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MMA Apps

Travis Luta — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:25:56 +0000

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 [...]

Women and MMA Training

Travis Luta — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:06:40 +0000

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 [...]

I Want To Write About MMA!

Travis Luta — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 04:00:53 +0000

If you are looking for a great opportunity to write about the world of Mixed Martial Arts, Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Kung Fu, or any other martial arts. You can check out the link below to write for one of the best MMA blogs on the web. Some of the interesting topics can include; [...]

MMA Equipment for BJJ

Travis Luta — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:50:07 +0000

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 [...]

What Chuck Norris means to MMA

Travis Luta — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:50:47 +0000

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 [...]

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

Travis Luta — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 05:36:18 +0000

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 [...]

Possible Coaches for TUF Season 13

Raphael Garcia — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:34:09 +0000

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

Raphael Garcia — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:34:08 +0000

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

Raphael Garcia — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:34:07 +0000

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

Raphael Garcia — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:34:07 +0000

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. [...]

STRIKEFORCE Heavyweight Champion Alistair Overeem Makes History

Raphael Garcia — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:34:06 +0000

STRIKEFORCE Heavyweight Champion Alistair “The Demolition Man” Overeem of The Netherlands made history on Saturday by winning the annual eight-man, single elimination K-1 World Grand Prix Championship in Japan, thus making him the first fighter in history to simultaneously hold a major MMA and K-1 Grand Prix title. On Saturday, the 6-foot-5, 30-year-old Overeem won [...]

Legend 4 to Debut on US Pay-Per-View

Raphael Garcia — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:34:03 +0000

December 13, 2010 (Hong Kong) – Staging regular world-class Mixed Martial Arts competitions focused exclusively on the sport’s champions and rising stars from the Asia-Pacific region, Legend today announces that Legend 4 will be broadcast throughout the United States as the first-ever Chinese MMA promotion to be shown on American pay-per-view. Based in Hong Kong, [...]

Z-Files #62 – MFC’s Top 10 Knockouts of 2010

Travis Luta — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:33:58 +0000

Putting a wrap on the Maximum Fighting Championship’s schedule for 2010 is the annual look back at the best of the best. The Top 10 Submission and Knockouts of the Year are ready to be handed out, honoring a long list of top-quality fighters and scintillating results from both the MFC and Heat XC. It’s [...]

Mike Kyle Replaces Overeem, Fights Big Foot Silva Saturday

Travis Luta — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:33:56 +0000

Streaking STRIKEFORCE star Mike “Mak’’ Kyle (18-7) will replace the injured Valentijn Overeem and take on former heavyweight world champion Antonio “Big Foot’’ Silva (14-2) of Coconut Creek, Fla., by way of Brazil, in one of the featured televised fights on STRIKEFORCE: Henderson vs. Babalu this Saturday, Dec. 4, at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, [...]

GSP won’t close the door on another Koscheck fight

Raphael Garcia — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:33:53 +0000

He never wanted to hear about him again. That’s what Georges St. Pierre said before his UFC 124 match against Josh Koscheck. After Koscheck, stood in front of him for 20-plus minutes with a broken orbital bone, St. Pierre admitted he may have to fight him again down the road. "I’ve said in an interview [...]

MMA look-alikes: Jim Miller and Yukon Cornelius

Travis Luta — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:33:52 +0000

Jim Miller’s red beard powered his win over Charles Oliveira at UFC 124. Yukon Cornelius’ red beard powered him through a snowy winter as he helped guide Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Hermey the Elf Dentist through the snow. Both found success in the cold and snow and will likely have a very nice [...]

UFC 124′s Three Stars: St. Pierre, Miller and Alves

Raphael Garcia — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:33:51 +0000

After months and months of build-up, UFC 124 finally happened, and all that’s left is a fractured orbital bone. Who rose above the rest? No. 1 star — Georges St. Pierre: The thing that’s so impressive about GSP is not his consecutive streak of wins, title defenses or rounds won. It’s that he continues to [...]

Exclusive pictures from UFC 124

Travis Luta — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:33:51 +0000

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.

Koscheck suffered broken orbital bone, surgery upcoming

Raphael Garcia — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:33:50 +0000

Josh Koscheck didn’t get to fly away in a helicopter like he had hoped. And now, it’d be hazardous to his health to do so. Josh Gross at ESPN.com confirms that the welterweight challenger suffered a broken orbital bone during his one-sided loss to Georges St. Pierre. "Jab" St. Pierre used a stiff left throughout [...]

UFC 124 Post Fight Press Conference Live On MMANews.com

Raphael Garcia — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:33:44 +0000

UFC 124 is in the books and now following the event you can catch the post fight press conference live on MMANews.com. 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 [...]

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

Raphael Garcia — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:33:44 +0000

By MATT BOONE MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer UFC president Dana White revealed the "of the night" bonuses at the UFC 124 post-fight press conference last night in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 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 [...]

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

Raphael Garcia — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:33:42 +0000

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. George St. Pierre and Josh Koscheck will clash for a second time in the main event of the evening only with the [...]

UFC 124 Results – GSP Dominates Koscheck

Raphael Garcia — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:33:42 +0000

By MATT BOONE MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer Welcome to our live round-by-round coverage of the UFC 124: "St-Pierre vs. Koscheck II" event from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Make sure to refresh this page every few moments for updated UFC 124 play-by-play results throughout the evening, LIVE here at MMANEWS.COM! Additionally, you can visit our <A HREF="http://www.mmanews.com/forums/" target="_Blank">MMANEWS.COM [...]

Jeffrey David Kirby Convicted In TapouT’s "Mask" Trial

Raphael Garcia — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:33:41 +0000

By MATT MOLGAARD MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer According to a press release issued by the Orange County District Attorney, Jeffrey David Kirby has been found guilty on one count of gross vehicular manslaughter by unlawful act with gross negligence while intoxicated. The conviction stems from the 2009 car accident that left Tapout Clothing founder Charles “Mask” [...]

Self Defense Videos For The Novice

Travis Luta — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:20:16 +0000

Enrolling in a martial arts class is one good option for those who are planning to take up self-defense training. You can learn self-defense tactics effectively in this mode because you get to have hands on education and trainings. But you can also opt to skip training classes and learn things on your own. It [...]