The Independent Voice of Mixed Martial Arts
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. Please like & … Read more
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
Hello friends, family and fans of the great MMA world! My name is Nick Smiley. For those of you who don’t know who I am, I’m a heavyweight pro from the little town of Ellabell, Georgia, a speck on the map between Savannah and Statesboro. I got my start in combat sports in 2001 through … Read more
In this crap fest we are treated to what looks like my next door neighboor’s 9 year old brother practicing his incredible ninja skills in preparation for what has to be global thermo nuclear war. I cannot describe the fail here nor do I have time to. You’re welcome in advance. I give you – BIONIC NINJA (1986)
Why do athletes train? I’ll make it short and concise, although each sentence is a definition on it’s own. You don’t train to overcome hard workouts. Your goal in training is to acquire tools to make hard look easy and new look old, quickly. You train to gain and maintain self-control. That’s your ultimate goal. … Read more