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Taekwondo is one of the most popular martial arts in the entire world. One of the strongest factors in its growth is its emergence as very popular Olympic sport. Ever four years there is a spike in the members of Taekwondo students around the world. Another important factor in it’s growth is that there are [...]Tips On Finding The Perfect Taekwondo School For Your Child is a post from: MMA News Tips On Finding The Perfect Taekwondo School For Your ChildMMA News > read more

Former UFC Champion Frank Shamrock Inspires Professional Athlete

Published on 2012-05-07 08:48:22

By Jillian Bullock When John Quinlan, Bodybuilder, Wrestler, and Sports Model, decided to train for the NPC Jay Cutler Classic, where he will compete in the Men’s Physique Class on May 6, he wanted to get a tattoo that represented his Irish heritage. Already sporting a mix of thirteen Oriental and Irish tribal themed tattoos, [...]Former UFC Champion Frank Shamrock Inspires Professional Athlete is a post from: MMA News Former UFC Champion Frank Shamrock Inspires Professional AthleteMMA New [..] > read more

How To Explode Your Striking Game!

Published on 2012-04-30 22:38:15

Every mixed martial arts fight begins on the feet so it’s a wonder why more fighters don’t develop devastating striking skills and look to lay their opponent out. Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of guys out there that have average to above average striking skills, but for all those guys there are twice [...]How To Explode Your Striking Game! is a post from: MMA News How To Explode Your Striking Game!MMA News > read more

Does Taekwondo Work For Self Defense?

Published on 2012-04-21 18:57:27

I am sure you’ve heard it time and time, “Taekwondo (check out uniforms) doesn’t work in a street fight”. There are certain situations that I tend to agree however I think as long as you understand the short comings of it then you can utilize it like any other martial arts for self defense. The [...]Does Taekwondo Work For Self Defense? is a post from: MMA News Does Taekwondo Work For Self Defense?MMA News > read more

How To Look Like An MMA Fighter (with example training routine)

Published on 2012-04-16 09:00:57

By Jillian Bullock With summer fast upon us, many guys, who are not MMA fighters, definitely want to look like they are. They have no interest in stepping inside a ring or cage, but to emulate the strength, power and shape of a mixed martial artist is ideal for many men. But how does one [...]How To Look Like An MMA Fighter (with example training routine) is a post from: MMA News How To Look Like An MMA Fighter (with example training routine)MMA News > read more

Should Steroids Be Legalized in MMA?

Published on 2012-04-13 10:09:28

By Jillian Bullock What do MMA fighters Tim Sylvia, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Mo “King Mo” Lawal, Sean Sherk, Josh Barnett, Cris “Cyborg” Santos, and several other fighters have in common? All of them have tested positive to using illegal performance enhancement drugs (PEDs) at some time during their fighting career. Once fighters are caught and [...]Should Steroids Be Legalized in MMA? is a post from: MMA News Should Steroids Be Legalized in MMA?MMA News > read more

Cross Training for the MMA Fighter

Published on 2012-04-10 09:39:11

Cross training is a term that gets tossed around a lot in the fitness world. People try to make it sound more elaborate than it really is and don’t give it enough credit toward taking your game to the next level. I’ve heard the saying several times, “that if you want to be a fighter [...]Cross Training for the MMA Fighter is a post from: MMA News Cross Training for the MMA FighterMMA News > read more

Get In Shape Like A UFC Pros Through

Published on 2012-04-08 09:00:36

Mixed martial arts is an activity that will whip you into shape no matter whether you plan on fighting professionally or just want to learn some striking and grappling and go to class a few days a week. Numerous men and women have reported losing large amounts of weight and turning their lives around just [...]Get In Shape Like A UFC Pros Through is a post from: MMA News Get In Shape Like A UFC Pros ThroughMMA News > read more

