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Shine Fights is proud to present their third event for fight fans across the globe Saturday night. Live on Pay-Per-View "Worlds Collide" is an explosive event with the promise to capture not only the MMA world but the Sweet Science as well. The main event is no secret, and has garnered a lot »»
Six years, 14 opponents, zero losses, four TKOs, two submissions, eight decisions. Within that frame work names like Bonnar, Franklin, Penn, and Ortiz litter the landscape. This is the summary of Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida's career leading into his first ever title fight with former UFC Light Heavyw »»
On April 16, in Tucson, Arizona, Roland Sarria's "Rage In The Cage" showed once again why it is such a popular regional promotion. The fights were intense, the stakes were high, and one of MMA's most elite competitors was in attendance. WEC Lightweight Champion Ben "Smooth" Henderson was cages »»
This Friday night, April 16, The Desert Diamond Casino's Diamond Center will transform into a Colosseum filled with rabid fans and intense hand-to-hand combat. The gorgeous venue will play host to Roland Sarria's Rage In The Cage. When this event and this venue come together, it's always an exc »»
At first glance, the star power and two titles on the line at UFC 112 tell a very riveting story. On the very same card, the MMA community has the pleasure of seeing two pound-for-pound contenders put their titles on the line. Anderson "The Spider" Silva has shaken the entire Middleweight div »»
Tonight is the night. I have been trained for this moment. I chose months ago to compete against another warrior. Tonight I fight, I am a mixed martial artist.  Surrounding me are my friends and family, all comrades that would do anything to help me succeed. They helped me become the fi »»
Events like this don't come along every month; in fact they are quite rare. Two straps on the line, star power, and a ton of hype go a long way for both the hardcore, and the casual fan of the sport. Of course all eyes will be on UFC 111 in the MMA world this evening. Two title fights have a way »»
Sometimes it would seem that mixed martial arts is a lot like the new kid at school. At first glance, the new kid brings only his family to town with him, the dedicated few who have been a part of his life as long as he has known. Over time, it would seem the new kid would pick up a few friends »»
As the boxing vs. MMA hype train begins to gain steam with the UFC's signing of James Toney, it's easy to forget that Toney was not the first truly viable and well known pugilist to cross over to MMA. Some time ago, long before Toney was making his intentions known, the world class and world reno »»
It was 1996 and I was a young man still learning the ropes of living on my own at 19 years old in the town of Benson, Arizona. I foolishly ordered a UFC pay-per-view that far exceeded any disposable income I had at that point in my life. Knowing full well the event was more expensive than my b »»
It is often taken for granted or thought of as a given, the beat of a heart, the rush of a breath, the pulse of a touch. We live our lives as completely as we can and experience all that comes along with what is sometimes a struggle and at other times a gift.  Many live a blessed and rewarding »»
Every now and then, an MMA enthusiast has the pleasure of taking in the roots of a mixed martial arts career at the regional level. Once in a while, the fan is fortunate enough to gaze upon the foundation of an elite journey as the first steps of what will be an illustrious career are taken.  »»
Shine Fights upcoming "Worlds Collide" event has been gaining plenty of momentum leading up to fight night May 15. They have a superb line-up and a great card in store for fight fans. At their press conference in New York City, the historical upcoming event got a double shot of nitrous to incre »»
What do you see when you sit down and take in a mixed martial arts event? Do you suspend reality and project your mind into the cage with your favorite fighter? Do you sit back and enjoy the show? Do you break into mad scientist mode and start taking notes for your article the next day? »»
There is an obvious element of pride that comes along with the make-up of a fighter. Like all competitive sports, that pride drives the greatest of athletes to rise to the top of their games. In doing so, they raise the bar so high, that others are judged by their accomplishments. In MMA ther »»
The game once known as Vale Tudo has come a long way to become the game of mixed martial arts today. The evolution and organization of today's MMA has been a long and forward-moving journey. And the finished product, as of right now, is a well-oiled machine with a wealth of potential for further pro »»
On May 15, one of boxing's perennial bad boys Ricardo Mayorga intends to bring his very unique style and cross over to MMA. Mayorga will be the first truly high profile and world class boxer to ever engage a modern mixed martial artist. James Toney will not be far behind, but Mayorga's MMA debut wil »»
On March 26, in the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas, the stars will be shining brightly– the future stars of MMA, that is. Barry and Jeff Meyer are bringing fight fans their latest installment of Tuff-N-Uff events. With an explosive card on tap, a card that boasts three title matches, thi »»
The list of respected and dangerous victims who have fallen under the rule of Georges St. Pierre, the current UFC welterweight champion, is impressive to say the least. The worth of that list weighs heavily with names like Alves, Fitch, Hughes (2), Penn (2), and anyone else who dares dance with t »»
in-ten-si-ty: exceptionally great concentration of power or force ex: one MMA event, 14 matches, 12 stoppages, nine in the first round, one knockout cage girl When you turn the corner and the bright lights of Shane Dunagan's XCFC shine true in the New Mexico desert sky, you know you have arrive »»
