Mixed Martial Arts is one of the most complicated sports in the world today. Unlike most other sports, athletes in MMA are required to be skilled in multiple facets of combat. There are multiple types of martial arts to choose from, to start out your journey in the sport. But which martial art is the
If you had to choose five female fighters and five male fighters to take you out on a first date these choices would say a lot about you and what you might want in a significant other. There happens to be some stand outs in the UFC outside of the octagon, that we see as
Fighting is cool and all, but what about fighting with some true good old fashioned hate behind it? Here the top 15 best MMA rivalries of the past 15 years. 15. Cláudia Gadelha (16-4) vs Carla “Cookie Monster” Esparza (14-6) https://www.instagram.com/p/BjyRCRAgNaS/ Basically there has been a history of these ladies of fights that get close
This is a list that isn’t just based on fighting style and accolades but is influenced by the Top 10 retired MMA fighters we want to come back from their prime. Top 10: 10. Kenny “KenFlo” Florian (14-6) “Passion is very important; if you don’t love what you do then you’re probably doing the wrong
Two words can change the past, present and future of our great sport. Say them aloud and feel the rush of blood to your head, MMA trades. Hell, these two words could save the future of human cage fighting as we know it. The idea of MMA trades came unglued today (Oct. 24), from the
We’re roughly 24 hours away from UFC 229 and Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov, so let’s talk about MiddleEasy for a hot second. Specifically the MiddleEasy tumblr page. Yes, MiddleEasy had a tumblr page and last week it was dug up from some dunes in the California desert. Our creator Zeus built this tumblr page
Rest in power Kid Yamamoto. At one point in time Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto was the hardcore MMA fans fighter of choice. Before there were even true MMA pound for pound rankings, Kid was near the top of everyone’s personal list. In Japan, Kid was a star in Shooto and K-1 Hero’s, with his celebrity getting as big
To celebrate the release of Ronda Rousey’s Mile 22; MiddleEasy decided to peer back and reminisce at some of the trashiest movies ever conceived that starred high profile MMA fighters. For fairness, we’re excluding movies where MMA fighters played a small or supporting role. Some of these cinematography spectacles are actually watchable, others will make
As we pass the midpoint of 2018 it’s best to look back and decide what were some of the best brawls of the year. 1) Gaethje VS Poirer Two of the greatest warriors to ever grace the confines of the octagon did not disappoint when they decided to throw down heavy leather in Glendale Arizona
Cutting weight is a common practice among MMA fighters. Today we take a look at the weight cuts that pushed the limits of what was safe, or should have been allowed. One of the most common, yet controversial practices in all of combat sports is that of weight cutting. Oftentimes, fighters will employ a method
Getting cauliflower ear as a combat sports athlete is considered a badge of honor. Yet some instances can be worse than others, and today we take a look at some of them. There is something of a proverb that goes around, which says that if you want to pick a fight with someone, don’t mess
Watching a UFC event, you are sure to notice the UFC Ring Girls introducing each round of action. Today we look at the ten Octagon Girls who have risen above the rest in popularity, to become famous beyond the sport. It is impossible to watch a UFC broadcast without noticing the iconic Octagon Girls making laps
Over the years, MMA has seen some incredibly beautiful women take the role of a Ring Girl in various promotions. Today we take a look at those who have stood out, purely for their stunning looks. It is impossible to watch an MMA event without noticing the beautiful Ring Girls who make laps around the
Don’t call it a comeback. Wait check that, this is the one time you can label a general news item or top ten list as a comeback. Pride Never Dies, WEC Never Forget, Strikeforce something, something and never count out one human versus another human in MMA. Here are The Top Ten Greatest Comebacks in
The MMA Yearbook has returned. A throwback to both the ealy days of MiddleEasy and the early days of the current crop of UFC champions. Here is our updated top eleven MMA Yearbook pics of UFC champions before they famous. 1) Women’s Strawweight: Rose Namajunas To be honest not much has changed apart from the hairstyle.
MMA and boxing are together, bound roommates in the same subsection of sports entertainment interests. At some point, maybe 100 or 200 years from now MMA and boxing will have died side by side due to societal pressures or melted into a singular combat sport. Before our beloved sport is dead on the pavement or