Dave Doyle
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Dave Doyle
Dave Doyle was the first reporter to cover mixed martial arts for a major mainstream sports Web site. The Boston native has previously worked for Sportsline.com, Foxsports.com, and The Boston Globe.Send Dave a question or comment for potential use in a future column or webcast. |
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Octagonal observations from UFC 106 November 22, 2009
Tito Ortiz still can generate buzz, but his days as a title contender may be over.
Shields flashy for the cameras – after the fight November 8, 2009
Jake Shields showed more pop for the press, and his next possible opponent, than he did winning the title.
Rankings: Shogun's revenge October 29, 2009
Mauricio "Shogun" Rua won by losing against Lyoto Machida
From ruins, Rua gets shot at mighty Machida October 22, 2009
Mauricio Rua is one win away from completing his MMA redemption.
Bellator returns with new TV deals October 20, 2009
Bellator ups the ante to an already busy MMA schedule with a new series of broadcast partners.
Q&A with UFC president Dana White October 7, 2009
UFC president Dana White dishes on Kimbo, Brock Lesnar and the return of his popular video blog.
Rankings: Reinstatement for McCarthy? September 24, 2009
Should referee "Big" John McCarthy return to the UFC?
Maynard makes way through UFC gauntlet September 16, 2009
Gray Maynard is poised for a run at the top of the UFC's lightweight division.
White revels in roller-coaster week September 16, 2009
Dana White's life is as hectic as ever. And he's loving it.
Notes: Fast shot puts Marquardt back on map August 29, 2009
Nate Marquardt stated his case for a title shot with a quick KO of Demian Maia.
Notebook: Johnson returns after shooting August 16, 2009
Lavar Johnson is happy to simply be back in the arena after a random act of violence nearly took his life.
Rankings: Silva an all-time great? August 13, 2009
Anderson Silva stakes his claim among the UFC's all-time great champs.
An octagon of UFC 101 observations August 10, 2009
Weighty issues for Anderson Silva and other thoughts in the wake of UFC 101.
Rankings: UFC 100 aftermath July 16, 2009
From Brock Lesnar to Georges St. Pierre to Dan Henderson, UFC 100's ramifications were plenty.
Henderson gets in last word July 11, 2009
Dan Henderson's journey as an "Ultimate Fighter" coach ended with an exclamation point against Michael Bisping.
The UFC's greatest matches July 9, 2009
Chuck Liddell vs. Wanderlei Silva was worth the wait.
Memorable UFC oddities July 7, 2009
Not all UFC memories involve classic moments.
UFC 95: Next chapter July 6, 2009
Diego Sanchez was successful in his lightweight debut.
UFC 90: Strange night July 1, 2009
UFC 90 was supposed to be Anderson Silva's breakthrough to the masses. It didn't work out that way.
UFC 85: True bedlam June 26, 2009
There was as much action putting UFC 85 together as there was in the cage.
UFC 80: Penn alights June 20, 2009
B.J. Penn became the second fighter to claim titles in two weight classes.
UFC 75: Was Hamill robbed? June 16, 2009
The Michael Bisping-Matt Hamill controversy drowned out everything else.
Rankings: Change on the way? June 11, 2009
There's still a tie at the top, but things are about to shake up.
UFC 70: The Head Kick June 11, 2009
Gabriel Gonzaga ruined the UFC's best-laid plans with one big head kick
UFC 65: A star is born June 6, 2009
Georges St. Pierre rocketed to superstardom with his win over Matt Hughes.
Featherweight tourney gives Bellator buzz June 6, 2009
Joe Soto's Bellator featherweight title win capped a memorable debut tournament.
UFC 60: New schools old June 1, 2009
Matt Hughes proved to Royce Gracie that you can't turn back the clock.
UFC 55: Cop to it May 27, 2009
Sean Gannon's first and only UFC match was memorable for all the wrong reasons.
Notebook: Edgar breaks through May 24, 2009
Frank Edgar had all the answers in defeating Sean Sherk on the UFC 98 undercard.
UFC 50: Hughes bests St. Pierre May 21, 2009
Matt Hughes drew first blood in his rivalry with Georges St. Pierre.
