Author: By Duane Finley

Every fighter competing at the top level of MMA has that one certain something they do better than most. For Iuri Alcantara, that particular attribute is tenacity, and it’s proven to be a tough element for his opposition to handle. It is a quality in the Brazilian livewire’s skill set that only seems to be getting more intense, and his past five showings under the UFC banner have certainly supported this notion.Even though the 34-year-old suffered a unanimous decision loss to former WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber and a controversial no contest against Pedro Nobre as the … Read the Full Article Here

In the hostile and turbulent world of chaos that unfolds inside the Octagon, it’s only logical the athletic archetype is one of intensity. With the UFC becoming the biggest stage in mixed martial arts, a sport once thought brutal has bred generations of competitors who have taken their craft to a place where a finely-tuned technical base is a requirement.That said, even those who have elevated their skill sets to resemble an art form display their passion in some form or fashion. Whether it is the proverbial fire behind the eyes or the pre-fight adrenaline-fueled bounce, those underlying … Read the Full Article Here

Ben Rothwell knows a thing or two about the importance of the journey above destination.The 32-year-old veteran has spent the past 13 years carving out his place in the bigger picture of the heavyweight collective. While a large portion of that time was grinding out winning streaks and titles on various stages around the sport, the work that has filled the last five years of his career has taken place under the UFC banner. That’s where “Big Ben” knew he needed to be in order to achieve his ultimate goal of becoming the heavyweight champion, and he’s been scrapping his … Read the Full Article Here

When your trade is stepping into the Octagon and attempting to break the will of another individual, there is always going to be something to prove. There will never be a moment in a fighter’s career where this won’t be true, even in the most basic sense. Yet, some fighters shun the idea and twist the concept around to where the only people they have to please are themselves and those who have invested the time and effort to help them improve, and believe the only pressure which exists is the type they chose to wear. John Moraga is not of this mindset. He knows he has something t … Read the Full Article Here

 
With the chaotic grind required of those in the fight business, it can be easy to forget that things exist outside of that particular sphere. Every element of a fighter’s journey connects to create an all-encompassing world where everything done, projected and set in motion feeds in to where a fighter hopes to find his or herself or the goals they are attempting to accomplish. It is all a very serious business and a process that can overwhelm even the most headstrong individuals.Tom Watson certainly understands the pressures that come both inside and outside of the Octagon. Yet … Read the Full Article Here

 
The flyweight division is a weight class notorious for non-stop, fast-paced action where the combatants involved cover every inch of the Octagon canvas. No other weight class under the UFC banner can compare to the speed and frenzy that unfolds when two 125-pounders get down to business, and Zach Makovsky perfectly reflects all the attributes his division represents.That said, it took a bit of searching and circumstance for the Philadelphia-based fighter to find the proper weight class where his talents would be maximized. After finding a solid amount of success competing as a bantam … Read the Full Article Here