Jack Slack’s Best Of: Body Shots

Body work (the act of hitting the midsection) is severely underused in mixed martial arts. That much is no secret. In fact, I’m one of the people who appreciate body work so much that I consider it underused in many pure boxing matches as well. The value of attacking the opponent’s body can not be overstated. Whether […]

Body work (the act of hitting the midsection) is severely underused in mixed martial arts. That much is no secret. In fact, I’m one of the people who appreciate body work so much that I consider it underused in many pure boxing matches as well. The value of attacking the opponent’s body can not be overstated. Whether […]

UFC on Fuel 9: The Jack Slack Tactical Breakdown

UFC on Fuel 9 was an entertaining enough card, bringing a few good finishes and some excitement as any good event should. While it will not be remembered as anything great, it certainly played out much better than it could have, having lost its main Swedish draw, Alexander Gustafsson at the eleventh hour.  Matt Mitrione […]

UFC on Fuel 9 was an entertaining enough card, bringing a few good finishes and some excitement as any good event should. While it will not be remembered as anything great, it certainly played out much better than it could have, having lost its main Swedish draw, Alexander Gustafsson at the eleventh hour.  Matt Mitrione […]

Jack Slack’s Top 7 Strikers in MMA to Date

I have wanted to have a crack at this list for some time, mainly because readers keep asking me who I rate as the best strikers in MMA history. Unfortunately, I feel that this question is greatly oversimplified. Yes, you’ll see the expected fighters—Anderson Silva, Lyoto Machida, etc.—but every single fighter on this list makes […]

I have wanted to have a crack at this list for some time, mainly because readers keep asking me who I rate as the best strikers in MMA history. Unfortunately, I feel that this question is greatly oversimplified. Yes, you’ll see the expected fighters—Anderson Silva, Lyoto Machida, etc.—but every single fighter on this list makes […]

How Lyoto Machida Can Jack Jon Jones’ Swagger and Swipe His Hype Train

The main event of UFC 140 is a battle between two men who are extremely contrasted in how they have grown up and the styles they represent, but also are the same in the fact that both are victims of hype. That isn’t to say either fighter is terri…

The main event of UFC 140 is a battle between two men who are extremely contrasted in how they have grown up and the styles they represent, but also are the same in the fact that both are victims of hype. That isn’t to say either fighter is terrible, but that many fans have bestowed […]

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How Lyoto Machida Can Jack Jon Jones’ Swagger and Swipe His Hype Train