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- Brydon on MMA: Expect the unexpected
  
  James Brydon
  - October 29, 2011
  Another turn of events in the UFC welterweight division drama has given us the GSP-Diaz matchup we wanted.
- Showdown on UFC 137: The edge
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - October 28, 2011
  Which fighter has The Edge at UFC 137 in Las Vegas on Saturday? UFC Central's Joe Ferraro takes a look at Saturday's bouts.
- Ultimate Blogger Mitrione: Learning on the fly
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - October 28, 2011
  While some other fighters are given time to develop in the minor leagues, Matt Mitrione has spent his career under the bright lights of UFC.
- Brydon on UFC 137: Showing up
  
  James Brydon
  - October 26, 2011
  Nick Diaz was in rare form Wednesday while B.J. Penn said he was extra motivated for their UFC 137 headliner.
- J-Mac UFC 137 fight picks
  
  Jason MacDonald
  - October 25, 2011
- Ultimate Blogger Mitrione: Connecting the dots
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - October 24, 2011
- Brydon on MMA: A new Daley in Montreal
  
  James Brydon
  - October 21, 2011
- Ultimate Blogger Mitrione: Opportunity knocks
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - October 20, 2011
- Showdown on UFC: Impact on many levels
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - October 18, 2011
  GSP's withdrawal from UFC 137 is a tough break for many parties, but ultimately all should recover.
- MacDonald on MMA: Unexpected workout
  
  Jason MacDonald
  - October 15, 2011
- Brunt on UFC: Clearing a path
  
  Stephen Brunt
  - October 13, 2011
- Brydon on UFC 140: Big fights delivered
  
  James Brydon
  - October 12, 2011
  The UFC knew the second show in Toronto needed a title fight in the main event and they made it happen.
- Showdown on UFC: Thankful for the memories
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - October 10, 2011
  Looking back at UFC 136 with some thoughts on where Frankie Edgar belongs in the pound-for-pound rankings.
- Ultimate Blogger Maynard: Time to get it
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - October 7, 2011
  Gray Maynard says talking about his fight with Frankie Edgar and visualizing how it will play out helps with his motivation.
- Showdown on UFC 136: Who has The Edge?
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - October 6, 2011
  Showdown Joe breaks down each fight heading into Saturday's UFC 136 event.
- Brydon on MMA: Expect fireworks in Montreal
  
  James Brydon
  - October 6, 2011
  The inaugural event for Montreal’s newest mixed martial arts promotion Instinct MMA is a go and will likely feature some slugfests.
- Ultimate Blogger Maynard: Still hurts
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - October 5, 2011
  Gray Maynard breaks down his first title fight against Frankie Edgar, when he felt he was robbed.
- MacDonald on UFC: Time to move on
  
  Jason MacDonald
  - October 1, 2011
- Showdown on UFC: Going with Cruz
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - September 30, 2011
- Ultimate Blogger Maynard: Fight angry
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - September 28, 2011
  Gray Maynard wants to let out all his pent-up frustration and show the world he’s better than Frankie Edgar.
- Showdown on UFC: Legend in the making
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - September 25, 2011
  With his win over Rampage Jackson, Jon Jones solidified his place as one of the best in the UFC.
- Showdown in Denver: Some Mile High magic
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - September 23, 2011
  A trip to the birthplace of the UFC delivers an extra sense of excitement for everyone.
- Showdown on UFC 135: Who has The Edge?
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - September 23, 2011
  Showdown makes his picks for UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage.
- Ultimate Blogger Koscheck: Muted respect
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - September 21, 2011
  Josh Koscheck says Matt Hughes has been a great fighter in the UFC but now his time has passed.
- MacDonald on MMA: Busted gameplan
  
  Jason MacDonald
  - September 19, 2011
  It was a very disappointing night in New Orleans because I couldn’t get anything going in my fight.
- Brydon on MMA: Jake 2.0
  
  James Brydon
  - September 18, 2011
  Ellenberger has made a swift rise in the UFC’s welterweight division, leaving Shields in the dust.
- MacDonald on UFC: It's like a sauna in here
  