Nutritional Guidelines For MMA Fighters

Published on 2012-04-03 00:10:26

MMA Fighters have a lot to think about when it comes to being the best at what they do. They must treat their bodies as machines, well taken care of and provided with the best of everything in order to get maximum performance out of it. That is why nutrition, and proper eating play a [...]Nutritional Guidelines For MMA Fighters is a post from: MMA News Nutritional Guidelines For MMA FightersMMA News > read more

Eating Right For MMA

Published on 2012-04-03 00:05:49

Whether you are an athlete, or just live a very active lifestyle, you certainly have different nutritional needs than someone who is not very active. If you want to be as healthy as you can while being active you need to know what foods you should be eating. Continue reading this article to learn the [...]Eating Right For MMA is a post from: MMA News Eating Right For MMAMMA News > read more

Grandmaster Duk Sung Son

Published on 2012-03-30 10:20:05

Written by: David Schwartz In this day and age where sport style Tae Kwon Do is so prolific, it may surprise many to learn that there is a whole world of Tae Kwon Do which at its core believes in the principal of strong blocks and a single strike so powerful that a fight would [...]Grandmaster Duk Sung Son is a post from: MMA News Grandmaster Duk Sung SonMMA News > read more

Get Your Mind Right For Sparring

Published on 2012-03-28 17:02:02

As with many fighting or competitive sport you will only go as far as your brain will allow! This is heightened when it comes to point based competitions, winning can be influenced by swaying the judges decisions through some swift moving and strategic techniques. So, From hear on down are some techniques that may be [...]Get Your Mind Right For Sparring is a post from: MMA News Get Your Mind Right For SparringMMA News > read more

BJJ Vs. Judo for MMA – One Practitioners Opinion

Published on 2012-03-25 21:26:28

Written by: Mike Long Ask 10 MMA enthusiasts what the best grappling art for MMA is and chances are you’ll hear BJJ 10 times. Ask 100 and you might hear Judo once or twice. The reason for this is simple. Ever since UFC 1 when Royce Gracie took the world by storm with his compact [...]BJJ Vs. Judo for MMA – One Practitioners Opinion is a post from: MMA News BJJ Vs. Judo for MMA – One Practitioners OpinionMMA News > read more

Ronda Rousey: Bad Ass Lady of MMA

Published on 2012-03-24 17:34:21

By Jillian Bullock Little did Ronda Rousey, who was born February 1, 1987 in Riverside County, California, ever imagine that one day she would be a mixed martial artist, let alone world champion. Fast forward 25 years and Rousey is just that – Strikeforce women’s bantamweight champion. Rousey got her start in MMA just a [...]Ronda Rousey: Bad Ass Lady of MMA is a post from: MMA News Ronda Rousey: Bad Ass Lady of MMAMMA News > read more

Protein Powder & MMA: How Much Do You Really Need?

Published on 2012-03-23 23:06:24

Elite athletes are always looking to get a leg up on their competition and one way they do so is with the use of supplements, either performance enhancing or muscle development. Not all supplements are bad or banned by the athletic commissions. Whey protein powder is a pretty common supplement that helps build muscle, makes [...]Protein Powder & MMA: How Much Do You Really Need? is a post from: MMA News Protein Powder & MMA: How Much Do You Really Need?MMA News > read more

The Grapplers Are Coming…

Published on 2012-03-19 23:39:44

Over at Cagewriter MMA writer Maggie Hendricks wrote an interesting article about 5 All-American wrestlers who COULD be awesome in the cage. At the very least they would be excellent grapplers when compared to the average UFC fighter. Okay guys settle down… These guys have been working towards Olympic golds since they were 2 or [...]The Grapplers Are Coming… is a post from: MMA News The Grapplers Are Coming…MMA News > read more

The Main Pressure Points AKA Death Touch

Published on 2012-03-19 22:57:17

In this Dim Mak series we have talked about, “Dim Mak & Today’s MMA Fighter” & “Hidden Past of Dim Mak & Pressure Points“. Today we get down to the point, the pressure point that is (pun intended). The human body is broken down into several parts and hundreds of vital points are located through [...]The Main Pressure Points AKA Death Touch is a post from: MMA News The Main Pressure Points AKA Death TouchMMA News > read more

