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NOS® Energy Drink is fueling the ambitions of fans of mixed martial arts (MMA) welterweight champion Georges St. Show More Summary
Trainer: Guys like Wanderlei Silva can’t retire, he’s still a ‘kid’ who is ‘hungry’ for fights…and bonuses
Wanderlei Silva retire? Pffft.
"The Axe Murderer," who has been cracking heads (and vice versa) in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) since 1996, won't be walking away from the fight game any time soon.
At least, not according toShow More Summary
UFC on FX 8 Weigh-in Results Video: Heated Exchange Between Belfort and Rockhold
Interest in the UFC on FX 8 fight card, or at least in the main event between Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold, may have been ratcheted up a notch after today’s weigh-ins. It’s hard to say what came over Rockhold during the staredown....Show More Summary
Former UFC fighter Paul Kelly found guilty of heroin trafficking charges
The future of former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Paul Kelly took a grim turn on Friday (May 17, 2013), as news surfaced that the nine-fight veteran of the world's premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization had been...Show More Summary
UFC on FX 8 weigh in results and full video replay for 'Belfort vs. Rockhold' from Brazil
In case you missed today's UFC on FX 8 weigh in event, or just want to get another look at all the scale-tipping festivities, MMAmania.com has you covered with a full video replay of "Belfort vs. Rockhold" from Jaragua do Sul, Brazi...
Pic: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold staredown; 'The Phenom' shoves Strikeforce champ at UFC on FX 8 weigh ins
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) held its weigh in event earlier today (May 17, 2013) at the Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, for those fighters competing at UFC on FX 8: "Belfort vs. Rockhold" event, which is scheduled to...Show More Summary
Dana White UFC on FX 8 video blog (Ep. 1)
Dana White is back, video blogs are back. Fight week, blog week!
Friday Link Dump: Inside the UFC’s Top-Secret Contracts, Why Smiling Fighters Are More Likely to Lose, The Ultimate CrossFit Guide + More
(It's a gif of a guy eating cotton candy, played backwards. You either love this or you don't. Props: Deadspin/Bob'sBlitz) The Business of Fighting: A Look Inside the UFC's Top-Secret Fighter Contract (BleacherReport) UFC on FX 8 Predictions:...Show More Summary
Modern Aikido began here… “Iwama: Birthplace of Aikido,” by Stanley Pranin
The founder became quite ill toward the end of 1942 with an intestinal ailment and this may have affected the actual timing of his withdrawal to Iwama. The contrast with his hectic life in Tokyo was dramatic as rural Iwama had only a few thousand residents. As Ueshiba recovered from his illness, he began to… Read More
Trainer: Anderson Silva should fight Jon Jones, then retire as the best ever
Is Team "Spider" overlooking Chris Weidman?
Reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight kingpin, Anderson Silva, is quickly approaching the end of his mixed martial arts (MMA) career. Despite a new, 10-fight contract signed...Show More Summary
Classic Fight: Vitor Belfort Encounters a Whale in Tights at UFC 12 and Somehow Lives to Tell the Tale
(Stupid Things MMA Fans Used to Believe #26: THIS will be a competitive match up.) Although he's getting more press for his TRT usage than he is for his actual octagon performances nowadays, there was a time when Vitor Belfort was just a fresh-faced Brazilian assassin who was quite literally trimming the fat from the UFC's heavyweight division. Show More Summary
Video: Shoji Nishio — “Aikido represents a major departure from its predecessor arts”
If you are not familiar with the aikido approach of Shoji Nishio, 8th dan, the video highlights below will quickly acquaint you with the essentials of his martial system. Particular points to watch for are Nishio Sensei’s initial set up movements, often accompanied by atemi strikes, rapidity and precision during application of techniques, and final… Read More
UFC on FX 8 predictions, preview and analysis
The (mini) drought is over. After a two-week stretch with no major mixed martial arts (MMA) action from Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the gang is all here for another trip down south to get busy on this Saturday night's (May 18, 2013) UFC on FX 8: "Belfort vs. Show More Summary
Goals
Lets take a look at self-defense. Lets remain within the arena of training. What are the things I feel most important to applying self-defense? First, you need to generate stopping power with your arms and hands and possible your legs and feet. Show More Summary
Belfort vs. Rockhold: Questions We Have About Vitor Belfort
Former UFC champ Vitor Belfort will look to continue his career resurgence when he takes on Luke Rockhold in his native Brazil as the two headline this weekend's FX televised card. "The Phenom" has looked impressive of late and comes into this bout right off the heels of his Knockout of the Night performance over Michael Bisping this past January. Show More Summary
Jon Jones Will Defend Light Heavyweight Title Next After Toe Injury Heals
Jon Jones may be healing a mangled toe, but he's already eyeing the record he so desperately wants to break to be considered the greatest light heavyweight champion in MMA history. In his last fight at UFC 159 in April, Jones suffered one of the most horrific injuries during his victory over Chael Sonnen. Show More Summary
Nate Diaz Facing Fine, Suspension, or Possible Firing After “Fag” Tweet, WAR MMA Card Starting to Fill Up
(Let's just say that Diaz's apology is still in the early draft stage.) Regardless of how you feel about the whole Pat Healy situation (it's some bullshit) or Bryan Caraway's subsequent anti-marijuana rant, it would be hard to argueShow More Summary
UFC Quick Quote: Luke Rockhold is a brown belt in 'legitsu'
"I've been in jiu-jitsu and grappling my whole life. I'm very aware of my body and how I move, and I've competed on a world level in jiu-jitsu and I've won. I may only be a brown belt, but I have two world championships at blue belt,...Show More Summary
Leave It to the UFC's Nate Diaz to Somehow Make a Dumb Situation Even Dumber
It started as the typical dumb fighter story. Pat Healy, it turns out, smoked marijuana prior to his career-defining win over Jim Miller at UFC 159 last month. Dana White and the UFC, quick to show how tough they are on drugs other than testosterone, immediately jumped in and confiscated Healy 's stockpile of post-fight bonuses. Show More Summary
UFC on FX 8 Video Preview: Jake Ellenberger Breaks Down Belfort vs. Rockhold
The wait is almost over MMA fans. Your nightmare of three consecutive weekends without a UFC card will end May 18 when the promotion travels to Brazil to put on the UFC on FX 8 fight card. The main event of Saturday’s card will feature...Show More Summary
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