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I say no extension. I live a busy life between work, family, etc. So even myself was able to spend 5 mins to do the mission. Plus had to wait another 5+ to get my Bootcamp to load up on my Mac. So I can play it. So it can be done. So far I only missed 1 day. And on track to have it still around New Years. Plus they give you like 10 days to miss. So surely if you work on it you can still get it. If you wanted it bad enough. After I saw how the race was. I'm like I can get this. And made it happen.
How I did it was to set it up. To have the timer done by the time I logged on the next day. And kept that time schedule to a certain degree. So each day soon as I got home from work. I logged on and did it real quick. And got back off. On weekends same thing, but I usually play around that time anyways. So that was just a small side quest.


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The Adidas adizero athletic shoes have completely changed other sport categories and are set to do the same to golf. Revolutionizing the fit, feel and shape of adidas Golf footwear, the Adidas adizero Tour Golf Shoes have been specially-engineered to include only what's critical to perform, and deliver everything a golfer needs to finish strong. The Adidas adizero Golf Shoes feature proprietary lightweight and waterproof materials which combine to create the lightest, most comfortable and best performing 10-cleated Tour golf shoes that Adidas Golf has ever produced. Click Here to learn more, and watch a video to see what the PGA Tour players are saying about the Adidas adizero.
The Adidas adizero athletic shoes have completely changed other sport categories and are set to do the same to golf. Revolutionizing the fit, feel and shape of adidas Golf footwear, the Adidas adizero Tour Golf Shoes have been specially-engineered to include only what's critical to perform, and deliver everything a golfer needs to finish strong. The Adidas adizero Golf Shoes feature proprietary lightweight and waterproof materials which combine to create the lightest, most comfortable and best performing 10-cleated Tour golf shoes that Adidas Golf has ever produced. Click Here to learn more, and watch a video to see what the PGA Tour players are saying about the Adidas adizero.
The Nike VR_S Covert Driver is now available for Pre-Order. Scheduled to start shipping in early February, the Nike VR_S Covert Driver is sure to be one of the most desirable golf clubs for 2013. The innovative cavity back design, along with adjustable loft will make the VR_S Covert Driver forgiving and highly customizable. A tour Verison of the Covert Driver will be available with a slightly smaller 430cc head size. The Nike VR_S Covert Tour Driver will come with a Mitsubishi Kuro Kage Silver 60 graphite shaft. The stock shaft in the standard Covert Driver will be the Mitsubishi Kuro Kage Black 50. Click Here to learn more about the Covert Driver and watch a video.
The new Adams Speedline Super S Driver will feature adjustable loft. Thus eliminating the need to be concerned with which loft driver to purchase. The Speedline Super S Driver comes in one loft, and is fully adjustable between 9.5* and 11.5*. The Adams Speedline Super S also features improved aerodynamics, making it consistently longer and straighter. The Super S Driver will come with a Matrix Radix S 50 gram shaft. The Adams Speedline Super S Driver will be available in late January 2013. Click Here to learn more.
New Driver Steals the Show at Nike Golf's Global Innovation Summit
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BEAVERTON, Ore. (November 5, 2012) – Nike Golf's momentum of non-stop innovation is on show in full force this week at the company's Global Innovation Summit in Orlando, Florida. The technology and design-filled event is being headlined by today's introduction of what promises to be an industry sensation. Nike Golf is the first in history to bring high-speed cavity back technology to a driver that conforms to USGA and R&A Rules.
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The VR_S Covert driver will be available in golf stores throughout North America and Europe on February 8, 2013 and in the rest of world starting on February 15, 2013. The driver will be offered in two models, the VR_S Covert Tour and VR_S Covert. The VR_S Covert Tour is 430cc and features a deeper face and a fixed weight screw. The VR_S Covert is 460cc and has a wider breadth. Both models will come with Mitsubishi Rayon's new Kuro Kage shafts that are produced with higher carbon fiber density for superior control and power.
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The new Adidas Adicross II Golf Shoes feature new, strategically-placed square-shaped traction lugs and updated outsole design to promote improved traction and to reduce marking on the putting surface. Adidas added new "flex grooves" which are positioned at the forefoot to promote superior flexibility, natural feel and solid sole-to-ground contact throughout the golf swing. The Adidas AdiCross II Golf Shoes are designed to deliver all the performance benefits of a traditional golf shoe with the off-course versatility and updated style to go anywhere. The lightweight, spikeless Adidas AdiCross II's are engineered to promote greater natural movement and help reduce fatigue when it's needed most. Several great colors are available, Click Here for more information.
The Cleveland 588 RTX CB Wedge has a new larger groove design along with laser and Rotex milling on the face. Spin is generated by friction. The more friction there is between the ball and the clubface at impact, the more the ball spins. Having cleaner contact and a rougher surface on a wedge clubface increase friction. The Rotex Face on Cleveland Golf's new 588 RTX wedges has three technologies that promote cleaner contact and add surface roughness. Grooves function like tread on a tire, channeling away moisture and debris to improve contact. On a wedge face, the larger the grooves, the more moisture and debris can be channeled away to allow for cleaner contact with the ball. The Cleveland 588 RTX CB Wedge is available in a Satin and Black Pearl Finish. Click Here to watch a video and learn more about the new 588 RTX Wedge.
How would you like to have an ultra comfortable pair of golf shoes, you can walk 18 holes in, then wear around town, and go for a run later in the afternoon? The True Linkswear True Sensei is the shoe you have been waiting for. The True Sensei is a hybrid style golf shoe that is designed for the golf course, the road, the trails, the gym, the airport, or wherever else you may go.
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The key new technology in the recently announced TaylorMade RocketBladez Irons is the "Speed Pocket," inspired by the distance-enhancing benefits of the TaylorMade RocketBallz fairway wood and Rescue clubs. TaylorMade engineers incorporated the Speed Pocket into RocketBladez irons to promote faster ball speed and a higher launch angle to promote longer, high-flying, quick-stopping shots. Altogether, the TaylorMade RocketBladez Iron set consists of eleven individually designed clubheads, each tailored in size, shape and features to maximize distance, control and feel like never before.
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Ogio is known to push the envelope of innovation in the golf industry. The new Ogio X4 Synergy Golf Push Cart is the latest innovation from Ogio. The X4 Synergy is a fresh new look at golf push cart design and functionality. Not only does the X4 Synergy fold easily in one step, but the bag remains on the cart while folding and unfolding. This is the most compact design we've ever seen for a bag/push cart in a folded position. The Ogio X4 Synergy push cart is a great choice if you're looking for a compact cart/bag combo, and you have limited trunk space. The X4 Synergy is also packed with features. It has a wide stance to promote stability on hills. An umbrella holder is included, along with a drink holder. A storage tray holds balls, tees, a cell phone, golf gps, and more. The Ogio X4 Synergy is available in 3 colors, Black, Black/Red, and White. Click here to learn more about the Ogio X4 Synergy Golf Push Cart.