Marines Due Away With “Tough Man” Style Fighting

Published on 2012-03-18 16:52:37

The Marines like the skills and abilities that MMA has to offer their soldiers. However, with the explosion in popularity and increase in numbers involved in MMA style fighting and training so have the injuries. The Marines realize that they can’t just let the soldiers have a “free reign” to the tournaments and competitions they setup so [...]Marines Due Away With “Tough Man” Style Fighting is a post from: MMA News Marines Due Away With “Tough Man” [..] > read more

Dim Mak & Today’s MMA Fighter

Published on 2012-03-17 20:05:34

Like we mentioned in our popular article, “Pressure Point – 7 Most Lethal Pressure Points” Dim Mak is one of the most popular and mysterious martial art disciplines out there. A lot of people have hear about “Pressure Points” but do not relate it to Dim Mak, or they have never heard of Dim Mak [...]Dim Mak & Today’s MMA Fighter is a post from: MMA News Dim Mak & Today’s MMA FighterMMA News > read more

Hidden Past of Dim Mak & Pressure Points

Published on 2012-03-16 22:42:27

Like we mentioned in our last article about Dim Mak, “Introduction to the Art of Dim Mak” the history of Dim Mak is shrouded in tale and tradition. What is amazing is that it wasn’t like todya’s martial arts where anyone who pays for classes or sessions gets to learn a martial arts like; Kung [...]Hidden Past of Dim Mak & Pressure Points is a post from: MMA News Hidden Past of Dim Mak & Pressure PointsMMA News > read more

An Introduction to the Art of Dim Mak

Published on 2012-03-09 22:59:55

There is no more controversial subject in Martial Arts than the two words Dim Mak, better known in the Western World as pressure points. Practitioners of this controversial Martial Art attest the capabilities of their methods, which concentrate on attacking chi (life force energy) meridians which make the human body vulnerable to knockout, death, or [...]An Introduction to the Art of Dim Mak is a post from: MMA News An Introduction to the Art of Dim MakMMA News > read more

How to Combat Aging in Mixed Martial Arts

Published on 2012-03-06 21:54:15

Guest Post by: Tom Demers Mixed Martial Arts, or MMA, has become a popular way to develop a variety of skills necessary to overcome an opponent. At the same time, MMA can be a good source of regular exercise that works the core muscle groups. Strength and agility are required to stay at the top [...]How to Combat Aging in Mixed Martial Arts is a post from: MMA News How to Combat Aging in Mixed Martial ArtsMMA News > read more

The Secrets Of Getting Cheap MMA GEAR

Published on 2012-03-01 22:18:30

Now, if you are anything like me you absolutely love training in MMA, but hate paying high prices to get the MMA Gear you need to do so not to mention the gym fees! Any martial artist or mixed martial artist knows first hand just how expensive MMA gear and training apparel really is. To [...]The Secrets Of Getting Cheap MMA GEAR is a post from: MMA News The Secrets Of Getting Cheap MMA GEARMMA News > read more

5 Tips On How To Become An MMA Fighter

Published on 2012-03-01 22:12:37

As a martial artist or fighter there are really only 2 ways your MMA training can go; either up so you are facing tougher, more well rounded competition or down meaning you are getting worked over by the lower ranks and newbies. Hopefully you are one of those people who wants to see themselves improve [...]5 Tips On How To Become An MMA Fighter is a post from: MMA News 5 Tips On How To Become An MMA FighterMMA News > read more

Sevak Magakian : The Nicest Judo Guy to Ever Break your Arm

Published on 2012-02-24 15:38:30

What you may know already know about Sevak Magakian – He has 10-3 record, with 80% of his wins coming by submission. He is an even six feet tall, fights at 155 lbs and was on season 12 of the Ultimate Fighter. Ever since he moved the U.S. from Armenia in his early teens, he [...]Sevak Magakian : The Nicest Judo Guy to Ever Break your Arm is a post from: MMA News Sevak Magakian : The Nicest Judo Guy to Ever Break your ArmMMA News > read more

Can Women’s MMA Bounce Back After Steroids Controversy?

