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Beyond the Octagon: Hioki, Gono victorious in Japan as UFC vets falter in Russia

Your weekly update on how MMA's big-show veterans are fairing on the world's regional circuits.

Shout out to Sean, the first guy I've ever met, by chance, who is not only a big MMA fan, but a die-hard fan of Bloody Elbow. Zuluzinho for president. Now, some MMA results.

Have you ever put on a nice, new Affliction t-shirt before going out on a hot date, caught yourself in the mirror, and done the Akihiro Gono dance before sliding out the door? Don't lie to me, you lying filthy liar.

Fans of Gono (35-20-8, 3-2 Sengoku, 1-2 UFC, 6-3 PRIDE) will be happy to know that he returned to the ring for his second bout of the year and, in so doing, also made a return to the win column.