MMA Origins: One Year Recap
Just over a year ago I started writing the MMA Origins series, so for some holiday reading here is a little summary of what this series has covered during its first year.
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MMA Origins: Bas Rutten Reigns in Pancrase
In this installment of MMA Origins, T.P. Grant looks at the evolution of fighters in the mid-90's and the first fighters to find success by using a variety of skill sets, focusing on Bas Rutten's title run in the Japanese Pancrase promotion.
MMA Origins: The First King of Pancrase
MMA Origins: The First King of Pancrase, The story of how Ken Shmarock became a legend
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Karate Striking: The Kyokushin Approach. Part 1
Promoted from the FanPosts by Nate Wilcox. Welcome, one and all, to a series dedicated of everyone's favorite full-contact Karate style, Kyokushin. Throughout the ensuing articles , I will try to...
MMA Origins: The Gracie Era in the UFC
Enjoy some MMA history for Easter! Take a look at the dominance of Royce Gracie, his toughest fights in the UFC and the only ninja to win a UFC Championship.
MMA Origins: UFC 1
In a ploy to create more awarness of Jiu Jitsu, Rorion Gracie sparks American interest in Mixed Martial Arts and creates the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
MMA Origins: The Gracie Challenge
A look at the arrival of the Gracies and MMA to the United States in the 1980's
MMA Origins: Brazilian Warfare
A new generation of Gracies come of age in the middle of a full blown war between Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Luta Livre
MMA Origins: Birth of Japanese MMA
With the lead up to UFC 144 in Japan, it seems only natural to look at the spark that lead to the MMA explosion on the Japanese isles.
MMA Origins: American Experiments
A quick look at Muhammad Ali's foray into MMA and the first ever MMA match on U.S. soil.
