The Independent Voice of Mixed Martial Arts
This is one of the cleanest, best pleasures. TCAP reference there. Chris Hansen would be proud. This is one of the funniest combat martial arts moments I have ever seen. A fighter gets knocked out, wakes up in a different reality, stands, hears the crowd cheering for the other fighter, thinks it’s for him, and … Read more
MMA fighters are arguably some of the fittest athletes on the planet. However, MMA obviously requires far more than just pure fitness, with immense skill, focus, and concentration just three desirable traits. And as we all know, big punches and kicks that hit their mark can cause serious injury. It’s only normal, if you’re stepping into … Read more
The MMA has made a major leap forward in the public consciousness, and now is the time to start thinking about including it as an Olympic sport. There is a long tradition of combat sports in the Olympic Games, including events like boxing, judo, wrestling, fencing and Taekwondo. MMA has emerged over the last decade … Read more
Addressing thousands of her Albuquerque supporters, friends and the mayor on “Holly Holm Day”, newly-crowned UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm showed gratitude for the support of her coaches, teammates, family and community. Holm’s hometown threw a parade in her honor on Sunday following her second round knockout win over Ronda Rousey at UFC 193 last … Read more
Church league softball gets out of hand sometimes but I’ve never heard of church league kickboxing! An event took place in New York with one fight ending with a double dose of pain, leaving both fighters holding their crotch. Too good to be true! HT – Whoa TV [ads2] [ads1]
This year will be my busiest year to date, having the opportunity to work over 40 shows from coast to coast. Each and every time, my goal is to help fighters and educate whenever possible. The sport in many ways is growing and needs to raise the level of what it brings the fighter.
Tonight’s the big night. But before the fight, get caught up on Showtime’s All Access show as Floyd Mayweather (44-0) and Saul Alvarez (42-0-1) aka “El Canelo” prepare to duke it out for Canelo’s WBC and Ring Light Middleweight Titles. Then join us tonight here on ProMMAnow.com as we provide LIVE round by round play by play updates on all the action.
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 ask anyone who has tried out for TUF, XFC, or any other reputable place on an MMA stage.
It’s 11:30 p.m. and I’ve been at my gym, Body by Jose at Lifestyle Health and Fitness Center, since 10 A.M. this morning. I am thinking about my pregnant girlfriend at home and waiting for Nick Diaz to come by for some combat sports recovery work.
The British Columbia government is set to form an Athletic Commission which will allow them to regulate professional combat sports like Boxing, Kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts.