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UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar is always training and trying to find a way to hone his skills, but how does the champ relax when he is away from the gym. “I’m always watching ‘Jeopardy,’” Edgar said. “That’s a little unique.” It seems fitting that the fighter known as “The Answer” would be into...
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The Nick Diaz saga continues, last month following his unsuccessful bid to become the UFC interim welterweight champion, losing to Greg Jackson product Carlos Condit. Several days later the news broke that Diaz had tested positive for marijuana use for the second time in his career, the first time came in 2007 following his...
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Depending on what side of the fight you’re on, Ontario’s legalization of amateur MMA bouts is either dangerous or thrilling. The Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport announced Tuesday that it will allow sanctioned amateur MMA bouts for competitors as young as 10, sparking criticism and praise. Mixed martial arts clearly stir up...
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You definitely don’t see this every day.  Check out this MMA fighter literally knock himself out.  YouTube Dan Lariviere is the name of the MMA fighter who accidentally knocks himself out in this video.  Lariviere was fighting Jeremie Capony in an Empire Fight League bout.  Lariviere attempted a flying switch-kick, but only connected with the...
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The Will County State’s Attorney’s office is reviewing a Dec. 17 mixed martial arts event in Joliet that resulted in a 20-year-old amateur becoming paralyzed, officials confirmed Wednesday. “Obviously there was a serious injury that occurred,” spokesman Charles Pelkie said. “The state’s attorney wants to make certain the citizens of Will County are protected...
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During a pre-fight interview, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson said he doesn’t care if he defeats Ryan Bader at UFC 144, he just wants to put on a show. “I couldn’t give a rat’s ass if I beat Ryan Bader or not, I just want to put on the best show the world has ever seen....
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Nate Quarry has seen and participated in a tremendous amount of mixed martial arts history throughout his nearly 10 year professional career. A cast member of the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), he was the first participant to actually earn a title shot, although he lost to Rich Franklin back at UFC...
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(Getty Images)The Culinary Union, the biggest union representing workers in Nevada, stopped by the Nevada Athletic Commission’s meeting on Wednesday to discuss ways to improve treatment for fighters. They want to see the NAC lead the combat sports world by pushing for reforms in MMA. It wants to see: 1. Equal protections for all...
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Strikeforce’s next major event could land in the promotion’s birthplace. Sources close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) that San Jose, Calif.’s HP Pavilion is targeted for a Strikeforce event on May 19, though the location has yet to be finalized. No matchups have been confirmed for the event’s fight lineup, which would...
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Nick Diaz has been handed a temporary suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission while they investigate his recent positive drugs test for marijuana, reports MMA Weekly. Diaz tested positive for the substance in the aftermath of his most recent fight against Carlos Condit at UFC 143, a fight he lost. The 28-year-old has...
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