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Oracle vs. Google battle wins only a mixed verdict
By Casey Newton | May 7, 2012 | Updated: May 7, 2012 9:12pm
Photo By Paul SakumaWorkers bicycle past Google offices in Mountain View, Calif. A Google-Oracle dispute continues despite Monday's verdict.
Photo By David Paul MorrisOracle CEO Larry Ellison, outside the court last month, has been one of a number of wealthy Silicon Valley CEOs who have showed up in court to testify during the trial.
SAN FRANCISCO - A mixed verdict in the first phase of Oracle's intellectual property lawsuit against Google meant no clear winner emerged Monday in the high-stakes case unfolding in U.S. District Court in San Francisco.
After almost a week of deliberations, a 12-member jury agreed with Oracle that Google had infringed on the overall copyrights related to the Java programming language. Oracle acquired Java when it purchased Sun Microsystems in 2010.
But jurors deadlocked on whether the Java application programming interfaces, or APIs, that Google used in building its Android operating system constituted a fair use of Oracle's code. Fair uses are protected under copyright law.
Monday's verdict came after the first part of a three-phase trial in which Oracle is seeking more than $1 billion in damages - although without a decision in its favor on the copyright issue, Oracle is unlikely to obtain anywhere near that amount.
Observers, however, said Monday's outcome left both sides with room for hope - Oracle because the jury agreed Google had copied its code, and Google because jurors weren't all persuaded that the copying represented infringement.
"If the jury had come back and said there's no infringement here, that would have taken care of that," said Bruce Wieder, an intellectual property attorney at Dow Lohnes and adjunct professor of law at Georgetown University. "Now the question is, what about the defense of fair use? And the answer to that is, we don't know the answer to that."
After the jury decision, Judge William Alsup ordered that the second phase of the trial, which involves Oracle's patent claims, begin immediately. Oracle delivered its opening statement to jurors Monday, with Google to make its case Tuesday. The remaining phases are expected to take several weeks.
The trial has been closely watched because an Oracle victory would allow it to ask for royalties on each Android device Google sells, making them more expensive. It could also diminish enthusiasm for manufacturing Android devices among Google's partners, given the multiple patent disputes the operating system has generated.
The trial has also been closely watched for other reasons - offering the rare spectacle of some of Silicon Valley's wealthiest CEOs taking the stand to make their case. Oracle's Larry Ellison and Google's Larry Page both have appeared to offer testimony. Former Sun CEOs Scott McNealy and Jonathan Schwartz testified as well.
Monday's muddled verdict left unresolved a major issue in the trial - whether the programming interfaces, which allow different pieces of software to communicate with each other, can be copyrighted. Immediately after the jury's verdict was read, Google said it would ask for a mistrial.
Oracle issued a statement claiming victory.
The lawsuit originated in August 2010, when Oracle alleged that the Android operating system Google developed for smart phones and tablets made improper use of technologies covered by patents owned by Oracle.


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Anti-whaling activists aboard Sea Shepherd Australia's flagship have returned to Hobart after three months at sea.
Dozens of supporters flocked to Hobart's waterfront this morning to welcome one of Sea Shepherd Australia's anti-whaling fleet to the dock.
The Steve Irwin ship had been at sea for more than 90 days taking part in the organisation's longest Antarctic anti-whaling campaign yet.
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Tasmanian scientists are using a genetic test often employed by forensic experts to estimate the age of humpback whales.
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Tasmania's capital city Hobart is to become an honorary home port for the anti-whaling ship, Bob Barker.
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Sea Shepherd activists say a Japanese whaler threw a bamboo spear at them after using steel cables to attempt to damage their ship, the Bob Barker.
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Activists onboard a rigid inflatable boat sent from the Bob Barker deploying a rope in front of the research vessel Yushin Maru. (The Institute of Cetacean Research)
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The SS Bob Barker rams research vessel Yushin Maru No.3 on port side stern. (The Institute of Cetacean Research)
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The Federal Environment Minister is seeking to clarify reports by anti-whaling activists that Japanese whalers tried to disable one of their ships in the Southern Ocean overnight.
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New Zealand Prime Minister John Key wants Japan to apologise for one of its whaling ships going into its exclusive economic zone.
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The New Zealand government says it is "deeply annoyed" after a Japanese whaling ship entered its exclusive economic zone.
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It was lucky that nobody was injured in the latest collision between Sea Shepherd and Japanese whalers.
If the Japanese were actually the aggressors this time, then it's more a case of "what goes around, comes around" for Sea Shepherd.
The Abbott Government should distance itself from the Sea Shepherd's dangerous tactics and ban its vessels from entering Australian ports.
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Sea Shepherd captain Sid Chakravarty disagrees with Japan's accusations that rope was used to sabotage its whale research fleet.
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The Japanese government and Sea Shepherd have each blamed the other for a collision in the Southern Ocean.
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The Opposition has seized on Tony Abbott's "dead silence" on the issue of whaling, accusing the prime minister of being a different leader when abroad.
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Australia has completed its first flyover to monitor the Japanese whaling fleet in the Southern Ocean.
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Anti-whaling activists say a Japanese harpoon ship is tailing one of their boats as it nears the Australian Whale Sanctuary in the Southern Ocean.
Sea Shepherd Australia says the Bob Barker and the Japanese ship Yushin Maru No. 3 are approaching Macquarie Island.
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has said the Government was ready to start monitoring, but the Japanese had not yet entered Australia's search and rescue zone.
Sea Shepherd spokesman Bob Brown says it is time for the Government to intervene.
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The Federal Government has chosen to use the ACV Ocean Protector to defend against a faux threat to the north, rather than a real one to the south.
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Anti-whaling activists in the Southern Ocean say they have driven a Japanese whaling fleet from its hunting grounds.
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It is not widely appreciated that Australia's longstanding claim to the Australian Antarctic Territory - and thus the Australian Whale Sanctuary - is not widely recognised.
As such, active enforcement of Australian law against Japanese whalers could unleash a diplomatic and legal maelstrom with very serious consequences for Australia's Antarctic claim and for the Antarctic Treaty.
Greg Hunt's decision to undertake aerial monitoring of the Japanese whalers is a more prudent course of action, keeping the Australian government at arms' length from any Southern Ocean confrontations that may develop between Sea Shepherd and the whalers.
Topics: whaling, environment, federal-government, international-law
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Captain of the Steve Irwin, Siddharth Chakravarty, says the Sea Shepherd boats have split up the Japanese fleet and have been chasing the Nisshin Maru - the fleet's factory ship.
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The Government is facing fresh calls to monitor whaling in the Southern Ocean after footage released by activists shows Japanese whalers have made a successful start to this season's hunt.
Anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd says its three boats found all five ships from the Japanese whaling fleet, one with four dead minke whales onboard.
Environment Minister Greg Hunt last month said the Government would send a plane to monitor the fleet, despite promises before the election to send a ship.
But Sea Shepherd Australia chairman Bob Brown says there is no sign of surveillance from the Federal Government.
