The Independent Voice of Mixed Martial Arts
While you could be asking yourself if it is necessary for MMA fighters to get their weight cut down, the answer remains YES. All what the MMA fighters is a physically fit body form with strong muscular building and a healthy weight gain. It may beat some logic for some to think that employing some … Read more
Everything on the breath. Everything… This is the way of the Internal MMA Boxer. An Internal MMA Boxer is an adept who emphasizes the science of respiration control to enhance mental, emotional and physical performance in the ring and cage. These training resources are considered a vital step in the process of combative readiness. Being … Read more
ProMMAnow.com is always keeping an eye on the latest technology and life hacks to help with our fitness goals and enhance our daily experience. So when we heard about Active Edge’s products infused with a proprietary electromagnetic frequency technology designed to reduce inflammation, increase flexibility, increase balance and improve sleep, our curiosity was piqued. Active Edge … Read more
Her fan base continues to grow with each new fight. And the fact that she’s a single mom, a construction worker and still finds time to chase her dreams as a mixed martial arts fighter is an inspiration to many. We’re talking about rising strawweight prospect Jennifer Clausius (5-3), who trains out of SSF Submission … 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
In this series we’ll be sharing different training techniques or ideas to break the mold of what an MMA fighter is or is not. After spending nearly a decade covering MMA intensely, it is my opinion that the internal aspect of martial arts is largely neglected by the MMA media. If it is covered, it’s … Read more
For those closest to me it’s no secret I have a fascination with Wim Hof and believe what he teaches could benefit a lot of people, including athletes and MMA fighters. The man has set over 20 world records for being able to withstand extreme temperatures. He’s ran a marathon in the desert without water and … Read more
Apparently UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony “Rumble” Johnson doesn’t like it when fat ladies try to do yoga at the gym where “Rumble” is getting his swole on. Check out how the knockout artist went off on this lady “built like a bag of dry dog food” on Facebook after she complained to management that … Read more
Go behind-the-scenes as UFC middleweight champ Chris Weidman and UFC women’s bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey prepare to defend their titles this weekend at UFC 175 in Las Vegas. Weidman will put his title on the line against former light heavyweight champ Lyoto Machida, and Rousey will be fighting BJJ black belt Alexis Davis. Takeaways from … Read more
In this week’s blog, Casey “The Underdog” Olson feels he is in the best shape of his career as he begins the final cut to 135 pounds for his bantamweight debut at Tachi Palace Fights 12.