Stipe Miocic: The Rising Tide of UFC Heavyweight Division

In a sport where trash-talking and constant self-promotion has become a popular trend over the past few years, there are those fighters who still prefer to let their performances do the talking.  And while Stipe Miocic may be at the front of the new batch of heavyweights looking to break through into title contention, the […]

In a sport where trash-talking and constant self-promotion has become a popular trend over the past few years, there are those fighters who still prefer to let their performances do the talking.  And while Stipe Miocic may be at the front of the new batch of heavyweights looking to break through into title contention, the […]

The Rising Tide: James Krause Making the Most of a Second Chance

Time is perhaps the most interesting of all indicators. We use it to track our journeys, mark connections and stamp occurrences in our in mind for the purpose of memory. While the idea of time is simple in nature, the variety of ways it is used makes it ultimately complex. Rather than just numbers on […]

Time is perhaps the most interesting of all indicators. We use it to track our journeys, mark connections and stamp occurrences in our in mind for the purpose of memory. While the idea of time is simple in nature, the variety of ways it is used makes it ultimately complex. Rather than just numbers on […]

The Rising Tide: The Sky Is the Limit for UFC 165?s Khabib Nurmagomedov

Stone. Cold. Impressive. Every prospect in mixed martial arts becomes that way by earning accolades of this nature, but every now and again, one fighter will show a level of potential that deserves more than basic descriptive adjectives. In regard to surging lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov, cliched terms barely do justice to the performances he’s displayed […]

Stone. Cold. Impressive. Every prospect in mixed martial arts becomes that way by earning accolades of this nature, but every now and again, one fighter will show a level of potential that deserves more than basic descriptive adjectives. In regard to surging lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov, cliched terms barely do justice to the performances he’s displayed […]

The Rising Tide: On the Grind with Ike Vallie-Flagg

In a rapidly growing sport like mixed martial arts, overnight success stories receive the quick grab in the headlines of MMA media. Talented young phenoms such as light heavyweight king Jon Jones and Brazilian pound-for-pound great Jose Aldo are heralded as the future of the sport, and their ascensions to great heights become captivating.  While […]

In a rapidly growing sport like mixed martial arts, overnight success stories receive the quick grab in the headlines of MMA media. Talented young phenoms such as light heavyweight king Jon Jones and Brazilian pound-for-pound great Jose Aldo are heralded as the future of the sport, and their ascensions to great heights become captivating.  While […]

Rising Tide: Chris Camozzi Making Every Moment Count Inside the Octagon

Every fighter dreams of competing on the sport’s biggest stage. The roar of the crowd and the thrill of battle inside the Octagon help a competitor feel the validation of having finally arrived. It has a unique way of making all the sacrifices along the journey worthwhile, but what happens when that dream is realized, […]

Every fighter dreams of competing on the sport’s biggest stage. The roar of the crowd and the thrill of battle inside the Octagon help a competitor feel the validation of having finally arrived. It has a unique way of making all the sacrifices along the journey worthwhile, but what happens when that dream is realized, […]