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It's a concept that took the MMA world by storm and has helped to elevate the sport to where it is today.
In early 2005, the UFC created the Ultimate Fighter. Sixteen fighters from across the world would compete in a single elimination tournament and the last man standing would receive a six figure contract with the UFC.
After nine seasons, the UFC has crowned Diego Sanchez, Forrest Griffin, Joe Stevenson, Rashad Evans, Kendall Grove, Michael...
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Shortly after Lyoto Machida dismantled Rashad Evans at UFC 98 in May to win the light heavyweight title, Joe Rogan made a declaration. "Welcome to the Machida Era," Rogan, the UFC's color analyst, proclaimed on the pay-per-view broadcast. On Saturday ...
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A not-unpleasant thought occurred to me when I was writing about UFC 104's main event between Lyoto Machida and Mauricio Rua.
To appreciate just how dominant the Dragon has quietly become, you must take a closer look at his resume.
Once you do that, you realize he's dispatched some of the brighter names in the light heavyweight business—Rashad Evans (knockout), Thiago Silva (KO), Tito Ortiz (unanimous decision), B.J. Penn (UD), Rich Franklin...
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The trash talk between Rashad Evans and "Rampage" Jackson is once again dragged from the garbage can and out onto the lawn. The bear that is the media continues to go for the same meal that will be there, day after day, until the owners of this trash ...
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The former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion tells Quinton Jackson to '...stop crying.' Friday, October 2 at 9:00 p.m. ET. DALLAS, Oct. 1 DALLAS, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: Tomorrow's "Inside MMA," will feature an exclusive interview with former UFC ...
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