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The Face of MMA

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May 31, 2024

Ray Klerck explores how the width of a fighter's face and pre-fight facial expressions can predict MMA fight outcomes, offering new insights for predictions and betting.It’s ill-advised to judge a book by its cover, but in MMA, you might be able to judge a fighter by their facial real estate. A broader face might mean a wider win margin, especially......

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Lowdown: Heroes

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May 31, 2024

Anatomy of an Icon: Wanderlei Silva Everything that once made ‘The Axe Murderer’ the most dangerous fighter in the world 


Flashback: Heavy going

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May 31, 2024

It’s a decade since Wanderlei Silva embarked on his own heavyweight challenge


Silva wants to ‘stomp faces’ in Rizin’s openweight tournament

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May 31, 2024

Rising Japanese promotion Rizin Fighting Federation are reportedly working an openweight MMA tournament for later this year, and one man


Global stories: M-1 put on ice

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May 31, 2024

St. Petersburg, Russia M-1 put on ice It appears sport logistics aren’t quite up to scratch in Russia. M-1 Challenge 65 was delayed by a month


The art of brawl

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May 31, 2024

Fighters have become cult heroes thanks to their epic brawls, but is scrapping now AWOL in MMA or is the art of brawling still alive in a more


Exchange 133

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May 31, 2024

UFC sues The Axe MurdererThe verbal assault from former fan favorite Wanderlei Silva against the UFC reached new heights this summer, forcing the


Pride: never die

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May 31, 2024

The most anticipated heavyweight fight of all time, the toughest tournament in combat sports and the birth of a superstar.


Exchange 131

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May 31, 2024

Morsels of Fighters Only musings on everything MMA. BJ Penn will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame during International Fight Week in July.


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The Face of MMA

Fighters Only
May 31, 2024

Ray Klerck explores how the width of a fighter's face and pre-fight facial expressions can predict MMA fight outcomes, offering new insights for predictions and betting.It’s ill-advised to judge a book by its cover, but in MMA, you might be able to judge a fighter by their facial real estate. A broader face might mean a wider win margin, especially......

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Wanderlei Silva: Pride never die

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May 31, 2024

Wanderlei Silva went from brawling in Brazil to conquering the world by way of a Japanese ring.‘The Axe Murderer’ looks back over the most treasured


No Silva lining to Sonnen brawl

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May 31, 2024

Gareth A Davies, MMA and Boxing Correspondent for The Daily Telegraph, London, on the effects of Wanderlei and Chael coming to blows on TUF.


MMA News: Issue 109

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May 31, 2024

All the head-turning information every MMA fan needs to know GUSTAFSSON STICKING WITH CROSS-ATLANTIC GYMS DESPITE REPORTS


The Day I Defeated: Wanderlei Silva

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May 31, 2024

The unknown fighters who left their mark on the records of mma’s biggest stars Artur Mariano remembers the day he beat ‘The Axe Murderer’


Wanderlei Silva Masterclass

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May 31, 2024

Wanderlei Silva MasterclassAggressiveness, intimidation, the encouragement of fear: ‘The Axe Murderer’ was a master of them all.


Grudge match: Wanderlei Silva vs. Chael Sonnen

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May 31, 2024

The long-brewing feud between these two UFC mainstays looks to finally come to a head this summer Never one to let others guide his career or willing


Judges’ verdict: Issue 101

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May 31, 2024

Knockout, knockout, women making mind-blowing MMA history,...


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