Tag: Impact

Maryna Moroz Makes Her Impact on the UFC Women’s Strawweight Division

The UFC Women’s Strawweight division received another shakeup in Krakow, as Maryna Moroz upset then-No. 6-ranked fighter, Joanne Calderwood. Moroz continued to make her presence felt as she went Conor McGregor and called out Joanna Jedrzejczyk in front of all of her countrymen.  “I consider myself to be ready to be able to already fight […]

The UFC Women’s Strawweight division received another shakeup in Krakow, as Maryna Moroz upset then-No. 6-ranked fighter, Joanne Calderwood. Moroz continued to make her presence felt as she went Conor McGregor and called out Joanna Jedrzejczyk in front of all of her countrymen.  “I consider myself to be ready to be able to already fight […]

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MMA Psychology: The Psychological Impact of Injury

It should have come as no surprise when Anderson Silva recently opened up to Fantastico about working with a psychologist to banish the “ghosts” of the horrific tibia-fibula fracture he suffered against Chris Weidman at UFC 168. Then again, it is has long been easy to trivialise the importance of mental health. Intuitively, we seem to […]

It should have come as no surprise when Anderson Silva recently opened up to Fantastico about working with a psychologist to banish the “ghosts” of the horrific tibia-fibula fracture he suffered against Chris Weidman at UFC 168. Then again, it is has long been easy to trivialise the importance of mental health. Intuitively, we seem to […]

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Khabib Nurmagomedov and 4 Injured Fighters Who Will Make Impact Upon Return

Mixed martial arts is one of the most grueling sports in the world.  At its worst, it forces the best fighters on the planet to train for a potentially unpredictable 25-minute war. Planning against both a fighter and the unknown, competitors must push themselves beyond the cusp of comfort in all aspects of the game. Wrestlers […]

Mixed martial arts is one of the most grueling sports in the world.  At its worst, it forces the best fighters on the planet to train for a potentially unpredictable 25-minute war. Planning against both a fighter and the unknown, competitors must push themselves beyond the cusp of comfort in all aspects of the game. Wrestlers […]

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Chael Sonnen vs. Rashad Evans: How Fight Will Impact Both Fighters Going Forward

Chael Sonnen and Rashad Evans don’t need to be reminded that they’re getting up there in age.  They’re seasoned vets. The writing is on the wall. There are only so many good years left for Sonnen, who is exceptionally experienced at 36, and “Suga” Evans, who, at 34, has also lost two of his past […]

Chael Sonnen and Rashad Evans don’t need to be reminded that they’re getting up there in age.  They’re seasoned vets. The writing is on the wall. There are only so many good years left for Sonnen, who is exceptionally experienced at 36, and “Suga” Evans, who, at 34, has also lost two of his past […]

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Strikeforce Fighters Making an Immediate Impact in UFC

When a fighter competes outside of the UFC, there is a stigma that becomes attached to their careers. While strong records are collected and impressive resumes built, the fact their work isn’t being done inside the Octagon can make respect in the eyes of MMA fans difficult to come by. This is a scenario fighters […]

When a fighter competes outside of the UFC, there is a stigma that becomes attached to their careers. While strong records are collected and impressive resumes built, the fact their work isn’t being done inside the Octagon can make respect in the eyes of MMA fans difficult to come by. This is a scenario fighters […]

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UFC 155 Has the Potential to Impact Several Divisional Pictures

The waters have been rough sailing for the UFC in 2012. What is commonly referred to as the “injury bug” in the MMA community developed into a swarm and left a path of wreckage in its wake. One of the biggest things UFC President Dana White has to look forward to in the upcoming weeks […]

The waters have been rough sailing for the UFC in 2012. What is commonly referred to as the “injury bug” in the MMA community developed into a swarm and left a path of wreckage in its wake. One of the biggest things UFC President Dana White has to look forward to in the upcoming weeks […]