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[VIDEO] Cheick Kongo, Fashion King of Los Angeles
Cheick Kongo owns and operates a high-end clothing boutique in Los Angeles called FragoLA. I've got nothing clever to say about that right now because that true statement is pretty weird and awesome sounding on it's own, isn't it? Kongo...Show More Summary
UFC on FX 8 fantasy preview plus $250 Kountermove freeroll for MMAmania readers
Guess who's back again, Maniacs? The mixed martial arts (MMA) fantasy website Kountermove is back and this time, it's offering an even bigger freeroll for MMAmania.com readers. If you're not familiar with how the site works, here's a brief snippet from the site owners, themselves. Kountermove brings the traditional fantasy format to MMA. Show More Summary
Ronaldo Souza Is UFC on FX 8's 'Fighter to Watch' in Brazil
Ronaldo Souza is a name known well to mixed martial arts (MMA) fans who followed Strikeforce before its eventual downfall earlier this year. The former Middleweight champion was regarded as a tremendous talent; however, being that he...Show More Summary
Video: Shoji Nishio — “Successive atemi are always available!”
When Nishio Sensei explained the use of atemi in aikido techniques he demonstrated their application at successive points in the movement showing that they are always available. No physical contact actually takes place in order to assure safe practice conditions. The movement corresponding to the atemi does indeed neutralize the opponent’s mind and body rendering… Read More
UFC Star Miesha Tate and Bryan Caraway: The Most Hated Couple in MMA?
Bantamweight fighter Bryan Caraway was never the most popular guy in the UFC—and thanks to recent events, he may become an outright villain. After all, the Team Alpha Male talent has quite a track record of controversy. So far, he'sShow More Summary
Rafael dos Anjos vs Evan Dunham is UFC on FX 8's early 'Fight of the Night' pick
Wins in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight division are very difficult, but then factor in having to do it in hostile territory, and the mixed martial arts (MMA) mission becomes even more of a challenge.
Evan Dunham will...Show More Summary
Get Un-Stuck! David Shaner presents principles of Ki Aikido at TED x Greenville
A fine presentation of the philosophy and art of Ki Aikido applied to challenging our thinking patterns by one of the leading students of Koichi Tohei, 10th dan. Dr. David Shaner is a 7th Degree Black Belt in the Japanese art of Ki-Aikido. He is the Chief Instructor of the Eastern (USA) Ki Federation and… Read More
UFC on FX 8 Results: Questions Heading into UFC 160 Velasquez vs Bigfoot Silva 2
UFC on FX 8 is set to take place on Saturday, May 18 from Santa Catarina. The card will be headlined by a middleweight contest between former UFC champion Vitor Belfort and Strikeforce middleweight kingpin Luke Rockhold. The full results of the fight card will be updated as they take place: Vitor Belfort vs. Show More Summary
Bryan Caraway Accused of Elbowing Cat Zingano in Head at TUF 17 Finale
Bryan Caraway has become the primary target of MMA vitriol since receiving the UFC 159 Submission of the Night bonus that had originally been reserved for Pat Healy. After testing positive for marijuana, Healy had the award stripped from him and his victory over Jim Miller overturned. Show More Summary
Video: Shoji Nishio — “Atemi to temporarily neutralized the opponent’s fighting ability”
While atemi or preemptive strikes, have fallen into disuse in mainstream styles of aikido, Nishio saw their employment as essential to the success of aikido techniques: “I regard atemi as the soul of Japanese martial arts. Atemi temporarily neutralize the opponent’s fighting ability and allow him to correct his attitude and return to his previous… Read More
UFC Quick Quote: Chael Sonnen says Vitor Belfort is ‘almost unstoppable' at middleweight
"He's just as fast, he's just as accurate, he's just as intimidating, but he's a lot smaller - when he made his [UFC] debut he was heavyweight, then he came down to light heavyweight, won the championship over Randy Couture. Now he's down at middleweight. Show More Summary
3 Reasons UFC Gold Is the Toughest Title to Win in Sports
The masses would undoubtedly disagree, but capturing a UFC belt represents the most arduous and time-consuming task in all of sports. The UFC may not perpetually receive front-page attention like the NFL, the NHL, the NBA or the MLB....Show More Summary
UFC flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson names his favorite fight, fighters and more
Did you know that Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) flyweight titleholder Demetrious Johnson's favorite fighter to watch is welterweight sensation Rory MacDonald? Or that "Mighty Mouse" believes pre-fight consummation is a good thing...Show More Summary
UFC 160: Why Bigfoot Silva Won't Dethrone Cain Velasquez
One takedown and 53 vicious strikes: the essential recipe for Cain Velasquez's complete obliteration of Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva at UFC 146. In a performance that even MMA purists regarded as borderline assault and battery, Velasquez used Bigfoot as a mere stepping stone to reclaiming his UFC heavyweight championship belt. Show More Summary
Video: The MMA Beat on Pat Healy's drug test, Vitor Belfort's TRT usage, Mark Hunt's visa issues and more
The MMA Beat is back for episode twelve of the roundtable style discussion show, and this time host Ariel Helwani is joined by Luke Thomas of MMAFighting.com, Mike Chiappetta of MMAFighting.com and Chuck Mindenhall of ESPN.com to discuss the latest happenings in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA).
Nate Diaz Fine and Suspension: Did the Punishment Fit the Crime?
As soon as Nate Diaz hit "send" his fate was sealed. If you missed it, Diaz delivered the following tweet on Thursday (tweet has since been deleted): I feel bad for pat Healy that they took a innocent mans money and I think the guy who took the money is the biggest Fag in the world.. Show More Summary
UFC Quick Quote: Anderson Silva doesn't like to fight Brazilians
"I no like to fight the Brazilian guys, because it's different for me. I fight with Vitor [Belfort] but I no like him because I train with Vitor together for a long time and one day Vitor talk, ‘Hey I go fight in the UFC, I fight atShow More Summary
UFC on FX 8: Which Fighter Has the Most to Lose?
Vitor Belfort In the year 2013, Vitor Belfort is still relevant in the UFC title scene. "The Phenom" knocked out perennial contender Michael Bisping in January, and looks to be one major win away from a much-desired title fight. Belfort...Show More Summary
UFC on FX 8: Which Fighter Has the Most to Gain?
With the UFC returning on Saturday night, there is a plethora of fighters looking to have their arm raised in Brazil. As is to be expected, the stakes are higher for some members of the roster than others. The headlining scrap sees former UFC champion Vitor Belfort welcoming final Strikeforce middleweight kingpin Luke Rockhold into the Octagon. Show More Summary
UFC's Nate Diaz fined $20,000 and suspended 90 days for controversial Twitter message
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has fined and suspended lightweight Nate Diaz for his controversial Twitter message on Thursday (May 16, 2013) afternoon, which featured a derogatory slur directed at bantamweight fighter Bryan...Show More Summary
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