"There's three carcasses on the ship; a fourth carcass has been cut up ... That's just a gruesome, bloody, medieval scene which has no place in this modern world," he said.
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Bob Brown says Sea Shepherd has found all five ships from the Japanese whaling fleet in the Southern Ocean sanctuary.
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The Federal Government has been accused of breaking an election promise by sending a plane instead of a boat to monitor Japanese whaling in the Southern Ocean.
The Government will send an A319 plane to the Southern Ocean during the whaling season, which begins in January and ends in March.
In the lead-up to the election it promised to send a Customs vessel. Under Australian law, such a vessel would have to turn around any Japanese ship that conducted illegal whaling.
Environment Minister Greg Hunt says the Government is acting in the absence of a decision against whaling by the International Court of Justice.
But the Greens and anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd have lashed out at the move, saying it marks a broken promise and will have a limited impact.
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Anti-whaling nations including the United States have warned environmentalists and Japanese whalers against taking action that endangers human life as an annual confrontation brews in the remote Southern Ocean.
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Faster's got it!. The photo he posted shows the same structures and seawall as mine. His vantage point was maybe a hundred yards west of mine or you might have seen the arched overpass to the fortified seawall. Just out of the field of view of his photo would be the conical outline of the Santuario della Madonna delle Lacrime, an impressive--if jarring--structure that is 260' in diameter at its base and somewhere near 300' tall.
This strategic port goes back to Athenian origin--rivaling the stature of Athens itself, to be subsequently conquered by Rome, Vandals, Byzantine Greeks, Arabs, and Normans. There are many remaining structures in various states to attest to this diverse background, such that it is one of the most important archeological sites in the Med. You have everything from necropoli, an amphitheatre, an ancient version of the "whispering gallery" (the Ear of Dionysius) to various and sundry temples. The cathedral of Siracusa is actually--and obviously--a reclaimed Greek temple.
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Heritage takes two at MonroeMONROE - The red, white and blue opened the new year with a bang Tuesday as Heritage swept Monroe Area in subregion action. The Lady Patriots picked up where they left off in 2008, winning their seventh straight game 47-34. For the boys in the nightcap, they edged the Hurricanes 53-51. The Lady Patriots (9-5) extended their winning streak to seven after a decisive 13-point victory. The Patriots improved to 9-5 overall after fending off the Hurricanes (6-8). Monroe Area's Maritea Duke scored a team-high 19 points. Alcovy basketball splits with Griffin GRIFFIN - The Tigers allowed a big lead get away from them before settling down to beat Griffin 53-47. The Lady Tigers were hurt by turnovers in their 44-17 loss Tuesday. The Alcovy boys jumped out to a 20-10 first quarter lead. However, they allowed Griffin to stick around in the second period, giving the Tigers a 26-21 halftime lead. Alcovy lost the lead in the fourth period before dominating the final two minutes of the game for the win. The Tigers' Brad Williams made some crucial outside shots, finishing with 13 points, nine coming from 3-pointers. In the girls game, Griffin took advantage of Alcovy turnovers and careless play, allowing the Lady Bears to take a commanding first-half lead. Pacing the Lady Tigers on the scoreboard was Kate Palo, who finished with a team-high seven points.
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Moodbidri, popularly known as Jain Kashi, has raised a voice of dissent against state government's plan to include Jain community into Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Act, 1997.
The town has shown clear resentment to the move of the religious endowments minister VS Acharya, on inclusion of various minorities under the Act.
"We are not Hindus and our temples do not have Hindu deities, there is no need to bring Jain temples under the Act. We understand Acharya's statement had clarified that it is only for keeping an inventory of religious places under one umbrella, but I feel even that was not needed as we have a perfect inventory of our own," said Bhattarka Charukiriti Panditacharyavarya of Jain mutt, Moodbidri.
Jitendra Kumar, president of the Karnataka Jaina Association, said: "Ethnically, historically, architecturally and scripturally, Jainism has been one of the oldest religions in the world. It's separate, distinct, and is not an offshoot; neither is it a reformist school of thought nor is it a quintessence of Hindu religion."
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This is my first MMA DVD review, and what better way to kick it off than with the UFC Best of 2009 DVD? 2009 was a huge year for the UFC, with mega fights like St. Pierre vs. Penn, their biggest PPV of all time in UFC 100, and much more. Last year was also the start of what many think will go down as the era of dominant champions. BJ Penn defended his title twice with ease, St. Pierre did the same, and Anderson Silva defended his belt and then moved up to light heavyweight to slaughter Forrest Griffin. Brock Lesnar became the undisputed heavyweight champ, while Lyoto Machida validated the claims of his supporters when he decimated Rashad Evans. Plus, the box says this DVD is 5 hours 45 minutes, which means there was a whole lot to cover in 2009. Let's get to it.
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There are 3 bonus fights on disc 1 and you have the option of playing them during the feature, or after you're done watching. I will watch them in the feature.
Mike Goldberg introduces us to the UFC and what it takes to be a fighter. A cool highlight clip of the happenings in 2009 ensues. Goldberg goes over the expansion of the UFC to new cities; from Memphis and Philly, all the way to Germany. He then highlights 2009 including UFC 100, Anderson Silva tying Matt Hughes' and Tito Ortiz's record for title defenses, returning fighters, Todd Duffee's record breaking 7 second KO (Duane Ludwig frowns upon this), debuting fighters such as Yoshihiro Akiyama, Paulo Thiago, and Kimbo Slice.
We start off at UFC 94 with Georges St. Pierre vs. BJ Penn. Goldberg goes over the first fight and the build-up to the second. I press enter and here's GSP vs. Penn 2.
Bonus Fight: UFC Welterweight Championship – Georges St. Pierre vs. BJ Penn from UFC 94
Round 1: I was so excited for this fight I wrote a 3-part column on it. Needless to say, I was a little too excited. We skip the fighter introductions and go right to the start of the fight. Clinching early and St. Pierre is clearly outmuscling Penn. GSP has Penn up against the fence and grabs a leg but doesn't get BJ to the ground. Georges has a single against the cage but is having some trouble taking Penn to the ground still. They separate and St. Pierre is the more active fighter standing until he once again clinches with BJ before either fighter can land any good punches. They separate and Georges lands a right hook followed by a left. After another clinch they separate yet again and the round ends. 10-9 GSP.
I'm on the lookout for any greasing. None yet.
Round 2: St. Pierre controlling the Octagon again before pushing Penn against the fence. A little less than a minute into the round GSP takes Penn down. Penn goes right to the rubber guard but St. Pierre is landing punches to the body and elbows to the face. GSP stands up to land punches and lands in half guard before passing to side control. I believe that's only the second time Penn's guard has been passed in MMA. St. Pierre pounding Penn before BJ retains full guard. St. Pierre postures up to land some punches before going back into BJ's closed guard where he lands good body punches. GSP stands up and goes in with a flurry that allows him to get back into side control. Penn with a jailbreak and gets it back to guard. Penn has a small cut on his cheek. Round over and it's 10-8 for St. Pierre.
