Between Rounds: Fact vs Opinion
Opinions are everywhere, and we are all entitled to them. Favorite burger, preferred MMA, fighting style, the topics are many. Those discussions can be fun given there is no empirical…
The Independent Voice of Mixed Martial Arts
Opinions are everywhere, and we are all entitled to them. Favorite burger, preferred MMA, fighting style, the topics are many. Those discussions can be fun given there is no empirical…
For me, I've always taken the approach of giving my best, staying focused, and making sure every fighter and promotion gets the same treatment, whether in a national guard armory…
In my world as a cutman, there are proper procedures and simple expressions of respect for anatomy and my education that has me tape a certain way, grease a fighter…
I'm grateful to say I've been busy recently, and that trend looks to continue for the rest of the summer. Shows in FL, IN, NE, MO, and WI just this…
This last weekend was an experience that very few others in their lives can say they have experienced. Many people seek fame, desire their 15 minutes of fame (I think…
Veteran MMA cutman David Maldonado returns from California after having worked a couple of events and shares his observations of what he sees when coaches and cornermen who don't really…
Recently I got the opportunity to work again with Invicta, the popular all women's MMA promotion. Got the call the night before the event as they were in a pinch.…
I would welcome the chance to simply have open tryouts for cutmen at shows. Let the real experts prove themselves and earn their place. Fighters have to do it, just…
Well I certainly have been surrounded by some enthusiastic chatter during my travels in MMA since my last entry. I had the pleasure of working in Miami last week covering…
In my role I get to see a lot of people. Happy ones, grumpy ones. Grateful ones, you understand. Last weekend I got to be a part of an amazing…