Takanori Gomi may possibly be the single most photoshopped fighter in history thanks to our own Dallas Winston, who traveled around the world to bring us his unparalled "Gomi Sightings" 'shops.  He's put together a massive collection, and each one of these is a Winston original.  Currently, the originals are on display at the Smithsonian Institue, but we've recreated the collection right here on TheGARV.com for your viewing pleasure.

Earlier today, Alistair Overeem puttered up to the beaches of Twittersville and launched a solo internet assault against M-1 and Fedor Emelienenko:

“The real reason M-1/Fedor called me out is to distract attention of a possible match with Silva. He wants Fedor but M-1 don’t want Silva 6:44 AM Sep 1st via web”

The post lent clarity to a message that he sent to Bigfoot Silva four hours earlier:

UFC 118 triggered another wave of fan outcry about the dominance of wrestling.  Even the most elite of MMA purists would probably admit that watching Joe Lauzon devour Gabe Reudiger was more entertaining to behold than Gray Maynard muffling Kenny Florian.  The sporting aspect of MMA rarely coalesces with business and entertainment, yet the triumvirate shares a symbiotic relationship and blossoms a variety of flavors for the consumer.  Customers love options.

Pride FC was both adored and pilloried for “freakshow fights”; a hook the UFC has twice cast this year with Kimbo Slice and James Toney.  Genki Sudo was celebrated for his creative individuality outside of the ring just as much as within it.  Commanding 24-3 lightweight Antonio McKee, flawless since 2003 despite a soporific 25% finishing percentage, has prophesied retirement if he's unable to finish upcoming foe Luciano Azevedo.

Fiery aggressors who take risks and let the guns blaze enchant onlookers in almost any competition, while conservative strategists who instead opt to nullify their enemy’s weapons do not.  However, both approaches can lead to victory—the paramount avidity of athletics.

In MMA, some things will never change.  The fossilized term "hybrid fighting" is the timeless backbone of mixed martial arts philosophy, and was based on proficiency in all areas to induce advantages and exploit weaknesses.  Anytime a fighter can impose superior control and vitiate the potency of their opponent, that fighter deserves to win.  The same stifling properties of guarded engagement can take place standing as well:  Anderson Silva forced Thales Leites and Demian Maia to fight standing by dictating the pace and location of combat with calculated footwork and a hesitant trigger-finger, while Brandon Vera fell prey to a double-dose of clinch control against Randy Couture and Tim Sylvia.

Team Renegade is an MMA team, but its members do everything from grappling tournaments to kickboxing matches to Modern Army Combatives competitions.  In the following video, three members of Team Renegade engage in MAC training.  Instead of a gi or jacket, they train in fatigues.  Check it out.

Fedor's recent seminar at Zealous Nation MMA in NJ was a gold mine of techniques.  In the following video, Fedor explores the crucifix position and demonstrates his unique striking style.  If you want to fight like Fedor, watch this video.

Niceman Chuck Liddell has de-hawked himself.    

Corporate razor kingpin BIC is donating money to dosomething.org for every head shaved in the interests of charity.  The company plans to give up to $60,000.00, donating $40.00 for each photo it receives, and $400.00 for each video.

Earlier in the week, All-Pro safety Troy Polamalu’s hair was insured for 1 million dollars.

Wanderlei Silva, former known as the Axe Murderer, has a brand new look and he needs a new nickname to go with it.  The above picture is not a photoshop, that's really him.  I assume  he gave up eating Wheaties and is now munching on Lucky Charms, but to be honest I prefer the old scary-looking Wand to the new Leprechaun-looking Wand.  Here are some UG artists conceptions based on his new style.

EA Sports has released its entire, pixilated roster of fighters for its upcoming video game, EA Sports MMA.

The game is available for pre-order and ships October 19, 2010, the date you can finally orchestrate your very own Aoki-Fedor exhibition slapfight.

Check out the photos below, taken from the EA Sports website: