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Levi Nile

As a life long follower and devotee of the combative sports, my initiation began at the age of six, when my father allowed me to watch the legendary Muhammad Ali, along side him, on the sofa in Logan, Utah. After that, I was hooked and became a fan of the Sweet Science and such fighters as Ali, Larry Holmes, Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler, and then as the years progressed, Arturo Gatti, Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson, Oscar De La Hoya, and countless others. In 1994, I was introduced to the sport of MMA in the form of UFC 3, which back then, was only available for rental on VHS. As with boxing, it took just a moment for me to know this was something I had to follow, and have been doing so ever since. I have been fortunate enough to be able to string words together with enough proficiency to get to write for Buddhasport, then as a Featured Columnist at Bleacher Report (with some of my writing featured on CNN), and now Fanrag.com and at Fansided.com

Aug 1, 2015; Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Ronda Rousey (red gloves) looks on prior to her fight against Bethe Correia (not pictured) during UFC 190 at HSBC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports

UFC 193 predictions: Ronda Rousey vs. Holly Holm

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Sep 4, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; UFC President Dana White looks on as Champion Ronda Rousey and challenger Holly Holm face-off at the MGM Grand Garden Arena to promote their upcoming fight, UFC 194, in Dallas, Tx. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

UFC 193: 5 keys to victory for Holly Holm

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Sep 4, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; UFC President Dana White looks on as Women

UFC 193: 5 keys to victory for Valerie Letourneau

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Bellator 144: 5 Keys to victory for Rafael Carvalho

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May 23, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Daniel Cormier celebrates after defeating Anthony Johnson (not pictured) in their light heavyweight championship bout during UFC 187 at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Cormier won via third round TKO. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

UFC 192 Cormier vs. Gustafsson: Preview and predictions

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May 22, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Daniel Cormier weighs in for his light heavyweight title bout against Anthony Johnson (not pictured) at MGM GrandBallroom. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

UFC 192: 5 keys to victory for Daniel Cormier

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