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Since the early 2000s, MMA, or mixed martial arts has gained wild popularity. Mixed martial arts consists of a hybrid of wrestling, striking, and submission grappling techniques that fighters routinely cross-train. Examples include: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, judo, boxing, and karate.

Fights for the top MMA event, the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC), take place inside the trademarked octagon which is basically a mat surrounded by an octagonal cage to contain the match. Pioneers of the sport include Chuck Liddell, who has a biography about his UFC career on the New York Times Bestseller list. In addition to being the star of a reality show, Liddell made cameos on a popular HBO series The Entourage. Few athletes experience the adoration and fanbase that UFC fighters now receive.

MMA students come from all walks of life, like highly educated MMA fighters such as blogger Mike Calimbas, who trains and studies Brazilian Jiu Jitsu using techniques that minimize injury as well as employ structured self-defense. Less orthodox fighters such as "backyard brawler" Kimbo Slice are featured in brutal homemade videos on YouTube and Mahalo.

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• Penn’s Trainer: GSP is Juicing…

  
  The 3rd String Safety — Authority: 140
  Here we go again with the excuses. Here’s what Penn’s boxing trainer Rudy Valentino had to say in an interview with SI’s Josh Gross: “I think it’s because of his so-called steroid use, and all of that, that B.J. felt it was an unfair fight. Just the whole thing about not being fair, and fighting fair, ...
  3 hours ago

• UFC DVDs For SALE (43-80)

  
  MMA Forum - UFC Forums - UFC Results - MMA Videos — Authority: 170
  I am trying to sell these dvds as a whole collection or individually for $5 each or around $150 for the entire collection I have the following titles 43 44 45/46 47/48 49/50 51/52 53 54 55 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 67 68 69 70 72 73 74 75 77 78 80 email punkdadunks@yahoo.com if interested Pick ups available for ...
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• Santa Visits The TUF House

  
  Bleacher Report — Authority: 770
  Twas the night before Christmas and Santa was swift, On a visit to the TUF house to deliver some gifts. He slid down the chimney with never a care, Not expecting to encounter a broken lawn chair. He fell to the floor which glittered with glass From broken beer glasses  Reminiscent of Junie Brownings past. ...
  4 hours ago

• Former Welterweight Boxing Champ Mayorga Makes MMA Move

  
  The Inquisitr Entertainment — Authority: 704
  Las Vegas, NV, USA (AHN) – Former Welterweight boxing champion Ricardo Mayora will be making his MMA debut at Shine Fights III, and will be facing down veteran machine Din Thomas in March. Thomas has done his share of building up the fight, claiming that if he accepted this fight, he would send him into retirement ...
  4 hours ago

• Kelly Pavlik vs. Miguel Espino Video – Boxing

  
  MMA Videos — Authority: 146
  WBC and WBO Middleweight Champion Kelly Pavlik fights Miguel Espino in a boxing match in Youngstown, OH. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
  4 hours ago

• Harold Howard Crashes Truck Through Casino Entrance In Niagra Falls

  
  The MMA News — Authority: 154
  UFC veteran Harold Howard , who appeared at UFC 3 and UFC 7, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of assault with a weapon, attempted break and enter, fail to remain, flight from police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, mischief and two counts of breach of recognizance. The report ...
  5 hours ago

• Strikeforce Ring Girls & King Mo’s Queens Photos

  
  MMA Videos — Authority: 146
  Photos of Strikeforce ring girls and Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal’s Queens during his fight entrance. See King Mo’s Entrance VIDEO.Source: ShoSports [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
  6 hours ago

• Shields Talks Thomson & Melendez Video

  
  MMA Videos — Authority: 146
  Jake Shields talks Josh Thomson vs. Gilbert Melendez and about other Lightweights in other organizations. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
  6 hours ago

• Next Time the Ref Tells You to Protect Yourself at All Times, Youd Better Listen

  
  CagePotato.com — Authority: 591
  MMA Fighter Kicked in Face - Watch more Funny Videos Things were already going poorly for Chris Horodecki against Anthony Njokuani at WEC 45 , then he made the mistake of turning his back on his opponent for just a moment to collect his thoughts.  Too bad Njokuani isnt the type to give a fella a ...
  8 hours ago