Published on 2012-02-23 00:42:06

Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos has always been the type of MMA fighter who was like a speeding train that steamrolled over all opponents who stood before her. Since becoming a professional fighter, Santos has amassed a fight record of 10-1. These fights have been clear, decisive and left no doubt who was the superior athlete. Can Women’s MMA Bounce Back After Steroids Controversy? is a post from: MMA News Can Women’s MMA Bounce Back After Steroids Controversy?MMA News > read more

Nick Diaz: Is He The Most Overrated Fighter in MMA?

Published on 2012-02-20 00:36:37

Mixed Martial Arts is just like other sports business; full of hype and all about making money. Some fighters in the UFC are all about the hype, the smack talk, and either can or can’t back it up. Nick Diaz just happens to be one of those fighters who is all about the talk, but [...]Nick Diaz: Is He The Most Overrated Fighter in MMA? is a post from: MMA News Nick Diaz: Is He The Most Overrated Fighter in MMA?MMA News > read more

From Street Fighter To MMA Fighter

Published on 2012-02-19 19:28:24

If you have a question you would like answered you can submit it in the form below. Question: “I wanna become a mma fighter no experience just street fight a month at hukckubas next generation mma in Sacramento CA til it was shut down with no prior notice. Very determined I’m 23 I train 3 [...]From Street Fighter To MMA Fighter is a post from: MMA News From Street Fighter To MMA FighterMMA News > read more

Ronda Rousey vs Miesha Tate On March 3, 2012

Published on 2012-02-17 21:47:51

Biggest Women’s MMA Match in the Last 3 Years On March 3, 2012, one of the biggest women’s Mixed Martial Arts match ups will take place when Strikeforce Bantamweight Champion Miesha Tate is set to defend her title against Olympic Bronze Medalist in Judo and rising MMA star Ronda Rousey. This fight is going to [...]Ronda Rousey vs Miesha Tate On March 3, 2012 is a post from: MMA News Ronda Rousey vs Miesha Tate On March 3, 2012MMA News > read more

Steroids Fill The UFC MMA News

Published on 2012-02-15 21:34:58

Over the past 5 years it seems that the use of steroids by the fighters in the UFC & MMA has exploded in the news. Maybe this is because more fighters are actually using steroids or maybe it is the fact that MMA has grown so much in popularity that fans actually hear about it [...]Steroids Fill The UFC MMA News is a post from: MMA News Steroids Fill The UFC MMA NewsMMA News > read more

MMA Fight Predictions: Jake Shields vs Yoshihiro Akiyama

Published on 2012-02-14 09:50:15

Jake Shields went 21 fights without losing before he challenged George St. Pierre for the UFC welterweight title. No he hasn’t won in his last two fights. But in that incredible streak, besides beating quality guys from a higher wieght class like Yushin Okami, Dan Henderson, and Robbie Lawlor, Jake was able to beat the [...]MMA Fight Predictions: Jake Shields vs Yoshihiro Akiyama is a post from: MMA News MMA Fight Predictions: Jake Shields vs Yoshihiro AkiyamaMMA News > read more

Fighting To Keep MMA & Cage Fighting Legal

Published on 2012-02-14 00:23:26

The state of Wisconsin is in the midst of a big fight, however this fight is outside the cage. It is amazing how many states in the U.S. are still fighting to legally have MMA in their towns and states. When we as a nation have so much more on our plate why are we [...]Fighting To Keep MMA & Cage Fighting Legal is a post from: MMA News Fighting To Keep MMA & Cage Fighting LegalMMA News > read more

