Bellator and Strikeforce champions, regional shows, female fighters and a Yamma recollection — they're all in the latest selections from USA TODAY's blog network:
• On same level? (MMA Diehards): Bellator bantamweight beltholder Zach Makovsky says his promotion's champion can compete with the Ultimate Fighting Championship's Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber. Makovsky also touches on his humble background, Bellator's tournament format and the challenges of weight cutting.
• Out of Obscurity (MMA Diehards): A look ahead to what's on tap this week at smaller regional and international events, with a focus on UFC and Pride Fighting Championships veterans and fighters that are consensus ranked.
• Memory lane (The Fight Nerd): Comprehensive, interactive look back on the three-year anniversary of Yamma Pit Fighting, possibly one of the worst mixed martial arts events ever.
• Ready for more (MMA Torch): Gilbert Melendez and Nick Diaz belong in the UFC after clearing out their divisions in Strikeforce.
• Staff rankings (MMA Torch): Panel picks top 10 in all seven weight classes.
• Grizzled vets (MMAValor): Facing possible pink slips, Vladimir Matyushenko and Jason Brilz look to make a statement at UFC 129.
• 'The Jewel' (MMA Rising): Strikeforce's Julia Budd to face Anna Barone in first professional women's MMA bout in Ontario at MMA Live 1 on May 19.
• Case to move down (Pro MMA Now): Why Strikeforce light heavyweight Gegard Mousasi should permanently return to the middleweight division.
• Things to take away (Pro MMA Now): What we learned from Saturday night's Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley event.
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