MMA Referee Rob Hinds Talks Eye Pokes, 10-10 Rounds, Communication and Focus

Longtime MMA official Rob Hinds has been inside the cage as a referee for more than 4,000 professional fights and sat outside as a judge for almost 1,000.  There is not much he hasn’t seen or heard.  He is leading the charge in educating new and current MMA officials.  His company, Combat Consulting, teaches MMA […]

Longtime MMA official Rob Hinds has been inside the cage as a referee for more than 4,000 professional fights and sat outside as a judge for almost 1,000.  There is not much he hasn’t seen or heard.  He is leading the charge in educating new and current MMA officials.  His company, Combat Consulting, teaches MMA […]

After an Emotional 2012, Miller Carries New Focus into Bout with Mein at UFC 158

When your chosen profession is a career in mixed martial arts, adversity is commonplace. The rigors of training and challenges the opposition presents inside the cage are aspects of the sport a fighter can make adjustments to overcome. But there are some cases where the hardships that arise go beyond anything that can be prepared […]

When your chosen profession is a career in mixed martial arts, adversity is commonplace. The rigors of training and challenges the opposition presents inside the cage are aspects of the sport a fighter can make adjustments to overcome. But there are some cases where the hardships that arise go beyond anything that can be prepared […]

UFC: Are Children Now the Most Important Demographic for the UFC to Focus On?

The males ages 18-34 demographic will always be at the core of the UFC’s viewership, but there’s a second graphic that’s also crucial to focus on: children. While some might scoff and be perplexed at directing the sport of fighting to…

The males ages 18-34 demographic will always be at the core of the UFC’s viewership, but there’s a second graphic that’s also crucial to focus on: children. While some might scoff and be perplexed at directing the sport of fighting towards children, the shift in the UFC’s audience will happen organically over time.  Think about […]

UFC 135 Fight Card: Is Jon Jones Ready to Be Champion or Has He Lost Focus?

At UFC 126, Jon Jones defeated Ryan Bader by guillotine choke and after his hand was raised in victory his life would never be the same again.  He was informed that since his teammate (at the time) Rashad Evans was injured, that he would be given …

At UFC 126, Jon Jones defeated Ryan Bader by guillotine choke and after his hand was raised in victory his life would never be the same again.  He was informed that since his teammate (at the time) Rashad Evans was injured, that he would be given the shot to face Mauricio “Shogun” Rua just six […]

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UFC 135 Fight Card: Is Jon Jones Ready to Be Champion or Has He Lost Focus?

Alistair Overeem: “I Just Focus on Myself”

Facing one of the toughest challenges and most high-profile matches of his career, Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem emphasized on the Strikeforce media call earlier today that he is as focused as possible. “I just focus on myself…

Facing one of the toughest challenges and most high-profile matches of his career, Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem emphasized on the Strikeforce media call earlier today that he is as focused as possible. “I just focus on myself.” His opponent, top-ranked Fabricio Werdum, holds a victory over Overeem from back in 2006 in the now […]

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Alistair Overeem: “I Just Focus on Myself”