A Beginners Guide to MMA Equipment

Published on 2012-02-12 00:03:14

So you’ve decided that it’s time to take the plunge, walk through the gym doors, and participate in your first Mixed Martial Arts class; good for you. Mixed Martial Arts is more than just a sport, but a way of life and the more you are take part in it the more you will learn [...]A Beginners Guide to MMA Equipment is a post from: MMA News A Beginners Guide to MMA EquipmentMMA News > read more

3 Key Areas to Unlock your Flexibility

Published on 2012-02-09 00:44:21

When you hear people talk about flexibility in the martial arts world the first thing that comes to mind is a full set of splits. The most plausible reason for this association is from all of those old school TaeKwonDo guys showing off their splits and high kicks. While a full set of splits is [...]3 Key Areas to Unlock your Flexibility is a post from: MMA News 3 Key Areas to Unlock your FlexibilityMMA News > read more

MMA’s Best Ground and Pound Attack

Published on 2012-02-01 22:45:20

Back in the 1990’s, Mark Coleman took on the moniker of “The Godfather of Ground and Pound”. His relentless assault on his fallen foes often resulted in bloody bodies and quick stoppages. Since Coleman laid that blueprint, many a man have followed suit, adopting similar aggressive top position attacks. Fedor Emelianenko used it quite efficiently [...]MMA’s Best Ground and Pound Attack is a post from: MMA News MMA’s Best Ground and Pound AttackMMA News > read more

Top 10 Apps in 2012 for MMA Training

Published on 2012-02-01 17:28:03

Before you get in the ring – get a taste for the real thing! Fans of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) are passionate about their sport and its athletes—so much so that many want to move from pure spectator to MMA fighter. MMA training is evolving constantly as coaches and athletes improve training and nutrition techniques. [...]Top 10 Apps in 2012 for MMA Training is a post from: MMA News Top 10 Apps in 2012 for MMA TrainingMMA News > read more

Will Dan Henderson Beat Fedor Emelianenko?

Published on 2012-01-29 22:29:30

Dan Henderson is not only the modern day equivalent to the Running Man, he’s also as tough as any human being on the face of earth. This man can take a trouncing like no other, and often manages to rebound and snag impressive victories. Given his low-key demeanor, and I’d-share-a-beer-with-you-anytime attitude, Dan has painted himself [...]Will Dan Henderson Beat Fedor Emelianenko? is a post from: MMA News Will Dan Henderson Beat Fedor Emelianenko?MMA News > read more

10 Best Submission Fighters

Published on 2012-01-26 21:17:59

Who are the best 10 submission fighters? Here is our list of the MMA fighters who are at the top of the game when it comes to ending a fight with a submission. 1. Frank Mir — Known for his brutal BJJ, Mir recently broke Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira’s arm with a kimura at UFC 140. [...]10 Best Submission Fighters is a post from: MMA News 10 Best Submission FightersMMA News > read more

Martial Arts Training – Get Army Fit!

Published on 2011-06-30 04:48:46

The US Army as one of the top fighting forces in the world has strict fitness standards not only for passing basic training but also as part of on going testing to ensure a regulated high level of fitness. The US Army’s Physical Fitness Test (a > read more

Best Places To Live For An Up & Coming MMA Fighter

Published on 2011-06-27 11:45:08

So, you are looking to become a professional MMA fighter. If you have hopes and dreams of one day fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championships you may be asking yourself is once place to live is better than another. MMA contenders and fighters t > read more

MTV Cribs – Creating Your Own Home Martial Arts Dojo

Published on 2011-06-25 11:33:25

Most of you have no doubt seen the hit TV show MTV Cribs where the rich and famous show off their homes. So many have indoor basketball courts or movie theatres, OK, so that´s nice, but who has their own fully kitted out dojo? Even if it doesn´t ge > read more

The Perfect Martial Arts Uniform!

