In-Depth Look at All-Time UFC Submission Totals

Ever wonder how many anaconda chokes have been locked in over the years? Ever argue with a friend which is more common, an armbar or kimura? If you’re a diehard mixed martial arts fan who loves the grappling aspect of the sport, you probably have. So, to satisfy that combat itch that many other things […]

Ever wonder how many anaconda chokes have been locked in over the years? Ever argue with a friend which is more common, an armbar or kimura? If you’re a diehard mixed martial arts fan who loves the grappling aspect of the sport, you probably have. So, to satisfy that combat itch that many other things […]

MMA in 2003: A Retrospective Look at the Sport a Decade Later

We all have moments in time that stand out to us as great periods in our lives: when we had our first child, fell in love or, as the case usually is for fight fans, got to enjoy some truly excellent moments in combative sport. Consider: 2003. Outside of all things having to do with […]

We all have moments in time that stand out to us as great periods in our lives: when we had our first child, fell in love or, as the case usually is for fight fans, got to enjoy some truly excellent moments in combative sport. Consider: 2003. Outside of all things having to do with […]

Horrible Refereeing: What to Look for in a Referee

In the past few months, there has been a great deal of speculation surrounding the state of judging in combat sports. Scratch that. There has always been a great deal of speculation surrounding the state of judging in combat sports because it has always been pretty abysmal.  Judging changes careers; in a parallel universe, Johny Hendricks and […]

In the past few months, there has been a great deal of speculation surrounding the state of judging in combat sports. Scratch that. There has always been a great deal of speculation surrounding the state of judging in combat sports because it has always been pretty abysmal.  Judging changes careers; in a parallel universe, Johny Hendricks and […]

Nevada Commission Moves to Improve Judging, Should Look at TRT Next

Chances are that the Nevada State Athletic Commission was planning its upcoming regulatory “workshop” long before UFC 167. Still, when the NSAC announced this week it will hold an event on Dec. 2 to “solicit comments from interested persons” on any “proposed regulation” regarding combat sports, the timing seemed…awkward. It had been less than 48 […]

Chances are that the Nevada State Athletic Commission was planning its upcoming regulatory “workshop” long before UFC 167. Still, when the NSAC announced this week it will hold an event on Dec. 2 to “solicit comments from interested persons” on any “proposed regulation” regarding combat sports, the timing seemed…awkward. It had been less than 48 […]

An in-Depth Look at What Prevents Teammate vs. Teammate Fights in MMA

At UFC 145, Jon Jones faced and defeated former teammate Rashad Evans in a fight that came into realization when Jones stepped in for the injured Evans to face then light heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. Jones crushed Rua, became the new champion, and Evans went from being glad for his teammate to being resentful.  […]

At UFC 145, Jon Jones faced and defeated former teammate Rashad Evans in a fight that came into realization when Jones stepped in for the injured Evans to face then light heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. Jones crushed Rua, became the new champion, and Evans went from being glad for his teammate to being resentful.  […]

What Mark Hunt Should Look at in Junior Dos Santos’ Fight with Roy Nelson

Mark Hunt is scheduled to fight Junior Dos Santos at UFC 160 on May 25, 2013. Hunt—in spite of his punching power and accuracy, which he exhibited in his last four bouts—is labeled as underdog between the two. Many experts think that his matchup with the former heavyweight champion will turn out to be like […]

Mark Hunt is scheduled to fight Junior Dos Santos at UFC 160 on May 25, 2013. Hunt—in spite of his punching power and accuracy, which he exhibited in his last four bouts—is labeled as underdog between the two. Many experts think that his matchup with the former heavyweight champion will turn out to be like […]