No boom boom in the room before the fight? Damn, this is tough for fighters. In the words of Mick (from Rocky): “women weaken legs.” Muhammad Ali, according to some reports, wouldn’t have sex within a six-week window as a fight drew closer. People often attest to the relaxation attained after sexual activity. Now that’s…
He’s got the eye of the tiger…no, literally! A ferocious bear stumbled into a tiger’s domain in the Tadoba National Park in central India. Only around 60 tigers inhabit this 30,000-acre sanctuary, but they dominate the most important parts of the reserve, overseeing the water holes where all other creatures must travel in order to…
When it comes to an MMA bout, there are times where the outcome can easily knock your socks off! It’s this sense of unpredictability that keeps fans coming back for more. Here are some of the best upsets in MMA history, making the sport all that much more exciting. Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Mirko Cro Cop…
It’s hard to deny that Mixed Martial Arts is one of the most challenging and physically-demanding sports today; and the professionals fighting in the octagon invest a lot of time and effort in honing their skills and managing their physiques. Take one look at male MMA fighters, and you’ll see a common pattern of bulging…
To make it in the big leagues, you need skill, physical strength, and stamina. To intimidate your MMA opponents, a ripped bod is a great place to start. Here are some of the most muscular men in the sport today. Anthony Kewoa Johnson Officially retired from the Octagon, ‘Rumble’ Johnson was known for brutal knockouts…
Don’t get us wrong – most, if not all of these professional fighters are highly-skilled, strategic, and intelligent when it comes to the Octagon. But when it comes to their choice of body art, several decisions seem questionable. Think you’ve seen it all? Well, here are some of the worst MMA tattoos to date. Anti-Government?…
The concept of mixed martial arts is far older than most people think. Full-contact fighting with competitors coming from several disciplines, and an emphasis on submission? That description is actually a perfect fit for pankration, an ancient Greek martial art dating back to 648 BC! If you are interested in practicing MMA, click here to…
There is a continuous flow of transmission of knowledge and skills in martial arts as we know them today. It’s nothing new, for example, that MMA practitioners have learned techniques from other disciplines and have implemented them in their fighting styles. This mix of techniques andchokeholds has even created new disciplines, such as MMA. Traditional…
“Best fighters in MMA” lists are a dime a dozen, and usually end up being dominated by the same Randy Couture or Anderson Silva entries anyway. So let’s take a look at the more disgraceful side of mixed martial arts and list some of the worst fighters in MMA – the beaten, the fallen, the…
What happens to fighters after they leave the Octagon for good? A retirement from MMA means that they’re going from constant training and anticipation of the next big fight, to… silence. It’s a silence that can be deafening when you’re used to the crowd cheering your name as you walk down the aisle. It takes…