Spike TV and the UFC teamed up a few years ago and started a reality show to promote the sport of mixed martial arts. Little did they know that the show was going to be a launching pad for both the sport and a lot of the fighters that participated. The finale of the fifth season is tonight, has a great main event, and my cousin Scott (who just had a beautiful baby daughter!) is all over it for us.

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While the heavyweight division is still mush, the sport of boxing is coming off of two of the greatest fights in recent history ... as the Pavlik/Miranda and Cotto/Judah fights were both instant classics. Tonight, we have another super fight as the undefeated Brit Ricky Hatton takes on the very dangerous Jose Luis Castillo. My cousin says this has the makings of another classic, and previews the scrap for us in his latest column.

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The mixed martial arts fans of Ireland got to the see the UFC live for the very first time yesterday. They were witnesses to a solid fight card and a good show despite a bizzare main event. My cousin Scott recaps the latest UFC pay per view event for us.

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The UFC and their newfound popularity go international today, as they take their show across the pond to Ireland for UFC 72.  The main event features two of the world's top middleweights, as Rich "Ace" Franklin goes toe to toe with Yushin Okami in the octagon.   The Spoon Man previews the event for us, which has a 3 PM start due to the fact it's in Ireland.

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