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Mastery Does Not Exist
You can be an expert on something but mastery? Mastery is not possible. Why not? Because to have mastery you have to know everything about everything. Can you have mastery of one discipline? No, because mastery of one discipline means you have to know everything about that one thing. Show More Summary
Tai no henko video: “Foundation of stable hips and the execution of ura techniques”
Daily practice begins with tai no henko. First open your fingers. The basis of ura movements is footwork. Bring the toes of your left foot to meet the toes of your partner’s right foot. Turn in a circular movement into a position along your partner’s side. When pivoting, open your fingers fully and extend your… Read More
UFC 160: Predictions You Can Take to the Bank
I have to be honest: It's going to be nice to put all of the Vitor Belfort /TRT nonsense behind us for a few days and focus on fights again. The discussion centering around performance enhancing drugs is an important one, and I'm sure...Show More Summary
Urijah Faber would be willing to fight Eddie Wineland on short notice UFC 161 main event
Opportunity knocks.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight Urijah Faber is fresh off a short notice main event victory over Scott Jorgensen last month (April 13, 2013) at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale, but in light of recent...Show More Summary
Quote of the Day: Did Jon Jones Beat Some Much-Needed Humility Into Chael Sonnen?
("And you tell Anderson that if he wants the true middleweight belt, he can ask me nicely and I will have it back by lunch!" Photo via Getty Images.) When asked by MMA Heat's Karyn Bryant about the likelihood of a potential fight with Wanderlei Silva next, Chael P. Show More Summary
Antonio 'Bigfoot' Silva Isn't Looking for Revenge, Only the Gold at UFC 160
If there's one thing to be said about UFC 160 main event fighter Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva, it's that he has the ability to rise to the occasion when the entire world seems to be counting him out. In February of 2011, Silva was matched...Show More Summary
UFC Quick Quote: Ricardo Lamas eyes Korean Zombie fight as opportunity to make a 'huge statement'
"I wanted to fight the 'Korean Zombie' because the UFC really holds him in high regard. Dana White is a fan of his. You see him wearing Korean Zombie shirts, so what better guy to go up against? I really want to make a statement in this fight and get that title shot. Show More Summary
Daniel Cormier Wants Next Fight at UFC on Fox Sports 1 Alongside Chael Sonnen
Former Strikeforce heavyweight and Olympic talent Daniel Cormier is still eyeing a cut to 205 pounds, but he wants a fight at UFC on Fox Sports 1 this August. During a UFC on FX 8 post-fight coverage segment on Fuel TV (via MMA Weekly),...Show More Summary
Update: Luke Cummo Is a Now a Passionate Opponent of MMA, Still Drinks Disgusting Stuff
(Props: LukeCummo13. You've got some competition, Quinn.) By Matt Saccaro “Whatever happened to that guy?” is a common question MMA fans ask about retired or forgotten fighters. Usually, the answer is boring and mundane — except when...Show More Summary
Manager: 'I wouldn't be surprised if Jon Jones fights two more times this year'
Records, not toes, were made to be broken.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones is in a big hurry to break the division record for consecutive title defenses at five, one he currently holds with former 205-pound titleholder Tito Ortiz. Show More Summary
Luke Rockhold on Vitor Belfort Loss: 'TRT Had Nothing to Do with That Kick'
Following a brutal highlight-reel worthy knockout at the hands of Vitor Belfort at UFC on FX 8, Luke Rockhold isn't making any excuses. Speaking with MMA Junkie following the event, the American Kickboxing Academy member refused to blame the loss on "The Phenom's" testosterone replacement therapy usage. Show More Summary
Vitor Belfort and the Start of the TRT Era
"You never had control, that's the illusion! I was overwhelmed by the power of this place. But I made a mistake, too. I didn't have enough respect for that power, and it's out now."—Dr. Ellie Sattler (Jurassic Park). The day was May 18, 2013. Show More Summary
How Mark Hunt Puts People to Sleep
Few men have turned their career around the way that Mark Hunt has. Just as few men have fought so many fearsome names. The recent stint of victories on Mark Hunt's UFC record looks like something of a break from the huge names whom Hunt has been in against throughout his kickboxing and MMA careers. Show More Summary
Dana White reveals his proudest moment as UFC President
What a long, strange trip it's been.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White has been on quite the roller coaster since he and the Fertitta brothers assumed control of a mixed martial arts (MMA) company in 2001 that...Show More Summary
Historical photo: “Morihei Ueshiba’s remarkable physical development,” by Stanley Pranin
This is quite an interesting photo taken from the “The Secret Teachings of Aikido.” I believe the photo dates from the mid-to-late 1950s, which would put him in his 70s. His upper body development is quite remarkable, and the Founder took pride in his physical conditioning… Click here to read more
Manager: Carlos Condit Targeting August/September Return to the Octagon
UFC welterweight contender Carlos Condit wasn't kidding after his last fight against Johny Hendricks that he really wanted to concentrate on bettering his wrestling before returning to the Octagon. In his last two fights, Condit struggled to stop the offensive wrestling advances of both Hendricks and UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre. Show More Summary
UFC Quick Quote: Chael Sonnen no longer interested in fighting Wanderlei Silva
"I'm not looking for it anymore, I don't like to bully guys. I tried to fight him, he doesn't want to fight. I'm not gonna stick a finger in a guy's chest. If a guy says 'no,' I'm not gonna be a jerk about it."
Well, this is unexpected. Show More Summary
[VIDEO] The Only Thing Scarier Than Rin Nakai’s Latest Wardrobe Choice is Her Grappling Game
You know, in a world where even female fighters are valued for their sex appeal as much as their actual abilities, you'd think that an undefeated sexpot like Rin Nakai would be getting a lot more press. The similarities between Nakai...Show More Summary
Myles Jury Conveys Positive Message to Troubled Kids in Iowa
Several UFC fighters have recently gotten involved in a number of campaigns to help young people around the world through programs aimed at important matters like anti-bullying, and now lightweight fighter Myles Jury has taken his time to do something for troubled youths in Iowa. Show More Summary
UFC on FX 8: TRT Issue Lingers, but Belfort Win Product of Technical Evolution
Following another amazing head kick knockout at Saturday's UFC on FX 8 in Brazil, the resurging lion (or is it t-rex?) that is Vitor Belfort had to know the question that was lingering on the minds of MMA fans and media members: HowShow More Summary
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