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My name is Mitch Ciccarelli and Mixed Martial Arts is my passion. I've been a martial artist for most of my life. I've studied Shaolin Kempo Karate for 10 years and in the summer of 2008 I began training in all aspects of MMA, focusing on Muay Thai.

In July of 2008 I discovered my passion for MMA writing. I became a member of an MMA forum and one of the members asked me if I would write articles for his website. I had found my calling in life.

I went on to discover Bleacher Report and from there my MMA opportunities have taken off. I am currently the co-community leader of the UFC section right here on Bleacher Report alongside Derek Bolender and I was recently added as a feature columnist for the MMA section on B/R as well.

My immediate MMA goals include interviewing the fighters, covering MMA events, and continuing to improve my writing craft. My intention is to be a part of the MMA industry long-term.

I have had six articles syndicated to Sports Illustrated, you can check those articles out at the following links:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/mma/06/08/bleacher.report/index.html

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/mma/08/08/ufc.fri/index.html?eref=T1

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/mma/09/08/st.pierre/index.html

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/mma/09/18/top.nontitle.bouts/index.html

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/mma/10/02/ultimate-fighter/index.html

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/mma/10/13/bleacher.report/index.html

If you ever have any questions, comments or concerns regarding all things MMA related on Bleacher Report feel free to contact me at any time at mitchciccarelli@gmail.com

Mitch's Recent Articles

Ten Crazy Colors Of MMA Personalities: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Published 2 days ago
608 reads 16 comments

Classic Countdown: The 10 Greatest PRIDE Fights Of All Time

Published 5 days ago
996 reads 39 comments

Mitrione Vs. Madsen Matchup Among Four Other Stellar TUF 10 Quarterfinal Bouts

Published 9 days ago
526 reads 7 comments

Chael Sonnen: Anderson Silva's Biggest Threat?

Published 12 days ago
562 reads 26 comments

See 57 more of Mitch's articles »

Mitch Writes About

MMA (60),
Fighting (49),
UFC (43),
Preview/Prediction (19),
Opinion (17),
Rankings/List (12),
Rich Franklin (5),
Game Recap (4)

Doctor Death responded to a comment on BREAKING NEWS: BROCK LESNAR PLANNING UFC RETIREMENT?

The Short List What Mitch thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Anderson Silva, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Matt Serra, Lyoto Machida, Forrest Griffin, and many many others.
Favorite Sports Teams

Xtreme Couture, American Top Team, Arizona Combat Sports, AKA, etc.
Favorite Coaches

Greg Jackson, Trevor Wittman, Matt Serra, Mark Dellagrotte, Bob Cook, etc.
All Time Sports Moment

Matt Serra shocking the world and knocking Georges St. Pierre out at UFC 69.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Haven't been to any live fights yet. I've attended a few major league baseball games but nothing all that memorable.

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by James
2 days ago

Hi Mitch,

This one's a bit edgier LOL :)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285312-creature-vs-creature-pathetic-tito-begs-the-iceman-for-a-third-beatdown

Please feel free to leave a comment and let me know who you think would win the fight.

Cheers
James
by Todd
4 days ago

Mitch, gotta hand it to you. Your position and delivery with DD today on the Lesnar thing was very well spoken and displays the type of leadership this community needs. Rise above I say, and you did just that. I cant commend you enough and I am very proud to be a part of a community with guys like you hanging around. There is a tone in MMA that is inescapable. The demographic lures all sorts of people its very eclectic. People like you are the cream of the crop. I just wanted to say kudos for handling that so well and not just jumping in and playing ball under the rules that were obviously in place. Your in AZ right, if Im right about that, maybe someday we can get together and have a drink and talk the game. It would be an honor to meet you. Cheers bro, take care.
by Robert
4 days ago

Hello Buddy, take a look at this important article. It will most likely be my last on bleacher report. Feel free to pass it around. Thank you very much and God Bless!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283900-you-are-not-a-unique-snowflake
by Doctor
5 days ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283839-breaking-news-brock-lesnar-planning-ufc-retirement
by Derek
6 days ago

Check out my latest article on Gegard Mousasi, based on a recent interview I did with him.

Weigh in on your opinion of him as a fighter and what will happen to him in the future.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282869-gegard-mousasi-taking-on-america-one-challenge-at-a-time

Thanks!

Derek Bolender
by The Truth
9 days ago

hey Mitch is TUF sending the wrong message http://bleacherreport.com/articles/280763-the-ultimate-fighter-sends-wrong-message appreciate any input
by Darren
10 days ago

Hi.

I wrote an article in support of Cecil Peoples.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/280617-support-cecil-peoples

No matter what people think of the decision, vilifying Cecil Peoples has simply gone too far.

I've also created a facebook group in support of Cecil Peoples. I hope that you'll join, even if you disagreed with the decision.

Thanks,

Darren

http://www.facebook.com/groups/edit.php?officers&gid=163268199483#/group.php?gid=163268199483
by Gary
11 days ago

That's awesome Mitch. Thanks for the heads up!
by Doctor
12 days ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279875-the-only-important-thing-learned-from-machida-vs-rua
by Doctor
12 days ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279871-brock-lesnar-falls-prey-to-rare-illness

Enjoy!
by The Truth
13 days ago

hey Mitch this is the truth about the other night IMO...http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278837-could-kryptonite-stop-superman-not-in-the-judges-eyes...thanks
by Darren
14 days ago

Hey man, everybody thinks that Shogun beat Machida. Here's my article on why I think the fight was closer than most people realize.

Contrasting opinions, other comments, and feedback are always welcome.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278606-lyoto-machida-did-more-than-you-think-he-did-vs-shogun
by Kountry
14 days ago

What a horrible main even last night man..

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278248-ufc-104-the-night-the-dragon-was-slain-round-by-round?just_published=1
by Paul
14 days ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278104-mauricio-rua-robbed-in-light-heavyweight-bout
by Paul
14 days ago

I told you Shogun would win.

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