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<title><![CDATA[sportsnet.ca - Joe Ferraro]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Showdown Joe's thoughts from UFC 146]]></title>
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<description>Showdown Joe's thoughts from UFC 146&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/showdownjoeferraro/~4/CtYYuYtwI8E" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 17:06:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[COLUMN: Showdown on MMA: Preview of UFC 146]]></title>
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<description>Much has been made of the all-heavyweight main card for UFC 146, but a look at the undercard and it’s clear that this event is a big deal.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/showdownjoeferraro/~4/U4_oTKBmrdo" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 20:50:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[COLUMN: Showdown on UFC: Lessons learned]]></title>
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<description>Showdown on UFC: Lessons learned&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/showdownjoeferraro/~4/TCC0HBhYUcA" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 17:07:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[COLUMN: Showdown: Real MMA in B.C. on its way]]></title>
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<description>New legislation in B.C. that could lead to regulation of MMA at the provincial level is a good case of listening to the voting public.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/showdownjoeferraro/~4/iutIya034Fc" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 14:36:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[COLUMN: Showdown on MMA: Superfight in Toronto?]]></title>
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<description>Showdown on MMA: Superfight in Toronto?&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/showdownjoeferraro/~4/ScU2CQRvuAg" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 18:05:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Showdown on MMA: Between the lines]]></title>
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<description>It almost feels as if a story from the world of MMA breaks every hour, but sometimes its best to slow down and read between the lines.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/showdownjoeferraro/~4/NliIzJcxZAc" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:12:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[COLUMN: Showdown on UFC: Big day in MMA]]></title>
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<description>Many hot-button topics around the UFC arose Tuesday with location changes, card announcements and the fate of Overeem.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/showdownjoeferraro/~4/PUsQadNrghE" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Showdown on UFC: Tough spot for Hominick ]]></title>
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<description>Canada's Mark Hominick suffered his third straight loss at UFC 145 and now faces a crossroads in his MMA career.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/showdownjoeferraro/~4/kx2WKCfUy6s" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:04:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[COLUMN: Showdown on MMA: The Edge at UFC 145]]></title>
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<description>Can Jon Jones defend his light-heavyweight title against Rashad Evans? Take a look at who has the edge in all the bouts at UFC 145.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/showdownjoeferraro/~4/30vZPIn35Ak" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:46:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[COLUMN: Showdown on MMA: An epic night awaits]]></title>
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<description>Everyone will remember where they were when Jon Jones and Rashad Evans step into the Octagon for their epic battle at UFC 145.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/showdownjoeferraro/~4/R0dSAiA26Mg" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:14:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[COLUMN: Showdown on UFC: Give Gustafsson time]]></title>
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<description>Although Alexander Gustafsson is on the right track to UFC stardom, he needs to take on tougher opponents before getting a title shot.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/showdownjoeferraro/~4/xycJn_Cs-0k" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:59:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[COLUMN: Showdown review: Fightville exposes MMA life]]></title>
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<description>Showdown review: Fightville exposes MMA life&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/showdownjoeferraro/~4/ea075Zoo6tI" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:41:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Ferraro on UFC: Overeem's next big fight]]></title>
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<description>After disappointing so many fans with his failed drug test, Alistair Overeem's next big fight will be to save his reputation.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/showdownjoeferraro/~4/qIa3NeJB66E" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:52:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[COLUMN: Showdown on MMA: Triple header]]></title>
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<description>The UFC announced a triple header of Canadian shows scheduled for 2012 and it's a big deal for MMA in Canada.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/showdownjoeferraro/~4/HbAPTPL85-M" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:02:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Showdown on Rampage: What's the beef?]]></title>
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<description>Attempting to uncover the underlying issues surrounding Quinton (Rampage) Jackson's recent dispute with the UFC.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/showdownjoeferraro/~4/11tadHGTSrg" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:57:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[COLUMN: Showdown on MMA: Rampage's UFC future]]></title>
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<description>Quinton (Rampage) Jackson may be focused on things other than his UFC career.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/showdownjoeferraro/~4/MXIX29PMwic" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:47:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[COLUMN: Showdown on UFC: MMA news and notes]]></title>
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<description>Frankie Edgar should have won in Japan, Bendo and Rampage receive medical suspensions and the UFC on FX 2 returns to Sportsnet ONE Friday.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/showdownjoeferraro/~4/vKwXiWYVzxI" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:23:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[COLUMN: Showdown in Japan: Farewell to Tokyo]]></title>
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<description>Showdown in Japan: Farewell to Tokyo&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/showdownjoeferraro/~4/u1hKQs5u8qU" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:10:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[COLUMN: Showdown on MMA: Who has the edge?]]></title>
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<description>Here are some predictions for UFC 144. Watch the prelims live on all Sportsnet regional channels starting at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/showdownjoeferraro/~4/O0stbPqZK80" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:32:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BLOG: Showdown on MMA: Day 5 in Japan]]></title>
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<description>Showdown on MMA: Day 5 in Japan&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/showdownjoeferraro/~4/u3W3Fv_18KI" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 11:45:00 EST</pubDate>
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