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The Gentle Way Part II: Olympians Ronda Rousey and Rick Hawn Adapt to MMA

Part one of this two part series focusing on Ronda Rousey and the art of judo can be found here. Strikeforce bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey wasn’t the first judo player to make the transition from the mat and the judogi to fingerles…

Part one of this two part series focusing on Ronda Rousey and the art of judo can be found here. Strikeforce bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey wasn’t the first judo player to make the transition from the mat and the judogi to fingerless gloves and the MMA cage. Men like Mitsuyo Maeda and Masahiko Kimura had spent years spreading […]

Rick Story Latest Fighter to Fall Victim to Excuse Making Trend Following a Loss

Rick Story was on a six-fight winning streak heading into the June 26, UFC Live event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Story’s tear through the UFC’s welterweight division came to a screeching halt that night when he lost to Charlie Brenneman v…

Rick Story was on a six-fight winning streak heading into the June 26, UFC Live event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Story’s tear through the UFC’s welterweight division came to a screeching halt that night when he lost to Charlie Brenneman via unanimous decision. Story then suffered the same result at UFC 139, falling to Martin Kampmann. […]

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Rick Story Latest Fighter to Fall Victim to Excuse Making Trend Following a Loss

UFC 139 Results: What’s Next for Rick Story?

UFC Welterweight Rick Story fought valiantly at last night’s UFC 139 in San Jose, Calif., but fell short as he dropped a split decision to Martin Kampmann. The hard-nosed southpaw delivered heavy shots to Kampmann in the first round, buckling his…

UFC Welterweight Rick Story fought valiantly at last night’s UFC 139 in San Jose, Calif., but fell short as he dropped a split decision to Martin Kampmann. The hard-nosed southpaw delivered heavy shots to Kampmann in the first round, buckling his opponent with body and head shots.  However, the Danish striker was able to shake […]

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UFC 139 Results: What’s Next for Rick Story?

UFC 139: Is Rick Story a Win Away from Becoming an Elite Welterweight?

For, Rick “The Horror” Story, UFC 139 could not have worked out better for him without drawing the champion himself. Story took a UFC on Versus 4 bout with Nate Marquardt on short notice once Anthony Johnson pulled out, but issues pertainin…

For, Rick “The Horror” Story, UFC 139 could not have worked out better for him without drawing the champion himself. Story took a UFC on Versus 4 bout with Nate Marquardt on short notice once Anthony Johnson pulled out, but issues pertaining to circumstances outside of Story’s control caused Marquardt to be released by the UFC […]

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UFC 139: Is Rick Story a Win Away from Becoming an Elite Welterweight?

Martin Kampmann vs. Rick Story Now Official for UFC 139

Come November 19, MMA fans in Northern California will be treated to a fantastic welterweight scrap when Martin Kampmann and Rick Story collide in San Jose at UFC 139. The bout, which has already been verbally agreed upon by both men, will go a long wa…

Come November 19, MMA fans in Northern California will be treated to a fantastic welterweight scrap when Martin Kampmann and Rick Story collide in San Jose at UFC 139. The bout, which has already been verbally agreed upon by both men, will go a long way in determining another decisive top 170-pound contender. Considering the […]

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Martin Kampmann vs. Rick Story Now Official for UFC 139

Rick Story Wants Dong Hyun Kim, Calls Loss to Brenneman a “Fluke”

Rick Story had massive hype around him after defeating Thiago Alves via decision at UFC 130. He was on the road to solidifying his status as a legitimate welterweight contender until he met up with Charlie Brenneman at UFC on Versus 4. Story came in as…

Rick Story had massive hype around him after defeating Thiago Alves via decision at UFC 130. He was on the road to solidifying his status as a legitimate welterweight contender until he met up with Charlie Brenneman at UFC on Versus 4. Story came in as a late replacement for Anthony Johnson against Nate Marquardt […]

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Rick Story Wants Dong Hyun Kim, Calls Loss to Brenneman a “Fluke”