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Power Slap League rules, explained: Points, scoring, rankings & roster for Dana White’s new show

Power Slap League rules, explained: Points, scoring, rankings & roster for Dana White’s new show

Power slapping will be brought from underground darkness to the light on January 18. Despite pushback, UFC President Dana White’s Power Slap League will make its TV debut on TBS. The show takes place inside of UFC’s APEX Center in Las Vegas.

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Bellator MMA vs. RIZIN: Top MMA fights featuring Japan vs. the world

Bellator MMA vs. RIZIN: Top MMA fights featuring Japan vs. the world

In 1976, Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki, two of the greatest combat sports stars of all time, faced off in a fight considered a forerunner to MMA. Over the years, MMA has had its fair share of memorable fights.

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Dana White praises Pereira, Adesanya, doesn't rule out UFC rematch

Dana White praises Pereira, Adesanya, doesn't rule out UFC rematch

On one of the most chaotic nights in UFC history, multiple divisions were thrown on their heads, but none more than the men’s middleweight division, which saw its incumbent champion fall to his combat sports kryptonite.

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Combat sports world reflects on the life of Antonio Inoki, an MMA pioneer famous for first-of-its kind fight vs. Muhammad Ali

Combat sports world reflects on the life of Antonio Inoki, an MMA pioneer famous for first-of-its kind fight vs. Muhammad Ali

Pro wrestling icon and MMA pioneer for Antonio Inoki recently passed away at the age of 79. Yahoo Japan confirmed the news following his battle with multiple health problems. A multi-time world champion, Inoki was a larger-than-life figure who helped shape combat sports to what it is today.

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What happens if a UFC fighter misses weight? Breaking down allowances, replacement opponents, fines & more

What happens if a UFC fighter misses weight? Breaking down allowances, replacement opponents, fines & more

The grueling process of cutting weight for a UFC fight has been well-documented. Often, fighters are able to hit their contracted weight and the fight goes off without a hitch.

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