Published on 2011-06-23 22:24:23

Here are a few things to keep in mind when looking to buy the perfect martial arts uniform. Whether you are looking for a Taekwondo uniform, Karate Gi, Judo Gi, or even a Jiujitsu Gi you will need to keep these things in mind. Firstly if you are just > read more

Anyone Tried Tacfit Warrior Navy Seal Training?

Published on 2011-06-15 20:55:53

We wanted to see if anyone has tried the Tacfit Warrior Program. It looks awesome since it is based around MMA training and not to mention it is done by a former Navy Seal. We would like to hear what people have to say about this program so if yo > read more

MMA Gloves – How To Find The Right Size

Published on 2011-06-10 22:19:50

It is important to get the right fitting MMA Gloves but a lot of people find it hard to get just the right size, but this is very easy to do if you do it right and this is how to do it.� One important thing to remember is that you need to measur > read more

Cool MMA Stuff From Around The Web

Published on 2011-06-10 21:58:04

Sponsor: http://www.careersfairs.org/ ** If you are look for an inspiring book to read over Father’s Day weekend check out From Homeless to Champion: The Story of Kickboxer Marco Sies. Over at martialdevelopment.com Check out entire post he > read more

Master Ninja Weapons That You Can Use

Published on 2011-06-06 01:15:25

It is truly unfortunate that we live in a world where criminals seem to have the upper hand inside our legal system. It’s also unfortunate that we live in a world where ordinary citizens like you and I have been sued for simply protecting our own h > read more

MMA Shorts Buying Guide

Published on 2011-06-05 00:46:45

How to Choose the best MMA Shorts for Mixed Martial Arts Training Question: What kind of shorts should I buy for MMA? Hayabusa Black Kyoudo Fight Shorts Answer: Any shorts that have a drawstring, no pockets, and no metal or plastic on the outside are > read more

MMA Training – Your MMA Standup Southpaw or Not?

Published on 2011-06-03 00:41:20

“To South Paw or not to Sout Paw, that is the question this post will answer.” – Thacker Inside the world of Mixed Martial Arts there is a dilemma that many beginners face which remains a point of contention and honestly even for th > read more

The Basics of Buying Martial Arts Supplies and MMA Gear

Published on 2011-05-31 23:38:36

Regardless of whether you’re in the process of studying Karate, Taekwondo, other MMA related styles, or any other type of martial arts, you might feel overwhelmed with regards to purchasing just the right martial arts supplies, uniforms, or MMA Gea > read more

MMA Training – 3 Reasons To Train on the Heavy Bags

Published on 2011-05-31 00:05:32

1. Striking Strength for that Knock Out Punch or Kicks The heavy bag was actually designed for boxers to enhance their punching power. It allows for the perfect opportunity to focus on using as many muscles as possible, to ensure a punch is thrown > read more

MMA Fight Shorts – Venum & Hayabusa

Published on 2011-05-29 20:50:59

Hayabusa Black Kyoudo Fight Shorts� These MMA fight shorts with the cutting edge Mechanical PolyDirectional stretch fabric. If you haven’t ever tried a pair of MMA shorts with this type of fabric then you are in for a real treat. These > read more

Jiu Jitsu Gi – Bad Boy MMA Shorts – Hayabusa Fight Shorts

Published on 2011-05-28 23:00:47

We have added some items to The MMA Zone store we would like to share with you. They include a few pair of MMA shorts and also an awesome looking Camo Jiujitsu Gi. Fuji Camo Jiujitsu Gi The Fuji Force Camo is made for every day training as well as fo > read more

How to Learn Muay Thai

Published on 2011-05-26 17:33:42

Are you wanting to learn Muay Thai? Whether, it is to become a better mixed martial artist or to get in excellent shape learning Muay Thai can get you there! It can take you anywhere from the Octagon in the UFC to just losing 20 pounds and keeping > read more

MMA Training Tip – Ground and Pound Training

Published on 2011-05-20 15:21:53

Intermediate ground and pound workout Integrate this workout into your training program to improve technique and increase your cardio. Workout Purpose: This workout emphasizes guard passing techniques and ground-and-pound from dominate mount position > read more

