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I have always had the dream of traveling back in time and becoming a world famous '70s porn star hobnobbing with the likes of Ron Jeremy, John Holmes, and Seka. But alas, I guess I must be happy doing this shit instead as I was born too late and don't have the brains to construct a fucking time machine.

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Have A Holly Horror Christmas

For a guy too old to be a kid, but too young to have started a family, Christmas bites ass. Sure, you might get some shit from your parents, siblings, roommates, or girlfriend, but the ... Read more

By Rod Harshcore

UFC Weight Classes & Their Champions: A History

The UFC has had numerous champions. And unless you’re willing to watch every UFC event or scour the Internet for various sources offering different information, and then afterward try to sort through who won what ... Read more

By Rod Harshcore

UFC Live On Versus 5: A Stunning Loss By Jim Miller

Jim Miller, since joining the UFC, has been like a bull running through almost every fighter who was stupid enough to get in the Octagon with him. Casualties include David Baron, Matt Wiman, Mac Danzig, ... Read more

By Rod Harshcore

UFC – Fedor vs. Couture: Will It Finally Happen?

Now that Fedor Emelianenko has been cut from the STRIKEFORCE roster because of three consecutive losses and Randy Couture has retired from active fighting in the UFC after the loss to Lyoto Machida, it seems ... Read more

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Bud Light, The UFC Sponsor Of Slippage

Anyone who has watched the UFC either on Spike or PPV can’t help but see the huge Bud Light advertisement plastered on the canvass dead center inside the Octagon. The promotion of alcohol at a ... Read more

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UFC – Dennis Hallman: An Ode To Ken Shamrock

What the… ??? Anyone who watched UFC 133 last week didn’t come away with memories of Rory MacDonald’s decisive win over Mike Pyle, which gave credence to many fan’s belief they were looking at the ... Read more

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Diamond MMA Compression Jock: A Solution To The Groin Kick?

You might have heard Joe Rogan mentioning Diamond MMA in his broadcasts at UFC events recently. It’s usually after he witnesses an errant kick to a fighter’s groin while attempting an inside leg kick. One ... Read more

By Rod Harshcore

STRIKEFORCE: Is Fedor About To Tarnish His Legacy?

Fans of the MMA pages of this magazine remember a short while ago an article I wrote on the difference between great and greatest when speaking of the best fighters in the sport. I included ... Read more

By Rod Harshcore

MMA: The Difference Between Great And Greatest

Being a fan of MMA since the days of watching Royce Gracie stick it to guys both stronger and bigger than himself through the first five UFC’s, I have watched the spectacle develop from a ... Read more

By Rod Harshcore

Will Nate Marquardt Signing With BAMMA Bring The UK Promotion Exposure In The North American Market?

For anyone who hasn’t followed news on Nate Marquardt the last few weeks, Dana White released the middleweight fighter for not passing the medical requirements by the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission for his fight against ... Read more

By Rod Harshcore

MMA Needs A Change In Weight Classes

At present, as per the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts, there are nine different weight classes. They are as follows: 1. Flyweight under 125.9 lbs.; 2. Bantamweight 126 lbs. – 134.9 lbs.; 3. Featherweight ... Read more

By Rod Harshcore

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011): David Fincher Covers Occupied Territory

For anyone who is a fan of international cinema it may come as a surprise that David Fincher would decide to make a Hollywood version of a recently released Swedish film by director Niels Arden ... Read more

By Rod Harshcore