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A Brief History Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix -SARABA no en- was a mixed martial arts event held by Rizin Fighting Federation. It took place at the Saitama Super Arena on December 29, 2015. Digging Deeper Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix -SARABA no en- Information Promotion Rizin Fighting Federation Date December 29, 2015 Venue Saitama Super Arena City Saitama Attendance 12,214 Event chronology Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix -SARABA no en- Rizin Fighting Federation 2 Background In November 2015, ESPN reported that while still being signed to Bellator, Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal became the first announced Bellator fighter to participate…

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A Brief History On December 23, 2015, as we approach the end of 2015, we pause to recognize the biggest jerks, idiots, morons, and generally detriments to society, people that have distinguished themselves in some way other than for the betterment of mankind.  (Note: The order listed does not indicate who is actually the biggest jerk.)  Apologies to the millions of other deserving jerks that we left off the list.  Maybe next year! Digging Deeper 10. Donald Trump, future President? In spite of repeated tasteless statements insulting fellow candidates, reporters and immigrants, Trump remains the front-runner for the GOP presidential…

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A Brief History On December 8, 2012, Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Josh Brent was driving drunk at high speed with fellow Cowboy, linebacker Jerry Brown, as a passenger.  Brent lost control of his car when it hit a curb, flipping the car and catching on fire.  Brent recovered from his injuries, but Brown died that same night. Digging Deeper Not only were the 2 men teammates on the Cowboys, but they had also both attended Illinois and were teammates there as well.  Although emotional and devastated by the news, the Cowboys actually won their game against the Bengals the next…

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A Brief History After a tumultuous rookie season in 2014, characterized by a party hearty attitude and poor work ethic, Browns 1st round draft choice Johnny “Johnny Football” Manziel ended up in rehabilitation in the spring of 2015.  Word became public that Manziel had an alcohol problem going back as far as high school.  Unfortunately, he apparently was not cured and was involved in a domestic dispute while having consumed alcohol during the 2015 season and then when he lied to coaches about attending drinking parties during the bye week was dropped from starting quarterback to third string.  Is his career…

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A Brief History On December 6, 1969, the Rolling Stones were performing at the Altamont Free Concert when the Hells Angels motorcycle club members contracted as security got into a fatal confrontation with a music fan. Digging Deeper Never particularly famous for good judgment, rock and roll bad boys The Rolling Stones reached a new low in intelligent decisions when they contracted the brutal outlaw motorcycle gang, The Hells Angels, to serve as ushers and security for the concert at Altamont, California.  Why they would pick a known gang of criminal ruffians boggles the imagination, except perhaps the Stones were…

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