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  1. Which Martial Art Is Best Suited for MMA?

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    Written by Jad Semaan about 2 months ago 110 comments

  2. Is it Finally Time for an MMA World Cup?

    This summer’s historical Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup must have raised a number of questions in the mind of MMA fans worldwide, such as: will we ever see a mixed martial arts equivalent ...

    Written by Jad Semaan about 2 months ago 11 comments

  3. Is Rousimar Palhares the Man to Beat Anderson Silva?

    If you keep an eye on just one fighter in the near future, make sure it’s the man known as “Toquinho,” a.k.a. Rousimar Palhares...

    Written by Jad Semaan about 2 months ago 26 comments

  4. In MMA, Is Refusing To Submit Disrespectful?

    In the realm of professional sporting competition, the concept of sportsmanship entertains a wide range of concrete expressions...

    Written by Jad Semaan about 3 months ago 27 comments

  5. Antonio "Big Nog" Nogueira: UFC's Unsung Champion

    Though he holds the interim heavyweight belt, for all intents and purposes, Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira may soon be known as the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion...

    Written by Jad Semaan about 3 months ago 50 comments

  6. Art of War: The Rise of MMA in China

    Among the world’s preeminent nations, China retains perhaps the oldest and richest martial-arts legacy and warrior culture...

    Written by Jad Semaan about 3 months ago 11 comments

  7. Jon Fitch - How Can He Beat Georges St. Pierre?

    As all MMA fans should know, anything can happen in a fight. Who could have predicted the unheralded Gabriel Gonzaga knocking out top 5 heavyweight Mirko Cro Cop via head kick, the latter’s ...

    Written by Jad Semaan about 4 months ago 8 comments

  8. MMA: Fedor to Fight Arlovski

    The French website Fightsport.fr revealed that Fedor Emelianenko's next opponent will be Belarusian fighter Andrei Arlovski. The source: Fedor himself...

    Written by Jad Semaan about 4 months ago 13 comments

  9. Will Hermes Franca Be Able To Stump "The Answer?"

    For athletes with a relatively short career span, such as mixed martial artists, one year is an awfully long time. It feels even longer if you’re inactive...

    Written by Jad Semaan about 4 months ago 9 comments

  10. MMA: Will the "True" Andrei Arlovski Appear at Affliction: Banned?

    There was a time when the adjectives violent, fearless, dangerous, aggressive, and lightning-quick were but a few of the words that accurately described the Belarusian phenom known as Andrei Arlovski...

    Written by Jad Semaan about 4 months ago 8 comments

  11. Bruce Lee and Jeet Kune Do: the Origins of MMA, Part Four

    Continuing with my series on the history of MMA (part three can be found here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/33398-rebirth-of-modern-pankration-the-origins-of-mma-part-three), this article ...

    Written by Jad Semaan about 4 months ago 16 comments

  12. Rebirth of Modern Pankration: The Origins of MMA, Part Three

    Picking up where my last article on the history of MMA left off (part two can be found here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/30004-roman-gladiator-games-the-origins-of-mma-part-two), this ...

    Written by Jad Semaan about 5 months ago 10 comments

  13. UFC 86: A Case Study in Questionable Matchmaking?

    I give Joe Silva, the UFC’s matchmaker, a lot of credit for the great fights that he has set up over the past several years...

    Written by Jad Semaan about 5 months ago 16 comments

  14. Roman Gladiator Games: the Origins of MMA, Part Two

    Continuing the series that I started last week on the history of MMA (part one can be found here: http://bleacherreport...

    Written by Jad Semaan about 5 months ago 6 comments

  15. Ancient Greek Pankration: the Origins of MMA, Part One

    Inspired by my colleague Derek Bolender and his article on MMA for newcomers(http://bleacherreport.com/articles/27230-MMA-Get-to-Know-the-Fastest-Growing-Sport-in-America-040608), I felt that ...

    Written by Jad Semaan about 5 months ago 6 comments

  16. MMA: A New Breed of Fighter is Leading the Revolution in Combat Sports

    A unique kind of warrior is making his mark in the world of MMA: the hybrid striker/jiu-jitsu fighter who can finish a fight both on the feet and on the ground, is very exciting in the process, and can compete effectively against all other styles...

    Written by Jad Semaan about 6 months ago 22 comments

  17. Tito Ortiz vs. Lyoto Machida at UFC 84 on May 24: It's the Beginning of the End

    The fight between Tito Ortiz and Lyoto Machida at UFC 84 on May 24 lends itself to a fair bit of irony. Ortiz will be making his final appearance in the UFC, while Machida prepares for his coming out party...

    Written by Jad Semaan about 6 months ago 8 comments

  18. Point of No Return: Wanderlei Silva vs. Keith Jardine at UFC 84 on May 24

    For professional fighters Wanderlei Silva and Keith Jardine, there is no time like the present. Their fight at UFC 84 on May 24th promises to have monumental consequences for the heavily-contested ...

    Written by Jad Semaan about 6 months ago 9 comments

  19. MMA: Affliction Reveals First Card, Includes Arlovski-Rothwell and Barnett-Rizzo

    According to several reliable sources, Affliction has confirmed many rumoured match-ups while adding several new ones to its inaugural event set for July 19 in Anaheim, Calif...

    Written by Jad Semaan about 6 months ago 7 comments

  20. MMA: Affliction's First Card with Sylvia-Fedor No Longer in Dallas or on HDNet

    The scheduled location for Affliction’s inaugural MMA event on July 19 no longer appears to be Dallas. Sources close to the negotiations between Affliction and HDNet have reported that ...

    Written by Jad Semaan about 7 months ago 5 comments

  21. Ill Will Mixed with Bad Blood: Sean Sherk vs BJ Penn at UFC 84

    The rivalry between UFC fighters Sean Sherk and BJ Penn has escalated to a point beyond that of a minor playground scuffle...

    Written by Jad Semaan about 7 months ago 4 comments

  22. The Path to Redemption: Rich Franklin vs Travis Lutter at UFC 83

    It’s always a little clichéd to call a fighter’s next match the most important of his life. But in the cases of Rich Franklin and Travis Lutter, nothing could be closer to the truth...

    Written by Jad Semaan about 7 months ago 4 comments

  23. Business or Sport?: The Politics of Promoting MMA Fights

    It would be a travesty if the Frank Edgar vs Gray Maynard fight is not shown on television during April 2 at UFC Fight Night 13. Right now it is listed on the undercard...

    Written by Jad Semaan about 8 months ago 3 comments

  24. Battle of Cheesy Nicknames: Kenny Florian vs. Joe Lauzon at UFC Fight Night 13

    The nicknames "Ken-Flo" and "J-Lau" probably don't strike fear into the hearts of opponents. Some fans have jokingly responded by saying that the winner of this match-up should be able to change their nickname...

    Written by Jad Semaan about 8 months ago 5 comments