  Jason MacDonald
  - September 14, 2011
  The Athlete is in New Orleans and ready for his fight Saturday against Alan Belcher.
- Ultimate Blogger Koscheck: Owe it to the fans
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - September 14, 2011
  Josh Koscheck wants to put on an exciting show after feeling his GSP fight didn’t live up to the hype.
- Showdown on MMA: Long road traveled
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - September 12, 2011
  With his UFC debut at 29 years old, many would think Carmont is past his prime, except GSP.
- Ultimate Blogger Koscheck: Kos celebre
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - September 12, 2011
  Josh Koscheck reacquaints himself with Canadian fans in an exclusive blog, now with his sights on Matt Hughes.
- Showdown on MMA: 'Warrior' the story of life
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - September 9, 2011
- Showdown on MMA: Fight predictions
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - September 9, 2011
  Showdown speeds through the headlines of a busy week in MMA and gives us all his picks.
- MacDonald on MMA: Blown opportunity
  
  Jason MacDonald
  - September 8, 2011
- Showdown on MMA: All about GSP
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - September 6, 2011
  The UFC welterweight champ visits Toronto and talks Nick Diaz, Anderson Silva, Rory MacDonald and mo
- Brydon on MMA: Heart of a Warrior
  
  James Brydon
  - September 6, 2011
  The latest Hollywood film on MMA is a complex tale of sibling rivalry that delivers a knockout.
- MacDonald on MMA: Back so soon?
  
  Jason MacDonald
  - September 1, 2011
  It's funny sometimes when fighters declare emphatically their careers have turned around after just one win.
- Brydon on UFC 134: Iconic performance
  
  James Brydon
  - August 28, 2011
  Anderson Silva erased any lingering doubts about him being the greatest champion in UFC history.
- Showdown on MMA: Midweek mashup
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - August 24, 2011
  The UFC heads to Rio Saturday with eyes already on a bigger return to Brazil in 2012.
- Ultimate Blogger Schaub: Full confidence
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - August 24, 2011
  Brendan Schaub believes he’s ready to make a statement against Big Nog and shock the world Saturday.
- MacDonald on MMA: Hitting home
  
  Jason MacDonald
  - August 20, 2011
  The Athlete shares fond memories of Shawn Tompkins and thoughts on Chris Lytle and the UFC's FOX deal.
- Ultimate Blogger Schaub: No fear
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - August 17, 2011
  Brendan Schaub says you can’t be afraid to fight veterans if you want to succeed in this sport.
- Brydon on Tompkins: 'Personal' trainer
  
  James Brydon
  - August 15, 2011
  Shawn Tompkins was so much more than the renowned Canadian MMA instructor who died too young.
- Showdown on MMA: Remembering 'The Coach'
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - August 15, 2011
  Shawn Tompkins left a mark on the MMA community but I will never forget the mark he left on my life.
- MacDonald on MMA: UFC Live picks
  
  Jason MacDonald
  - August 13, 2011
  The Athlete makes his predictions for Sunday's UFC card, and hopes to do better than last week.
- Ultimate Blogger: Monumental moment
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - August 11, 2011
  Brendan Schaub is eager for his chance to fight a legend and to do so in MMA's birthplace in Brazil.
- Showdown on MMA: Midweek mashup
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - August 10, 2011
  A look at who could be up next for MacDonald and thoughts on the latest from MMA.
- MacDonald on MMA: UFC 133 picks
  
  Jason MacDonald
  - August 5, 2011
  Things can change quickly in MMA. One minute you're a contender, next your job's jeopardy, and vice versa.
- The MMAnalysis: Fedor-Hendo, Evans-Ortiz
  
  James Brydon
  - August 3, 2011
  Looking at Fedor-Hendo, Evans-Ortiz (and Ochocinco-GSP) from a statistical perspective.
- Ultimate Blogger Rory: Not just 'some kid'
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - August 2, 2011
  Rory MacDonald plans to earn respect when he fights Mike Pyle on Saturday at UFC 133.
- K-O Canada: Welterweights making noise
  
