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From the Vault: Ian McCall’s Violent Delights

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Drawing on over two decades as the global authority on mixed martial arts, “From the Vault” features current Sherdog contributors presenting noteworthy articles from yesteryear, adding hindsight, critique and personal reflections.

To me, sports have always been about the people stories. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to the small triumphs and tragedies lurking behind the big headlines.

Like many red-blooded American kids, I spent my formative years awaiting the weekly arrival of Sports Illustrated; and like many, I read each new issue cover to cover, usually more than once.