The Top 10 Pre and Post-Fight Brawls in MMA History
(“Don’t be scared, homie.”) Honor. Respect. Discipline. These are the keys to being a good sport. Whether your…
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Get to Know AKA – Exclusive Interview with Javier Mendez (Part 2)
For those that are not very familiar with the name, Javier Mendez is the founder, owner, and head trainer of the American Kickboxing Academy. Javier first made his name in the Martial Arts world as a two-time ISKA World Kickboxing Champion. After his illustrious career in Kickboxing was finished, he opened up AKA and became one of the top coaches in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. Some of the greatest fighters to have ever lived have called the American Kickboxing Academy their home.
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Why Nick Diaz Should Stick to MMA
Last Saturday was a wonderful day for combat sports fans. We had a showcase of world class Mixed Martial Arts from Bellator, in the world of Boxing we had top ranked fighter Amir Khan, and what the combat sports world is still buzzing about Victor Ortiz vs. Andre Berto. The bout between Victor Ortiz and Andre Berto was a fight for the ages for the WBO Welterweight title. A showcase of skill, heart, and technique that eventually ended with Victor Ortiz going home with the unanimous decision, and the
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Eddie Alvarez: MMA’s Rocky Balboa
The city of Philadelphia, best known through the world as “the city of brotherly love”. Home of the famous cheese steak sandwiches, the Philadelphia Phillies, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. But the city of Philadelphia is also known for their fighting culture. The Philly Style of boxing is known through out the world. “The Executioner” Bernard Hopkins is a legend in the sweet science and probably the city’s best known fighter. But for the non-boxing fans when you think of
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The Greatest Champions of the Sport.
The sport of Mixed Martial Arts has seen many great fighters and champions come and go, but only a few have cemented a legacy for the ages. I have selected five fighters, from their own respective divisions, that have not only claimed a title but shaped the sport as well. I did not add the Featherweight or the Bantamweight divisions due to the fact that most casual fans are not aware of their existence, and the divisions are relativity new compared to the five major weight divisions.
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Roger Huerta: A Solution.
Once a hot prospect, now a struggling Mixed Martial Artist. Roger Huerta is a classic and tragic case…
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The UFC Eats Strikeforce: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
It should have come as no surprise, but it did surprise many fans–the UFC has gobbled up Strikforce, lock, stock, fighter contracts, video library–and , erm, barrel.
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Fight Breakdown: Shogun Vs. Bones
Three years ago who knew Jon “Bones” Jones would become the up and coming star he is today in the Ultimate Fighting Championship? From his humble beginnings growing up in Rochester, New York, to the bright lights of Las Vegas. He has become a certified young success story in the world of Mixed Martial Arts. All 13 bouts for the 23 year old have ended in such dominating fashion of his opponents. Showcasing unorthodox (yet effective) striking using his lanky reach, a solid ground game, and a hunger to win. Jo
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Brock Lesnar looking for a way out of the UFC?
According to Dave Meltzer of f4wonline.com, the answer is yes. Meltzer reports that the former UFC Heavyweight Champion…
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Bloodstain Lane’s Blog #5: Greg Jackson’s camp, Brock Lesnar, Megumi Fujii and a few words of wisdom
What’s up you fucking Bozo’s? Bloodstain is back with another blog for you pencil neck geeks – My Twitter war with Nathan “Hotdog” Marquardt has really took off and now it has got to the point where he invited me to spar and roll with him so he can beat me down..I know the cards are REALLY stacked against me…but one thing I do know is I’m not scared. I will approach this with a Chute Boxe & Hari/Manhoef Mentality. – Jon “Bones” Jones also said I aint an Alpha male. Words of wisdom to the “Black