Matthew DiRienzo

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Strikeforce Evolution: Thompson vs. Melendez II Announced

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 7:25 pm
Strikeforce’s Evolution event on December 19th in San Jose, California is taking shape and I like what I’m seeing.  Strikeforce Director of Communications Mike Afromowitz confirmed today ...
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MMA on Trial – Friends Fighting Friends

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 6:00 pm
(Should these two fight?) The BCS system or a playoff. Barry Bonds. Pete Rose. Every so often in sports, a topic comes up and/or an event happens that fans are either for or against with very few bei...
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Patrick Cote wants a certain someone when he comes back

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 4:30 pm
"I will no longer be a British Subject!!!" Patrick Cote, who last fought in October 2008 against Anderson Silva, is looking to make his return to the Octagon in 2010. When asked who he wants to face...
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Video: UFC 107 Penn vs. Sanchez Trailer

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 2:45 pm
Here is the new trailer for UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez.  If you are tired of less than stellar fight cards, this one looks like it could be one of the best of the year (knock on wood). Main Bouts: B...
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UFC 106 – Eulogy

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 1:01 pm
Forrest needed this win bad: The man could lose ten fights in a row and probably would still have a job in the UFC, but if he still wanted to fight top flight competition, he needed to win this fight...
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Video: Dana White On Brock Lesnar, Women's MMA, Fedor & More

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 11:30 am
FanHouse was on hand when Dana White and Cain Velasquez fielded questions from the fans at Friday’s UFC 106 question-and-answer session. Some of the topics that were discussed included Brock Le...
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Josh Koscheck loves to exaggerate

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 10:00 am
First off, yes, Josh Koscheck is a very, very good fighter, but a number one contender he is not. I understand his outburst at the end of his fight towards Dan hardy, however, that is a slap in the f...
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Video: UFC 106 Post Fight Press Conference & Interviews

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 8:30 am
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UFC 106 Results And Bonuses

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 22, 2009, 3:19 am
Main Bouts (On Pay-Per-View): -Forrest Griffin defeats Tito Ortiz by split decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28) -Josh Koscheck def. Anthony Johnson by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:42, R2 -Paulo Thi...
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UFC 106: Everything You Need To Get Excited For It

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 21, 2009, 12:30 pm
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Strikeforce Challengers Results

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 21, 2009, 2:02 am
You may or may not have known that Strikeforce had another one of their Challengers events last night with the headlining bout feature Kim Couture (Randy’s ex) vs. Kerry Vera (Brandon’s wi...
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Video: George St. Pierre on… George St. Pierre – Part II

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 7:30 pm
On Wednesday, we posted part I of George St. Pierre’s interview with MMAunltd.com.  During that segment the UFC Welterweight champ talked about his legacy, being a role model, possibly fighting...
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UFC 106 Weigh In Results

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 6:32 pm
EVERYONE MADE WEIGHT Tito Ortiz (204) vs. Forrest Griffin (205) Josh Koscheck (171) vs. Anthony Johnson (170) Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (205) vs. Luis Arthur Cane (205) Amir Sadollah (170) vs. Phil...
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Joe Rogan Trying to Start the Revolution

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 6:00 pm
(Change We Can Believe In) Stand-up comedian, TV Star, MMA color commentator, leader of a revolution?  Joe Rogan has done a lot of things in his career and now he sounds like he is trying to lead th...
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Interim Heavyweight Title Bout All Depends On Shane Carwin's Wife

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 4:30 pm
With UFC Heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar being sidelined until who knows when, Dana White has wisely decided to have an interim Heavyweight title fight in the meantime.  As we all know, the interim ti...
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UFC 106 The Round-Up: Predictions, Who Might Get Cut & More

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 2:45 pm
(I can't help but laugh every time I look at this picture) Fight I Am Most Excited For Matt: Luiz Cane vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Two reasons I’m excited for this fight; Reason 1 –...
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Gopher Watch '09: Brock Saw his Shadow

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 1:21 pm
It’s been something straight out of Network TV, I was expecting John Stamos and Dr. Green to come running through yelling, “Stat!” and “Get me a CBC test!”  But, the lon...
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Video: UFC 106 Countdown