Greasing alert as an NSAC official wipes St. Pierre's back with a towel.
Round 3: BJ is tired and looks sluggish standing. St. Pierre is picking him apart. It looks like Penn is bleeding from the nose as St. Pierre clinches and takes him down again into half guard. Not much action other than BJ moving into butterfly guard. St. Pierre postures up and is landing punches before Penn gets back to his feet and is attempts a takedown of his own. The takedown is not successful as St. Pierre pushes BJ against the cage before taking him down again. BJ is on his back against the fence and can't really do much to St. Pierre. Every time he goes to a higher guard his legs slip back down and he gets hit. 10-9 GSP.
The NSAC wipes St. Pierre down with a towel again before round 4.
Round 4: Penn's hands are dropping and St. Pierre is landing jabs from all angles. Wow, easy takedown for St. Pierre into half guard before passing to side control. GSP is now in crucifix position but keeps getting warned by Herb Dean for hitting Penn in the back of the head. Penn just doesn't have anything left in his gas tank. Herb Dean telling BJ he needs to fight back. Domination by GSP as he continues to land right hands. St. Pierre tries to mount but BJ gets back to full guard. I spoke too soon as St. Pierre passes to side control again. St. Pierre landing elbows and punches nonstop. Herb Dean is very close to stopping the fight. 10-8 St. Pierre.
We see Penn's corner tell the doctor it's over and the fight's done.
Winner: Georges St. Pierre by TKO (corner stoppage) after round 4 to retain the UFC Welterweight Championship.
No post fight interviews as we head right back to the main feature and move into Goldberg talking about Thiago Alves. Highlights of St. Pierre vs. Alves from UFC 100 ensue and it's total domination for Georges as he defeats Alves by decision. That leads us to other welterweight contenders. Dan Hardy is up first and we get highlights of his fights against Marcus Davis and Mike Swick, the latter of which earned him a title shot. Josh Koscheck is up next and we see clips of his fights against Frank Trigg and Anthony Johnson. After that we see Koscheck calling out Hardy after beating Anthony Johnson.
All this talk of the welterweight division has me wanting to watch Matt Hughes vs. Matt Serra. What look at that, that's exactly what's up next!
Welterweight Bout – Matt Hughes vs. Matt Serra from UFC 98
Round 1: We get the tale of the tape and move right into the fight. Hughes comes out southpaw. Matt Hughes was in his best shape in years for this fight. You can tell he really wanted to beat Serra. After a feeling out process Serra catches Hughes with either a right forearm to the back of the head or a head-butt. There is a possibility the forearm pushed Hughes' head into Serra's, but I digress. Serra swarms and Hughes is on his back but gets back up. Hughes is still hurt as he shoots on Serra. Hughes seems to recover and pushes Serra up against the cage. Both are throwing knees, but none are landing solidly. Serra slips away and they're back in the center of the Octagon. After Matt realizes he is clearly not a good kickboxer, he clinches and trips Serra to the ground. Hughes has Serra's back with both hooks in going for a rear naked choke. "The Terror" looks calm and explodes back to his feet. Neither fighter does anything significant on the feet before the round ends. Tough round to score since Serra rocked him but Hughes later took his back. I'll go 10-9 Serra since he didn't take damage when Hughes was on top and was busier on the feet.
Round 2: Not much action for the first minute until Hughes takes him down. Hughes is in half guard and landing punches to the body. Matt Hughes is working methodically from half guard as Serra makes faces mocking Hughes every time he lands a body shot. Hughes is still in half guard and looking to pass but he can't get his left leg free. Fighters are stood up with 15 seconds left but it's not enough time for Serra to steal the round. 10-9 Hughes easily; Serra wasn't close to any submissions and Hughes was on top the majority of the round.
Round 3: Hughes shoots in for a takedown after another feeling out process and gets it. Serra is in rubber guard going for an omoplata. Eddie Bravo would be very proud of Serra for hugging the knee. Serra loses it and goes back to rubber guard with his left leg. Hughes stands up and Serra throws up a triangle but Hughes gets out of it. Serra is being very active from the bottom. They're stood up again because Hughes wasn't doing much of anything from the top. Serra moves in and Hughes lands a nice short right hand. The New Yorker Serra has his hands at his waist taunting Hughes. Hughes clinches and Serra gets a huge takedown with less than a minute remaining in the fight. Serra is on top and throwing right hands. They end with Hughes attempting a takedown while Serra looks for a kimura. Serra was active from the bottom, had a huge takedown, and was active from the top. 10-9 Serra.
Winner: Matt Hughes by unanimous decision (29-28 across). It all comes down to the first round, but I think Serra won that fight.
We move right into the next fight which is…
Welterweight Bout – Carlos Condit vs. Jake Ellenberger from UFC Fight Night 19
Round 1: Condit throws a kick but Ellenberger catches it, lands a right hand, and takes Condit to the ground. The fighters are up against the fence with each working for position. Condit works on a triangle Ellenberger gets out. "The Natural Born Killer" gets up from the bottom and is met with a right hand to the chin. Carlos then clinches and has Jake up against the fence. Ellenberger pushes away. Condit gets countered again after he throws a kick and Ellenberger follows up with another straight right which forces Condit against the cage. Ellenberger lands a right hook and Condit covers up. In a strangely delayed reaction, Condit falls to the floor still covering up. Jake follows up with ground and pound as Condit gives up his back. D'Arce choke attempt from Jake but Condit stands right back up and lands a knee to the chin of Ellenberger. Another to the body and one more to the chin but then Ellenberger throws a wild right that catches Condit on the temple and Condit is down. Ellenberger swarms but Condit recovers quickly and takes him down. Mind you this has all happened and we are barely past the halfway point of the first round. Condit is in side control before moving into mount. Ellenberger channels the Undertaker and sits up in great display of power. They are back on their feet and Ellenberger drops down for a guillotine. It may not have been a very good idea as he only has half guard, but he then reverses Condit and is now on top. Condit retains full guard and is throwing punches from the bottom. Carlos does not stop striking as now he is throwing elbows from the bottom. Ellenberger stands up but Condit throws up a triangle, causing him to move away. As soon as Condit stands up Ellenberger swarms and lands a head kick that sends Condit into the fence. Condit circles away and they are back in the center of the Octagon. Condit attempts a spinning back fist and misses; he then slips to the ground after throwing a kick. Both fighters are tired. Condit charges forward and Ellenberger lands a knee to his face as Condit is in the process of pressing him against the cage. Condit looks for a takedown at the end of the round but doesn't get it. Absolutely great round and the best of the year in my opinion, but I feel like Goldberg and Kenny Florian (filling in for Joe Rogan) are underselling it a bit. 10-9 Ellenberger.
