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Jon Jones (Dave Mandel/Sherdog)

Turn the Paige: Jon Jones is the UFC’s New Golden Boy

Jon Jones is a marketing all-star. He’s articulate, good looking, well dressed, has a megawatt smile, and he’s charismatic. Oh, and he just happens to be a rock star in the Octagon. In a sport full of international ...
by Paige Berger
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Feature Stories
Rodolfo Vieira (Gracie Mag)

The Jiu-Jitsu Movement: Rodolfo Crowned Absolute Champ… Again

From every tournament there is always a lesson to be learned. Any viewer of the Abu Dhabi Pro can learn from watching that in a six-minute bout it is important to take the lead, as many of the finals in each weight class were d...
by Gianni Grippo
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Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler (William Musacchia/Sherdog)

Turn the Paige: What Bellator Can Do to Fix Reality Fighting

In an effort to gain more attention, Bellator is doing what seemingly everyone who wants more attention does: starting their own reality show. The promotion will be moving from MTV2 to Spike next year; the same network that ori...
by Paige Berger
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Isaque Paiva (L) executes a triangle choke (GracieMag)

The Jiu-Jitsu Movement: Five Athletes to Watch for in Abu Dhabi

Between the months of March and June there is hardly a single pause in the action, as there are major championships going on week-after-week. This weekend will be no exception as the UAE will be hosting their fourth annual Worl...
by Gianni Grippo
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Editorials
Alexander Gustafsson (Sherdog)

Fight of the Week: UFC on Fuel 2 – Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva

First and foremost, let me introduce The MMA Corner’s inaugural edition of Fight of the Week, a continuous preview and prediction series penned by yours truly that highlights the week’s most exciting and intriguing...
by Joe Schafer
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