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Fuck You, Cris Cyborg Is Awesome

Cris Cyborg

Cris Cyborg

There’s a weird dog whistle commentary that goes on when some people talk about Cris “Cyborg” Justino, who’s probably the best female fighter on the planet.

People comment on her looks, they comment on the fact she once got popped for performance enhancing drugs, and they comment on the weird dance she’s had to do to find people willing to fight her.

What they haven’t done enough of — at least until now — is acknowledge the literal life-or-death commitment Cyborg has given to mixed martial arts.

Sarah wrote about this for Fightland.

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Urijah Faber’s First Fight

Urijah Faber

Urijah Faber

Urijah Faber is one of the UFC’s longest serving and most recognizable fighters.

He’s also a person who successfully defended his mother’s and his family’s honour in one of the first fights he ever got into.

Sarah talked to Faber about it in a feature interview for Fightland.

To read it click here.

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Idris Elba And CM Punk As Pro Fighters Is A Teachable Moment

Idris Elba

Idris Elba

Out on the fringes of martial arts two famous people — actor Idris Elba and former professional wrestler CM Punk — have been making noises about competing in professional combat.

Punk has already had one MMA bout. It didn’t go well. Elba, meanwhile, is actively training to compete in muay thai.

While few people think their journeys will be filled with victories, they will be filled with teachable moments the rest of us can learn from.

Sarah wrote about these for Fightland.

To read her story click here.

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The Existential Angst Of A Split Decision

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Competitive combat is supposed to be simple — two people fight, one wins, one loses.

Except, sometimes it’s not that simple.

Sometimes when two people fight someone sorta, maybe, kinda, arguably wins.

Sarah wrote about the existential dread of such wins in a piece for Fightland.

To read it click here.

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Demian Maia’s First Fight

Demian Maia

Demian Maia

One of the most popular fighters in the Risky Fuel household is grappling specialist Demian Maia.

Sarah spoke to the UFC fighter about the first time he realized he could be an elite fighter — when he won three fights in one evening.

To read the full story head over to Fightland by clicking here.

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