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		<title>Alistair Overeem TKOs Brock Lesnar At UFC 141, Lesnar Announces Retirement</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2011/12/30/alistair-overeem-tkos-brock-lesnar-at-ufc-141-lesnar-announces-retirement/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 07:48:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There was a lot on the line for both fighters in the main event of UFC 141 at Las Vegas' MGM Grand. In the end, Brock Lesner lost quickly at the hands (or should we say feet) of UFC newcomer Alistair Overeem. The former UFC heavyweight champ was stopped with one vicious kick to the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Alistair Overeem Signs With UFC, Set To Fight Brock Lesnar In December</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2011/09/06/alistair-overeem-signs-with-ufc-set-to-fight-brock-lesnar-in-december/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:32:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Former Strikeforce Heavyweight champ, Alistair Overeem, has officially signed with the UFC ... and is set to fight Brock Lesnar on December 30. The deal was confirmed by ESPN on Tuesday (September 7), following much speculation over the signing. UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta confirmed an initial report by the Los Angeles Times, adding that the fight with be five rounds and a non-title headlining match for an unannounced UFC event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. "It's a long-term deal exclusive to the UFC," Fertitta said...]]></description>
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		<title>UFC Announces Multi-Year Deal With FOX</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2011/08/18/ufc-announces-multi-year-deal-with-fox/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:19:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leading MMA promotion, the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), has reportedly landed a deal with TV network FOX, where fights will be aired live over the next seven years. According to FoxSpors.com, the UFC will air four live UFC fights a year on FOX, and 32 live fights on FX. 24 other fights will be aired, in conjunction with two seasons of the UFC's reality show "The Ultimate Fighter." "We're excited to be part of the FOX family," UFC President Dana White said. "The UFC is finally where it belongs on the #1 network in the country and aligned with the most prestigious sports properties in the world...]]></description>
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		<title>James Toney Talks Ken Shamrock Fight; Calls Out UFC&#039;s Dana White &amp; Rampage Jackson</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2011/08/14/james-toney-talks-ken-shamrock-fight-calls-out-ufcs-dana-white-rampage-jackson/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:57:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite being made quick work of during his MMA debut against UFC legend Randy Couture in August 2010, famed boxing champ James Toney isn't giving up on the sport. In fact, at 42 years young, the current IBA Heavyweight champion is gearing up for his second try in the squared circle, when he takes on MMA legend Ken Shamrock. However, it won't be with any previously establishing fighting promotions, Toney is taking matters into his own hands ...]]></description>
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		<title>Boxer James Toney To Fight MMA Legend Ken Shamrock, Nearly Brawl At Press Conference</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2011/06/28/boxer-james-toney-to-fight-mma-legend-ken-shamrock-nearly-brawl-at-press-conference/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 06:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite being submitted in just over three minutes at the hands of UFC legend Randy Couture last August, boxing champ James Toney is ready to get back into the cage ... just not with the UFC. Toney announced his return to the octagon over the weekend, during a meet-n-greet photo session at his IFC gym in Van Nuys, Calif... and also revealed that he will be taking on MMA legend, Ken Shamrock.The boxer signed autographs...]]></description>
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		<title>Photo &amp; Video Wrap-Up Of Cage Vs Cons #1 (Los Angeles, CA)</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2011/05/23/photo-video-wrap-up-of-cage-vs-cons-1-los-angeles-ca/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 21:32:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the weekend, the minds behind popular underground DVD fight series, Felony Fights, threw their very first MMA event, dubbed "Cage Vs. Cons" -- which also served as a music festival and tattoo expo. After the musical acts wrapped, the stage was set for the main attraction -- 10 MMA matches, pitting law enforcement and ex-military against ex-cons who have used MMA as a vessel to turn their lives around. It was definitely one hell of a show...]]></description>
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		<title>Contests: Win Tickets To Cage Vs Cons (MMA/Music Festival) (ENDED)</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2011/05/05/contests-win-tickets-to-cage-vs-cons-mmamusic-festival-in-l-a/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 09:03:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After a series of popular underground fight DVDs, the creators of "Felony Fights" are parlaying their underground success into full-fledged live MMA event and music festival. The event -- which goes down on May 21 at the Los Angeles Sports Arena -- will boast over 20+ musical acts, including E-40, Too Short, and Psycho Realm; as well as 10 MMA fights, with the main event being a cop versus a convict. We got the hook-up on six tickets we're giving away...]]></description>
