How Mark Henry Went From Wrestling Dad to One of MMA’s Top Coaches
Something as simple as taking his son to wrestling practice became life-changing for Mark Henry. Going from helping the kids out in wrestling class to...
The Chinese Takeover: Reflecting on a nation’s growth in MMA
“Listen to the cheering – we just got our championship. It is historical. We are going to show the world China power, letting the world...
Khabib Nurmagomedov says defending belt, not winning new ones is key to improving legacy
Khabib Nurmagomedov is 27-0 and entering the conversation of the greatest fighters of all-time. He is set to defend his lightweight title for the second...
UFC signs youngest fighter in company history, Chase Hooper to debut at UFC 245
Chase Hooper is officially the youngest fighter in UFC history. “The Teenage Dream” will make his UFC debut at UFC 245 on December 14 in...
Wrestling with the past, Mando Gutierrez always knew he had untapped potential
“People who do this sport for clout or even because they like watching it on TV, they don’t last very long. Pride will get you hurt...
Khabib Nurmagomedov says Conor McGregor rivalry is not finished
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor appeared to settle their differences inside the Octagon at UFC 229. The Russian champion in Nurmagomedov was taking on the...
Gym Series: Jackson Wink Academy has secret recipe for creating world’s best fighters
When thinking about the best MMA gyms in the world, one’s mind immediately goes to Jackson Wink in Albuquerque, NM. I recently spoke with Michael Lyubimov,...
Matt Serra slams Joe Rogan & Dana White for Conor McGregor comments
Conor McGregor has been getting in trouble as of late and recently took to ESPN and apologized for his actions. Yet, some, like Joe Rogan...
Nate Diaz says UFC wanted him to vanish after Conor McGregor loss
Nate Diaz will make his triumphant return at UFC 241 when he takes on Anthony Pettis. When he does, it will be the first time...
Trash Talk: Good or Bad for the UFC?
Trash talk is a form of building up hype for a fight. It's not a bad thing, especially when the athletes are going back and forth with...
MMA & Hip-Hop: Ranking the best UFC rappers
MMA and Hip-Hop have more similarities than people know. From being discriminated against by the public eye during their start to its mainstream rise, the...
Valerie Loureda: Destined for Greatness in MMA
Bellator’s 20-year-old Valerie Loureda made her professional MMA debut at Bellator 216 in February and has since fought again at Bellator 222, emerging victorious in...
Looking back at Chael Sonnen’s top feuds and fights of his storied career
"If you never go too far, you will never go far enough." Was a motto "The American Gangster" lived by, which made him one of...
The State of MMA Sponsorships: The PFL – Somethin’ about a Million
The Professional Fighters League held its' first event 1 year ago on June 7, 2018 after rebranding from World Series of Fighting and bringing in...
Aaron Jeffery: ‘I want to be in the UFC long term… challenge for titles and make this my life’
Canada has a middleweight prospect to root for during the upcoming season of Contender Series, which airs on ESPN+ for the first time since the...
The State of MMA Sponsorships: A Digital Deal
The world of streaming is currently in a boom phase. From giants like Netflix + Hulu to the audio merchants like Spotify and Apple Music,...
Elias Theodorou is a true renaissance man
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