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SAN JOSE, Calif.—In the early afternoon, spring breezes are gone and all that’s left is the beaming sun suggesting the summer to come. San Jose is California’s oldest city—one of its four largest—and Frank Shamrock’s home of fighting,…
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There is never a shortage of articles on fighters making waves in the industry. The up-and-comer, the long-reigning champ or the contenders on the cusp of super-stardom always dominate headlines. There is, however, an entirely opposite side…
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“What do you think of him?” Scott Coker asks, consistent in his eye contact. He was promoting fights before The Karate Kid made it cool. Why does the founder and CEO of Strikeforce care what I think? He’s forgotten more about martial arts…
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In an era of MMA monikers such as ‘The Iceman,’ ‘The Predator’ and ‘The Massacre,’ the unassuming nickname ‘The Big Frog’ may not garner much attention, but don’t let the name fool you. WEC’s Jeff “The Big Frog” Curran has more hop in his…
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has had an interesting few months for their heavyweight division since Randy Couture had decided to reconcile and come back to the Octagon. The four man tournament is starting to take shape after Brock…
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Bantam roosters are famous for their aggressive disposition in correlation to their diminutive size. Oftentimes, the word “bantam” is used to describe little men who tend to have a sensationalized opinion of themselves when it comes to…
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UFC light heavyweight fighter Drew McFedries has spent a lifetime standing tall against forces that have the potential to drop anyone to their knees. From becoming an adult much too soon, to living with Chron’s disease and battling a…
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When Matt Hughes surpassed Royce Gracie at UFC 60, every serious writer in the sport hailed it as the changing of the guard in mixed martial arts. The term was used once again when Rashad Evans knocked out Chuck Liddell just last month.…
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