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Frankie Edgar was in trouble again in the first round against Gray Maynard, shaken by a hard right upper cut. Just like he did on New Year’s Day, Edgar rallied and this time, left no doubt to the outcome.
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Gray Maynard has plenty on his mind right now, specifically his UFC lightweight title fight with Frankie Edgar on Saturday at UFC 136. That didn't keep "The Bully" from picking a winner for a future Rashad Evans-Jon Jones bout for the UFC 205-pound title.
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lasvegassun.com —
Frankie Edgar revealed in recent interviews that he was tired of the lingering build-up associated with his fight against Gray Maynard. It’s safe to say that Maynard, the Las Vegas-based challenger to Edgar’s lightweight championship belt, doesn’t feel the same. Maynard said he had become “obsessed” with beating Edgar since the two fought to a draw at UFC 125 in January.
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msuspartans.com —
The Michigan State wrestling team will welcome back all former Spartan wrestlers and friends of the program for a celebration of nearly 90 years of MSU wrestling. The Spartan Wrestling Alumni and Friends Reunion will take place Homecoming weekend, Oct. 21-22.
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Former Spartan wrestlers Franklin Gomez and Nick Simmons excelled at the 2011 FILA World Championship this past week in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Former Spartan National Champion and three-time All-American Franklin Gomez and former four-time Spartan All-American Nick Simmons will compete at the 2011 FILA World Wrestling Championship Sept. 12-18 in Istanbul, Turkey, with a chance to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics. Gomez will be representing his native Puerto Rico, while Simmons, from Williamston, Mich., will represent the United States.
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MSU head coach Tom Minkel has announced the 2011-12 Spartan wrestling schedule for the upcoming season.
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sports.yahoo.com —
Frank Edgar and Gray Maynard will finally meet for the third time to settle their battle for the lightweight title. The winner may face Melvin Guillard, who is also on the card against Joe Lauzon. Earlier today, a middleweight showdown was also announced with Demian Maia facing Jorge Santiago.
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mmajunkie.com —
Gray Maynard can now resume his quest for gold. The UFC lightweight contender today told MMAjunkie.com that his doctor has given him the green light to resume training. "I've been cleared," said Maynard (10-0-1 MMA, 8-0-1 UFC), who mentioned October's UFC 136 event as a possible return date.
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Roger Chandler has been promoted to associate head coach, 21st-year head wrestling coach Tom Minkel announced Wednesday.
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Former Williamston High and Michigan State wrestler Nick Simmons won the 55-kilogram division at the 2011 U.S. World Team Trials on Saturday night to earn a spot in September's World Championships in Turkey.
Former Michigan State Wrestler Nick Simmons Earns Spot at World Championships MSU Official Site
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The Michigan State Spartan wrestling team, led by head coach Tom Minkel, has been recognized for its achievements in the classroom by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA). The Spartans earned All-Academic Team honors by placing among the top 30 teams in the nation according to cumulative GPA (2.9908). Curran Jacobs was also awarded individual All-Academic accolades.
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UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar’s fight against challenger Gray Maynard at UFC 130 has been canceled after both fighters were injured during training. Edgar’s third meeting with Maynard was slated to be the main event at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas on May 28.
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bloodyelbow.com —
UFC lightweight Gray "The Bully" Maynard has never been shy about sharing his feelings or opinions, and he certainly didn't hold back in yesterday's interview with Jon Luther at MMAFA.tv. Whether the topic was top contender Anthony Pettis, UFC 130 opponent and current lightweight champion Frankie Edgar, or even your average internet fan, Gray wasn't afraid to speak his mind.
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