  James Brydon
  - August 1, 2011
  Notes and quotes from fighters from The Great White North. This week’s edition: Mein, Ford & Clements.
- MacDonald on MMA: Ladies' night
  
  Jason MacDonald
  - July 27, 2011
  The Athlete gives his Strikeforce picks and believes the fate of women's MMA could be on the line Saturday.
- Rory MacDonald: Learning from the best
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - July 25, 2011
  Rory MacDonald says training with Georges St-Pierre is giving him all the experience he needs.
- Brydon on MMA: Fit for a return
  
  James Brydon
  - July 24, 2011
  Another major promotion has made its foray into Canada.
- Showdown on MMA: Review your policies
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - July 23, 2011
- Brydon on Strikeforce: Analyze this
  
  James Brydon
  - July 20, 2011
  Nobody should ever accuse Sarah Kaufman of taking a simple approach to MMA fighting.
- Showdown on UFC: Overeem's risk
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - July 19, 2011
  In his negotiations with Zuffa, Overeem is taking a risk and a historcially unsuccessful approach.
- Ultimate Blogger: Real eye-opener
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - July 18, 2011
  Rory MacDonald says the loss to Carlos Condit gave him a new perspective on fighting.
- MacDonald on UFC: Stay positive
  
  Jason MacDonald
  - July 17, 2011
- Showdown on MMA: Truth lies in the middle
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - July 15, 2011
  In MMA, there are three sides to every story, so it's often best to read between the lines.
- Ultimate Blogger: Natural born fighter
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - July 12, 2011
  Canadian welterweight Rory MacDonald knew even at a young age that his life would be all about MMA.
- MacDonald on UFC: Coming to a crossroads
  
  Jason MacDonald
  - July 9, 2011
  The Athlete is thinking about his future and also expects to see a changing of the guard in the UFC.
- Brydon on MMA: Judging controversy
  
  James Brydon
  - July 8, 2011
  Examining some recent close decisions in MMA from a statistical perspective.
- Showdown on MMA: Midweek mashup
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - July 6, 2011
  Examining the aftermath from UFC 132 and thoughts on the latest from the world of MMA.
- Ultimate Blogger Cruz: UFC 132 finally here
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - July 2, 2011
  Dominick Cruz is ready to showcase his hard work and get the monkey off his back vs. Urijah Faber at UFC 132.
- MacDonald on UFC 132: Fight predictions
  
  Jason MacDonald
  - July 1, 2011
  The Athlete gives his thoughts on Nate Marquardt and makes his picks for UFC 132.
- Ultimate Blogger Cruz: No bitterness
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - June 29, 2011
  Dominick Cruz insists he isn’t a negative person or jealous of Urijah Faber, he just wants to avenge his loss to him. Who wouldn’t?
- Showdown on UFC: #freedomofspeech
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - June 28, 2011
  @DanaWhite believes there are limited dangers to his UFC fighters saying what they want on Twitter.
- Brydon on UFC: Pittsburgh Stunners
  
  James Brydon
  - June 27, 2011
  The main and co-main events of Sunday’s UFC event produced two truly unforgettable results.
- Showdown on UFC: Fighters' pensions
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - June 26, 2011
- Brydon on UFC: Terrible turn of events
  
  James Brydon
  - June 25, 2011
  Sunday’s UFC Live event in Pittsburgh lost its biggest name, but it didn’t lose any intensity.
- Ultimate Blogger Cruz: Worlds apart
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - June 24, 2011
  Dominick Cruz believes he is a much different fighter than the first time he faced Urijah Faber.
- MacDonald on UFC: Fight predictions
  
  Jason MacDonald
  - June 24, 2011
  The Athlete is back at training and gives his picks for Sunday's UFC Live event on Sportsnet.
- Showdown on UFC, White: Plugged in
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - June 24, 2011
- Ultimate Blogger Cruz: My time to shine
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - June 20, 2011
  Dominick Cruz is itching to show UFC fans what 135ers are all about... and to silence Urijah Faber.
- MacDonald on MMA: Fight predictions
  
