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I'm an Ohio State Grad going to DePaul grad school, I was on the Ohio State Varsity Fencing team. I love college football above all other sports, NFL and MLB are always excellent and I love a good hockey game.

I am a full blown MMA fan and love humble, hard working fighters.

I have also begun training at Gracie-Barra Jiu Jitsu and am currently a white belt (2 stripes).

Tom's Recent Articles

Anthony Johnson Rumbling His Way to Middleweight

Published 14 days ago
342 reads 4 comments

Champion or Not: The Shogun Is Back

Published 14 days ago
1,042 reads 24 comments

PORTLAND, OR - AUGUST 28: UFC heavyweight fighter Randy Couture weighs in at UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira Weigh-In at the Rose Garden Arena on August 28, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)

Is a College Education an Edge in MMA?

Published about 1 month ago
162 reads 20 comments

The Martial Arts of MMA: The Grappling Arts

Published about 1 month ago
414 reads 11 comments

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Tom Writes About

MMA (53),
Opinion (46),
UFC (19),
Fighting (19),
College Football (13),
Columbus OH (10),
Ohio State Football (10),
Cleveland (10)

Tom Grant commented on Heisman Quandry: If Tebow Is a Contender, So Is Terrelle Pryor
Tom Grant commented on Educating MMA Fans: Fedor's Striking Is Not Sloppy.
Mike D responded to a comment on Strikeforce: 10 Things I Learned Last Night
Tom Grant commented on All Hail Jake Shields Newly Crowned Queen Of Lay and Pray
I Berry responded to a comment on Top Ten Greatest Upsets In MMA History
Tony Preston responded to a comment on UFC Pay Per Views: More Is More
E. Spencer Kyte responded to a comment on For the UFC, Less Could Mean More
Tom Grant commented on Avoiding the Kimbo Effect: Why Strikeforce Can Survive a Fedor Loss

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

Favorite Athletes

Ryne Sandberg, Mark Grace, Kerry Wood, Troy Smith, Chris Wells, Walter Payton, AJ Hawk, Malcom Jenkins, Brian Urlacher, Matt Forte, Doug Worthington
Favorite Sports Teams

Chcago Cubs, Ohio State Buckeyes, Chicago Bears, Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets (via living in Columbus for 4 years), Pittsburgh Steelers (via marriage)
Favorite Coaches

Vlad Nazlymov, Jim Tressel, Bill Parcelles, Tony Dungy, Urban Meyer, Pete Caroll, Pat Hill
Most Memorable Game Attended

#1 Ohio State over #2 Michigan, Calros Zambrano's No-no
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Joe D's Hit streak
Ruth or Mays?

Willie Mays!
Unitas or Montana?

John Elway
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Mario Andretti
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big 10! (we aren't the best but i love 'em)

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by Alex
14 days ago

Which of the NFL's undefeated teams will take their first loss this week?

I've got my predictions and analysis including a big upset!

Check it out:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278188-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-seven
by King
about 1 month ago

Tom,
Bro we just completed the extended trailer for our MMA film!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/266296-king-j-producing-temecula-skeletor-the-greatest-mma-film-of-all-time
by Kountry
about 1 month ago

Hey Tom

Rampage is coming back to the UFC!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/264204-expect-to-see-evans-and-jackson-meet-in-the-octagon-early-next-year?just_published=1
by Alabama Voodoo
about 1 month ago

Just a reminder that anyone can make it to the SEC Title game to face the obnoxious and annoying Tim Tebow.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/258736-auburn-tigers-still-undefeated-and-still-unranked

Laters,

Voodoo
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Tom, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero
by Matt
3 months ago

hey tom,

lemme know what u think man,

cheers

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233287-anderson-silva-bigger-than-guns-bigger-than-cigarettes
by Tyler
3 months ago

UFC 101: Breaking Down Silva Vs Griffin

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/229175-ufc-101-breaking-down-silva-vs-griffin

Please take a look at my latest article it will be very much appreciated by me.

Please leave feedback and comment as well.

Thank you.
by Brian
3 months ago

Hey Tom,

Your a great writer and I wish you had more time so you could be a community leader on here! Keep up the good work and let me know if there is anything you ever need.
by Derek
3 months ago

Weigh in on the Anderson Silva/Forrest Griffin UFC 101 Fight:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/218028-ufc-101-can-forrest-griffin-bring-out-the-old-anderson-silva

Thanks!
by Farooq
3 months ago

It's Been a while since I last wrote an article .

UFC 100 is over, But were Brock Lesnar's actions positive or negative for the UFC?

Here are my thoughts. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217699-brock-lesnar-bad-for-the-ufc

Thanks, Farooq.
by David 'MITB'
4 months ago

Hey, I've finally got around to writing my second article, hope you get time to have a read and comment. Cheers.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/215682-rematches-the-bedrock-of-mma
by Nate
4 months ago

Hey Tom,

I have some stuff I would like to fill you in on now that we are co-community leaders. Shoot me an Email when you get a chance.

NLawson00@GMAIL.COM

Thanks,
Nate
by Dann
4 months ago

He mate

wrote a piece which I tried to make my master piece. Could you please cheack it out. Don't be scared of telling me if it is bad

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/200865-painting-my-sports-idol
by Dann
4 months ago

Hey mate.
Did my first slide show today. It is supposed to be humor. Tell me if you like it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197755-looking-at-sports-once-again-when-it-sickens-me#page/13
by Derek
5 months ago

Check out my Rich Franklin interview before UFC 99 on Sat! Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197498-exclusive-rich-franklin-ufc-99-interview-ace-in-the-hole/show_full

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