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R.J. Rico

R.J. Rico

Joined: Dec 14, 2013

UFC 164 Predictions: Benson Henderson vs. Anthony Pettis
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UFC 164 Predictions: Benson Henderson vs. Anthony Pettis

Benson Henderson's last loss came against Anthony Pettis in December 2010. (AP) Any chance you didn’t get around to reading SI.com’s Crash Course to UFC 164

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Has Andre Ward earned the right to get a big payday for a tuneup fight?
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Has Andre Ward earned the right to get a big payday for a tuneup fight?

Andre Ward hasn't fought since his September 2012 win over Chad Dawson. (Naoki Fukuda/AFLO/Icon SMI) It’s been a tough year for Andre Ward. From the shoulder

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Andre Berto to undergo surgery for torn shoulder tendon
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Andre Berto to undergo surgery for torn shoulder tendon

Andre Berto (left) tore his shoulder during his July 27 loss to Jesus Soto-Karass. (AP) Former welterweight titleholder Andre Berto, fresh of a knockout loss

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Undefeated heavyweight Denis Boytsov signs with Sauerland Event
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Undefeated heavyweight Denis Boytsov signs with Sauerland Event

27-year-old heavyweight Denis Boytsov (right) is 33-0. (Lars Baron/Bongarts/Getty Images) Undefeated heavyweight contender Denis Boytsov — whose rise in the

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Undefeated Malik Scott hoping win vs. Dereck Chisora will bolster his cause
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Undefeated Malik Scott hoping win vs. Dereck Chisora will bolster his cause

Malik Scott is undefeated but does not have a big fan base because of a boring fighting style. (Getty Images) Fact: There is little upside to fighting Malik

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Danny Garcia and Lucas Matthysse to fight on Mayweather-Alvarez undercard
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Danny Garcia and Lucas Matthysse to fight on Mayweather-Alvarez undercard

Lucas Matthysse celebrates after his TKO victory over Lamont Peterson in May. (Al Bello/Getty Images) Unified junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia will

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Chris Weidman: Anderson Silva 'deserves' the rematch
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Chris Weidman: Anderson Silva 'deserves' the rematch

Chris Weidman celebrates after recording a TKO victory over Anderson Silva during UFC 162. (AP) The arena is booked. The date is set. And even though the new

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Quick Jabs: Gary Russell needs tougher fights, Tony Thompson still has it, more
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Quick Jabs: Gary Russell needs tougher fights, Tony Thompson still has it, more

Tony Thompson (left) recorded a TKO victory over David Price on July 6 in Liverpool. (Scott Heavey/Getty Images) Some quick jabs... • Raise your hand if you

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10 months later, Marco Huck and Firat Arslan to fight again
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10 months later, Marco Huck and Firat Arslan to fight again

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UFC 162 Predictions: Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman
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UFC 162 Predictions: Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman

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Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman talk Brazil protests, Roy Jones Jr. on UFC 162 conference call
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Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman talk Brazil protests, Roy Jones Jr. on UFC 162 conference call

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HBO Real Sports: MMA fight team working with veterans to combat PTSD

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