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Mixed Martial Arts & The Poker Game

Posted: 13th February 2012 by Travis Luta in MMA News
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MMA and poker is a strong connection with each other. Martial art makes our body very strong if you know how to use it. Martial arts are great for the body. Regular training strengthens and tones the muscles and adds flexibility and playing with poker gets lot of fun and gets also lot of money. People use the outlet of game or other recreational activities in order to stay in shape, stay focused, or to get out some stress that is in their lives. Play online video poker in a poker tournament is an Read more [...]

MMA Apps

Posted: 5th February 2012 by Travis Luta in MMA News
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What Are The Best MMA Apps Apps for MMA are currently hard to come by.  Since it is still early in the app game especially in the area of mixed martial arts a good app is hard to find.  However, the MMA Zone did some research and found some quality MMA apps.  These apps are useful and fun to play around with and you will be able to use in the MMA gym and getting the latest MMA news.  To check out the lists of apps check out the MMA app post at the MMA Zone here: MMA Apps (Apple) If Read more [...]

Women and MMA Training

Posted: 28th January 2012 by Travis Luta in MMA News

While MMA and martial arts in general are often seen as the preserve of men, there is no reason at all why women cannot get involved in the sport at all levels, from beginner to competitive athlete. Training for women is largely the same as training for men, but there are a few things for women to think about and some things that women could perhaps do differently. Women’s bodies naturally build muscle differently to men’s, and they have different fat/muscle percentages. Because of the different Read more [...]

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Everybody who decides to obtain into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu should follow the rules and have the correct equipment. This is for the safety of the fighter and of those he or she will probably be competing against throughout practice and competition. But what do you’ll need for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? For starters, you’ll require to obtain your self a Gi which will be the official uniform that’s worn by everybody. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Equipment For Training The right uniform has sleeves which Read more [...]

What Chuck Norris means to MMA

Posted: 14th March 2011 by Travis Luta in MMA News
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Happy 71st Birthday Chuck Norris Chuck Norris has always been a role model of mine.  Unlike a lot of other role models I have had in my life that included sports stars he has stayed relatively clean and at least to my knowledge has never done anything horrible at least in public.  It is hard to believe he is 71 but he has been like a glass of fine wine and has gotten better with age.  So, Happy Birthday Chuck! As he turns 71 this week, I gladly took the opportunity to reminisce about the impact Read more [...]

UFC 128: Jon Jones ‘Hates’ Mentions Of Rashad Evans

Posted: 11th March 2011 by Travis Luta in MMA News
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Study Much more: UFC 128: Shogun vs. Jones I was on the phone yesterday. I identified it a small peculiar. I’m confident the concerns about Greg Jackson teammate Rashad Evans in all of their numerous permutations are irritating. Nevertheless, this statement from Jon Jones on the get in touch with yesterday seemed like a bit much: “I want to be apparent to other reporters, that I completely Dislike when people mention Rashad Evans, particularly all through this training camp. He’s a pal of mine Read more [...]

Possible Coaches for TUF Season 13

Posted: 14th December 2010 by Raphael Garcia in MMA News

In a conversation with MMAfighting.com UFC President, Dana White, discussed the possible coaches for the 13th season of The Ultimate Fighter, which is set to begin taping at the beginning of the year. He stated that a decision has not been made at this time, however some names have been thrown around. Potential names for [...]

Fights to make after UFC 124

Posted: 14th December 2010 by Raphael Garcia in MMA News

UFC 124 was a night of great mixed martial arts, with submissions, knockouts and strong performances by many fighters. Going into 2011 a lot of key battles are on the horizon and would shake up many of the weight classes within the UFC. Georges St. Pierre versus Jake Shields The Welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre [...]

Training Tip of the Week

Posted: 14th December 2010 by Raphael Garcia in MMA News

Flexibility is important for any martial artist, no matter the background. In MMA the ability to stretch your body can help you secure maneuvers that may be out of reach of a less flexible person. Beyond that a flexible person may be able to escape a submission attempt that would normally end the fight under [...]

Tearing Down the Cage – UFC 124

Posted: 14th December 2010 by Raphael Garcia in MMA News

Domination is a word that may be difficult to use when talking about the competition between high level athletes. For a clear cut example, look at how UFC Welterweight Champion Georges “Rush” St. Pierre handled his opponent during the main event of UFC 124. Fighting in front of his hometown crowd in Montreal, Canada, St. [...]

Exclusive pictures from UFC 124

Posted: 14th December 2010 by Travis Luta in MMA News

Check out the exclusive pictures by Tracy Lee from UFC 124, including a determined GSP, an overjoyed Jim Miller and the punch that Joe Stevenson ran directly into. 

UFC 124 Post Fight Press Conference Live On MMANews.com

Posted: 14th December 2010 by Raphael Garcia in MMA News

UFC 124 is in the books and now following the event you can catch the post fight press conference live on MMANews.com.<br><br> See what all the fighters who fought tonight have to say following their performances, Dana White chiming in with the state of affairs from the UFC, and also, who wins the fight night bonuses.<Br><br> <iframe id="_contentdirect_player_" src="http://storefront.contentdirect.tv/Player.aspx?systemId=595e115b-bf6c-4485-b549-3d0356c653c3&channelId=df52e533-568b-460d-9163-d6add72d7019&width=574&height=535" Read more [...]

UFC 124 KO, Submission & Fight Of The Night Bonuses Revealed

Posted: 14th December 2010 by Raphael Garcia in MMA News

<B>By MATT BOONE<BR> MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer</B><BR><BR> UFC president Dana White revealed the "of the night" bonuses at the UFC 124 post-fight press conference last night in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.<BR><BR> Earning $100,000 for the "Fight Of The Night" were main-event combatants Georges St-Pierre and Josh Koscheck. The decision to name GSP-Koscheck the fight of the night was voted on by the fans. White claimed he felt the Matt Riddle Read more [...]

UFC 124: St. Pierre Vs. Koscheck 2 Weigh In Results

Posted: 14th December 2010 by Raphael Garcia in MMA News

UFC 124 is set to go tomorrow night (December 11th) from the sold out Bell Center in Montreal, QC, Canada as all the fighters tipped the scales today for the official weigh in's.<br><br> George St. Pierre and Josh Koscheck will clash for a second time in the main event of the evening only with the welterweight title on the line this time as GSP tries to defend the throne against Koscheck.<br><br> Complete weigh in results are:<br><Br> Main Bouts:<br><br> Georges Read more [...]