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Ben Fowlkes

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Ben Fowlkes: Sonnen looks to solve Marquardt puzzle at UFC 109 (02/04/2010)
Ben Fowlkes: Lashley faces no-win situation in Sims (01/29/2010)
Ben Fowlkes: Defiant Swick gets back in line, preps for UFC 109 (01/22/2010)
Ben Fowlkes: Maynard's biggest problem could be his lack of haters (01/12/2010)
Ben Fowlkes: Like many MMA pioneers, Goodridge never earned much in prime (01/07/2010)
Ben Fowlkes: Masato bow's out with big win (01/01/2010)
Ben Fowlkes: Will Le be effective in Saturday's Strikeforce? (12/18/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Jones seeks appeal following Hamill loss (12/10/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Jones credits mental preparation for big wins in Octagon (12/04/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Five things we learned from Ortiz-Griffin II (11/22/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Johnson eyes shot at redemption (11/19/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Vera enters career-defining bout with renewed attitude (11/13/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Five things we learned from Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers (11/09/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Known more as entertainer, Miller out to prove his cage skills (11/05/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Machida wins ... but did he? (10/25/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Rothwell vs. Velasquez helps restore UFC's heavyweight clout (10/19/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Ortiz finds new match in Griffin (10/09/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Kimbo Slice's weakness highlighted on Ultimate Fighter bout (10/01/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Cooler heads did not prevail in the latest Rampage-White chapter (09/24/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Five things we learned from UFC 103 (09/19/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Early flooring doesn't faze Diaz (09/16/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Time's a tickin' for Maynard (09/10/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: New season of T.U.F. proves greater link between gridiron, MMA cage (09/04/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Nogueira beats Couture at UFC 102 (08/30/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Marquardt knows what's coming vs. Maia, but can he stop it? (08/27/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Carwin ready for Lesnar challenge (08/22/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Carano-Santos set for Strikeforce main event on Saturday (08/13/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Fighting or playing? With Silva, the difference isn't always obvious (08/09/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Did Silva find a real opponent in Griffin? (08/06/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Florian remains confident, clears the air with 'greasing' text (07/30/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Barnett's positive test teaches Affliction tough lesson in promoting (07/23/2009)
As Lesnar ranted, classy UFC champion St. Pierre was forgotten (07/16/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: In sport filled with trash talking, Fitch refuses to play along (07/03/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Affliction VP Atencio deserves credit for his upcoming fight (06/26/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Why this season's Ultimate Fighter Finale may require a bit of luck (06/18/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: UFC 99 crucial to Silva's future (06/11/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Mike Brown searching for respect (06/04/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Machida era gets off to bumpy start (05/29/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Machida proves he's best light heavyweight (05/24/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Could Evans-Machida be the top fight of the year? Quite possibly (05/21/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Female fighter Tate ready to shine (05/14/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Roy Jones Jr. is good for MMA (05/08/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Roy Jones Jr. is good for MMA (05/08/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Taming the Octagon jitters (04/28/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Liddell's not done yet ... so he says (04/16/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Shamrock confident heading into Saturday's fight against Diaz (04/10/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Give the refs a break (03/27/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: As 'Greasegate' continues, Penn's reputation plummets (03/18/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: A losing fight in New York (03/13/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: 'Rampage' sets stage for Evans clash (03/08/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: No title shot? No problem. Stakes remain high for Jardine at UFC 96 (03/05/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Undefeated Maia makes submissions relevant again (02/26/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Who's got the edge, who's got the experience at UFC 95? (02/20/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Unlike EliteXC, Strikeforce has a business model for success (02/13/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: His win at UFC 94 was no fluke -- watch out for Jon Jones (02/06/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: St. Pierre overpowers, outworks Penn at UFC 94 (02/01/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: In a sport that relies on storylines, Penn-G.S.P. makes promoting easy (01/29/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Confused about Jackson vs. Jardine? You're not the only one (01/22/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Now comes the hard part (01/15/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Greg Jackson lives for the fight (01/08/2009)
Ben Fowlkes: Evans shifts focus from fans to title (12/25/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: Rampage: I'm a changed fighter (12/23/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: A memorable year is yet to come (12/21/2008)
Johnson, Burns hope to erase memory of eye poke at rematch (12/11/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: After 40 years of fighting, 'Stankie' looks to impart same message (11/20/2008)
UFC 91: Lesnar pummels Couture (11/16/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: If UFC 91 falls short of expectations, blame the undercard (11/14/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: Almost synonymous with MMA, the UFC aims to draw fans abroad (11/10/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: In ProElite's demise, five fighters become prime real estate for UFC (10/30/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: Cote the latest victim to be thrown into cage with champ Silva (10/23/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: What to know, who to watch at 'UFC 89: Bisping vs. Leben' (10/17/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: Biggest worry with EliteXC: its lack of MMA knowledge (10/10/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: A main event made for MMA's alternate universe: EliteXC (10/02/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: Short-notice event could have long-term effects for EliteXC, Affliction (09/26/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: Just another night in the life of an unassuming 'Carpenter' (09/18/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: UFC's Atlanta foray brings a trio of notable storylines (09/04/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: A p.r. tour gone horribly wrong? (08/28/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: Elite XC needs to clean up its act (08/22/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: What to expect in Season 8 (08/16/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: Lesnar's here to stay ... so get used to it (08/11/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: For Fitch, second-best just won't cut it (08/08/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: Thanks to clashing egos, UFC 87 just got better (08/07/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: Reality of mainstream MMA: quantity trumps quality (07/31/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: If Affliction wants to hang around, it may need a math lesson (07/24/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: The 'Babyfaced Assassin' may just be what Affliction needs (07/17/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: Judging flaws resurface at UFC 86 (07/07/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: The risk less taken (06/29/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: Jackson vs. Griffin: reality TV with (gasp!) reality (06/26/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: Older, wiser Grove takes T.U.F. stage -- again (06/20/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: MMA doesn't need more rules, it needs the right rules (06/09/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: Born a skeptic, Davis has developed into a fighter (06/05/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: Still the same ol' Penn (05/26/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: No ifs, ands or buts -- Silva needs a victory at UFC 84 (05/22/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: His past still hovers, but Sherk has a chance to define his future (05/15/2008)
Ben Fowkles: Kimbo Slice: Pro, scapegoat or hype job? (05/08/2008)
Ben Fowlkes: Mac Danzig: Reality star or professional athlete? (05/01/2008)

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