at Dana White

Kaufman replaces Couture at Strikeforce on May 15

Sengoku 8 Featherweight Grand Prix Semi-Finalists

Hackleman: Chuck not done yet.

Krzysztof Soszynski subs for Houston Alexander at UFC 98

UFC Roster Cuts

American Top Team's Liborio Named USA Grappling's New Head Coach

Mayweather Can't Stay Retired

Joe Calzaghe will not come out of retirement to face Carl Froch

Links to news and events, go to http://blog.twicbs.com ]]> Fedor Emelianenko vs Josh Barnett in August? Kaufman replaces Couture at Strikeforce on May 15, Sengoku 8 Featherweight Grand Prix Semi-Finalists,… Fedor Emelianenko vs Josh Barnett in August? Kaufman replaces Couture at Strikeforce on May 15, Sengoku 8 Featherweight Grand Prix Semi-Finalists, Hackleman: Chuck not done yet. And more. Fri, 08 May 2009 13:03:11 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/153764/thisweekincombatsports-153764-05-08-2009.mov Fedor May Fight this Summer Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/152813/fedor-may-fight-this-summer
Show Notes for This Week in Combat Sports for May 1st, 2009:

Fedor Emelianenko May Fight this Summer

Fedor vs. Aoki Video to be Available on May 4

Aoki vs. Hansen in Rubber Match for DREAM Title

Forrest Griffin vs. Anderson Silva (not Thiago Silva) for UFC 101

Cote Eyes Late Summer Return, Wants Silva Rematch

Affliction Slated for August...Attencio Hopes.

Another Catch Weight Bout For Nick Diaz vs Scott Smith

Franklin to Train with Anderson Silva

Roy Jones Jr. Wants Anderson Silva in Boxing Match

The State of Boxing?

XFC 8 Results

Links to news and events, go to http://blog.twicbs.com ]]> Fedor Emelianenko looking to fight this summer, Aoki and Hansen in rubber match for DREAM Lightweight Title, Patrick Cote eyes late summer return,… Fedor Emelianenko looking to fight this summer, Aoki and Hansen in rubber match for DREAM Lightweight Title, Patrick Cote eyes late summer return, XFC 8 result and more. Fri, 01 May 2009 12:11:16 -0700 Podcast clean http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/152813/thisweekincombatsports-152813-05-01-2009.mov UFC 97 Fallout Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/152369/ufc-97-fallout For more This Week in Combat Sports, go to http://blog.twicbs.com.

Show Notes for This Week in Combat Sports for April 24th, 2009:

Dana White Embarassed By Silva Vs. Leites

Dana White: Chuck Liddell Has Fought His Last Fight

Referee Wiped Down Silva Before UFC 97 Bout

No Competition for UFC 100

Frank Shamrock is now an Author

Title Defense for Babalu Postponed

Ortiz to Host Meet and Greet for those in Uniform

Don King Announces MMA/Boxing Hybrid Card

GSP Dubbed

XFC 8: Regional Conflict on April 25th on HDNet

Links to news and events, go to http://blog.twicbs.com ]]> Silva vs Leites a Snoozer, Liddel may be done, Fedor vs Aoki? Frank Shamrock Authors MMA for Dummies and Tito Ortiz will be Meeting Those in Uniform. Silva vs Leites a Snoozer, Liddel may be done, Fedor vs Aoki? Frank Shamrock Authors MMA for Dummies and Tito Ortiz will be Meeting Those in Uniform. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:44:46 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/152369/thisweekincombatsports-152369-04-27-2009.mov UFC 97 Analysis Scott Asnault http://www.mevio.com/episode/152121/ufc-97-analysis For more This Week in Combat Sports, go to blog.twicbs.com

Show Notes for This Week in Combat Sports for April 17th, 2009:

Strikeforce on Showtime in Review

Cyborg vs Akano Huge Mismatch

Scott Smith vs Benji Radach Steal the Show

I was hoping Diaz vs Shamrock would be a better fight...

Fabricio Werdum Joins Strikeforce Heavyweight Roster

Kevin Randleman Signs with Strikeforce

Ortiz and Sobral Exchange Unpleasantries

Tito Ortiz negotiating with Strikeforce

Ken Shamrock to Appear at 'Fight To The Finish"

Oscar De La Hoya Retires From Boxing

UFC 94 Replay Beats Live Strikeforce, HBO Boxing

UFC 97: Silva vs Leitis

UFC 97: Liddel vs Rua

Upcoming events:

UNTAMED 27 Mansfield, Massachusetts

Jax BJJ Open Jacksonville, Florida

THE GOOD FIGHT: U.S. National Championships at Liberty U. Lynchburg, Virginia

NEW YORK SUBMISSION SERIES V Albany, New York

Smokey Mtn Grappling Open Maryville, Tennessee

Asylum Fight League 13 Sayreville, New Jersey

CageFest Xtreme All In Norfolk, Virginia

CFP - Clash at the Coast II Wilmington, North Carolina

Fists of Fury Austin, Texas

Email your comments and questions to twicbs@gmail.com . Or post you comments here. See you next week.

]]> News for the week of April 17th: Strikeforce on Showtime Review, UFC 97 Analysis, Oscar De La Hoya Retires and More. News for the week of April 17th: Strikeforce on Showtime Review, UFC 97 Analysis, Oscar De La Hoya Retires and More. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:07:31 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/21346/episodes/152121/thisweekincombatsports-152121-04-24-2009.mov