Round 2: Wild exchange to start the round but nothing lands. Ellenberger takes Condit down with ease about 30 seconds into the round. Condit goes to rubber guard but loses it. He then seemed to attempt a Mir lock, but never really went for it and Ellenberger slipped his arm out easily. Condit is so active from the bottom using elbows and punches. Ellenberger mostly working the body. Condit throws up a triangle but they're both so slippery at this point Ellenberger can just slip out of it. Carlos works his way back to his feet but gets taken down again immediately. Soon after he attempts a kimura and sweeps Ellenberger, landing in mount. Ellenberger retains half guard but Condit is relentless and never stops attacking, which leads to him moving to mount once again. As Condit tries to take his back Ellenberger explodes and ends up on top. Ellenberger is on top but Condit is still throwing from the bottom. Condit works back to his feet and that's where the round ends. 10-9 Condit.
Round 3: I can't believe how active these two are. I'm gassed just watching the fight. Condit lands a head kick but it doesn't seem to stun Ellenberger in the slightest. They tie up after missing haymakers and Ellenberger drags Condit to the ground. I know I'm getting kind of redundant, but Condit does not stop attacking. They stand back up and Ellenberger drops down for a guillotine but Condit escapes. Condit's in half guard and is throwing left after left. Ellenberger gives up his back and Condit his back mount after landing a knee to the body. 90 seconds left in the fight. Ellenberger spins out as Condit goes for an armbar, he's now on top. Condit kicks Ellenberger away and gets to his feet. Jake shoots right away but can't complete the takedown. Carlos spins and takes his back again. Condit goes for a rear naked choke but when he hears the 10 seconds warning starts raining down blows. 10-9 Condit. Great fight.
Winner: Carlos Condit by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Demian Maia and Nate Marquardt are profiled leading up to their fight.
Middleweight Bout –Nate Marquardt vs. Demian Maia from UFC 102
Round 1: I wonder how they found time on the disc for this one. 16 seconds in Maia throws a kick which Marquardt counters with a straight right. Maia is out. Fight over.
Winner: Nate Marquardt by KO at :21 of round 1.
We move to the very next month when Vitor Belfort returned to the UFC to take on Rich Franklin.
195-Pound Catch-Weight Bout – Rich Franklin vs. Vitor Belfort from UFC 103
Round 1: Rich Franklin can't hear his corner, apparently. Both fighters tentative in the first minute, Belfort is looking to counter while Franklin clearly has respect for Vitor's speed. Fighters now throwing more but nothing significant landed. Franklin throwing kicks but can't find his mark with any punches. We get our first exchange and Vitor lands a jab. This gives him confidence to move in and he catches Franklin on the top of the head with a quick left hook. Franklin is down and Vitor swarms with left hands. Rich is out and the fight is over.
Winner: Vitor Belfort by KO at 3:02 of the first round.
Goldberg jinxes the Silva vs. Belfort bout before moving onto Yoshihiro "Sexyama" Akiyama. Keeping with the middleweight theme we move into Quarry vs. Credeur.
Middleweight Bout – Nate Quarry vs. Tim Credeur from UFC Fight Night 19
Round 1: First good exchange comes a minute into the fight as Creduer comes in with a jab and Quarry counters with body shots and an overhand right. Creduer is utilizing more kicks than Quarry who is relying mostly on his boxing. Tim is more active on his feet and is much faster than Quarry. Quarry counters nicely with a right hook to the body and a left that grazes Creduer's face. Creduer lands a right on the top of Quarry's head and "The Rock" is hurt. Creduer moves in to finish and takes Nate's back. He looks for a rear naked choke but Quarry fights it off and gets back to his feet. Tim charges forward with 10 seconds left and lands a knee to the body. Quarry looks very slow at the end of the round. 10-9 Creduer.
Round 2: They come out aggressive but Creduer gets the better of the exchange. Quarry backs up and cracks Tim with an overhand right as he's coming in to close up the fight. Creduer drops to a knee and gets back up only to be dropped in a wide exchange by a grazing punch to his chin. Quarry moves in to finish by Creduer avoids the big shots and grabs a hold of Quarry in half guard. Quarry stands up and looks to come in with punches but nothing lands. Creduer throws up an armbar but Quarry avoids. Not much action on the ground. Bother fighters are tired but Quarry continues to look for openings. The round ends with the fighters exchanging blows on the ground. 10-9 Quarry.
Round 3: Creduer backs Quarry against the cage with punches. He smells blood and is looking to take Quarry out. Quarry circles away and lands another overhand right that drops Creduer. Tim looks surprisingly calm on the bottom and has closed guard. Quarry working to the body with continuous lefts and rights. Creduer goes for another armbar but Quarry easily gets out. Tim works his way back to his feet but looks to be gassed. Quarry lands a big right hook but Creduer is still standing. Creduer's throwing but his chin is wide open. Quarry is now beating him to the punch. Nate lands a few more blows and Creduer crumbles to the mat. More of the same on the ground as Quarry has few answers for Creduer's defense. Tim goes for a heel hook but Quarry spins out. A stalemate ensues until Herb Dean stands them up with 30 seconds remaining. They're both exhausted. Creduer throws a head kick and falls to the ground. They spend the last 15 seconds trading shots until the bell. Fun fight. 10-8 Quarry.
Winner: Nate Quarry by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-28)
Anderson Silva's lackluster win against Thales Leites is talked about. Silva needed to prove he still had his killer instinct so he moved up to light heavyweight to take on Forrest Griffin.
Light Heavyweight Bout – Anderson Silva vs. Forrest Griffin from UFC 101
Forrest opens up with a 1-2 head kick, just as Joe Rogan was told. The crowd chants "let's go Forrest!" Griffin throws a kick but Silva catches it and pushes him away. Forrest is being active but nothing is landing. Anderson finally moves forward and lands a right hook that drops Griffin. Forrest gets right back up. Anderson is being more aggressive then he was in the beginning of the fight and he's talking to Forrest in the cage. He drops his hands, dodges Forrest's punches and lands his own at will. A straight left drops Griffin. Incredible. Silva lets Forrest get back up, even offering him a hand. Silva's hands are still at his waist. Forrest charges forward and Anderson throws a right jab. Forrest goes down and out. Fight over. I've probably seen this fight 50 or so times and it's still mind-blowing to watch.
Winner: Anderson Silva by KO at 3:23 of the first round.
Anderson's training partner Lyoto Machida is up next. We go over his win over Thiago Silva and move into his title fight against Rashad Evans.
UFC Light Heavyweight Championship – Rashad Evans vs. Lyoto Machida from UFC 98
Round 1: Fighters are moving a lot but not many strikes are being thwon. Machida starts things off with a head kick 2 minutes into the fight. Rashad charges forward but nothing lands. Machida hurts Rashad with a straight left and the champ is down with a minute left in the round. "The Dragon" swarms but Rashad is able to get back to his feet. They circle for the rest of the round. 10-9 Machida.
