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Former two-time UFC welterweight champion and wrestling/UFC hall of famer Matt Hughes really helped in the pioneering of MMA. Between 1998-2011 Hughes…

UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva spoke up to MMA H.E.A.T. during yesterday’s UFC 162 open workouts to address several topics….

When Chris Weidman faces Anderson Silva at UFC 162 he could be facing a potential car crash if Silva is able to land one of his infamous knees.
In 2010,…

Brandon Vera is reportedly moving back to heavyweight to take on Ben Rothwell at UFC 164. I had always thought Vera moving down did him no good, as he…

The first in my series of Showdown articles which pits fighters in a ‘Dream’ matchup. A hypothetical fight in which both guys are in their prime. I will look at styles, records, history and other factors to come to a conclusion of who I think would win, how, and why and hopefully get the lowkick community opinion too.

The IOC (The International Olympic Committee) saw fit last week to cut wrestling from the Olympic games in 2020. Here’s a look at the most accomplished fighters in MMA with a strong wrestling background.

The month of November marks the anniversary of the UFC’s Denver, CO debut back in 1993. On that fateful night, an event that was at the time regarded as a brutal spectacle more than a true sport launched something that would grow into much more. Royce Gracie dominated those early events (although ultimately not the first), but now fighters have evolved into something altogether well-rounded. MMA is a worldwide phenomenon, with UFC events popping up all over the world as they continue to expand in rapid

UFC Hall of Famer and former dominant Welterweight champion Matt Hughes has always been outspoken, and may not be the most well-liked fighter in MMA. He noticeably came off as brash and headstrong in his tenure as coach on The Ultimate Fighter. Many were excited to see him relinquish his long-held belt to Georges St. Pierre in a changing of the guard. Recently, Hughes came out on an episode of “The MMA Hour” and discussed his feelings about his former foe GSP:
“My one criticism with Georges is

(See that there on the right? That’s Matt Hughes’s autograph. So this photo is relevant) In a recent…