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Fight Facts: UFC on ESPN 49 ‘Holm vs. Bueno Silva’ UFC on ESPN 49 featured a rare ninja choke never seen in a marquee match, a young firecracker who can knock out or tap out foes depending on his...

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Jay Pettry

Jul 17, 2023

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Maurice Smith Turns 60 The Alliance co-founder and former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight titleholder remains one of MMA’s most overlooked pioneers.

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Brian Knapp

Dec 08, 2021

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Chuck Liddell Celebrates No. 50 “The Iceman” was ahead of his time, a superstar in appearance and action who helped the sport of mixed martial arts gain the kind of...

Brian Knapp

Dec 02, 2019

UFC Vet Norman Parke Steps Up to Face Borys Mankowski at KSW 47 on March 23 Irishman Norman Parke has agreed to replace the injured Dricus Du Plessis against Borys Mankowski at KSW 47, the Polish promotion announced...

Tudor Leonte

Feb 19, 2019

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: B.J. Penn Turns 40 Even as his once-prodigious skills faded and the results of his fights provided further ammunition for his detractors, B.J. Penn maintained a...

Brian Knapp

Dec 05, 2018

Kajan Johnson-Rustam Khabilov Lightweight Bout Officially Added to UFC Fight Night 127 in London UFC Fight Night 127 doesn’t have an official main event yet, but it does have a lightweight addition.

Jordan Breen

Jan 09, 2018

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Mark Coleman to Celebrate No. 53 No nickname in mixed martial arts history fits its subject better than “The Hammer.” Mark Coleman will turn 53 on Dec. 20.

Brian Knapp

Dec 05, 2017

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Royce Gracie Turns 50 He was the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s first household name, blazing a trail for all those who followed him. Three-time UFC tournament...

Brian Knapp

Dec 06, 2016