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UFC's Dan Henderson makes a stop in Burbank
BURBANK — With a cinder block for a right hand, a laundry list of memorable victories, an easy grin and an honest, down-to-earth personality, Dan Henderson has built a lofty fan base in mixed martial arts and a legendary resume. Next up for...Tags: Mixed Martial Arts, Morton's The Steakhouse, Greco Roman, Sports, Wrestling
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Jared Papazian taking time to refine MMA game
BURBANK — Jared Papazian's road back to the Ultimate Fighting Championship took a significant detour. Thus, the fighter out of Burbank Gracie Barra has decided to take another path. Following a first-round submission loss to the undefeated...Tags: Mixed Martial Arts, Bantamweight, Sports, Boxing
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Burbank-trained Jared Papazian falters at Valley Invasion 3
WOODLAND HILLS – Clamoring for the toughest competition he could find in his hopeful journey back into the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Jared “The Jackhammer” Papazian found a worthy foe in Brandon “The No. 1 Contender”...
Tags: Mixed Martial Arts, Sports
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Frankie Edgar readies for super MMA fight
BURBANK — With the Super Bowl quickly approaching and the buzz building, the Ultimate Fighting Championship began its own big week of building buzz on Monday, as well. As has become an annual tradition since 2005, the UFC will put on a big night...Tags: Mixed Martial Arts, Sports
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Sports Roundup: Marcus LoVett Jr. shines early, UFC's Jose Aldo visits Burbank, Daniel De La Torre wins state and a local legend retires
Marcus LoVett Jr., the Providence High School's 5'10 sophomore shooting guard who led the nation in scoring among freshmen last season, has already caught the attention of college scouts and the national media, and in the Pioneers' 2012-13 season opener,...
Tags: Morton's The Steakhouse, California Interscholastic Federation, Football, Schools, High Schools
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Jared Papazian fighting for UFC job
As it is with just about any fight inside the confines of the Ultimate Fighting Championship's octagon, Jared Papazian's flyweight bout against Tim Elliott features its share of story lines, subplots and stipulations. There's also some smack talk and...
Tags: Mixed Martial Arts, Tim Elliott, YouTube, Sports
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Jared Papazian drops third straight in octagon
LAS VEGAS – Ahead of his third fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Jared Papazian knew his job was likely on the line after falling in his first two appearances inside the octagon. And Papazian fought tenaciously as if his job depended...Tags: Mixed Martial Arts, Tim Elliott, Sports
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When in Burbank, do as the Romans did
“French historical reenactment” might not automatically sound like an exciting day out, but fighters dressed as gladiators pummeling each other into submission for real? Let's just say this could be the most visceral history lesson you'll ever...
Tags: Stanley Kubrick, Movies, Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Equestrian
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UFC featherweight champ stops by Burbank
BURBANK — Having grown up playing soccer in his native Brazil before becoming one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the mixed-martial-arts world, Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight champion Jose Aldo might surprise a few people...Tags: Mixed Martial Arts, Super Bowl, Football, New England Patriots, Tom Brady
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UFC heavyweight champ Junior Dos Santos stops by Burbank
BURBANK — It seems the only thing Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos does more frequently than knock people out these days is sport an ear-to-ear grin. The affable and always-engaging “Cigano” sat down...
Tags: Mixed Martial Arts, Music, Entertainment, Sports
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Bisping stops by Burbank ahead of UFC 152
Through a long and successful Ultimate Fighting Championship career, Michael “The Count” Bisping has become a polarizing figure in the eyes of fellow mixed-martial-arts fighters, media and, of course, fans. Bisping, who stopped by Morton's...Tags: Morton's The Steakhouse, Mixed Martial Arts, Sports
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Talk before the storm for UFC's Chael Sonnen in Burbank
BURBANK — Just five days in front of what many prognosticate will be the biggest Ultimate Fighting Championship event of the year, Chael Sonnen — the No. 1 contender to champion Anderson Silva's UFC middleweight title at Saturday night's UFC...Tags: Mixed Martial Arts, Sports, Services and Shopping
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