Tag: Martial

Fedor Emelianenko: The Fall of a Mixed Martial Arts Legend

If you were to take a stroll through Hoffman Estates, Ill., on a cold Chicago night in November of 2009, you’d be hard-pressed to find an MMA fan outside of Dana White who didn’t think Fedor Emelianenko was MMA’s version of …

If you were to take a stroll through Hoffman Estates, Ill., on a cold Chicago night in November of 2009, you’d be hard-pressed to find an MMA fan outside of Dana White who didn’t think Fedor Emelianenko was MMA’s version of Beowulf.  It was during Emelianenko’s fight against Brett Rogers that the Russian heavyweight’s highly touted mystique […]

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Fedor Emelianenko: The Fall of a Mixed Martial Arts Legend

UFC: Dana White Says Anderson Silva Is ‘The Greatest Mixed Martial Artist Ever’

As UFC 134 approaches, it will have felt like an eternity since the last time the UFC or Anderson Silva has competed in Brazil. Previously dubbed “UFC Rio”, it will mark the first time in 12 years since UFC fought on Brazilian soil and it w…

As UFC 134 approaches, it will have felt like an eternity since the last time the UFC or Anderson Silva has competed in Brazil. Previously dubbed “UFC Rio”, it will mark the first time in 12 years since UFC fought on Brazilian soil and it will feature the UFC Middleweight Champion in the main event, […]

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UFC: Dana White Says Anderson Silva Is ‘The Greatest Mixed Martial Artist Ever’

Burning Question: Will Wrestling Forever Be the UFC’s Dominant Mixed Martial Art

It’s difficult to refute the fact that wrestling has become the hegemonic entity of mixed martial arts. Those involved directly in the sport, including athletes and analysts alike, recognise this undeniable truism. Brock Lesnar recently declared …

It’s difficult to refute the fact that wrestling has become the hegemonic entity of mixed martial arts. Those involved directly in the sport, including athletes and analysts alike, recognise this undeniable truism. Brock Lesnar recently declared that “To be able to take a fight wherever you want is very powerful in this sport. I just […]

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Burning Question: Will Wrestling Forever Be the UFC’s Dominant Mixed Martial Art

UFC 130: Frank Mir on Strikeforce, Teaching Kids Martial Arts & Randy Couture

Below is part II of my interview with UFC Heavyweight Frank Mir. To read part I click here. The subject of Zuffa’s recent purchase of Strikeforce came up and what that meant for the current crop of UFC heavyweights and Strikeforce’s big men…

Below is part II of my interview with UFC Heavyweight Frank Mir. To read part I click here. The subject of Zuffa’s recent purchase of Strikeforce came up and what that meant for the current crop of UFC heavyweights and Strikeforce’s big men. There has been a lot of talk of super-fights since the acquisition […]

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UFC 130: Frank Mir on Strikeforce, Teaching Kids Martial Arts & Randy Couture

MMA: The Top 5 Mixed Martial Artists Outside of the Zuffa Banner

Now that the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Strikeforce are under the same banner, 95 percent of the top-tier fighters are contracted by Zuffa. There are five individuals that stand out who are currently not employed by either the UFC or Strikeforc…

Now that the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Strikeforce are under the same banner, 95 percent of the top-tier fighters are contracted by Zuffa. There are five individuals that stand out who are currently not employed by either the UFC or Strikeforce. Here are the top 5 mixed martial artists outside of the Zuffa banner. Begin […]

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MMA: The Top 5 Mixed Martial Artists Outside of the Zuffa Banner

MMA: Transition of the Ages for Mixed Martial Arts

With the news in the last week that Zuffa had purchased their major competitor in North America, it was quite a shock to us all. Strikeforce, once a kickboxing organization before their transition to Mixed Martial Arts in 2006, is now under the same br…

With the news in the last week that Zuffa had purchased their major competitor in North America, it was quite a shock to us all. Strikeforce, once a kickboxing organization before their transition to Mixed Martial Arts in 2006, is now under the same branch as the Ultimate Fighting Championship. With this, in my opinion, […]

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MMA: Transition of the Ages for Mixed Martial Arts