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March 11, 2010 Tagged: imma
James Toney aims high

James Toney has the trash talk aspect of MMA figured out from his days as a boxer.  Now he just has to figure out the fighting part of MMA.  Forget the warm up fight, Toney is setting his sights on Brock Lesnar.

The UFC’s newest fighter, former boxing champion James Toney joins another former boxing champion, Ray Mercer and KJ Noons on the panel with Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten as they discuss boxing’s influence on MMA. Reporter Ron Kruck also talks to world renowned boxing trainer Freddie Roach. Inside MMA airs Fridays at 9 ET on HDNet.

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March 4, 2010 Tagged: imma
Is Cain Velasquez in line for a title shot?

Cain Velasquez, Vladimir Matyushenko and Amir Perets join Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten for the latest in mixed martial arts news and analysis. Reporter Ron Kruck also talks to MMA legend Renzo Gracie about his upcoming fight against Matt Hughes. Inside MMA airs Fridays at 9pmET on HDNet.

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March 3, 2010 Tagged: imma
MMA, the economy and fight fans

Interesting questions raised by guests Alan Belcher and Dominick Cruz on Inside MMA.  If people spend their discretionary dollars on the UFC and they don’t go to their local MMA shows will those shows fold and then those fighters get no experience and we never see the next Chuck or GSP.  Confused? You won’t be, after this week’s episode of…Inside MMA.

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March 3, 2010 Tagged: imma
LA Fitness Expo

Inside MMA reporter Ron Kruck reports on a special Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament. Inside MMA airs Fridays at 9pmET on HDNet.

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February 25, 2010   1 note Tagged: imma
Cruz on Bowles vs Cruz

Guests Dominick Cruz, Alan Belcher and Karen Darebedyan weigh in on the latest in mixed martial arts news with hosts Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten. Also, reporter Ron Kruck reports on a special Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament. Inside MMA airs Fridays at 9pmET on HDNet.


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February 17, 2010 Tagged: imma
Kruck’s Korner - Jason David Frank

You might better know him as a Mighty Morphin’ Power Ranger.  He’s also an MMA fighter.  From Kruck’s Korner on Inside MMA.

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February 11, 2010 Tagged: imma
Who should Bobby Lashley fight next?

MMA Junkie did a poll recently asking who fans think the next opponent should be for Bobby Lashley.  Who did the fans pick?  Who did Lashley pick?  Watch the clip to find out.

UFC 109 headliner Randy Couture, Strikeforce Heavyweight Bobby Lashley and UFC Welterweight Mike Swick join hosts Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten. Also, reporter Ron Kruck visits TV actor Jason David Frank trying to make the move to MMA. Inside MMA airs Fridays at 9pmET on HDNet.

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February 9, 2010 Tagged: imma
“Lord of the Flies in real life”

That is how Matt Mitrione described the experience inside the house during the filming of The Ultimate Fighter.  He also reveals he is the son of a psychiatrist.  That helps explain some things.

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February 8, 2010 Tagged: imma
Would Nolan Ryan be a good MMA fighter?

Nolan Ryan would probably be a good MMA fighter at his current age.   As Matt Mitrione points out he kicked Robin Ventura’s ass when he was playing for the Rangers in his mid-40’s.  Big Tex would take a couple of Advil, step in the cage and be good to go.

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February 5, 2010 Tagged: imma
Which football position makes the best fighter?

TUF alums Brendan Schaub, Matt Mitrione and former All Pro Dermontti Dawson appeared on Inside MMA this week and discussed how football skills translate into the world of MMA and which position makes the best fighter.  Schaub and Mitrione vote with their hearts, Dawson votes with his head.

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