Pressure is a privilege: Through a trainer’s eyes
A view inside the mind of a MMA trainer before they walk their fighter to the cage.
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Fighters need to stop slow aerobic training
An expert analyzes why fighters need to stop slow aerobic training.
Canada’s Valérie Létourneau has signed with Bellator MMA
UFC bantamweight & strawweight veteran, Valérie “Trouble” Létourneau has signed with Bellator MMA to compete in her much more natural weight division; flyweight. The debut is expected to take place in late Summer and was first reported by Ariel Helwani. Canada’s Valérie Létourneau has signed with...
Javy Ayala, Saad Awad, and Ilima MacFarlane added to Bellator 178
‘Bellator 178: Straus vs. Pitbull 4’ has rounded out its main card today with the addition of three new fights. Javy Ayala and Augusto Sakai will meet in a pivotal heavyweight clash. Saad Awad will return to the lightweight division against American Top Team’s Ryan Quinn. Ilima-Lei MacFarlane als...
Sucka Shots 5: UFC Fight Night: Belfort/Gastelum analysis with Jaime Alvarez
Sucka Shots is back with its guest, ATT fighter Jaime Alvarez, as he and Jason Burgos chat and cover this weekend’s UFC event from Brazil.
Interview with Din Thomas – The Main Event Zone Radio
In this episode, host P.A.W. interviews the coach of Women’s Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes and Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley, Co-Star of UFC YouTube show “Search for a Fight” with Dana White, ESPN radio Co-Host, Co-Host of the podcast Morning Wood, & former UFC fighter Din Thomas. Drop...
Johny Hendricks moves to middleweight, meets Hector Lombard at UFC Halifax
Well, the UFC may not have found a replacement opponent for former heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos at UFC Fight Night 105 in Halifax, but an unexpected (and pretty exciting) middleweight match-up is the latest addition! First reported by Globo, and later confirmed by MMA Junkie, Johny Hend...
The Differences Between Fighters and Martial Artists
There are many differences between a fighter and a martial artist.
MMASucka.com exclusive interview with Jaime Alvarez
MMASucka.com got the chance to talk with TUF alum and AFC flyweight champion Jaime Alvarez, in this exclusive audip interview.
Weight-cutting do’s and don’ts for MMA
Mixed martial arts has taken major steps towards professionalism and acceptability in the mainstream. With the rise of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), more and more fans can tune in to watch the fastest growing sport in the world. With that being said, it wasn’t always what you see nowaday...
Top Five Exercises for MMA Performance
In this latest piece for Fight Science, Phil Daru breaks down his top-five exercises for MMA performance.
Agility Training for MMA
A lot of times when you hear the word agility you think of ladder drills and cones. Every video of “agility training” has had someone in it doing some crazy footwork drills on a ladder, perfectly set cones, and hurdles. Although it may look impressive, this may not carry over into a live setting....
The Importance of Power-Endurance for MMA
Many fighters have the power to be dangerous inside an MMA cage. But that doesn’t mean it can be sustained over the duration of a fight. In my experience, as a fighter and strength and conditioning coach, mastering power-endurance can be the difference between a fighter being dangerous in the fir...
The Most Interesting Man in MMA – Part III: Soul of a Russian
The final chapter in this series on Jeff Monson. A man who has lived an odyssey in his life and MMA career.
UFC Free Fight: Robbie Lawler vs Rory MacDonald
UFC Free Fight: Robbie Lawler vs Rory MacDonald “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler’s earned a fifth round UFC knockout victory against Rory McDonald at UFC 189 in 2015’s fight of the year. The Welterweight champion looks to defend his title against Tyrone Woodley at UFC 201 in Atlanta, Georgia on July 20t...
Amanda Nunes smashes her way to world title (video)
The lost art of ground & pound: Amanda Nunes smashes her way to world title Kobe’s Korner takes an in-depth look at the ferocious “ground and pound” of new female bantamweight champ Amanda Nunes. The “Lioness” defeated Miesha Tate at UFC 200, crowning her queen of the 135-pound division. Now 6-...