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 1:00 pm
Just in case you missed UFC 106: Countdown the other night, we have it below for your viewing pleasure.  Maybe it will get you excited enough to throw down $50 tomorrow night. Share on Facebook
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Karo Parisyan Update – The Real Reason He Pulled Out of UFC 106

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 11:27 am
In an exclusive interview the Fiveouncesofpain.com, Karo Parisyan’s training partner and friend, Neil Melanson, explained that Parisyan pulled out of his fight with Dustin Hazelett at 106 due to...
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UFC 105: Everything You Need To Get Excited For It

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 7:30 pm
UFC 105 Countdown Randy Couture Interview Brandon Vera Interview Michael Bisping Interview Denis Kang Interview Dan Hardy Interview Mike Swick Interview UFC 105 Round-Up Fight I’m Most Excite...
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Dana White = Sour Grapes

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 6:01 pm
"I wouldn't be as angry if I still had all my hair." Much to the chagrin of the loudmouth brass at UFC, Dana White, the Strikeforce Fedor v. Roger’s event was a success, but far be it from ...
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UFC 105 Round-Up: Predictions, Who Could Get Cut & More

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 4:30 pm
Fight I’m Most Excited For Matt: Michael Bisping vs. Denis Kang I am just excited that this event is free on Spike, but since that doesn’t answer the questions  “what fight I am e...
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Video: See the New Trailer for the MMA Documentary Fighter's Life

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 2:45 pm
"Guys at this level are the exception, not the rule. Let's always remember that." If anyone really wants to know what the difference between a fighter and a poser is, this less than 3 minute mov...
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Rich Franklin To Co-Headline UFC 110 In Australia

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 1:00 pm
Rich Franklin may have more frequent flyer miles than any fighter on the UFC roster after fighting for the promotion in Germany, Canada and in Ireland twice.  Now he has a chance to rack up even more...
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UFC 105 Weigh-In Results

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 11:19 am
Main Bouts: -Randy Couture (204) vs. Brandon Vera (204) -Mike Swick (170) vs. Dan Hardy (171) -Michael Bisping (186) vs. Denis Kang (185) -James Wilks (169) vs. Matt Brown (170) -Ross Pearson (15...
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UFC 105 Preview: Randy Couture vs. Brandon Vera

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 10:00 am
(This picture should look familiar come Saturday night) Randy Couture vs. Brandon Vera Who Will Win: Randy Couture. The key to victory is quite simple for Randy. Get in close and take Vera to the ...
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Sean Sherk Making His Return At UFC 108

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 8:30 am
Former UFC Lightweight champ Sean Sherk revealed in an interview with Wisconsin Combat Sports he will be making his return to the Octagon at UFC 108 on January 2nd against Rafaello Oliveira.  This wi...
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Video: UFC 105 Countdown, Watch It Here In Case You Missed It

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 7:30 pm
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We Have A New Number 1 Sh*t Talker

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 6:15 pm
(Your new #1) We here at MMA Posers love a good shit talker, but there just aren’t enough fighters in the MMA universe that are any good at it.  Both Shane Carwin and Brock Lesnar have been en...
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Video: A Day In The Life Of Fedor Emelianenko, Hollywood Edition

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 4:40 pm
So, what does Fedor do when he is in Los Angeles?  The same things everyone else does.  He goes site seeing and takes in a Lakers game (and kicks a radio DJ real hard in the leg too).  I have to sa...
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And introducing next…

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 2:45 pm
We here at MMA Posers are fans of MMA, which is the sport, we have no allegiance to any one promotion, we just want to see some good fights. In a cage or in a ring, it doesn’t really matterR...
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EA Sports MMA Video Game – "Light Years Ahead of UFC Disputed"

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 1:01 pm
This past weekend, EA Sports held a closed door press conference with a select few journalist, experts and other media outlets to unveil the first look at their new MMA video game.  The press confere...
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UFC 105 Preview: Mike Swick v. Dan Hardy

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 11:31 am
Mike Swick vs. Dan Hardy Who Will Win: Mike Swick.  From a pure technical standpoint, Swick has the advantage over Hardy in every category.  Swick is probably going test Hardy’s striking earl...
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Video: Fedor One-On-One After The Brett Rogers Fight