UFC 45: Hall of Fame is born May 15, 2009
Royce Gracie and Ken Shamrock became the first two UFC Hall of Famers.
UFC 40: Signs of life May 12, 2009
The first Tito Ortiz-Ken Shamrock match was the UFC's biggest event in years.
UFC 35: 'L'il Evil' runs wild May 6, 2009
UFC 35 was supposed to be B.J. Penn's crowning moment
Rankings: A new tie May 6, 2009
One tie atop the rankings has been replaced with another.
UFC 30: Dawn of a new era May 2, 2009
The modern-day UFC got its start at UFC 30.
UFC 25: Tito's time April 27, 2009
Tito Ortiz began the longest title reign in UFC history at UFC 25.
UFC 20: Decisions, decisions April 22, 2009
Some think Kevin Randleman was robbed of the UFC heavyweight title.
Octagonal observations on UFC 97 April 19, 2009
Random notes on UFC 97 from main event scoring to fight of the night.
UFC 15: Change of plans April 16, 2009
Randy Couture messed with UFC's plans for the first time, but not the last.
"The Crow" flies into the UFC again April 16, 2009
After years of ups and downs, David Loiseau is glad to have another chance in the UFC.
UFC 10: Birth of ground 'n' pound April 11, 2009
Mark Coleman changed the sport of MMA in one night.
Rankings: Still top heavy April 10, 2009
Fedor Emelianenko, Anderson Silva and Georges St. Pierre remain a close top three, but a shakeup might be on the way.
UFC 5: The first Superfight April 6, 2009
The first MMA Superfight set a PPV record that stood for more than a decade.
Torres makes his case among MMA's best April 6, 2009
After another thrilling win, WEC bantamweight champ Miguel Torres belongs in the discussion of top mixed martial artists.
Bowles vows he'll meet Torres April 4, 2009
Brian Bowles will be an interested observer at Sunday night's WEC title fight.
Rankings: Still crowded at the top March 12, 2009
The logjam at the top remains as the top three stayed on the sidelines.
Diaz douses spice to his fight with Shamrock March 12, 2009
Nick Diaz's antagonistic antics should drum up attention to his Strikeforce bout against Frank Shamrock.
Brown's win sets up likely Faber showdown March 1, 2009
The featherweight division is becoming the WEC's bedrock as a Brown-Faber superfight looms.
WEC notes: Karalexis heeds wake-up call March 1, 2009
Alex Karalexis isn't shy about lashing out at his poor attitude, which he says is now in the past.
Rankings: Dead heat February 4, 2009
Anderson Silva has some company in the top spot.
Notes: Machida decides on a TKO February 1, 2009
Lyoto Machida all but finished the rap that he's boring.
Looking back: GSP-Penn I January 28, 2009
This is how Georges St. Pierre claimed victory against B.J. Penn the first time around.
Faber makes quick work of Pulver in rematch January 25, 2009
Urijah Faber doesn't waste time in dispatching Jens Pulver as he keeps his sights set on a belt.
Notes: 'The Phenom' is back January 24, 2009
The Vitor Belfort of 2009 sure looks like the feared fighter of old.
Rankings: One down, one to go December 31, 2008
Rashad Evans blasted his way into the Top 10 with his title victory over Forrest Griffin.
Mir comes full circle, now ready for Lesnar December 28, 2008
Frank Mir's win Saturday night culminated a long comeback.
Survey says: Silva best in 2008 December 20, 2008
According to the Y! Sports poll, Anderson Silva was the best fighter of 2008.
Affliction stays afloat in turbulent waters December 17, 2008
While the rest of the UFC's competitors have fallen by the wayside, Affliction soldiers on.
Dundee returns for one last challenge December 4, 2008
Legendary trainer Angelo Dundee is back in the saddle one last time.
Impulse led to Benavidez's big break December 3, 2008
A snap decision helped lead Joseph Benavidez to the WEC.
Rankings: Lesnar closes in on Top 10 November 20, 2008
Brock Lesnar isn't a top-10 fighter just yet.