Round 2: The crowd is chanting "Machida!" Lyoto kicks to the body and clinches looking for a takedown. Rashad defends and they are back in the center of the cage. Machida charges forward but Rashad keeps him at bay with two quick counter right hooks. After a stalemate Machida throws a straight left that hurts Rashad and another that knocks him down. Machida moves in for the finish. You can hear Rashad's wife screaming. Rashad makes it back to his feet for a second but falls again. He gets back up and Machida is backing him up against the fence. Another straight left finishes it off. Rashad is out cold. Welcome to the Machida Era.
Winner: Lyoto Machida by KO at 3:57 or round 2.
The first challenger to Machida would be the winner of Chuck Liddell vs. Shogun Rua, so that fight is up next.
Light Heavyweight Bout – Chuck Liddell vs. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua from UFC 97
Round 1: Rua throws a leg kick to get things started. A minute into the round Shogun throws an overhand right which Liddell answers with two rights of his own. Liddell starts charging forward until Shogun throws a head kick to slow him down. Shogun is throwing a bunch of overhand rights. Liddell throws a right that causes Shogun to cover up. Rua throws another leg kick. He follows that with an overhand right followed by a leg kick. It's like he's trying to create a hybrid of Liddell-Jardine and Liddell-Evans. Shogun takes Chuck down halfway through the round but "The Iceman" gets back to his feet quickly. Shogun goes for a leg lock but Liddell gets out. Rua is riding Liddell's back and throwing knees to the thigh. They separate and a wild exchange ensues. Shogun tries to take Chuck down again but gets denied. Liddell is clearly the slower of the two fighters. Chuck takes Shogun down but stands up right away with less than a minute left. Shogun charges forward and lands a left hook that drops Liddell. He batters Chuck with hammerfists until the ref pulls him off.
Winner: Mauricio "Shogun" Rua by TKO at 4:28 of round 1.
Highlights of Machida vs. Shogun are shown.
A nice video package of Chuck Liddell's career follows. Mike Goldberg goes over Chuck's career accomplishments.
Tito Ortiz's return is highlighted. Highlights of both of his fights against Forrest Griffin are shown.
Out of nowhere, we move to Thiago Silva and his fight against Keith Jardine.
Light Heavyweight Bout: Keith Jardine vs. Thiago Silva from UFC 102
Round 1: Jardine comes out aggressive. He throws a kick but slips and Silva has him on his back. "The Dean of Mean" gets back up to his feet. Jardine charges but gets caught with a left hook and falls to the ground. Silva follows up and four punches later it's over.
Winner: Thiago Silva by KO at 1:35 of round 1.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is profiled. We see highlights of his KO victory over Luiz Cane in his UFC debut.
Jon Jones is shown and we get highlights from all three of his 2009 bouts.
That's the end of the feature on disc 1, but wait, there's more! Here are the two other bonus fights on the disc:
Bonus Fight: Welterweight Bout – Mike Swick vs. Dan Hardy from UFC 95
Round 1: Hardy is the bigger fighter. "The Outlaw" catches Swick coming in with a right but Swick pushes him against the fence. Hardy reverses and throws a knee. They continue to work against the cage until Swick hits Hardy with a low blow. They restart standing and Swick has Hardy against the cage again. Neither fighter seems to have much of an advantage. They separate at the end of the round and Hardy connects nicely. Close round, but Hardy landed more effective strikes to earn him a score of 10-9.
Round 2: Hardy rocks Swick to start the round. He charges forward but they end up clinching against the fence again. Hardy is working more in the clinch. With two minutes left in the round the referee separates them. Swick lands a good left hook. They exchange and find themselves clinching against the fence again. End of round, 10-9 Hardy.
Round 3: Hardy lands a right hook to start the round. Swick answers with a flurry. They're slugging it out. Both fighters land left hooks but Swick got the worst of it. Hardy misses a spinning back kick. He goes in to finish but they end up clinched yet again. Hardy lifts Swick up but gets caught in a guillotine. He falls out and is in full guard over Swick. Hardy lands nice elbows but not much is happening so they are stood up. Neither fighter does much for the rest of the round. 10-9 Hardy.
Winner: Dan Hardy by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
Bonus Fight: Light Heavyweight Bout – Stephan Bonnar vs. Jon Jones from UFC 94
Round 1: Jones throws a wild right hand to start the fight. "Bones" is throwing many different kicks. They clinch and after a failed takedown Jones knees Bonnar in the face. Bonnar is backed up against the cage. Jones knees Bonnar in the face. Bonnar is backed up against the cage. Jones throws Bonnar to the ground beautifully. Bonnar gets back up but Jones puts him right back down. Bonnar is persistent though and gets back up again. Stephan attempts a spinning back kick to no avail. They clinch again and "Bones" takes Bonnar to the ground. He takes his back but "The American Psycho" gets back to his feet. Suplex by Jones; Bonnar gets up again. Spinning back elbow rocks Bonnar and he's on the floor. Jones moves in but Bonnar is able to survive. They get back to their feet and Bonnar is cut on the forehead. Jones lands another knee. Round over, 10-8 Jones.
Round 2: Bonnar is aggressive on the feet to start the round. Jones trips him and has his back. They get back to their feet and Jones lands a big right before taking Bonnar back down. Jones working from Bonnar's half guard but Bonnar gets back to his feet yet again. After a brief clinching period Jones lands an elbow and a straight right. Bonnar charges forward but Jones takes him to the ground again. Round ends, 10-9 Jones.
Round 3: The fighters exchange kicks to start the round. Jones looks tired and Bonnar is outworking him in the clinch. Bonnar lands some right hands but Jones answers with a knee. Jones takes Stephan down again. Bonnar goes for a triangle choke but "Bones" fights out of it. With two minutes left in the round Bonnar gets back to his feet. Bonnar is aggressive but can't do anything to take the fight away from Jones. Horn sounds, 10-9 Bonnar.
Winner: Jon Jones by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).
Disc 2:
Disc 2 kicks off with a recap of The Ultimate Fighter 9. Ross Pearson's win at UFC 105 is highlighted and we move into the lightweight division. The symbol for a bonus fight comes up, so I click enter.
Bonus Fight: Lightweight Bout – Tyson Griffin vs. Hermes Franca from UFC 103
Round 1: Hermes looks for a spinning back kick but Tyson counters with a leg kick. Griffin throwing a lot of leg kicks. Tyson is far more active on his feet than Franca. Griffin throws a left hook which forces Hermes to a knee but he recovers quickly. Griffin still throwing a bunch of leg kicks as the round ends and it's his, 10-9.
Round 2: Griffin throwing a lot of feigns in the first 30 seconds. Hermes throws a combination that hurts Tyson. He charges forward and Tyson catches him with an overhand right. Hermes gets up and they continue to swing wildly. Griffin throws a leg kick that gets caught by Hermes. Franca holds onto it and they trade blows with Griffin hopping on one foot. Griffin moves forward and lands a nice right hook to Hermes' chin. Tyson later lands straight right that drops Franca. He pounces and lands punches through Franca's submission attempts. Franca is out.
Winner: Tyson Griffin by KO at 3:26 of round 2.
