1. Strikeforce Results: What We Learned from Daniel Cormier vs. Dion Staring

    Top-five world heavyweight Daniel Cormier took the stage at the final Strikeforce event when he took on Dutchman Dion Staring. Many were not willing to step up and fight Cormier at this event, especially on short notice, but Staring showed his courage...

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  2. Strikeforce Results: What We Learned from Gegard Mousasi vs. Mike Kyle

    Gegard Mousasi made his much-awaited return to MMA , as he was greeted in the cage by the always tough Mike Kyle ...

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  3. Strikeforce Results: What We Learned from Tim Kennedy vs. Trevor Smith

    Two big middleweights met on the final Strikeforce card when former title challenger Tim Kennedy met Trevor Smith. They used to train together, which made this fight familiar to both men...

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  4. Strikeforce Results: What We Learned from Pat Healy vs. Kurt Holobaugh

    From fighting for the Strikeforce Lightweight Championship to fighting an undefeated newcomer, Pat Healy had seen a number of fighters take this fight with him and back out...

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  5. Bellator Welterweight Tournament Predictions

    Bellator's eighth season marks the beginning of its journey on Spike TV. It also marks the beginning of a new batch of tournaments, which the company is famous for...

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  6. Dong Hyun Kim vs. Siyar Bahadurzada: Head-to-Toe Breakdown

    UFC on Fuel 8 in Japan is looking to be a great event so far, headlined by sluggers Brian Stann and Wanderlei Silva. That is not the only good fight, though. The card is already stacked...

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  7. The Ultimate Fighter 17: 5 Favorites to Win the Show

    The Ultimate Fighter 17 is right around the corner, and the cast has just been announced by the UFC (via MMAJunkie.com). The season features a middleweight tournament field with a good amount of notable talent...

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  8. Lombard-Okami Added to UFC on Fuel 8 in Japan

    The fans were calling for it, and the UFC has responded in appropriate fashion. It was announced via UFC.com that Japanese star Yushin Okami will fight on his home turf when he meets Cuban-born powerhouse Hector Lombard...

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  9. Best Moments from Strikeforce (2011-2012)

    Bleacher Report's "Best Moments" series continues, this time taking a look at the best moments in Strikeforce history. With Strikeforce's time winding down, this is the perfect time to look at the positives that the company has brought to its fans...

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  10. Bellator Light Heavyweight Tournament Predictions

    Bellator's eighth season marks the beginning of their journey on Spike TV. It also marks the beginning of a new batch of tournaments that the company is famous for. The light heavyweight tournament is among the most anticipated of Season 8...

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  11. Women's MMA: Ranking the Top 10 Fighters in Each Division

    Not often discussed in the world of MMA are the rankings in female MMA, despite the fact that the sport's popularity is skyrocketing...

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  12. 5 Legends Who Should Appear at the Royal Rumble

    The Royal Rumble is right around the corner, and that means it is time to give a WWE wrestler the chance for a title at WrestleMania. In the past, the WWE has brought back legends and old wrestlers as a surprise for the fans...

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  13. Tracking Strikeforce Migrations to the UFC

    The UFC is set to acquire an influx of talent now that Strikeforce is set to cease operations. Strikeforce arguably has the second-deepest roster in MMA , so it should benefit the UFC quite a bit...

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  14. Power Ranking the 15 Best MMA Fights to Take Place in January

    The month of January is jam-packed with great MMA action from the UFC to Bellator to the regional circuit. Each weekend of the first month of 2013 promises to provide fans with numerous quality matches...

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  15. 6 Female Fighters You Would Want to Take on a Date

    Female MMA is on the rise in the world today—just look at the news. Invicta FC, an all-female promotion, is alive and kicking, while more females are making their way to the UFC in the near future...

    Riley Kontek Written by Riley Kontek about 5 months ago 3,228 reads 37 comments

  16. UFC on FX: Early Main Card Predictions for Belfort vs. Bisping

    The UFC returns to Brazil this month with an FX card that boasts a big-time middleweight main event. Top contenders Michael Bisping and Vitor Belfort are set to square off ...

    Riley Kontek Written by Riley Kontek about 5 months ago 5,886 reads 25 comments

  17. 5 Fighters That Should Hang Up the Gloves in 2013

    2013 promises to be an exciting year in the MMA world. Unfortunately for some, it should be a year they call it a career. Some of these fighters have had storied careers that should not be extended further...

    Riley Kontek Written by Riley Kontek about 5 months ago 9,592 reads 31 comments

  18. Best Moments from Strikeforce (2009-2010)

    Bleacher Report's "Best Moments" series continues, this time taking a look at the best moments in Strikeforce history. With Strikeforce's time winding down, this is the perfect time to look at the positives that the company has brought to its fans...

    Riley Kontek Written by Riley Kontek about 5 months ago 1,149 reads 4 comments

  19. UFC 155 Results: Five Fights for JDS to Take Next

    The rematch between Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos went down at UFC 155 with the UFC Heavyweight Championship on the line. The first encounter ended via quick KO. This time around it was different...

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  20. Junior Dos Santos vs. Cain Velasquez: What's Went Right for Cain Velasquez

    UFC 155 played host to a heavyweight championship matchup between Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez . It was a rematch from last year's match when dos Santos knocked out Velasquez to win the title...

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  21. Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2: What We Learned from UFC 155's Main Event

    In the main event of UFC 155 in Las Vegas, the UFC Heavyweight Championship was on the line when Junior dos Santos met Cain Velasquez . It is a rematch from last year, when dos Santos knocked out Velasquez and took the title from him...

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  22. UFC 155: What We Learned from Alan Belcher vs. Yushin Okami

    One of the most important fights of the night at UFC 155 featured potential middleweight threats Yushin Okami and Alan Belcher throw down in the Octagon. Both men are top 10 in the division and near a title shot with a win...

    Riley Kontek Written by Riley Kontek about 5 months ago 5,113 reads 34 comments

  23. UFC 155: What We Learned from Erik Perez vs. Byron Bloodworth

    Bantamweights collided on the FX portion of UFC 155 when Mexican prospect Erik Perez met Byron Bloodworth in the Octagon. In dominating fashion, Perez earned a TKO stoppage win over Bloodworth ...

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  24. UFC 155: What We Learned from Leonard Garcia vs. Max Holloway

    Facebook played host to a highly anticipated featherweight bout between Max Holloway and Leonard Garcia . The fight was a late notice switch-up, as Holloway stepped in for Cody McKenzie not long ago...

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  25. Examining Every UFC Champion's Potential Schedule for 2013

    2013 promises to be a big year in MMA . As the sport continues to expand into the mainstream, big fights and events will dominate the sports world and bring us title bouts we constantly think of...

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