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Fighting is a test of your body, sure, but it’s also a test of your mind. Some of the greatest fighters in history have landed blows before the bell even rang. Smack talk is a great way to get in your opponent’s head, and mixed martial artists have learned it can be very effective. In this feature, we’ll spotlight the ten best smack talkers in MMA and share some of their greatest lines. Josh Koscheck After making his debut on "The Ultimate Fighter," former collegiate wrestler Josh Koscheck has had some truly unforgettable matches, including his sickening KO on Yoshiyuki Yoshida at "UFC: ...

MMA fans know Brittney Palmer as one of the sexy Octagon Girls who provides eye candy cageside at UFC events. What most do not know, however, is that she is also an accomplished artist, spokesmodel, host and dancer. In other words, Brittney is a modern day Renaissance Woman. Click ahead for more hot photos of Palmer and to learn all about her. ...

The violent sport of mixed martial arts is already shocking by nature to many people, but sometimes there are undeniable "holy shit!" incidents that shock even the most desensitized MMA fans. Here are 11 of the most shocking MMA moments of all time. No. 11 - Paul Daley's Cheap Shot on Josh Koscheck UFC 113 featured a #1 contender match between Daley and Koscheck (pictured with the silly bleach blonde hair), and as you can see, Koscheck had the upper hand in the fight. After Daley lost, he walked over to Koscheck to seemingly congratulate him, but instead threw a dirty punch. The ref immediately headlocked ...

Fights can end in the cage in a number of ways – submission, ref stoppage, or even by decision. But what every fighter’s really angling for is that sweet, sweet knockout. To deprive your enemy of consciousness and send him sprawling on the mat defeated is the ultimate pleasure in this depraved world. In this article, we’ll share ten of the most brutal, overwhelming KOs the cage has ever seen. These are the 10 nastiest MMA knockouts of all time. Quinton Jackson vs Ricardo Arona, PRIDE, 2004 Before “Rampage” Jackson decided to move into the considerably less demanding world of acting, he ...

Making your living in the cage is tough on your body and your mind. Even only fighting a couple times a year, mixed martial arts fighters are susceptible to all kinds of suffering. Many hold on and work through it, but some others decide to get out while they still can. In this article, we’ll spotlight ten fighters who retired too soon. Some got injured, others just couldn’t keep their head in the game long enough. We respect their decisions but wish they hadn’t made them. Nate Quarry One of the interesting things about Nate Quarry’s career is that he started in the MMA game fairly late. Growing ...