We return to the feature with highlights of top contender Gray Maynard. Goldberg says he'll get a chance to avenge a loss in January against Nate Diaz. Diaz is then profiled and his fight against Melvin Guillard is a bonus fight, so let's get to it.
Bonus Fight: Lightweight Bout – Nate Diaz vs. Melvin Guillard from UFC Fight Night 19
Round 1: Guillard catches Diaz on the chin 5 seconds in to the fight. He moves in but doesn't want to deal with Diaz's ground game, so he backs away. Diaz trips Guillard to the ground but Melvin butt scoots to the cage immediately. Back on their feet, Guillard throws Diaz to the ground but stands up quickly. Diaz trips Guillard to the ground again but Guillard gets back up using the cage. Diaz pushes Guillard against the fence but pays for it when he gets hit with an elbow and a right hook. The fighters are taunting each other. Diaz is bloodied. Melvin Guillard has no regard for Diaz's power as he holds his hands at his waist. At the end of the round Guillard looks to take his back but Diaz has a kimura, causing Melvin to roll through. 10-9 Guillard.
Round 2: Both fighters come out aggressive. The fighters are clinched against the cage and Guillard takes Diaz down. Melvin stands up immediately. Guillard lands a nice left hook but Diaz doesn't seem fazed. Melvin shoots for a takedown but gets caught in a guillotine. He taps out and it's over.
Winner: Nate Diaz by submission (guillotine) at 2:13 of round 2.
Frankie Edgar is up next and there's another bonus bout to watch.
Bonus Fight: Lightweight Bout – Sean Sherk vs. Frankie Edgar from UFC 98
Round 1: Edgar starts off with a head kick which is blocked by Sherk. They're actively punching but neither is landing much. Sherk powers Edgar against the cage. They separate and Sherk lands a left hand as a parting gift. Frankie throws a good combination. Another combination from Edgar finds its mark. Edgar goes for a single leg takedown but can't bring "The Muscle Shark" to the ground. Sherk throws a leg kick caught by Edgar, who countered with a straight right and Sherk is on the ground. Edgar grabs a hold of his neck but Sherk is able to get back to his feet. They have a nice exchange at the end of the round. 10-9 Edgar.
Round 2: A good exchange that Edgar gets the better of starts off the round. Edgar shoots for another takedown but Sherk defends. He settles for a knee to the body causing Sherk to slip to the mat. Edgar is just out-landing Sherk. Frankie moves forward and lands a nice combination. "The Answer" is always moving making it difficult for Sherk to find his mark. A kick to the groin of Sherk halts the action for a second. The round ends. Edgar is picking him apart, 10-9.
Round 3: Edgar still moving well around the Octagon. Sherk finally shoots and takes Edgar down. He can't keep him there for long though as Edgar gets right back to his feet. Edgar resumes picking Sherl apart in the striking department. Sherk just can't stand with him. The former champ shoots but can't get the takedown this time. Edgar looks like he's in fast forward compared to Sherk with all of his movement. They finish the fight with Edgar nearly submitting Sherk with a guillotine. 10-9 Edgar.
Winner: Frankie Edgar by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
We continue with the look at the lightweight division. Terry Etim and Joe Stevenson are profiled. It's at this point we pause for yet another bonus fight.
Bonus Fight: Lightweight Bout – Joe Stevenson vs. Nate Diaz from TUF 9 Finale
Round 1: Stevenson shoots but gets caught in a guillotine. He gets out and is fighting for position. He's in half guard until Diaz gives up his back. Stevenson is in back crucifix over Diaz. Diaz tries to get out but gets Joe reverses into a spladle. Nate turns into Joe but gets caught in a guillotine. Diaz gets out of it but now he's on the bottom. After another scramble Diaz goes for another guillotine but doesn't get it. The round ends with Stevenson throwing knees to the body of Diaz. 10-9 Stevenson.
Round 2: Stevenson takes him down to start but Diaz grabs another guillotine. Stevenson gets out though and has Diaz against the cage. Joe Daddy drags Nate to the ground as Diaz looks for a kimura. Joe avoids and resumes controlling Nate. Back standing now until Stevenson takes Diaz down yet again. The bell sounds and it's a close round, but 10-9 for Stevenson.
Round 3: Diaz needs to find a way to negate Joes wrestling. Stevenson has Nate against the fence. Diaz looks for a kimura until Joe drags him to the ground. They get back up and Nate takes Joe down. Nate goes for a guillotine once again but Joe slips out. Stevenson now takes Diaz down. This fight is just one big scramble. Stevenson steps away and they're standing. Joe tries for another takedown but can't get it. The horn sounds. Rough round to score, but I'll call it 10-9 Diaz.
Winner: Joe Stevenson by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Diego Sanchez is up next and I wonder which fight they're going to show…
Lightweight Bout – Diego Sanchez vs. Clay Guida from TUF 9 Finale
Round 1: Sanchez comes out swinging and has Guida backed up against the fence. He's relentless in his attacks. Guida takes Sanchez down and he finally has time to catch his breath. Clay is throwing some elbows from the top but not much is landing. Sanchez gets back to his feet. Guida's nose is bleeding. Sanchez throws a head kick and knocks Guida down. "The Nightmare" is pouring is on. Guida gets up but Sanchez pushes him against the cage and takes him down. Guida fights his way back to his feet as the round ends. 10-8 Sanchez.
Round 2: Sanchez opens up with a head kick but it gets blocked. Guida takes Sanchez to the ground and is in full guard. Diego goes for a kimura but Clay pulls free. Guida throws elbows to the face of Sanchez. Sanchez is throwing thunderous elbows from the bottom and moves to rubber guard. Guida's head is bleeding from Sanchez's elbows. Both fighters are dyed red from Guida's blood. The horn sounds. Close round but Sanchez did more from the bottom than Guida did from the top. 10-9 Sanchez.
Round 3: Less frantic pace to start the third. Sanchez lands a big uppercut before Guida attempts a takedown but can't complete it. Diego is winning the stand-up battle. The crowd is chanting for Guida. Guida shoots but Sanchez takes him back. Due to the blood Guida is able to turn and wind up on top. Sanchez works for a kimura but Guida slips out. Guida begins to ground and pound as the round ends. 10-9 Sanchez.
Winner: Diego Sanchez by split decision (28-29, 29-27, 29-28)
We now go to highlights of Penn vs. Florian, but it's a bonus fight so let's watch the whole thing.
Bonus Fight: UFC Lightweight Championship – BJ Penn vs. Kenny Florian from UFC 101
Round 1: Kenny throws a head kick blocked by BJ. He then slips after throwing a punch and BJ has him in the clinch up against the cage. Penn throws an elbow as they separate. They clinch again and they start dirty boxing. Penn pushes Florian away. BJ pushes forward with a left hook that misses and has Florian against the fence in the clinch. Penn knees Kenny to the thigh until they separate. Kenny throws another head kick that gets blocked before shooting but fails to get the takedown. Florian shoots for another takedown but cannot complete it and they're clinched against the cage. Kenny lands a right hand as they separate. Florian throws a looping right that misses and Penn hurts him with a left hook at the bell. 10-9 Penn.
