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10 August Tussles Worth Watching

In this month’s edition of well-hidden gems, we have the “Female Fedor” in action, a battle between two undefeated UK MMA prospects, a rare Shooto world title defense outside of Japan and a showdown between two of the best middleweight grapplers in all of MMA.

First Look: Fitch/AKA Film ‘Such Great Heights’

Check out the trailer for “Such Great Heights,” a new film that follows Jon Fitch and fighters at American Kickboxing Academy as they deal with everything from personal demons to finding a place to sleep at night.

Stories That Will Shape the Rest of 2010

I’ve had enough of this silly looking back business, as we all know that making baseless claims about the importance of future events is where the interest is at.

Warren on Soto: ‘He’s Intimidated’

Joe Warren believes he has a mental and physical edge on unbeaten Bellator Fighting Championships featherweight titleholder Joe Soto — the man he expects to see in a five-round duel sometime in September.

Doggy Bag: Just One of the Boys?

“The Doggy Bag” gives you the opportunity to speak about what’s on your mind from time to time.

This week, readers weigh in on how Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos would fare against a 145-pound male opponent, the “signature wins” of the sport’s best and Karo Parisyan’s comeback attempt.

Silva, Kharitonov, Overeem Shortlisted for Fedor

Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker will begin discussions with M-1 Global as early as this weekend for the third and final event on their existing contract. They’ll discuss the next opponent for Fedor Emelianenko.

The Weekly Wrap: July 11 – July 16

Though the title lacks the currency it once did, Shinya Aoki demonstrated that he remains the best Japanese lightweight in the sport on July 10 by tapping Tatsuya Kawajiri within the first round in the Dream 15 headliner at the Saitama Super Arena.
Much of the coverage of the victory

The Stories of the Year So Far

We’re just six months into 2010, and the MMA landscape looks like someone blasted it with nukes and ran a terraformer over the scorched earth.

Lesnar’s BJJ Coach: Velasquez a ‘Big Challenge’

LAS VEGAS — Brock Lesnar had less than a week to savor his successful title defense against Shane Carwin.

Impact FC 1 Notebook: Barnett Understands Anger Over Stoppage; Parisyan Survives Tough Week

BRISBANE, Australia — The stoppage Josh Barnett earned over Geronimo Mondragon dos Santos Saturday at Impact FC “The Uprising” wasn’t a particularly popular one. » Notebook | Photo Gallery

Aoki Submits Kawajiri at Dream 15

Shinya Aoki submitted Japanese rival Tatsuya Kawajiri with a first-round Achilles lock, as he defended his Dream lightweight championship in the Dream 15 headliner on Saturday at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.

Barnett Coasts in Australia; Parisyan Returns with Win

BRISBANE, Australia — Josh Barnett made it look easy down under, as he pounded out mammoth Brazilian Geronimo Mondragon dos Santos in the first round to cap Impact FC’s debut card.

Dream 15 Preview

This Saturday marks the latest offering from the fine folks at Dream, and while it may be short on hype, it’s long on quality fisticuffs in the making.

Fraternizing, Giant Puddle Dominate Impact FC Presser

BRISBANE, Australia — What is the point of a press conference that no one wants to be at? For upstart Impact FC, it appears to be robust if unintentional entertainment.

5 Matches to Make After UFC 116

Like many of you, UFC 116 left me needing a smoke break and a cold shower.
Now that we’re removed from that epic night of fights, it’s time to start thinking about what’s next

Bonnar: When I Bleed, It Brings Out the Best of Me

Stephan Bonnar was disheartened when his match with Krzysztof Soszynski was stopped on a cut at UFC 110 in February.

Pros Pick: Lesnar vs. Carwin

The sport of mixed martial arts will crown its next top-ranked heavyweight on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

UFC 116 Preview: The Prelims

Dwight Schrute loves beets. Garfield loves lasagna. Hardcore MMA fans love prelim fights. These are the pillars of truth in modern society, and the prelim slate for UFC 116 has a funky mix of old and new to suit all palates.

Bonnar’s ‘Ready to Do or Die’ in Soszynski Rematch

It’s been more than five years now, but the moment still resonates.

Fighters, Trainers React to Fedor Loss

Fedor Emelianenko had not lost since December 2000, and that defeat wasn’t considered a “real” one by some. The Russian’s submission Saturday to Fabricio Werdum was undeniable, though.