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		<title>UFC Legend Randy Couture KO&#039;d At UFC 129, Annouces Retirement</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2011/05/02/ufc-legend-randy-couture-kod-at-ufc-129-annouces-retirement/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 09:48:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Randy "The Natural" Couture officially retired from MMA after being KO'd by Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida at UFC 129 on Saturday (April 30), but he was never more certain about his decision to leave and promises that it's for real. "There wasn't a sentimentality about it. There was kind of a sense of relief," Couture told SI.com, after being defeated in his final bow in the octagon. "I felt like it was the right decision long before this...]]></description>
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		<title>E-40, Too Short To Headline Felony Fights&#039; First MMA/Hip-Hop Event, Cage Vs Cons</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2011/04/25/e-40-too-short-to-headline-felony-fights-first-mmahip-hop-event-cage-vs-cons/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:41:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After a series of popular underground fight DVDs, the creators of "Felony Fights" are parlaying their underground success into full-fledged live MMA event and music festival ... and, west coast vets such as E-40, Too Short, and Psycho Realm are serving as the event's music headliners. Cage Vs. Cons is set to kick off its inaugural event on May 21st at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles, Calif., and boasts a stacked bill of hip-hop vets...]]></description>
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		<title>UFC Formally Announces Strikeforce Purchase, But Say Details Are Not Done Yet</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2011/03/15/ufc-formally-announces-strikeforce-purchase-but-say-details-are-not-done-yet/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:29:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The MMA industry and its fans went crazy over the weekend, when sources leaked news of a deal in which UFC would acquire lone rival, Strikeforce. While there wasn't an official announcement, it was clear the deal was done. UFC President Dana White did confirm the news MMAFighting.com over the weekend, as well, but things were made official during a UFC press conference call on Monday (March 14). During the call, chairman Lorenzo Fertitta...]]></description>
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		<title>UFC Agrees To Deal For Purchase Of Strikeforce</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2011/03/12/ufc-agrees-to-deal-for-purchase-of-strikeforce/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2011/03/12/ufc-agrees-to-deal-for-purchase-of-strikeforce/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:31:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) is further their dominance of the professional MMA world by agreeing to purchase their lone competitor, Strikeforce, sources revealed Saturday (March 12). According to ESPN.com, Zuffa LLC (owner and operator of the UFC), has agreed, in principle, to purchase Strikeforce, which entered MMA realm in 2006. UFC president, Dana White, confirmed reports, telling MMAFighting.com that Zuffa had purchased...]]></description>
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		<title>Herschel Walker Wins Second MMA Fight With First-Round TKO</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2011/01/30/herschel-walker-wins-second-mma-fight-with-first-round-tko/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2011 09:39:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Former NFL great, Herschel Walker, is slowly proving he's serious about his career in the MMA world, as he earned his second victory in the octagon at Saturday night's (January 29) Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg fight card. The 48-year-old won a lopsided victory over Scott Carson, knocking him down with a left hook 20 seconds into the fight at the HP Pavilion, and then pummeling him on the ground for the next two minutes...]]></description>
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		<title>UFC Announces Merger With World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC)</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/10/29/ufc-announces-merger-with-world-extreme-cagefighting-wec/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/10/29/ufc-announces-merger-with-world-extreme-cagefighting-wec/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 06:33:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[World Extreme Cagefighting, an MMA promotion that previously rivaled the UFC, will be no more next year, because the two companies have announced a merger. UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) president Dana White announced Thursday (October 28) that the WEC will merge with the UFC in 2011, reports ESPN. "It's time," White said during a conference call...]]></description>
