For the first time in years, the welterweight division is wide open. After almost a decade on top, Georges St-Pierre has finally relinquished his death grip on the weight class, leaving the sport and his championship belt in the wake of injury and discontent. While we’ll miss one of the sport’s all-time greats, his departure […]
For the first time in years, the welterweight division is wide open. After almost a decade on top, Georges St-Pierre has finally relinquished his death grip on the weight class, leaving the sport and his championship belt in the wake of injury and discontent. While we’ll miss one of the sport’s all-time greats, his departure […]
“Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing.” The above quote, often attributed to the great Vince Lombardi, is a distillation of the competitive athlete’s major ethos. History is unkind to those who would accept second best. Winners are celebrated; everyone else is mere scenery for someone else’s triumph. Such pithy statements often endure, yet they […]
“Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing.” The above quote, often attributed to the great Vince Lombardi, is a distillation of the competitive athlete’s major ethos. History is unkind to those who would accept second best. Winners are celebrated; everyone else is mere scenery for someone else’s triumph. Such pithy statements often endure, yet they […]
The well-known phrase “jump the shark” is often used to describe someone or something that has lost its initial appeal—the phrase itself has arguably jumped the shark at this point. As news filtered in about Tito Ortiz’s fractured neck late last week, I couldn’t help but be reminded of the expression. MMA is still in […]
The well-known phrase “jump the shark” is often used to describe someone or something that has lost its initial appeal—the phrase itself has arguably jumped the shark at this point. As news filtered in about Tito Ortiz’s fractured neck late last week, I couldn’t help but be reminded of the expression. MMA is still in […]
It is an occasionally-lamented fact that religion and mixed martial arts—and sport generally—are seemingly intertwined. Wherever there is a sanctioned fist fight, expressions of religiosity are sure to be found. To some fans these declarations of faith are no doubt inspirational, but just as many are uncomfortable witnessing fighters preach a version of religious faith […]
It is an occasionally-lamented fact that religion and mixed martial arts—and sport generally—are seemingly intertwined. Wherever there is a sanctioned fist fight, expressions of religiosity are sure to be found. To some fans these declarations of faith are no doubt inspirational, but just as many are uncomfortable witnessing fighters preach a version of religious faith […]
At first glance, cage fighting seems like a blunt form of self-expression—physically daunting men and women exchange blows in a relentless quest to emerge with consciousness and victory intact. But make no mistake about it, personality is nearly as important as the combat itself. Fists may fly, but words almost always precede them. As mixed […]
At first glance, cage fighting seems like a blunt form of self-expression—physically daunting men and women exchange blows in a relentless quest to emerge with consciousness and victory intact. But make no mistake about it, personality is nearly as important as the combat itself. Fists may fly, but words almost always precede them. As mixed […]
If there is a pugilistic hierarchy within MMA, the “K-1 level striker” is perceived to be at its pinnacle. The idea that there is a qualitative distinction between “MMA strikers” and “K-1 strikers” is a meme that can arguably be attributed to Joe Rogan, who has repeatedly endorsed this alleged division of striking talent during […]
If there is a pugilistic hierarchy within MMA, the “K-1 level striker” is perceived to be at its pinnacle. The idea that there is a qualitative distinction between “MMA strikers” and “K-1 strikers” is a meme that can arguably be attributed to Joe Rogan, who has repeatedly endorsed this alleged division of striking talent during […]