Our story begins in the ninth century, on a small collection of island nations that would become known as Japan. Land owning lords of time, known as Daimyos, meaning 'great names', were faced with a ...

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For some athletes, the competitive itch never quite goes away. One of the most respected names in the history of mixed martial arts, Japan's Caol Uno has reached a milestone in his career at the ...