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Hector Lombard (James Law/Heavy MMA)
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Octagon Jitters: The UFC 149 Edition

Posted July 22nd, 2012 by Bryan Henderson, Editor-in-Chief

Octagon jitters—it’s an infamous term. The first time a fighter steps into the UFC’s eight-sided cage, there will always be talk of whether the emotional rush and the nerves surrounding his debut will have a profound impact on his performance.
Pundits and fans making predictions on fights will cite the jitters as a reason to doubt [...]

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Shane Carwin (Rob Tatum/The MMA Corner)
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TUF Choices: Grading the UFC’s Picks for the Coaches of The Ultimate Fighter’s Next Edition

Posted July 22nd, 2012 by David Massey

Roy Nelson and Shane Carwin are great choices as coaches for season sixteen of The Ultimate Fighter. They are both established fighters with proven grit that share a dislike of one another. The UFC has made a safe bet in selecting these two for several reasons.
A personality clash between them is already guaranteed, as Nelson [...]

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