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MMA 101: The Armbar Submission — VIDEO

The technique of the armbar submission from closed guard is demonstrated by BJJ black belt, Robert Drysdale, a highly decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.

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Referee ‘Big’ John McCarthy: MMA rules need to evolve with the sport

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Kevin Randleman’s intimate moment with Robbie Lawler

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Bellator veteran Ortiz cited outside Las Vegas nightclub

Bellator MMA light heavyweight Tito Ortiz received a citation for misdemeanor battery following an incident outside Drai’s nightclub at The Cromwell early Friday morning, law enforcement officers confirmed.

Report: Rousey return at UFC 200 no longer part of the script

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UFC featherweight champ McGregor faces lots of opportunities

Newly crowned UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is a man with many career options after exponentially growing his star power with the fastest finish in Ultimate Fighting Championship title fight history in the main event of UFC 194 on Saturday night.