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 10:00 am
In an interview with Sherdog.com, Fedor wanted to put things into perspective after his latest fight with Brett Rogers. He talks about his thumb, the phantom broken nose everyone had previously been ...
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The Ultimate Fighter, Episode 9 – What We Learned

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 8:30 am
Another Wednesday, another episode of season 10 of The Ultimate Fighter. Let’s see what we learned Kimbo-ism of the week: “If I ever get a chance to get these haymakers on you, you a done da...
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We got ya fighting, right here! 11/14/09

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 7:10 pm
Behind home plate. 50-yard line. Half court. Luxury box. You toilet seat. All the best seat in the house–yes, I took a joke from Tim “the Tool Man” Taylor and if you don’t...
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Video: Randy Couture Talks Vera, Machida & His Love Of Fighting

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 6:00 pm
(Fighting is like sex to me) Randy Couture just loves his job.  He sees the future as something filled with opportunity while most men his age dread their life that has passed them by.  You just go...
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Video: Sneak Peak of Tonight's Episode of The Ultimate Fighter

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 4:30 pm
Sneak Peek: Team Rashad Prepares For The Quarterfinals Share on Facebook
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Matt Hughes Might Get To Fight A Legend After All

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 2:45 pm
Back in the beginning of October, it seemed like every up and coming Welterweight was calling out Matt Hughes, but the longtime former Welterweight champ said he was only interested in fighting legend...
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Has Dana White Met His Match?

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 1:00 pm
Did anyone really think Strikefore: Fedor vs. Rogers would come and go without Dana White saying anything. I think we all know the man can’t help himself when it comes to commenting on anything...
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Fedor Has Surgery–might not be bad after all

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 11:30 am
"The exact moment before Fedor dislocated his thumb." So there has been a nasty rumor going around about Fedor having all these injuries after being victorious against Brett Rogers on Nov. 7, well Sh...
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Strikeforce Preview: Jake Shields vs. Jason Miller

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 11:30 am
Middleweight Championship Bout: Jake Shields vs. Jason Miller Who Will Win: Jake Shields. Shields is one of the most underrated fighters in all MMA and finally gets his chance to show what he can do...
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The Ultimate Fighter, Episode 8 – What We Learned

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 10:00 am
Another Wednesday, another episode of season 10 of The Ultimate Fighter. Let’s see what we learned How do I put this nicely?… Marcus Jones is kind of like a woman: In the first half of the s...
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Brock Lesnar Has Mono And Has To Pull Out Of UFC 108

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 8:30 am
"He does look awfully pale." According to Shane Carwin’s website, Brock Lesnar is pulling out of UFC 108 due to a case of mono: “Guys, my manager, Jason Genet, just told me that UFC 108 is n...
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UFC 111: Mirko CroCop v. Ben Rothwell???

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 9:28 pm
"Be heard they are putting Brie instead of cheddar on burgers these days. No bueno." It has been rumored that another fight for the first UFC card in Australia will be the Croation Sensation versus t...
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UFC 105: Mike Swick & Dan Hardy Video Blog, Does Anyone Care?

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 7:01 pm
Both Mike Swick and Dan Hardy decided to take advantage of this craze called Youtube and post video blogs about how their training camps are going as they prepare for one another.  While the video bl...
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Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Set For UFC 108

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 5:04 pm
Just when UFC 108 was looking like it was going to be pretty weak, the UFC put together a fight that could headline any event. According to a report on Sensei Sportv’s blog, Nogueira’s manager co...
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Video:Preview of Tonight's TUF Episode, Hope You Like Marcus Jones

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 3:01 pm
Tonight’s episode of The Ultimate Fighter is Team Rampage’s last chance to get someone into the quarterfinals, if not, they will be the first team in the history of TUF to be shut out. I...
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Video: Lyoto Machida speaks…And You Will Probably Be Pissed

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 1:01 pm
People have been wondering why Lyoto Machida thought he was superior to Shogun Rua on the night of the fight, well, you can hear straight from the horse’s mouth about why he thought he was below...
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Strikeforce Preview: Gegard Mousasi v. Sokoudjou

Matthew DiRienzo posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 11:31 am
Who Will Win: Gegard Mousasi. Let’s face it, Sokoudjou is more a name than he is a legit contender for a title fight. Sokoudjou is a powerful guy and does possess some power, but Mousasi is th...
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