MMA‘s Russian revolution continued unabated last week when the UFC signed lightweight prospect Rashid Magomedov. But this wasn’t just an empty stroke in some promotional arms race or the equivalent of a fantasy football keeper-league signing, where the prospect gets stashed on the bench for some future time. No, the UFC pressed its new toy into […]
MMA‘s Russian revolution continued unabated last week when the UFC signed lightweight prospect Rashid Magomedov. But this wasn’t just an empty stroke in some promotional arms race or the equivalent of a fantasy football keeper-league signing, where the prospect gets stashed on the bench for some future time. No, the UFC pressed its new toy into […]
In this story, the one-armed man is the hero. And yet, even with that clear starting point, Nick Newell’s narrative is a delicate one to tell. There’s a fine line to walk. Newell wants to be a star in MMA in spite of—not because of—the disability with which he was born. But disentangling the two […]
In this story, the one-armed man is the hero. And yet, even with that clear starting point, Nick Newell’s narrative is a delicate one to tell. There’s a fine line to walk. Newell wants to be a star in MMA in spite of—not because of—the disability with which he was born. But disentangling the two […]
He’s only 19, but Sergio Pettis has done plenty of living. Perhaps that explains Pettis’ proclivity to make lemonade when the lemon truck dumps a package on his doorstep. Life has fashioned that proclivity for him, ensuring he doesn’t lapse too deeply into concern or apathetic cliche when a curveball comes over the plate. Case […]
He’s only 19, but Sergio Pettis has done plenty of living. Perhaps that explains Pettis’ proclivity to make lemonade when the lemon truck dumps a package on his doorstep. Life has fashioned that proclivity for him, ensuring he doesn’t lapse too deeply into concern or apathetic cliche when a curveball comes over the plate. Case […]
He’s only 19, but Sergio Pettis has done plenty of living. Perhaps that explains Pettis’ proclivity to make lemonade when the lemon truck dumps a package on his doorstep. Life has fashioned that proclivity for him, ensuring he doesn’t lapse too deeply into concern or apathetic cliche when a curveball comes over the plate. Case […]
He’s only 19, but Sergio Pettis has done plenty of living. Perhaps that explains Pettis’ proclivity to make lemonade when the lemon truck dumps a package on his doorstep. Life has fashioned that proclivity for him, ensuring he doesn’t lapse too deeply into concern or apathetic cliche when a curveball comes over the plate. Case […]
Rick “The Gladiator” Glenn speaks softly. But he carries a big helmet. “I kind of became known for wearing it while I walk out,” he said. “I didn’t want to come out with a sword or anything. I didn’t want to go too far over the top.” An uncle gave Glenn the nickname years ago […]
Rick “The Gladiator” Glenn speaks softly. But he carries a big helmet. “I kind of became known for wearing it while I walk out,” he said. “I didn’t want to come out with a sword or anything. I didn’t want to go too far over the top.” An uncle gave Glenn the nickname years ago […]
Are combat sports in the midst of an Irish invasion? It wouldn’t be the first time. With their own bareknuckled hands, Irish and first-generation Irish-American fighters like John L. Sullivan, Paddy Ryan and Dominick McCaffrey poured the foundation of modern boxing. Now, a quarter-century or five later, it might be MMA’s turn. Super prospect Conor […]
Are combat sports in the midst of an Irish invasion? It wouldn’t be the first time. With their own bareknuckled hands, Irish and first-generation Irish-American fighters like John L. Sullivan, Paddy Ryan and Dominick McCaffrey poured the foundation of modern boxing. Now, a quarter-century or five later, it might be MMA’s turn. Super prospect Conor […]