• 2009 in Review: The Sports Video Game Report [2009 Year In Review]

  
  Kotaku — Authority: 806
  Every year in sports has its winners and losers, but in sports video games, the results arent about pennants and trophies. And theyre not always clear-cut, either. In many ways 2009 was like most for sports games - every major team sports title put out a new version; Madden sold a ton for EA Sports ; cover athletes ...
  9 hours ago

• Pacquiao-Mayweather in jeopardy – Pretty Boy throws spanner in works

  
  Telegraph.co.uk Sport Blog — Authority: 585
  It was bound to happen…and just before the Christmas break.Floyd Mayweather has threatened to pull out – because Manny Pacquiao has not agreed to blood-testing.Minutes ago, Golden Boy released the news. It was as inevitable as it was unavoidable. Expect a three-week power struggle…and renegotiation. The ...
  9 hours ago

• Inside MMA 348: Jake Shields, Frankie Edgar and Brian Stann

  
  MMA Convert — Authority: 516
  Inside MMA airs on HDNet every Friday night at 9PM ET. Inside MMA Archive More segments after the jump.
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• Forget Mayhem, “Jacare” Deserves Hendo/Shields Winner

  
  The 3rd String Safety — Authority: 140
  I’ve watched last Saturday’s Strikeforce card a few times now. Mainly because it was a fantastic card, highlighted by two amazing fights. However, another reason is that I wanted to watch “Jacare” Souza’s impressive victory over Matt Lindland again. After assuring myself of what I originally thought, I know ...
  9 hours ago

• UFC 108: "Rashad Evans-Thiago Silva" Will Be a Battle of Focus

  
  Bleacher Report — Authority: 770
  During the UFC 108 conference call today, both Rashad Evans and Thiago Silva shared one point and made it very clear—learn from your mistakes. The pending bout between the two light heavyweights is building momentum, despite fan and media dislike of a UFC 108 card that has fell victim to injuries and fight ...
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• UFC 108: Evans vs. Silva Extended Video Preview

  
  FanSided — Authority: 580
  The injury-plagued UFC 108 is will take place on Jan. 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Headlining the event is a light-heavyweight battle between top contenders Rashad Evans (13-1-1) and Thiago Silva (14-1). Also on the card is a bout that will put English striker Paul “Semtex” Daley (22-8-2) against submission ...
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• Marcus Davis vs. Phil Baroni Possible for UFC 111

  
  FanSided — Authority: 580
  UFC 111 is set to take place in Newark, New Jersey and the event will be headlined by a welterweight title match between Georges St. Pierre and Dan Hardy. MMAMania.com is reporting that two other heavyweights will be throwing down for the fans.Hard-hitting (and crowd-pleasing) welterweights, Marcus Davis and Phil ...
  10 hours ago

• WWE counterprograms 1/11 UFC Ultimate Fight Night

  
  The SAV SCI MMA blog — Authority: 529
  Taking a page from the UFC’s playbook, the WWE is pulling out a big gun to counter the 1/11 Ultimate Fight Night event. In recent months, the WWE has featured a different celebrity guest host on ‘Monday Night Raw’ and on this evening they’ve signed former world heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson to do [...]
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• If you could pick one fight for Fedor...

  
  MMA Forum - UFC Forums - UFC Results - MMA Videos — Authority: 170
  What would it be? It can be a fighter from any organization. I personally want to see Fedor/Mir. Fedor is a monster and Mir is really improving his game. I think it would be a good fight. What fights with Fedor would you guys like to see?
  11 hours ago

• Ikuhisa Minowa vs. Sokoudjou Super Hulk Finale Preview

  
  MMA Videos — Authority: 146
  The Highlights of Super Hulk Tournament Finale featuring Ikuhisa “Minowaman” Minowa and Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou @ FieLDS Dynamite!! 2009 on New Year’s Eve from the Saitama Super... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
  11 hours ago

• EA Sports MMA Game First Shots Revealed.

  
  The MMA News — Authority: 154
  (props to middleeasy.com )
  11 hours ago

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