Beyond the Octagon, Part 1: UFC's Buentello vs. PRIDE's Sokoudjou

A look back at regional action featuring former UFC, PRIDE, and Bellator talent.

There's no UFC card this weekend, but to tide you over we have fight results from last week's regional shows, which featured a full slate of former UFC, PRIDE, and Bellator talent. In Part 1 of this double-sized edition of Beyond the Octagon, a former UFC heavyweight contender faces what was once one of MMA's most exciting top light-heavyweights...

Abu Dhabi Warriors put together a stacked card for its third event, which was headlined by a heavyweight collision between Paul Buentello (34-16, 3-3 UFC, 3-1 Strikeforce, 2-0 Affliction, 0-1 Bellator) and former light-heavyweight sensation Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou…