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mixed martial arts

Women’s Mixed Martial Arts in big show

Renko StyrankaAug 2nd, 2013

Mixed martial arts as art

Renko StyrankaMay 29th, 2012

UFC on Fuel TV 1: Ellenberger punishes Sanchez

Jake Ellenberger punishes Diego Sanchez in a dogfight.
Renko StyrankaFeb 15th, 2012

UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger

A victory for either fighter will be a monumental feat.
Renko StyrankaFeb 11th, 2012

UFC 143: Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit

This weekend, über-jerk Nick Diaz fights nice guy Carlos Condit for the interim welterweight title.
Renko StyrankaJan 31st, 2012

UFC on FX 1: Miller finishes 'The Young Assassin'

Jim Miller withstands bionic knees on route to a submission victory.
Renko StyrankaJan 20th, 2012

UFC on FX 1: Melvin Guillard vs. Jim Miller

MMA fans will have their eyes glued to the screen on Friday as Melvin ‘The Young Assassin’ Guillard pits his fast-twitch muscles against technical southpaw Jim Miller in a lightweight bout.
Renko StyrankaJan 18th, 2012

UFC 142: Aldo knee finishes Mendes

Soccer-style chants rose in waves of emotion as hometown favorite Jose Aldo beats previously undefeated Mendes.
Renko StyrankaJan 15th, 2012

Canadian MMA fans: pound for pound champs

Somehow, The Great White North has emerged as one of the best countries for mixed martial arts.
Renko StyrankaJan 7th, 2012

MMA Fact vs. Fiction

Not everyone likes the UFC, nor should they. But it’s important to get the facts straight, so you can love it or hate it for what it actually is.
Renko StyrankaDec 13th, 2011