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Fedor Emelianenko of Russia, celebrates with fans after knocking out Brett Rogers in the second round of the Strikeforce Mixed Martial Arts match at The Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009.

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Fedor Emelianenko of Russia, celebrates with fans after knocking out Brett Rogers in the second round of the Strikeforce Mixed Martial Arts match at The Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009.

STRIKEFORCE

Fedor Emelianenko TKOs Brett Rogers in second round

Russian fighter successful in Strikeforce debut on network television broadcast

By Brett Okamoto | Sat, Nov 7, 2009 (9:30 p.m.)

Fedor Emelianenko delivered the result many were expecting in his nationally televised debut with the Strikeforce organization. The difficulties he faced in reaching that result was what may have surprised some.

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Q&A with UFC light heavyweight Brandon Vera

Vera answers questions regarding career and facing Randy Couture

By Brett Okamoto | Wed, Nov 4, 2009 (midnight)

Brandon Vera wasn't high on the idea of fighting with virtually no break after UFC 101. But he says he couldn't pass up an opportunity ...

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Pacquiao happy with Philippines camp, now training in U.S.

Promoter Bob Arum quiet on potential meeting with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

By Brett Okamoto | Wed, Oct 28, 2009 (8:10 p.m.)

Manny Pacquiao arrived in Los Angeles last weekend to begin final preparations for his Nov. 14 welterweight bout with Miguel Cotto at the MGM Grand ...

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BOXING

Chad Dawson wins rematch with Glen Johnson by unanimous decision

Same story for Dawson, cruises to second decison win over Johnson

Associated Press | Sat, Nov 7, 2009 (9:44 p.m.)

Chad Dawson, fighting in his home state, won an unanimous decision Saturday over an older and slower Glen Johnson to remain undefeated and win the ...

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Pacquiao Prepares for Cotto

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BOXING

Freddie Roach talks tough; Manny Pacquiao backs it up

Boxing trainer a master of getting under the other guy's skin, says he'll take any advantage he can get

By Jeff Haney | Sat, Nov 7, 2009 (2 a.m.)

Freddie Roach has earned a reputation as boxing’s finest trainer. More than this, in recent years Roach has become a master of psychological gamesmanship. Roach ...

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Cotto Prepares for Pacquiao

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Miguel Cotto turns up heat readying for Manny Pacquiao

By Jeff Haney | Fri, Nov 6, 2009 (2 a.m.)

On orders from Miguel Cotto, the heat was turned way up inside the Pound 4 Pound Gym on La Cienega Boulevard this week.

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Yonnhy Perez claims IBF title

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Brett Okamoto/Justin M. Bowen/Las Vegas Sun | Friday, Oct 23 · 12:00 a.m.

UFC President Dana White is known for sitting down with media members at every pre-fight press conference to answer any and all questions about his organization. In our second installment of Fireside Chat, White discusses everything from Dan Henderson's possible deal with Strikeforce to the lastest episode of the Ultimate Fighter to Chuck Liddell's appearance on Dancing with the Stars.

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Pacquiao back in LA, Lesnar out of 106
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Las Vegas Sun boxing/MMA writer Brett Okamoto bring on sports writer Ryan Greene to recap another episode of The Ultimate Fighter and give the latest update of Manny Pacquiao's training camp in Los Angeles.

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