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Out of Obscurity: CFA 11, Jewels 24th Ring and IGF Genome 26

Posted May 23rd, 2013 by Bryan Henderson, Editor-in-Chief

Every Thursday, The MMA Corner will take a look at three regional or international cards, previewing from each a single fight to which people should pay close attention. We will also list other significant bouts from the card, as well as information on how to follow each promotion and watch the events.
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The MMA Corner Round Table: UFC 160

Posted May 22nd, 2013 by Sal DeRose

Not since UFC 146 has a UFC card had such importance in deciding the future of the UFC heavyweight division.
UFC 160, set for May 25 and taking place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, features two big fights that decide the title and the future UFC heavyweight title contender.
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Fight of the Week: UFC 160 – Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva

Posted May 20th, 2013 by Dan Kuhl, Interview Coordinator

Exactly one year after the nastiest beatdown of his career, Brazil’s Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva will finally get his shot to avenge the loss he suffered at the hands of Cain Velasquez. The fact that this time is for the UFC heavyweight title is just icing on the cake.
Last Memorial Day Weekend, in the co-main event [...]

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The Final Round: Belfort vs. Rockhold Video Preview

Posted May 18th, 2013 by Kyle Delaney, Video Contributor

Welcome to The Final Round, a video analysis of all the important happenings in the world of MMA. Providing insight will be Kyle Delaney, or as you may know him better, Kyle Chris. Kyle brings a wealth of knowledge and experience on the subject of MMA and this is his way of sharing his thoughts [...]

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Out of Obscurity: Shooto Brazil 39, Flawless FC 3 and Pancrase 247

Posted May 16th, 2013 by Bryan Henderson, Editor-in-Chief

Every Thursday, The MMA Corner will take a look at three regional or international cards, previewing from each a single fight to which people should pay close attention. We will also list other significant bouts from the card, as well as information on how to follow each promotion and watch the events.
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The MMA Corner Round Table: UFC on FX 8

Posted May 15th, 2013 by Bryan Henderson, Editor-in-Chief

In mixed martial arts, there are few names more synonymous with Brazil than that of Vitor Belfort. Since 1997, when UFC fans first witnessed what Belfort can do inside the eight-sided cage, he has been a star. Now, 16 years later, the 36-year-old is seeking to write yet another chapter to his career.
This most recent [...]

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UFC 160 Media Call: All Roads Lead to Gold For Headliners and Co-Headliners

Posted May 14th, 2013 by Dale De Souza

UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez joined title challenger Antonio Silva, former champion Junior Dos Santos, and heavyweight underdog Mark Hunt in speaking to the media about next week’s UFC 160 card. UFC 160 emanates live from Las Vegas and airs on pay-per-view with preliminary bouts on FX and Facebook.
Velasquez fought Silva in a UFC 146 [...]

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Out of Obscurity: CFFC 24, Max Sport 13.2 and Cage 22

Posted May 9th, 2013 by Bryan Henderson, Editor-in-Chief

Every Thursday, The MMA Corner will take a look at three regional or international cards, previewing from each a single fight to which people should pay close attention. We will also list other significant bouts from the card, as well as information on how to follow each promotion and watch the events.
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Australian Fighting Championship 5 Preview: LW Title Rematch, WW and MW Tourneys

Posted May 7th, 2013 by Neil Rooke, Australian Writer

Although mixed martial arts inside a cage is not yet legalized in Australia’s state of Victoria, that hasn’t stopped the Australian Fighting Championship from calling Melbourne its home. The promotion opts to use the ring so that it can put on an event and give MMA fans in Melbourne some live action.
AFC holds its fifth [...]

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Sparring Session: Maximum Fighting Championship 37 ‘True Grit’

Posted May 7th, 2013 by Rob Tatum, News Manager/Assistant Editor

With the spring thaw in full effect, things are heating up in the Great White North as Canada’s Maximum Fighting Championship prepares to host its 37th event, “True Grit,” on May 10.
The night’s main event features a heavyweight clash for the promotion’s vacant title. Undefeated Canadian Smealinho Rama will take on XFC veteran Chris Barnett [...]

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