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Ben Henderson says nothing has come easy in his MMA career: Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010; It’s good to be Ben Henderson right now. The WEC lightweight champion has the opportunity to win the last fight in WEC history Thursday when he faces Anthony Pettis in the main event of the organization’s final show — which happens to be in Henderson’s hometown of Glendale, Ariz.
Amir Khan proves critics wrong in latest win: Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010; It might be time to forget what you thought you knew about Amir Khan. The British boxer fought and won his second-ever fight in the United States on Saturday, edging Marcos Maidana by unanimous decision in a gutsy effort at the Mandalay Bay Events Center.
Live Blog: Khan edges Maidana in fight of year candidate: Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010; Follow along with the Las Vegas Sun for live, round-by-round updates of tonight's bout between Amir Khan and Marcos Maidana at the Mandalay Bay Events Center.
Amir Khan looking to make a statement in Las Vegas debut: Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010; British boxer Amir Khan says he’s always dreamed of seeing his name featured in the lights on the Las Vegas Strip. Should he do well in his Vegas debut this weekend, the city often referred to as the boxing capital of the world will certainly invite him back.
UFC to hold April event in Toronto: Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010; The UFC announced Tuesday its long-anticipated debut in Toronto will take place April 30 at the 69,000-seat Rogers Centre. The event will be UFC 131.
George St. Pierre says he wants to finish more fights: Monday, Dec. 6, 2010; There’s no question Georges St. Pierre has figured out how to win fights as a mixed martial artist. Now he’s trying to figure out how to finish more of them.
Stephan Bonnar pulls a fast one, fights smart in latest win: Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010; Stephan Bonnar feels guilty. The UFC light heavyweight returned to the scene of his epic 2005 battle against Forrest Griffin Saturday at “The Ultimate Fighter 12” Finale and did what no one expected him to do.
Jonathan Brookins can't escape old reputation but doesn't mind it: Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010; When filming began for the twelve season of the reality series “The Ultimate Fighter” earlier this year, Jonathan Brookins knew that in the eyes of many fans he was nothing more than “the guy who fought Jose Aldo once.” And despite winning over UFC brass on the show and emerging as the TUF 12 winner with a gutsy decision win over Michael Johnson at the finale Saturday, Brookins says not much has changed.
UFC Live Blog: Jonathan Brookins defeats Michael Johnson: Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010; Jonathan Brookins became the twelfth winner of "The Ultimate Fighter" reality series Saturday, defeating Michael Johnson by unanimous decision inside The Pearl at The Palms.
Weigh-in blog: WEC fighters prepare for UFC debut: Friday, Dec. 3, 2010; The upcoming merger between the UFC and WEC was on display during Friday’s official weigh-ins for “The Ultimate Fighter 12” Finale, which is set to take place this weekend inside The Pearl at The Palms.

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Forrest Griffin to publish second book in August: Friday, July 30, 2010; http://mmajunkie.com/news/20099/forrest-griffin-hits-the-road-in-support-of-be-ready-when-the-sht-goes-down.mma
Contest offers seat next to Harry Reid at UFC 116: Wednesday, June 23, 2010; http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/landing/UFC/
Kimbo Slice, Paul Daley both cut from UFC: Sunday, May 9, 2010; http://mmajunkie.com/news/19061/dana-white-following-cheap-shot-ufc-113s-paul-daley-wont-fight-in-the-ufc-again.mma
Episode 5: If it breathes, it bleeds: Wednesday, April 28, 2010; Episode starts with Jamie Yager and a few of the other fighters talking about which of the losing fighters are in the best position to take a wild card spot. Hammortree believes the spot should belong to him since he fought a close decision that didn’t go his way.
Episode 3: Going to the third round: Thursday, April 15, 2010; By now, everyone knows that coach Tito Ortiz isn’t fighting Chuck Liddell following this eleventh season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter.’ The reason why however, has yet to be revealed. Maybe this week, we find out.
Liddell vs. Franklin official for UFC 115: Monday, April 12, 2010; http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/UFC-115-main-event-confirmed-Liddell-vs-Frankl;_ylt=AvGeS5RhsMpSOQmgEuts6IA9Eo14?urn=mma,233702
Episode 2: Choosing sides: Wednesday, April 7, 2010; After a first episode filled with nothing but fights, it’s time to pick teams and let the drama unfold inside the TUF house.
Episode 1: Meet the Cast: Wednesday, March 31, 2010; Chuck Liddell is back in the UFC spotlight for the first time since losing to Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua last April, this time as a coach opposite old rival Tito Ortiz in the new season of “The Ultimate Fighter.” With rumors of a Dana White/Oritz quarrel and even the possibility of Rich Franklin stepping in to take his place in mid-season, anticipation is high for this one.

Let’s get to it.
Injury forces Vitor Belfort out of UFC 112: Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010; http://tatame.com/2010/02/11/Belfort-possibly-injured-title-fight-canceled
Marathon season finale: Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009; Marathon finale time fight fans. Two hours of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ and that includes a total of four fights with two quarterfinals as well as the two semifinals. And somewhere in the middle of it all there’s a promised ‘twist’ with Kimbo Slice.