Author: By Duane Finley

Wherever Corey Anderson goes, his backpack goes with him.The first time I ever encountered The Ultimate Fighter season 19 winner, it was in the dead heat of a Midwestern summer in June, and he had just strolled through the doors of the IBG facility that is nestled quietly into the rough and tumble backdrop that is the eastside of downtown Indianapolis. The first thing you notice about Anderson is his size, because a solid 6’3” is never easy to miss, but as he passed a crew of big bodies getting in their daily work on the mats, his backpack stood out sharply.Not that carrying a gy … Read the Full Article Here

It’s no secret that mixed martial arts is an ever-evolving landscape. In the brief, but rich, history of the sport, everything from fighting styles to preparation has seen a once effective method give way to something more versatile and refined. And just as single-disciplined attacks inside the Octagon have become a thing of the past, so have the days of arriving to compete at the biggest stage in the sport unprepared.Where amateur scenes were just ramping up a decade back, the current crop of fighters filling the UFC roster not only came to the promotion with a handful of bouts to the … Read the Full Article Here

It may be one of the youngest collectives under the UFC banner, but the flyweight division is starting to shape into a highly competitive outfit with perennial title threats lurking in its ranks, all of which are aiming at dethrone long-reigning king and pound-for-pound-ranked Demetrious Johnson, who has stood for the past three years as the first and only champion of the 125-pound fold. “Mighty Mouse” has been a dominant force throughout his flyweight rule, as he’s successfully defended the championship strap on six straight occasions – turning back a cast of dangerous and … Read the Full Article Here

It has been said that a life without a passion is an empty life, but there is no shortage in the passion department where Devon Sawa is concerned.The Vancouver native has spent the majority of his life working in front of a camera and making movies for millions of cinephiles to enjoy. Sawa found acting at an early age, and after more than a decade spent making mainstream and independent films alike, he decided to go on hiatus from roles and searched for a change of direction.“It’s kind of weird but at the age of 25 I just decided to stop acting altogether,” Sawa said. “ … Read the Full Article Here

It was only five minutes into the event, but Max Holloway already knew something different was happening in his career. Media circled and began throwing questions at the 23-year-old Hawaiian featherweight just as they did his upcoming opponent, Cub Swanson. The long-standing perennial contender and the surging up-and-coming talent were slated to square off in just a few days, and a crucial position in the 145-pound ranks hung in the balance.The winner would take a big step up in the hunt for a future title shot, while the loser would see his championship hopes take a sizable hit for the … Read the Full Article Here

There are many contradictions that naturally occur when a fight goes live. Rising resistance is conquered in both the physical and mental plains as the focus locks in and the battle of wills begins and muscle memory and reflex reactions carry onward. The mind may and body may not readily agree with the conflict, but once the action begins something – or someone – else shines through to meet the challenge straight on.Anyone who has ever watched Erick Silva compete inside the Octagon readily knows the fast-motion violence the Brazilian striker can produce and place accurately on his intended t … Read the Full Article Here