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Author Aidan O'Connor

Aidan O'Connor

Aidan O'Connor

Staff Writer

A native of Maidstone, England, Aidan has been covering MMA in a news or feature capacity since 2010. In addition to writing for The MMA Corner, Aidan also runs the MMAmusing Twitter account and enjoys the sport as an avid enthusiast. A graduate in English and American Studies, he currently works in marketing and public relations.

Nate Marquardt (L) (Esther Lin/MMA Fighting)

MMA Narratives: Backs Against the Wall – Te Huna vs. Marquardt

Aidan O'Connor
July 3, 2014
Spotlight
UFC Fight Night 43, the UFC's debut in New Zealand, came and went with remarkable subtlety this weekend. Inevitably overshadowed by its San Antonio successor, UFC Fight Night 44, which was headlined by a main...
Bjorn Rebney (Keith Mills/Sherdog)

New Beginnings: The Limitations of Bellator’s Tournament Format and Bjorn Rebney’s Exit

Aidan O'Connor
June 23, 2014
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The king is dead. Long live the king. We've heard the phrase a few times in MMA in 2014. From Keith Kizer's abdication of his executive director role at the Nevada State Athletic Commission, to T.J....
Jumabieke Tuerxun (James Goyder/Sherdog)

Back to the Roots, Part 3: Market Forces Deterring MMA’s Growth in China

Aidan O'Connor
June 20, 2014
Spotlight
This week marks the final installment of the “Back to the Roots” series, concluding our insight into the various elements shaping MMA's social and cultural foundation in China. Part one of the series...
LiPeng Zhang (James Goyder/Sherdog)

Back to the Roots, Part 2: Public Forces Deterring MMA’s Growth in China

Aidan O'Connor
June 10, 2014
Spotlight
Part one of “Back to the Roots” explored martial arts’ role across Chinese history. We tracked its use as a symbol of both liberation and suppression over time, bringing us closer to understanding how a...
Ranik Ultimate Fighting Federation

Back to the Roots, Part 1: Martial Arts, Chinese History and the Middle Kingdom’s MMA Landscape

Aidan O'Connor
June 6, 2014
Spotlight
As MMA continues its abstract quest for global domination, the UFC is leading the charge into virgin territories from the frontline. For August’s UFC Fight Night 48: Macau card, the UFC brings heavy...
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Examining MMA’s Support of the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health as PR Strategy

Aidan O'Connor
February 12, 2014
Spotlight
When combat sports representatives publicized a joint effort with Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Harry Reid (D-NV) to support the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health’s study of professional...
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The Ultimate Fighter: ‘Nations': The UFC’s Cross-Cultural Resource

Aidan O'Connor
February 5, 2014
Spotlight
The latest series of The Ultimate Fighter, dubbed Nations, is in full swing. Pitting the mixed martial artists of Australia and Canada against one another, it’s perhaps no surprise that didgeridoos and moose...
Anderson Silva (Esther Lin/MMA Fighting)

Roy Jones Jr. vs. Anderson Silva: UFC Could Benefit From Boxing Superfight

Aidan O'Connor
January 29, 2014
Spotlight
A fighter’s career can change direction in an instance. This week, for example, Josh Thomson migrated from the inner circle of top title contenders at 155 pounds to the fringes of active competition with the...
Georges St-Pierre (Esther Lin/MMA Fighting)

Drug Testing in MMA: Taking a Clean Approach to PED Discussion

Aidan O'Connor
January 23, 2014
Spotlight
After more than a decade on top of the MMA world, UFC President Dana White is all too familiar with the odd criticism from a disgruntled former employee. When that fighter was the UFC’s biggest pay-per-view...
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Ronda Rousey vs. Sara McMann: A Fight with Unparalleled Significance

Aidan O'Connor
January 15, 2014
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Following Ronda Rousey’s convincing win over Miesha Tate at UFC 168, the dust had barely settled on the Octagon’s canvas before officials declared a new women’s bantamweight title contender, Sara...
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