  Jason MacDonald
  - June 17, 2011
- Ultimate Blogger Stout: Unforgettable KO
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - June 17, 2011
- Showdown on MMA: Better judgment
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - June 15, 2011
  The only way to get rid of controversial decisions in MMA is to force all judges to be certified.
- Brydon on UFC 131: Delivering a hit
  
  James Brydon
  - June 12, 2011
  UFC 131 may have been overshadowed by the Canucks' Cup run, but it was a treat for the fans who showed up.
- Ultimate Blogger Stout: Statement time
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - June 10, 2011
- Brydon on UFC: Taking the backstage
  
  James Brydon
  - June 10, 2011
- Ultimate Blogger Stout: Frantic fight week
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - June 7, 2011
  Sam Stout is in Vancouver and apart from light training, he's got a media tour and some fundraising stops.
- Brydon on MMA: K-O Canada, TUF edition
  
  James Brydon
  - June 4, 2011
  Notes and quotes from fighters from The Great White North. This week: McGillivray, Soszynski & Ring.
- MacDonald on UFC: TUF job, but ...
  
  Jason MacDonald
  - June 3, 2011
  Birthday boy Jason MacDonald is in Vegas to party... and to corner Ryan McGillivray for his UFC debut Saturday.
- Ultimate Blogger Stout: Bonus machine
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - June 2, 2011
  Sam Stout is hoping for a record sixth Fight of the Night award at next week's UFC 131 in Vancouver.
- Showdown on MMA: Ultimate finale
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - June 1, 2011
- Brydon on UFC 130: The MMAnalysis
  
  James Brydon
  - May 29, 2011
  We take a kook back at some of the key fights at UFC 130 from a statistical perspective.
- MacDonald on UFC: Fight predictions
  
  Jason MacDonald
  - May 27, 2011
- Ultimate Blogger Hamill: Lifelong underdog
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - May 26, 2011
  Matt Hamill believes upsetting Rampage at UFC 130, especially by submission, would be the highlight of his career.
- Hamill: Rampage is an ideal opponent
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - May 23, 2011
  Matt Hamill checks in to discuss his upcoming fight with Rampage Jackson.
- Showdown on UFC: Doing the math
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - May 22, 2011
- Ultimate Blogger: Hamill's mind control
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - May 19, 2011
  Matt Hamill knows full well that fighting is just as much about your will as it is about your skill.
- 'Real Deal' comes to London for MMA Live
  
  James Brydon
  - May 18, 2011
  Edmonton’s Ryan (The Real Deal) Ford headlines the first MMA Live event in London, Ontario.
- Showdown on MMA: Midweek news and notes
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - May 18, 2011
  Showdown Joe takes a look at what's happening around the world of mixed martial arts.
- MacDonald on UFC: Clearing things up
  
  Jason MacDonald
  - May 16, 2011
  J-Mac responds to some GSP feedback and discuss the UFC Fighter Summit.
- Ultimate Blogger: Hamill dreaming big
  
  Ultimate Blogger
  - May 14, 2011
  UFC fighter Matt Hamill discusses what it was like growing up and wrestling with a unique challenge.
- Showdown on MMA: Lesnar out, Carwin in
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - May 12, 2011
  Diverticulitis once again sidelines Brock Lesnar and forces him out of UFC 131.
- Showdown on MMA: Quick thoughts
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - May 11, 2011
- Brydon on MMA: Show me the money
  
  James Brydon
  - May 10, 2011
  Nick Diaz looks to get paid in boxing bout, while fighters get respect with new insurance coverage.
- Showdown on UFC: Doctor's cage calls
  
  Joe Ferraro
  - May 6, 2011
  Ontario physician Dr. Jason Su says his toughest decisions at UFC 129 weren't what you might think.
- MacDonald on UFC 129: Weight lifted
  
  Jason MacDonald
  - May 5, 2011

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