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		<title>Cain Velasquez Upsets Brock Lesner With TKO Win At UFC 121</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/10/24/cain-velasquez-upsets-brock-lesner-with-tko-win-at-ufc-121/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2010 07:11:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[UFC 121 turned out to be a great evening of fights ... and one big upset for Brock Lesnar who was dethroned as the UFC's Heavyweight champ by the still-undefeated Cain Velasquez. Just three months after returning to the octagon and retaining the title, following a nearly career-ending illness, Lesnar was annihilated by 28-year-old Velasquez with a first-round TKO on Saturday (October 23) in Anaheim, Calif...]]></description>
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		<title>Randy Couture Makes Quick Work of Boxer James Toney During Debut At UFC 118</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/08/29/randy-couture-makes-quick-work-of-boxer-james-toney-during-debut-at-ufc-118/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:33:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the co-headlining bout of UFC 118 on Saturday (August 28) in Boston, world champion boxer James Toney made MMA history by becoming the first professional boxer to make the transition to the UFC. However, like most expected, veteran Randy Couture exploited the boxer's lack of MMA skills to win by a tapout in the first round. Within the first 30 seconds of Round 1...]]></description>
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		<title>Felony Fights Owners Shoot For MMA World With Launch of ‘Cage Vs. Cons’</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/07/30/felony-fights-owners-shoot-for-ufc-world-with-launch-of-cage-vs-cons/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/07/30/felony-fights-owners-shoot-for-ufc-world-with-launch-of-cage-vs-cons/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you're a fan of backyard brawls or search Youtube for fighting, you've probably heard of a DVD series called "Felony Fights." The long-running video series pits convicts versus convicts, fresh outta prison, in a no-rules, no-gloves brawl. Today, owners Danny (aka Zodiac) and Michael (aka Solo) are ready to take their fighting brand to the next level with the launch of their own legit MMA circuit...]]></description>
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		<title>Kimbo Slice&#039;s MMA Future Uncertain, Strikeforce Not Interested</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/07/13/kimbo-slices-mma-future-uncertain-strikeforce-not-interested/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/07/13/kimbo-slices-mma-future-uncertain-strikeforce-not-interested/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:53:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne van de Sande</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ballerstatus.com/?p=29230</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It's been a few months since we've heard any news about former UFC fighter Kimbo Slice, ever since he was TKO'd by TUF cast-mate Matt Mitrione at UFC 113. So, we decided to do a little research to see what's going on with big Kimbo. Since being cut from the UFC following his last defeat, we heard that Strikeforce was interested in the legendary backyard brawler. But apparently, that was untrue and MMA's two biggest promotions have both lost interest...]]></description>
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		<title>Brock Lesnar Shows the Heart of a Champion With Submission In Comeback Win At UFC 116</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/07/04/brock-lesnar-submission-in-comeback-win-at-ufc-116/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/07/04/brock-lesnar-submission-in-comeback-win-at-ufc-116/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 09:42:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne van de Sande</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ballerstatus.com/?p=28962</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Brock Lesnar retained his undisputed heavyweight belt at UFC 116 in Las Vegas on Saturday night (July 3), taking a submission win over Shane Carwin. He also proved he's worthy of of the title too. The champ showed tremendous heart to comeback from both a serious illness earlier this year and to weather a barrage of blows from his opponent in the first round...]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>11</slash:comments>
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		<title>UFC Cuts Kimbo Slice After Lopsided Loss</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/05/10/ufc-cuts-kimbo-slice-after-lopsided-loss/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/05/10/ufc-cuts-kimbo-slice-after-lopsided-loss/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 08:35:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne van de Sande</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ballerstatus.com/?p=26796</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Another yet another disappointing lose over the weekend at the hands of newcomer Matt Mitrione at UFC 113 on Saturday (May 8), street fighting legend Kimbo Slice has been given his walking papers. After the lopsided fight, UFC president Dana White said its his last on a UFC fight card...]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>12</slash:comments>
