Shaquille O’Neal is doing everything possible to keep himself in the news everyday until the 2009-10 NBA season begins. He tweeted up Kobe and the NBA Finals, he’s been mentioned in trade rumors, and now he claims he wants to fight 7-2 mixed-martial artist Hong Man Choi. The same Hong Man Choi that took out Jose Canseco. But as Shaq asks Does he look like Jose Canseco? Read the full story

Mixed Martial Artist Rashad Evans is the latest person to be recruited by Microsoft to tell us they’re a PC. The move is an obvious attempt to appeal to the UFC crowd, and a little insurance in case the the PC-Mac war moves from the commercials to the streets. Evans could beat down John Hodgman and Justin Long with both of his eyes swollen shut and his arms tied behind his back.

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• The man that knocked out Kimbo Slice dressed as Kimbo Slice for Halloween

Seth Petruzelli was an unknown mixed martial artist until he knocked out Kimbo Slice in 14 seconds in October. Petruzelli is still feelin’ himself after his surprising victory, so much so, that he dressed as Kimbo Slice for Halloween.

Before anyone gets pissed off about Seth Petruzelli being in blackface, chill out. He beat Kimbo Slice’s ass. He’s allowed to dress up like the man. Now this Chocolate Axe commercial is another story.

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• Donald Trump and Affliction announce Fighting Fedor reality show

Rich guy and All-Star businessman Donald Trump is taking his interest in Affliction and the MMA to television. He hopes. Trump partnered with Affliction in June and it looks like he’s finally trying to use his influence to help out the company.

A contingent of officials from fight promotions M-1 Global and Affliction Entertainment, complete with Donald Trump as a front man, announced plans Thursday to move forward with their new mixed martial arts reality television show, Fighting Fedor. Read the full story

Internet sensation Kimbo Slice was served his first Elite XC/MMA loss Saturday night via a technical knockout from the hands of Seth Petruzelli. The referee stopped the fight after 14 seconds with Slice lying on his back and bleeding over his left eye.

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There has been talk of former Heavyweight champion Mike Tyson making a comeback in the ring or the octagon. He’s been spotted at gyms traning in what people believe is preparation for a fight. The talk is mostly rumors and wishful thinking by fight fans, but now Tyson has spoken and killed any thoughts of his return. Read the full story

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