Veteran referee Marc Goddard was not impressed with a recent cross-gender mixed martial arts fight that took place in Russia. Footage from an event called “OUR BUSINESS” recently went viral …
Khabib Nurmagomedov is seemingly expanding his horizons. According to Russian journalist Azamat Bostanov, “The Eagle” has acquired Dagestan-based MMA promotion Gorilla Fighting Championship for an estimated price of $1 million. …
Russian MMA never disappoints. This time, an MMA promotion decided to experiment with cross-gender fights. Professional MMA fighter Marina Madzyuk was scheduled to face 529lbs blogger Grigory Chistyakov. Madzyuk who’s …
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most effective grappling martial arts and one of MMA’s most successful styles. In fact, the UFC wouldn’t be what it is today without the …
There is a saying out there that you should be careful you mess with on the streets, because you never know who knows some things. This proved very true for …
Former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum has signed a deal with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Werdum broke the news to ESPN on Monday as he is now set to …
Although rarely spoken about, most fighters, including those at an elite level, encounter pre-fight nerves. The biggest difference between an amateur and a professional (besides experience, of course) is how …
The Gracies, the Shamrocks, Pettis brothers, and Freire’s are some of the most prominent families within the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. Of course, the Diaz brothers are box office …
Jon Fitch has announced his retirement from the sport of mixed martial arts. Fitch fought the final fight of his career at Bellator 246 last Saturday. During the match, he …
For many years, Xtreme Fighting Championships (XFC) was one of Brazil’s best MMA promotions. Now the brand is under new ownership, and a ton of big changes are incoming. Over …
The clinch is a unique skill set belonging to muay Thai, that helps differentiate it from other striking sports, like kickboxing. It is most easily described as a form of …
Almost half of all adults in the US will suffer from mental illness at some point in their lifetime. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, while anxiety disorders …
Has one ever truly practiced a martial art without engaging in sparring? Honestly, it’s a no from me. Sparring is an essential part of the learning process and without it, …
BJJ is widely known as one of the most challenging martial arts in the world. To become proficient, one must spend years on the mats and learning the science behind …
Muay Thai, the national sport of Thailand, is an ancient martial art form that is derived from a form of hand to hand combat used by the first Thai army. …
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is perhaps the most effective and the hardest martial art in the World. But, if you decide to step on the mats and put on a gi, jiu …