The Independent Voice of Mixed Martial Arts
Did you know that Steven Seagal invented the front kick? Somewhere Bas Rutten just went nuts. if you have been living under a rock, Steven Seagal was a big name in martial arts movies in the early 90s. The movie that put him on the map is probably “Hard to Kill” because he was a … Read more
This may be one of the BEST examples of a movie ‘what could have been’ in recent memory. If you don’t know what a “deep fake” is we can explain it for you. It’s when someone’s face is essentially used as a substitute, usually overlaid, for someone else’s in a video clip. A lot of … Read more
Topics on history are tough to write about. Firstly, you need to be knowledgeable about dates. Secondly, you need to be knowledgeable about places. Thirdly, you need to be knowledgeable about facts and myths. As you see, there is only one word that describes the person, who can write about historical events and developments adequately … Read more
Jhoon Goo Rhee has passed away. The martial arts master widely renowned as the ‘father of American taekwondo’ died April 30th at the age of 86. Rhee befriended fellow legend Bruce Lee who traded techniques with him to which they both claimed they benefited from. He later opened his first American studio in 1962 in … Read more
Why do people fight at a fundamental level? They are unhappy with a situation and want to do something about it. Professional fighters generally like to face problems head on and are even willing to get in a cage to prove their mettle against another trained athlete. Fighters train because they are not satisfied with … Read more
As Manny Pacquiao warms up for his daily run in preparation for his upcoming fight with Floyd Mayweather he stretches and dances around to loosen up. In this new video captured by EsNews (“Elie Seckbach reporting”) we can witness the 36-year-old Filipino boxing legend also showing some knowledge of kicking. Watch as Pac-Man first does … Read more
It’s the giving season and EA Sports has decided to give players the Bruce Lee character for free in the EA Sports UFC video game. Lee will be available as a playable character in the Bantamweight, Featherweight, Lightweight and Welterweight divisions — but only for a limited time, so you better hurry up if you … Read more
We’ve seen plenty of gameplay from the EA Sports UFC video game so far. But now take a look at how submissions will work; how to submit your opponent, and how to defend submission attempts. Watch as UFC women’s bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey tries out her infamous arm bar on her arch rival Miesha Tate. … Read more
Yes you can play as Bruce Lee in the upcoming EA Sports UFC video game due for release on June 17th. Now take a look at the Master in action from actual in-game footage. Bruce Lee fans will immediately recognize the gestures and movements of the man considered by most to be the godfather of … Read more
Bruce Lee co-wrote the “The Silent Flute” but passed away before its completion. Years later, the script was finished, David Carradine was cast in the role meant for Lee and it was renamed “Circle of Iron”.