Florian's words for Penn turn heads November 16, 2008
Mild-mannered Ken Florian turned heads with his strong words for UFC lightweight champ B.J. Penn.
Notes: Big wins for Sherk, Alves October 26, 2008
Sean Sherk and Thiago Alves came out big winners Saturday night.
Cote used to being overlooked October 23, 2008
Is Anderson Silva getting all the attention heading into Saturday night's match? Maybe, but Patrick Cote can live with it.
Y! Sports rankings: Calm before the storm October 17, 2008
Consider this month the calm before the storm.
Japanese stars now bringing show to U.S. September 21, 2008
Kazuo Misaki and Mitsuhiro Ishida had successful showings in their Strikeforce debuts at the Playboy Mansion.
Rankings: Why Fedor matters September 11, 2008
Brock Lesnar is tired of Fedor Emelianenko, but he's going to have to deal with it.
Rankings: Fallout after month of big fights August 14, 2008
Was Fedor Emelianenko's win over Tim Sylvia enough to take the No. 1 spot away from Anderson Silva?
Florian flusters a heated 'Matador' August 10, 2008
Ken Florian changes up his approach to beat Roger Huerta in a heated showdown.
"Babalu" ready for return July 16, 2008
"Babalu" Sobral is back in the spotlight after causing controversy last year.
Y! Sports Top 10: Forrest crashes party July 11, 2008
Forrest Griffin crashed the rankings after his win over Quinton Jackson, but perhaps not as high as some may have expected.
Josh Koscheck is gaining wins, not fans July 6, 2008
Despite improving to 13-2 with a unanimous decision win over Chris Lytle, the crowd still rips into Josh Koscheck.
Sizzling performers shake up Top 10 June 7, 2008
A trio of sizzling performers shook up the rankings.
More questions than answers from Kimbo's win May 31, 2008
Kimbo Slice's win Saturday provided more questions than answers.
Internet king Kimbo outlasts Thompson May 31, 2008
Kimbo Slice outlasted James Thompson on MMA's network television debut.
MMA myths debunked again May 30, 2008
With MMA's upcoming network debut, detractors have no grounds for criticism unless they're educated on the sport.
Don't write off Wanderlei Silva May 25, 2008
Wanderlei Silva showed an adoring public that he isn't past his prime after his brutal TKO of Keith Jardine.
Y! Top 10: St. Pierre stays put May 3, 2008
Georges St. Pierre was impressive against Matt Serra, but it wasn't enough to get him to No. 1 in the rankings.
Franklin a favorite with Montreal crowd April 20, 2008
Rich Franklin was in vintage form Saturday night.
Bruins take step toward reversing 'curse' April 17, 2008
After losing all eight regular-season games against Montreal, Boston steps
up in the face of elimination.
"Ace" plays the cards he's been dealt April 17, 2008
A loose Rich Franklin will step into the octagon against Travis Lutter on Saturday.
Why some fighters get no rankings love April 4, 2008
With a lull in the action, a look at why some fighters get no love from pollsters.
Y! Sports pound-for-pound Top 10 March 6, 2008
A look at fighters on the cusp of the Top 10.
UFC 82 notes: Eight is enough for record March 2, 2008
Jon Fitch joined an MMA legend in the UFC record books Saturday.
Condit keeps cool when others lose crowns February 13, 2008
Carlos Condit held on to the WEC welterweight title in front of his hometown fans.
WEC notes: Grispi does his homework February 13, 2008
Josh Grispi did his homework before his win over Mark Hominick.
Yahoo! Sports MMA Top 10 February 7, 2008
The more time Randy Couture spends on the sideline, the less relevant his potential match with Fedor becomes.
Major changes in the Y! Sports rankings January 4, 2008
The end of the year brought a seismic shift in the rankings.
UFC 79 notes: Clementi not apologizing for win December 30, 2007
Rich Clementi’s opening match against Melvin Guillard had the night’s most heated dispute.
Sokoudjou's secret journey to MMA stardom December 22, 2007
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou has gained worldwide fame. But his parents don’t know.
No one doubting Huerta after classic win December 9, 2007
No one's doubting Roger Huerta anymore after his thrilling win over Clay Guida.
