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Nearing the Summit

Following His Motorcycle Accident, Frank Mir Is Steadily Moving Back Toward the UFC’s Heavyweight Cr

Frank Mir is one of MMA’s most high profile fighters.

Not only is he a former UFC heavyweight champion, but he’s also one of the most articulate fighters in the sport, as evidenced by his work as a commentator with the WEC.

 
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Point, Counterpoint

GSP and Hughes Discuss the Changing of the UFC Welterweight Guard

Photos by Jaimee Itagaki

When Georges St. Pierre arrived at the Arco Arena last November, he was empty-handed. When he left, he proudly carried the UFC’s welterweight title belt. In the following story, the Canadian fighter and Matt Hughes, the former champ, discuss the fight.
 
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The Pain of Defeat

Griffin and Monson Camp Recount Recent Losses

For a mixed martial artist, there may not be anything that hurts worse than a loss. Just ask Forrest Griffin. Following his loss to Keith Jardine at UFC 66, Griffin was devastated.