UFC 148: Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin will meet inside the Octagon for the third time this Saturday at UFC 148.Their borderline historic trilogy may be overshadowed by Anderson Silva’s rematch with Chael Sonnen, but if the first two bouts between two of the s…

Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin will meet inside the Octagon for the third time this Saturday at UFC 148.

Their borderline historic trilogy may be overshadowed by Anderson Silva‘s rematch with Chael Sonnen, but if the first two bouts between two of the sport’s most popular fighters showed us anything, this one is going to be close.

Whether it’s Ortiz over Griffin or Griffin over Ortiz, a classic rivalry is finally going to come to a decisive end.

Here’s the initial head-to-toe breakdown.

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UFC Winners and Losers for the Month of June

The UFC showcases a variety of events on a monthly basis.From free cards on FX to international PPV events from Brazil, fans have grown accustomed to watching their favorite athletes perform on a variety of stages.But for a handful of fighters, ones wh…

The UFC showcases a variety of events on a monthly basis.

From free cards on FX to international PPV events from Brazil, fans have grown accustomed to watching their favorite athletes perform on a variety of stages.

But for a handful of fighters, ones whose future is often judged by what they’ve done lately, a single fight could decide their definitive rank within the UFC’s many divisions.

Based on wins and losses, knockouts, submissions and the caliber of competition, here are the overall winners and losers for the month of June.

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UFC Talents Outside of the Octagon

For most of us, being able to front heel kick somebody in the chin or sink in a beautiful rear naked choke is a talent in itself.However, for a handful of UFC fighters, their skills aren’t necessarily limited to mixed martial arts.From poker players to…

For most of us, being able to front heel kick somebody in the chin or sink in a beautiful rear naked choke is a talent in itself.

However, for a handful of UFC fighters, their skills aren’t necessarily limited to mixed martial arts.

From poker players to surfers, action stars to soccer players, UFC fighters possess unique abilities that separate them from the rest of the pack.

Here are the most talented fighters outside of the Octagon.

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A Casual Fan’s Guide to MMA

Mixed martial arts has vastly grown over the past 10 years into one of the most respected entities around, but casual fight fans still have certain issues they nee to hash out.Look no further.  Bleacher Report has your intuitive guide to ultimate …

Mixed martial arts has vastly grown over the past 10 years into one of the most respected entities around, but casual fight fans still have certain issues they nee to hash out.

Look no further.  Bleacher Report has your intuitive guide to ultimate MMA fanhood.

Here are 10 quick tips to round out your craving for violence.

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Steven Seagal and the Top 10 Celebrity UFC Fans

Steven Seagal’s recent comments regarding Jon Jones “inability” to strike has a lot of UFC fans wondering.What other celebrities invest their time and interest into mixed martial arts?Who has shown support for the UFC in the past and to what extent?Is …

Steven Seagal’s recent comments regarding Jon Jones “inability” to strike has a lot of UFC fans wondering.

What other celebrities invest their time and interest into mixed martial arts?

Who has shown support for the UFC in the past and to what extent?

Is the celebrity fanbase growing and becoming more diverse?

Look no further. 

Here are the top 10 celebrity fans of the UFC today.

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15 Bold MMA Predictions for the Second Half of 2012

Mixed martial arts is not only the purest sport in the world, but it’s one of the most unpredictable.Key injuries to top fighters, lengthy suspensions and deep weight classes are all responsible in making MMA a truly wild ride.As we move into the latte…

Mixed martial arts is not only the purest sport in the world, but it’s one of the most unpredictable.

Key injuries to top fighters, lengthy suspensions and deep weight classes are all responsible in making MMA a truly wild ride.

As we move into the latter half of 2012, these tendencies are bound to shape the world of fighting yet again.

Taking that into consideration, along with the dynamic bouts already scheduled for the next six months, here are 15 bold predictions for the remainder of the year.

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