World class athletes of all sports and disciplines are trying to break their way into MMA. Some want to see if they can handle the conditioning and the challenge of the fight. There are those trying to break into the sport to continue their quest as world class athletes and fighting for the championship belt. No matter what the motivation, MMA truly is becoming known as the sport where the real athletes live and work.
Herschel Walker and Jason Frank both are known names who are helping to bring light to the sport and challenge themselves in a whole new
Ultimate Fighting Championship Season Finale
by Joe Lawrence December 7th, 2009 | Martial Arts, MMA
A season that I have criticized over and over again for boring fights really has turned that around in the past few weeks. The season finale is no exception to this rule. Spike TV aired the TUF finisher for free. The fans got to experience why PPV viewers pay big bucks.
The first fight was between Marcus "Big Baby" Jones and Matt Mitrione. I was hoping for Jones to railroad him in the first round, and he did have the first round won. Then Mitrione came out in the second round and caught Marcus with two solid punches to the jaw.
The first fight was between Marcus "Big Baby" Jones and Matt Mitrione. I was hoping for Jones to railroad him in the first round, and he did have the first round won. Then Mitrione came out in the second round and caught Marcus with two solid punches to the jaw.
Rampage Jackson Announces Retirement
by Joe Lawrence November 13th, 2009 | Martial Arts, MMA
In late September, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson announced on his blog that he is going to retire from fighting. This came after falling under much scrutiny from Dana White and after landing an acting job in a major movie role. What does this mean for the fight against Rashad Evans?
To keep with the tradition of UFC's Ultimate Fighter reality show, the coaches of the opposing teams face off in the Octagon at the end of the season. The drama and anger that builds throughout the episodes usually drives the fight's ratings through the roof. This is a good thing for pay-per-view
To keep with the tradition of UFC's Ultimate Fighter reality show, the coaches of the opposing teams face off in the Octagon at the end of the season. The drama and anger that builds throughout the episodes usually drives the fight's ratings through the roof. This is a good thing for pay-per-view
Rashad Evans is a tool
by Joe Lawrence October 23rd, 2009 | Martial Arts, MMA
I love watching MMA and most things involved with it. This truly is going to be the next big sport, worldwide. However, not every fighter is exciting to watch in the ring or even listen to them speak. Rashad Evans is the 'guy.'
In the ring, he has been beaten only once professionally. I have watched many of his fights and never was impressed with a single one. Surely, he must have some skill to make it to the top in this tough sport of mixed martial arts. It always seemed his victories were...well, lucky. He would be beaten the whole
In the ring, he has been beaten only once professionally. I have watched many of his fights and never was impressed with a single one. Surely, he must have some skill to make it to the top in this tough sport of mixed martial arts. It always seemed his victories were...well, lucky. He would be beaten the whole
The Ultimate Fighter Season 10
by Joe Lawrence October 9th, 2009 | Martial Arts, MMA
The fall season has kicked off with many premiers. The one I was looking forward to the most was the new season of the Ultimate Fighter. A favorite fighter of mine is coaching, and there is a certain big name fighter making his UFC debut.
Season 10 is featuring heavy weight fighters, which usually are large cumbersome fighters who bloody up the mat. The fighters on this season have not impressed me at all. All three fights have been boring, and none are really even worth talking about. However, I will give you a very brief breakdown anyway.
In the first fight
Season 10 is featuring heavy weight fighters, which usually are large cumbersome fighters who bloody up the mat. The fighters on this season have not impressed me at all. All three fights have been boring, and none are really even worth talking about. However, I will give you a very brief breakdown anyway.
In the first fight
