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Carla Esparza, 5-2 in MMA takes on Felice Herrig 5-3 in MMA at XFC 15: Tribute, December 2nd, live on HDnet. Esparza, a two time All-American College Wrestler is looking for a return to her winning ways, but has a tough task ahead of her with Herrig. Herrig has won 5 of her last 6 bouts, including a current 2 fight win streak. Although having no ill will or bad words for Felice, Carla does mention that people have approached her aggressively saying they want Esparza to “Kick the crap of her (Herrig).” Esparza promises to take care of business and is looking for a stoppage. (Source: mmaprime.tv)

On his tour Inside Americas Gyms Ron Kruck got to go Milwaukee and inside Duke Roufus' Roufusport. ; WHile there he met up with one of the sports rising stars, Anthony Pettis.

Anthony Pettis, Josh Barnett and Stefan Struve join Kenny and Bas in studio. Ron Kruck reports from Duke Roufus Academy. Inside MMA premiers on HDNet at this friday at 8:00PM ET Be There!

HDNet Fights has uploaded Jorge Santiago vs Kazuo Misaki 2 from Sengoku Raiden Championship 14. Fight of the Year candidate for the World MMA Awards

There is no bigger star in mixed martial arts than Randy Couture but when you meet him you would never know it. ; Although the former UFC champion has added movie star to resume, he remains one of the most humble, approachable athletes I have met in ANY sport.

"I wanna cry right this second." Clip from Mike Straka's Fighting Words interview with Chael Sonnen, conducted less than 12 hours after his UFC 117 loss to Anderson Silva. The show airs this Friday at 8:30 PM ET on HDNet.

Inside MMA - Ralek, Renner, and Royce Gracie A very special Inside MMA as Kenny and Bas take a look at one of the first families of MMA as Royce and Royler Gracie join them on the set. Ron Kruck visits the Gracie Academy and gets a history lesson from Renner Gracie. Kenny and Bas also preview a weekend of big MMA action, including Strikeforce and the WEC. Inside MMA airs Fridays at 9pmET on HDNet.

Jason High vs. Jay Hieron unaired preliminary bout from Affliction: Day of Reckoning

Bas Rutten accidentally(?) lets everyone watching the Affliction weigh-ins on HDNet know what he thinks of Jerry Millen. The bad blood dates back to Millen's time as PRIDE's US VP. Read more here.