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In the wise words of Timon the Meerkat in our childhood favorite film
The Lion King, “You’ve got to put the past behind you.” This is exactly what MMA fans are doing now that the dust has settled on the aftermath of UFC 229. It stands without question why it was such an unforgettable moment in MMA history, but for all the wrong reasons. The UFC hopes to give fans what they are looking for when UFC Fight Night 138 rolls around on Saturday in Canada.
The main event features two rising light heavyweight contenders looking to cement their place in the division and lock down a chance to capture UFC gold. Anthony “Lionheart” Smith takes on Volkan “No Time” Oezdemir in a fight that fans need right now. Both men are on the rise. Oezdemir is coming off a failed title bid, while Smith has been busy taking out two former champions. It’s a fight that could easily propel Oezdemir back into the title picture or could allow Smith to emerge as a true force within the division.
Toe-to-Toe: The Thanksgiving Edition
Well, here at Combat Press, we’ve gathered our troops to give our thanks.
Before we begin, our managing staff would like to say that we’re thankful for each and every one of our staff members, from the writers who join us here, to those who are away at the moment, and to our photographers and contributors. And we’re also thankful for you, the readers.
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However, the central focus of this gathering is to look at what we’re thankful for in the year 2016 in the world of combat sports. It could be anything a particular event, fight, fighter, promotion or even an announcement. Whatever it may be, it’s time for us to share.