http://s229791941.onlinehome.us/MMA_AffiliateWP This is a sample MMA Affiliate Site Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:47:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sherdog Official Mixed Martial Arts RankingsDecember belongs to the lightweights. At UFC 107, the sport’s lightweight king, B.J. Penn, seemingly with little effort, destroyed former welterweight standout Diego Sanchez over a lopsided five rounds. The bout ended with a striking visual http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sherdog-Official-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Rankings-21717 4-Pronged Plan for Strikeforce TakeoverWhat follows is a four-part plan of attack for the good folks at Strikeforce, which looks to be in need of some direction after the demise of the Cung Le mystique. http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/4-Pronged-Plan-for-Strikeforce-Takeover-21715 NSAC Denies Jones AppealThe Nevada State Athletic Commission on Monday denied the appeal of <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jon-Jones-27944">Jon Jones</a>, who had requested that his disqualification loss to <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Matt-Hamill-16695">Matt Hamill</a> at “The Ultimate Fighter 10” Finale be overturned http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/NSAC-Denies-Jones-Appeal-21718 Silva Purging Emotions for Evans Bout<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Thiago-Silva-14396"><a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Thiago-Silva-49842">Thiago Silva</a></a> doesn’t want his emotions to get the better of him anymore. http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Silva-Purging-Emotions-for-Evans-Bout-21716 Grove Finds Inner Balance, Re-Signs with UFC<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Kendall-Grove-10126">Kendall Grove</a>'s first-round submission victory against wrestling upstart <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jake-Rosholt-23322">Jake Rosholt</a> at UFC 106 on Nov. 21 ensured that fans will see more of the towering 6-foot-6 middleweight in the promotion. http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Grove-Finds-Inner-Balance-Re-Signs-with-UFC-21669 The Top 10 Stories of the Past 10 YearsFinancially and functionally, the mixed martial arts scene of the 1990s had the organization of an upended wastebasket. There are moments valued with nostalgia -- if you need a remedial course on Royce Gracie’s influence or the proliferation of opposing styles, grab ... http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/The-Top-10-Stories-of-the-Past-10-Years-21710 UFC Vet Howard, 51, Charged with Attempted Murder<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Harold-Howard-41">Harold Howard</a>, who appeared at UFC 3 and UFC 7 during his brief mixed martial arts career, faces two counts of attempted murder after he allegedly assaulted two people at a Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, residence, then drove his vehicle into the ... http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Vet-Howard-51-Charged-with-Attempted-Murder-21713 Evans Dismisses Silva Injury Rumors<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Rashad-Evans-10200">Rashad Evans</a> said he’s chosen not to buy into the rumors that his Jan. 2 opponent <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Thiago-Silva-14396">Thiago Silva</a> is injured. http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Evans-Dismisses-Silva-Injury-Rumors-21712 Aoki-Hirota, Kawajiri-Yokota Official for ‘Dynamite’Dream champion <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Shinya-Aoki-10774">Shinya Aoki</a> will lock horns with Sengoku titleholder <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Mizuto-Hirota-12078">Mizuto Hirota</a> in a showdown between two of the world’s top lightweights at K-1 “Dynamite Power of Courage 2009” on Dec. 31 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Aoki-Hirota-Kawajiri-Yokota-Official-for-Dynamite-21714 Lineup for Injury-Riddled UFC 108 FinalizedThe revolving door of UFC 108 fighters has stopped spinning for now. Zuffa announced the complete 11-fight lineup for the event Monday, less than two weeks before its scheduled Jan. 2 date at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Lineup-for-Injury-Riddled-UFC-108-Finalized-21709