The Independent Voice of Mixed Martial Arts
Is this 2004? Bellator president Scott Coker told Ariel Helwani on the journalist’s self-titled MMA show that a fight between Rampage Jackson and Fedor Emelianenko has been targeted for an upcoming event in Japan. This is a kick in the nostalgia jewels since both men were prominent members on the roster of the Japanese based … Read more
Jeff Hardy was arrested in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Saturday for public intoxication and he was released on a bond that was reportedly less than $200. TMZ reported that Jeff was found passed out in a public stairwell and smelled of alcohol before he was arrested. He admitted to police that he had indeed … Read more
Not since February 1990, when 42/1 outsider James Buster Douglas knocked out undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, has there been such a shock as Anthony Joshua’s defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr last month. The question, now, is exactly where Joshua goes from here. ‘Why’ not ‘who’ – the First Step Exactly like Tyson’s loss to … Read more
When one takes a look back at the 81 champions in UFC history, there is one martial arts discipline that stands head and shoulders above the rest. Here’s a hint. It’s not boxing. It’s not kickboxing. It’s not Karate. It’s not Kung Fu. It’s not even Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Historically wrestling has proven to be the … Read more
Question for ya. What are those kicks Ryan Hall? UFC featherweight Ryan Hall looked like Jean Claude Van Damme in the main event of Bloodsport during his bout at Fight Night 155. Hall spin kicked his way to a decision victory over Darren Elkins and it was awesome. He even dropped him a few times … Read more
Urijah Faber may have looked great at Fight Night 155 but someone had to remind the “California Kid” that he isn’t a spring chicken anymore. Despite icing his opponent Ricky Simon in 46 seconds of round 1 he still received some playful jabbing from long time acquaintances and friends. One of those being UFC president … Read more
Joe Rogan famously asked where the jetpacks were on his Joe Rogan Experience YouTube show. It was in reference to how far humanity has come and where the previously predicted technology was. He’s kind of right if you think about it. Tech has been advancing at a quick pace if you look at portable devices … Read more
Before the advent of ‘DA Zone’ boxing shows were accessible to all. Not only potential viewers or spectators had to disburse an important sum of money monthly or yearly, but very few videos were also displayed in European countries. With the launch of DAZN, many sports, especially boxing became available to viewers owing to the … Read more
According to sports analysts, sponsorship is to athletes’, irrespective of the type of sports practised, what fuel is to cars. Sporting activities need sponsoring to succeed and make an impact. That is why many sportsmen enter into a win-win deal with renowned corporations in the world. Interactions Between Athletes and International Brands The meeting of … Read more
We’re usually hesitant to report retirement announcements because it inevitably turns out not to be true. We get that ‘one more fight’ from the retiree. Randy Couture….Chuck Liddell….anyone… ever. The latest retiree is perennial featherweight contender Chad Mendes. Chad has been competing in the UFC since 2011 and he has fought for the organization’s featherweight … Read more