Tag: Kicks

Should the UFC Adopt Knees and Kicks to the Head of a Downed Opponent?

When it comes to ridding mixed martial arts of lay-and-pray artists and excessive wrestling, proponents of Japanese MMA have been vocal for a while. North American MMA needs to adopt knees and kicks to the head of a grounded opponent—that’l…

When it comes to ridding mixed martial arts of lay-and-pray artists and excessive wrestling, proponents of Japanese MMA have been vocal for a while. North American MMA needs to adopt knees and kicks to the head of a grounded opponent—that’ll solve the problem. Unfortunately, in the North American sports market, that’s not something you’re going […]

Most Vicious Leg Kicks in MMA

There are many aspects of mixed martial arts that are important. One of the most important, under-appreciated aspects of MMA are leg kicks. Leg kicks help set up other moves, such as strikes and takedowns. Powerful leg kicks can also take away power fr…

There are many aspects of mixed martial arts that are important. One of the most important, under-appreciated aspects of MMA are leg kicks. Leg kicks help set up other moves, such as strikes and takedowns. Powerful leg kicks can also take away power from an opponents striking as well as make them tentative. Let’s take […]

Ronda Rousey Calls GSP Bad for the Sport, Hopes Nick Diaz Kicks His “Boring” Ass

Ronda Rousey, who has never been one to shy away from the media, is making headlines for past comments about Georges St-Pierre. In an interview with BestofMMA.com, the breakout female superstar had strong words for the UFC welterweight champion. &#8220…

Ronda Rousey, who has never been one to shy away from the media, is making headlines for past comments about Georges St-Pierre. In an interview with BestofMMA.com, the breakout female superstar had strong words for the UFC welterweight champion. “[MMA] is about entertainment. It’s not the Olympics. It’s not just about coming home and bringing […]

Haywire Movie Review: Strikeforce’s Gina Carano Kicks Ass in Her First Lead Role

From the face of women’s MMA to the newest lead actress in Hollywood, Strikeforce’s Gina Carano can now be known as one of only a few athletes from the sport to have successfully crossed over onto the big screen. Carano joins…

From the face of women’s MMA to the newest lead actress in Hollywood, Strikeforce’s Gina Carano can now be known as one of only a few athletes from the sport to have successfully crossed over onto the big screen. Carano joins the likes of Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Cung Le and Randy Couture, among others, who have put their MMA talents to […]

UFC 140: Machida Crane Kicks Jones in the Face

With UFC 140 less than two weeks away, anticipation is growing for the main-event matchup between current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon “Bones” Jones and former champion Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida. Machida will enter the bo…

With UFC 140 less than two weeks away, anticipation is growing for the main-event matchup between current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon “Bones” Jones and former champion Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida. Machida will enter the bout having won only one of his last three bouts, but that victory came against Randy Couture at UFC 129 […]

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UFC 140: Machida Crane Kicks Jones in the Face

Bellator 48 Video: Seth Petruzelli Talks Highlight Reel Kicks and Kimbo Boxing

Bellator 48 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT featured an amazing night of fights with the entire card putting on an exciting show. After the event, Bleacher Report caught up with Seth “The Silverback” Petruzelli to get his th…

Bellator 48 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT featured an amazing night of fights with the entire card putting on an exciting show. After the event, Bleacher Report caught up with Seth “The Silverback” Petruzelli to get his thoughts on his performance, Kimbo’s boxing match and what happened to his hair. The first question […]

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Bellator 48 Video: Seth Petruzelli Talks Highlight Reel Kicks and Kimbo Boxing