Round 2: Florian throws a leg kick to start the round but goes for another takedown after BJ counters with a right. Needless to say, Kenny doesn't get the takedown and has BJ up against the fence. Penn spins out and they're back at striking distance. They're clinched against the cage again after Kenny fails to complete another takedown. They break but not for long as they're clinched again after Kenny can't get yet another takedown. Penn is throwing uppercuts in the clinch which cause Florian to move away. Kenny lands a leg kick as the end the round. 10-9 Penn as he defended every Florian takedown and did more damage.
Round 3: Florian throws another head kick to start the round but it's easily blocked by Penn. Florian clinches and BJ lands a good knee to the body. Kenny drops down for a takedown against the fence but he never gets close to completing it. They break after some minor exchanges in the clinch. Florian shoots for a single but once again can't get it. This is a repetitive fight. Penn lands a good knee and Florian backs out of the clinch. Kenny clinches with BJ again but Penn hits a switch and lands punches before separating again. Florian attempts a superman punch at the end but misses and gets caught with a jab. 10-9 Penn.
Round 4: Penn lands a left hook to the ear as Kenny comes forward and Florian gets off balance for a second. Florian pushes BJ against the cage again. Penn hits two right hands as they separate and easily lifts Kenny up and slams him to the ground. Penn in half guard over Kenny and throwing short left elbows. BJ looks to pass to mount and nearly gets there but Kenny retains half guard. "The Prodigy" passes to mount and Kenny is covering up. Florian gives up his back. Penn moves back to mount but Florian gives up his back again. Penn lands heel kicks to the body and latches onto the choke. Kenny taps and it's over.
Winner: BJ Penn by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:54 of round 4.
Highlights of Penn vs. Sanchez are shown. From the lightweights we move to the heavyweights. The Ultimate Fighter 10 is recapped. Shane Carwin, Cain Velasquez, and Junior dos Santos are profiled as up-and-coming heavyweights.
From the up-and-comers, to a battle of legends, we move to UFC 102.
Heavyweight Bout – Randy Couture vs. Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira from UFC 102
Round 1: Minotauro throws a nice right hand. Randy answers with a combination. They dirty box until Minotauro pulls guard. Randy stands up and backs away. Nogueira lands a right hook that drops Couture. Minotauro then locks in a D'Arce choke and it's tight. Somehow, Couture powers through and gets out of it. Back on the feet they trade blows. Back in the clinch they batter each other in an epic Frye-Takayama-esque moment. Round ends and it's easily 10-9 for Nogueira.
Round 2: Minotauro opens up with a left hook that hurts Randy. He then locks onto a guillotine but gives it up and falls to his back. Randy is in Nogueira's full guard. Nogueira sweeps Couture into mount and made it look easy. Randy manages to retain half guard. Rodrigo tries for an arm triangle and uses it to get back to mount. Randy escapes to his feet. Couture lands a nice left hook but Minotauro comes back with a knee. The round ends and it's 10-9 for Nogueira.
Round 3: Minotauro lands a right hand to the temple of Couture that dazes him. Another right to the chin puts Couture down. Randy recovers but is on the bottom. Nogueira is in side control over Randy. Couture uses the fence to try and get back to his feet but Minotauro takes his back. Couture rolls into him and is now on top. At the bell Rodrigo sweeps Couture again into mount. 10-9 Nogueira.
Winner: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
We go from Couture and Nogueira to Lesnar and Mir. Mike Goldberg highlights how the rematch came to be.
UFC Heavyweight Championship – Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir from UFC 100
Round 1: Lesnar opens up with an inside leg kick. Brock takes Frank down and finds himself in half guard. His left hand is in the rape choke position. Lesnar is controlling Mir's head as well as his wrist. Brock is now landing right hands to Mir's face. Frank is bleeding. More of the same for the rest of the round. Frank Mir's face is busted up. 10-9 Lesnar.
Round 2: Lesnar takes him down but wants nothing to do with the full guard of Mir. Mir charges forward and lands an elbow and flying knee before Brock takes him down. Lesnar pins Mir against the cage and is pounding on him. Mir is out.
Winner: Brock Lesnar by KO at 1:48 of round 2.
Mike Goldberg wraps us up with the basic gist of what happened in 2009.
The 411: This is a great DVD if you want to look back at the year that was. It features great fights, important fights, and covers pretty much everything important that happened in the UFC in 2009. For the $20 or less price tag, it's certainly worth it for the nearly 6 hours of fights. The only things keeping this from a perfect score was the lack of the Buffer 360 and it would have been nice to have Dana White and the gang talk about the impact of events such as St. Pierre-Penn 2 and UFC 100. All in all, this is a great DVD.
|Final Score: 9.5 [ Amazing ] legend


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Bears starting DT Dvoracek suffers 'serious' arm injury in loss to Vikings
Updated: December 1, 2008, 9:28 AM ETAssociated Press
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Chicago Bears lost starting defensive tackle Dusty Dvoracek to what coach Lovie Smith called a "serious" arm injury during their 34-14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night.
"It isn't looking good," Smith said.
The injury came a week after starting cornerback Nathan Vasher was lost for the season because of a broken hand.
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Did they over do the crews obsession with Cochrane?
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Captain Rob wrote:
Steve Neil over at Steve Neil's Garage is selling that statue. He' a friend of Doug Drexler. And Doug let him pull a mold off of the original statue and sell signed copies.
I just wish I had the money for one.
That's great to know! Probably too rich for my blood, but I'll check it out! Thanks!
Now I wish I bought more of those NX-01 caps sold at the Trek Fan club back in the day. My original is faded from the sun, and I obtained a display one years ago, but won't wear it! Unfortunately, Enterprise branded merch is few and far between!
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Hatton 'distraught' after newspaper allegations
A spokesman for Ricky Hatton says the former world light-welterweight champion ''feels he's let everybody that matters down badly'' after being secretly filmed by a newspaper allegedly snorting cocaine.
Who's the man?We tell you in our pound-for-pound boxing rankings.
A photograph on the front page of the News of the World shows Hatton snorting what the Sunday tabloid claims was cocaine at a Manchester hotel two weeks ago.
Publicist Max Clifford, speaking on behalf of Hatton, says the fighter has ''been in a bad place for some time'' and is ''distraught about it, very upset and very subdued.''
The 31-year-old Hatton is the latest high-profile sportsman to feature in the newspaper. Pakistan cricketers have been accused of spot fixing and footballer Wayne Rooney is alleged to have slept with two prostitutes while his wife was pregnant.
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Watch The Vampire Diaries Season 2 Episode 8 online via TV Fanatic with over 2 options to watch the The Vampire Diaries S2E8 full episode. Affiliates with free and paid streaming include Amazon and iTunes.
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Damon and Stefan rush to save Elena this week, learning new information about vampire and events in their past in the process. Elsewhere, Caroline tries to help Tyler transition into a werewolf.
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