The Independent Voice of Mixed Martial Arts
The LOL train keeps rolling for Tony Ferguson. A little while ago we got to see former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson tumbling and fighting with a black box. He was clad in jeans and a belt performing what we would call ‘unusual’ techniques. He is supposed to, and realistically now probably not going to … Read more
Champ sh%# only. Tony Ferguson is a former UFC interim lightweight champion and on the short list of people who could potentially dethrone the current champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Tony is creative in the cage and absolutely unstoppable once he gains momentum because his cardio is always there when he needs it. I’ve always been curious … Read more
Tyson Fury is an accomplished heavyweight boxer to say the least so when he mentioned that he might compete in mixed martial arts interests were peaked. Dana White came out publicly after hearing this and said he did not think it was possible, let alone reasonable for Fury to compete in the UFC. He has … Read more
When Greg Hardy hit the UFC there was a crap storm of hate flying his way. Most of it stemmed from a domestic violence incident back in 2014 proving once again that the internet will make sure your mistakes follow you for all eternity. He pushed through and has amassed a 2-1 record since his … Read more
This year’s winner of the Andre The Giant Battle Royale was Mojo Rawley. Anyone who knows him has nothing but good things to say about his motivation and attitude. You can see in this video why that is. The highlight of this video is the 60 inch box jump at the end.
The benefits of a regular yoga practice are manifold. Successful athletes from a multitude of sports use the time-tested methods of yoga to help supplement their training and extend the longevity of their careers. Mixed martial arts (MMA) and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) can be very hard on the body, muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints, … Read more
A little more than 10 years ago, Roli Delgado and Matt Hamilton set their sights on bringing high-level MMA training to their hometown, Little Rock, Ark. A decade later, the former UFC fighter’s vision — Little Rock’s Westside MMA — is stronger than ever. Arkansas’ largest martial arts academy, Westside MMA fighters have competed in the UFC, … Read more
Check out former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan working out with some deep squats en route to a comeback. He posted this video to Instagram. “Will I return to the ring? No matter what anyone says, I keep training like the answer will be #YesYesYes. #NeverGiveUp” Will I return to the ring? No matter … Read more
If you’ve seen the new full-length UFC 194 Embedded on FOX episode, you know that Conor McGregor has been working with movement specialist Ido Portal. When you watch Conor move during a fight, the influence is immediately recognizable. Check out this new interview with Ido Portal as he talks about exactly what he does, how MMA training … Read more
There are three categories of athletes. There are 70% who want to stay but need to go. There are 25% who want to go but need to stay. And the 2% who want to go but also know when they should stay. Oxygen is what fuels us. Our heart is our engine and our mind … Read more