SBG Portarlington will no longer be closed thanks to Conor McGregor. Earlier this month, the Irish MMA gym was forced to shut down due to the financial strains of the pandemic with overdue rent and the COVID-19 virus devastating the gym as a whole. However, that was until longtime friend and training partner of the
It’s nearly a year later than expected, but Demetrious Johnson will finally get his shot at ONE flyweight gold. ONE Championship announced Friday that Johnson — winner of the ONE Flyweight Grand Prix in 2019 — would challenge current champion Adriano Moraes on February 24. “Save the date! Demetrious Johnson is BACK on 24 February
Bella Mir will be having a short layoff as she continues her mixed martial arts career. The 17-year-old daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir recently made her pro debut in October when she outpointed Danielle Wynn in a 137-pound catchweight bout at an iKon FF event. Now just under two months on, she
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 as it showcased a 529-pound man named Grigory Chistyakov taking on a 139-pound female fighter Darina Madzyuk. Madzyuk would win the contest via TKO which
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. He will rename it to Eagle Fighting Championship in addition to changing the format of the organization by having tournaments take place in Arab countries
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 just a bantamweight fighter finished Chistyakov in the very first round. The fight started in a bad position for Madzyuk. Chistyakov had her up against
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 contributions of Hall of Famer Royce Gracie, one of the most influential figures in MMA history. BJJ is a grappling system based on takedowns, submissions,
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 a wannabe thief in Argentina, when he tried steal the cellphone of a 20-year old woman who knew a little MMA. All kinds of craziness
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 take part in the 2021 PFL season. The Brazilian recently fought out his UFC contract following a first-round submission victory over Alexander Gustafsson in July.
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 they deal with it. Feelings of self-doubt, fear, anxiety, and nervousness are completely normal, especially high-pressure situations, such as competitive sports. They exist as a
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 as well. But, Frank Mir and his daughter are blazing their own trail in regards to both being professional fighters at the highest level. Bella
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 lost to Neiman Gracie by submission halfway into the second round of the match. After the fight, Fitch ceremoniously laid down his gloves inside of
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 years, the XFC has played host to some of the best mixed martial arts action in South America. However it has always been an
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 stand up wrestling. To outsiders, it may look like “hugging”, but that is too simplistic. The clinch is a very technical and strategic area 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 are the most common form of mental illness in the US. Despite the alarming numbers, less than half of those suffering receive formal treatment, but
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, you are only exposed to a fraction of your chosen discipline. It is the glue that binds all other areas of your training together. In