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UFC on Fox 8: Will the Flyweights Ever Draw in the Big Man’s World of the UFC?

In the landscape of mixed martial arts, there is no secret strategy on how to turn a fighter into a star or attract viewers to a particular weight class. Traditionally, MMA fans have flocked to the bigger weight classes from heavyweight down to welterw…

In the landscape of mixed martial arts, there is no secret strategy on how to turn a fighter into a star or attract viewers to a particular weight class. Traditionally, MMA fans have flocked to the bigger weight classes from heavyweight down to welterweight, except for a flash in time when B.J. Penn ruled the […]

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The MMA World Pays Tribute to Bruce Lee 40 Years After His Death

Audiences were captivated by the release of Enter the Dragon in the summer of 1973 and mesmerized by the performance of Bruce Lee. Unfortunately, the star of the movie—who became the first leading actor of Chinese descent in a major studio Hollywood production—would not live to see its impact on the world. Exactly four decades […]

Audiences were captivated by the release of Enter the Dragon in the summer of 1973 and mesmerized by the performance of Bruce Lee. Unfortunately, the star of the movie—who became the first leading actor of Chinese descent in a major studio Hollywood production—would not live to see its impact on the world. Exactly four decades […]

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Dana White Makes GQ’s Top “100 Most Powerful Bald Men in the World”

Dana White once again proves bald is beautiful by making GQ’s “100 Most Powerful Bald Men in the World.” The compilation of this list was based on power, influence and “just plain bad-ass looks.” It certainly doesn’t get any more badass than White, who led the charge in turning a dying business into a global […]

Dana White once again proves bald is beautiful by making GQ’s “100 Most Powerful Bald Men in the World.” The compilation of this list was based on power, influence and “just plain bad-ass looks.” It certainly doesn’t get any more badass than White, who led the charge in turning a dying business into a global […]

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Fighting Formula: What Makes an MMA Fighter ‘World Class’?

MMA is, for the most part, a sport divided by distinct ranks—amateur fighters wage war through local circuits in hopes of making a professional debut. With enough perseverance and dedication, some even manage to secure a position on the exalted roster of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. But making it into the ranks of the UFC […]

MMA is, for the most part, a sport divided by distinct ranks—amateur fighters wage war through local circuits in hopes of making a professional debut. With enough perseverance and dedication, some even manage to secure a position on the exalted roster of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. But making it into the ranks of the UFC […]

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Chael Sonnen: LeBron James Is a ‘Dork,’ NBA Title Doesn’t Make Him a World Champ

LeBron James may be the best basketball player in the world, but to Chael Sonnen, he’s just a dork masquerading around as a world champion. The UFC light heavyweight star was recently a guest on “Jim Rome on Showtime,” where he talked about “King James” and the difference between a national champion and a world champion: “I […]

LeBron James may be the best basketball player in the world, but to Chael Sonnen, he’s just a dork masquerading around as a world champion. The UFC light heavyweight star was recently a guest on “Jim Rome on Showtime,” where he talked about “King James” and the difference between a national champion and a world champion: “I […]

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Fact from White’s Fiction: Biggest Sport in the World, Obama Can’t Get a Ticket?

There’s an old legend about Abraham Lincoln, considered by many to be the greatest American president.  As the story goes, Lincoln was so upright and truthful that, in the middle of one winter night after closing up the country store where he made a living prior to changing the course of human events and forever […]

There’s an old legend about Abraham Lincoln, considered by many to be the greatest American president.  As the story goes, Lincoln was so upright and truthful that, in the middle of one winter night after closing up the country store where he made a living prior to changing the course of human events and forever […]

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