Huerta downs Guida in classic battle December 8, 2007
Roger Huerta proved his mettle in a win over Clay Guida on Saturday night.
Y! Sports November Top 10 MMA rankings November 24, 2007
No one in the Top 10 fought in November, but that didn't keep Anderson Silva from inching closer to the top spot.
UFC 78 notes: Lightweights save the day November 17, 2007
Though the UFC 78 main fights didn't quite live up to the hype, the lightweights put on a show.
Top spot in MMA poll is a three-horse race October 26, 2007
Fedor Emelianenko is still the world's top-ranked fighter. But not by much.
Strikeforce proves it isn't an all-UFC world September 30, 2007
By staging a card at the Playboy Mansion, Strikeforce showed why it has carved out a niche in the MMA world.
Y! Sports MMA Top 10: September shakeup September 27, 2007
Two big names are out of the Top 10 after a September to remember.
Hard work propels Fitch up ladder September 22, 2007
Jon Fitch isn't the flashiest fighter at 170 lbs. But he gets the job done.
Jardine not upset by lack of respect September 20, 2007
Some say Keith Jardine doesn't belong in the octagon with Chuck Liddell. "The Dean of Mean" doesn't care.
Florian the finisher stakes claim in title picture September 19, 2007
Ken Florian is surging to the top of the UFC's lightweight division.
Ultimate Fight Night notes: Another season begins September 19, 2007
Another season of "The Ultimate Fighter" is under way, plus, see what has Dana White swearing again.
Around the octagon: UFC 76 storylines September 18, 2007
From Liddell's return to Shogun's debut, here's what to watch at UFC 76.
Elite XC notes: Carano carries torch for sport September 16, 2007
With each fight, Gina Carano proves why she deserves to be the face of women's MMA.
"Ruthless" Lawler lives up to his nickname September 16, 2007
Robbie Lawler lived up to his "Ruthless" nickname in claiming Elite XC gold.
Lawler's second chance at elite status September 14, 2007
"Ruthless" Robbie Lawler was a can't-miss prospect who did. Or so everyone thought.
Around the octagon: What to watch at UFC 75 September 6, 2007
From Rampage to Henderson and Mirko to Kongo, here's what to watch at UFC 75.
Chase, McCullough wins highlight WEC 30 September 5, 2007
WEC bantamweight champ Chase Beebe picked up the pace to beat Rani Yahya on Wednesday.
MMA Top 10: Couture, GSP make moves August 30, 2007
How did Randy Couture's win over Gabriel Gonzaga affect his position in the Top 10 rankings?
UFC 74 notes: GSP back on track August 26, 2007
Georges St. Pierre was in peak form at Mandalay Bay on Saturday.
Around the octagon: What to watch at UFC 74 August 23, 2007
UFC 74 isn't just about Randy Couture vs. Gabriel Gonzaga.
Gonzaga sniffs out his biggest opportunity August 19, 2007
Gabriel Gonzaga already beat Mirko Cro Cop at his own game. Now he wants Randy Couture's UFC heavyweight title.
The voice of the octagon July 29, 2007
MARINA DEL REY, Calif. – Announcer Bruce Buffer is an unlikely icon in the sport of mixed martial arts.
Introducing the Yahoo! Sports MMA Top 10 poll July 26, 2007
Mixed martial arts writers from around North America look at a simple question: Who is the world's best fighter?
The Yahoo! Sports MMA Top 10: 1-5 July 26, 2007
Rounding out the Yahoo! Sports Top 10. Who will finish first?
Halfway there July 17, 2007
A look back at the highs and lows of what may have been the most tumultuous six months in the history of mixed martial arts.
UFC 73 notebook: Florian in the swing of things July 7, 2007
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Ken Florian had to roll with the punches in preparing for the show's swing bout.
What to watch at UFC 73 July 4, 2007
UFC 73: Stacked has a lineup worthy of its title. Here's eight items of interest.
In hot pursuit July 2, 2007
SOMERVILLE, Mass. ‐ Not even the oppressive summer weather can stop Ken Florian from working toward another lightweight title shot.
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