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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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May 31, 2024

The history of mixed martial arts retold through the pages from FO's archives DECEMBER 2007 Clash of the Titans Four years in the making,


Top 5 MMA trilogies

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May 31, 2024

To mark the recent final chapter in the three-fight rivalry between UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin we look at five more


Rich Franklin makes waves with stunning new haircut

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May 31, 2024

Franklin has cut a promo for his June 23 fight with Wanderlei Silva and it is making waves around the internet. Not because of what he says


Fight previews 89

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May 31, 2024

FO’s experts analyze three upcoming bouts. What are the career implications? Where are they coming from?What will victory or defeat hold?


Fighter Facts: Dan Henderson

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May 31, 2024

Hendo’ has excelled at every level of combative competition. FO examines the accomplishments of a man still fighting strong into his 40s


Brazil return great for MMA

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May 31, 2024

Wanderlei Silva, Former Pride champion & UFC middleweight I feel awesome about the UFC going back to Brazil, it gives me a great sense of pride.


The full Brazilian

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May 31, 2024

Almost 13 years ago the Ultimate Fighting Championship hit Sao Paulo for the first time – but it very nearly didn’t happen


Top 5 Brazilian Hardcore Classics

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May 31, 2024

In keeping with our Brazil theme Andrew Garvey dusts off the VHS tapes (remember those?) and revisits some of the most violent fights


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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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15 Most influential Brazilians in MMA

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May 31, 2024

One of the world’s most fertile grounds for mixed martial arts talent, Brazil has helped shape the sport inside and outside the Octagon


Top 5 Vicious Fighters

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May 31, 2024

While many MMA competitors are just as suited to other modern sports, some combatants seem to have been transported here from a more terrifying era.


What's your style Wanderlei Silva?

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May 31, 2024

The Axe Murderer’ reveals how budding MMA stars can dress to killO: You have a pretty relaxed style and you’re an advocate of T-shirts.


Fight LIke . . . Wanderlei Silva

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May 31, 2024

There’s more to being your gym’s answer to ‘The Axe Murderer’ than going all-out with those looping punches. Although we’re going to show you how


The knockout code

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May 31, 2024

The KO is the holy grail of combat sports; what fighters train for and train to avoid. But doctors still don’t know exactly how or why it happens.


Sprawl ‘n’ brawlers

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May 31, 2024

Chuck Liddell is the style’s most successful exponent, but plenty others have managed to stay on their feet and slug their way to the top.


Wanderlei Silva: The fire still burns

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May 31, 2024

Vicious. Brutal. Unforgiving. Wanderlei Silva is one fighter who’s always guaranteed to bring the violence. But there are two sides to this warrior.


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