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From minor leagues to the big show, titles are up for grabs this weekend.

FIGHT!'s October 2010 cover subject talks about his collection of championship belts and the tight-knit team at Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu.

Some of Europe's top fighters such as Omer, Musardo and Herb appeared on the card in Zurich, with promising youngsters also stamping their mark at the Volkhaus.

Professional MMA makes its return to ‘die Schweiz’ when Shooto Switzerland hold their latest event at the Volkhaus in Zurich.

In 2006, undefeated Gilbert Melendez was on the verge of superstar status. Then his main promotion, PRIDE Fighting Championships got bought by the UFC.

When Gilbert Melendez enrolled at San Francisco State, he couldn’t decide what he wanted to do more: wrestle or party.

Four months after regaining the Strikeforce Lightweight Championship, Gilbert Melendez and his girlfriend, Kari-Ann, discovered they were about to have a baby girl.

Featherweight veteran Antonio Carvalho says, "I just want to compete in MMA and enjoy the ride," but promises a new and improved fighter upon his return.

In honor of the holidays, FIGHT! offers our sincerest “season’s beatings.”

Whether Gomi lands in UFC or Strikeforce or back in Japan, critics and fans that remember Gomi as “The Fireball Kid” are still waiting for him to reignite.