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		<title>Master P Signs On As Judge At Upcoming MMA Event Benefiting Haiti</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/04/02/master-p-signs-on-as-judge-at-upcoming-mma-event-benefiting-haiti/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/04/02/master-p-signs-on-as-judge-at-upcoming-mma-event-benefiting-haiti/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 22:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne van de Sande</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Help Haiti!]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ballerstatus.com/?p=25310</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[P. Miller, formerly Master P, is always up for supporting a good cause. The latest is a MMA event that is benefiting the people in Haiti. Miller announced this week that he'll be a judge at the upcoming Worldwide Gladiator Championship (WGC) "Fight For Haiti" event, featuring Alaskan-bred heavyweight Sam Hoger...]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>15</slash:comments>
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		<title>Former Heavyweight Boxing Champ James Toney Inks Deal With The UFC</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/03/04/former-boxing-champ-james-toney-inks-deal-with-the-ufc/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/03/04/former-boxing-champ-james-toney-inks-deal-with-the-ufc/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:18:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne van de Sande</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ballerstatus.com/?p=24246</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[After a drawn out courtship, the UFC finally inked a deal to bring 41-year-old former heavyweight boxing champion James Toney to the MMA sport. UFC President Dana White confirmed the signing of Toney this week, but when asked when he would make his debut in the octagon, he said he had "no idea" ...]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>7</slash:comments>
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		<title>Retired NFL Star Herschel Walker Earns Win In MMA Debut</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/02/01/retired-nfl-star-herschel-walker-earns-win-in-mma-debut/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/02/01/retired-nfl-star-herschel-walker-earns-win-in-mma-debut/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:17:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne van de Sande</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ballerstatus.com/?p=22683</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Retired NFL great, Herschel Walker, made his MMA (mixed martial arts) debut on Saturday (January 30), and it ended in victory. Walker was on the undercard of Strikeforce's Miami event on Saturday, where he began his MMA career with a "W" after scoring a third-round TKO of Hungarian fighter Greg Nagy...]]></description>
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		<title>Retired NFL Great Herschel Walker Set To Make His MMA Debut</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2009/12/10/retired-nfl-great-herschel-walker-set-to-make-his-mma-debut/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2009/12/10/retired-nfl-great-herschel-walker-set-to-make-his-mma-debut/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:50:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne van de Sande</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ballerstatus.com/?p=20485</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Former NFL great, Herschel Walker, announced that he planned to enter the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) months ago. Now, he's gearing up for his first, official fight. Walker signed a contract MMA promotion Strikeforce in September to compete in their heavyweight division, and is now set to enter the octagon for his first fight on January 30th.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>6</slash:comments>
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		<title>Kimbo Slice Earns First UFC Win -- Roy Nelson Becomes &#039;The Ultimate Fighter&#039;</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2009/12/06/kimbo-slice-earns-first-ufc-win-roy-nelson-becomes-the-ultimate-fighter/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2009/12/06/kimbo-slice-earns-first-ufc-win-roy-nelson-becomes-the-ultimate-fighter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:21:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne van de Sande</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ballerstatus.com/?p=20292</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[MMA fighter Kimbo Slice pulled off his first official win in the UFC on Saturday night (December 5). However, it wasn't a the most spectacular performance we've ever seen from him. The former backyard brawler took the win over Houston Alexander, while Roy Nelson won it all to become "The Ultimate Fighter."]]></description>
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		<title>Kimbo Slice Confirmed To Fight In &#039;The Ultimate Fighter&#039; Finale</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2009/11/25/kimbo-slice-confirmed-to-fight-in-the-ultimate-fighter-finale/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2009/11/25/kimbo-slice-confirmed-to-fight-in-the-ultimate-fighter-finale/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:09:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne van de Sande</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ballerstatus.com/?p=19962</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As previously rumored, "The Ultimate Fighter 10's" (TUF) biggest draw, Kimbo Slice, has been confirmed to return during the reality show's Finale in December, and will face fellow heavyweight Houston Alexander. The rumors of Kimbo's return have been circulating since his TUF debut in late September, in which he lost to MMA vet, Roy Nelson.]]></description>
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