Advanced MMA Training Workout Routine

Published on 2011-05-08 23:16:06

To begin in mixed martial arts and make it to the elite level of the UFC a fighter must posses a good deal of strength. This strength and power will help you out in several areas: throwing punches, on the ground, and in the clinch. Strength and con > read more

5 Tips to Supercharge Your MMA Workouts!

Published on 2011-05-06 22:43:18

The current explosion of MMA has motivated many people to consider their newly found curiosity and take it one stage further. Increasing numbers of people are signing themselves up to learn the fighting techniques of MMA and the MMA gyms can’t > read more

Don’t Underrate the Gi Choke in Jiu Jitsu

Published on 2011-05-05 20:28:59

Due to the incredible success Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has had in the ring and octagon in big MMA and UFC events it popularity has just sky rocketed. However, many people don’t understand that although MMA is real fighting there are a lot of moves a > read more

Mixed Martabolic Acidosis Training

Published on 2011-05-03 21:42:10

Mixed Metabolic Acidosis training uses different exercises as a way of increasing an MMA fighters metabolic rate. This metabolic effect is due to the types of exercises and lifts you put together back-to-back. If your training is leaving you feel c > read more

Sword Techniques – From Romans to Ninja!

Published on 2011-04-22 12:52:46

Throughout the centuries, there are a lot of swords fighting techniques that have been practiced and established by the sons of martial art. Nowadays, there are variety number of blade techniques which are usually used by the bladed weapons like kata > read more

Couple of great posts updated

Published on 2011-04-14 00:02:54

We just updated a couple of old but good posts and wanted to point these out to everyone here. The first one is about an awesome self defense weapon the steel baton. The second post is an answer to the question on whether or not you can carry tho > read more

4.11.10 MMA News Bites

Published on 2011-04-10 19:50:28

The mixed martial arts community is a fast paced world that has a constant stream of breaking news stories. Here are some of the more important factors that have been released over the last week. Hendo versus Fedor Emerging Negotiations have begun th > read more

MMA: The Black Hole

Published on 2011-04-08 12:25:58

The allure of mixed martial arts is growing throughout the world. Former athletes from various spectrums of sports are considering taking up the four ounce gloves and try their hand at MMA. As with any sport that is played on the professional level, > read more

Booing The Fans

Published on 2011-04-07 09:31:58

It’s happening more and more often. Two fighters stand in front of each other and feel out their opponent, or they hit the mat and begin trading submission attempts. However, a slight rumbling begins across the crowd in attendance. Spectators begin > read more

Losing Part 2: The Foundation

Published on 2011-04-03 11:01:46

Ok, so you have lost your competition. The embarrassment and disappointment have set in and you are having a hard time getting over the defeat. You must stop these emotions in their track before they begin to hamper your growth as a competitor. A los > read more

Paul Daley Should have Had Contract Terminated

Published on 2011-03-31 14:01:50

The title says it all. You punch a guy after the final horn, you should get fired. What doesn’t Paul Daley get about that? After the embarrassing and stupid actions Daley performed following his loss to Josh Koscheck at UFC 113, the UFC rightfu > read more

Learning from Losing: Part 1

Published on 2011-03-30 19:25:14

It happens to the best. Whether it’s the championship grappling match for six-year old kids or for the UFC Heavyweight Championship of the world; someone is going to walk away as the loser. What is yet to be seen is how that moment affects that per > read more

Regaining your Discipline

Published on 2011-03-24 16:09:00

This week we have focused on the aspect of discipline and how it affects you as a martial artist. Today, I will look at how to regain the fire when it escapes you, as it will from time to time. Regaining the mental determination to continue pushing f > read more

Developing Discipline: Set Your Goals

Published on 2011-03-22 07:36:04

This week’s motivational focus is centered on the importance of discipline. The ability to have self control will affect you greatly throughout life, not just your training. However, when you are an athlete that has specific desires in mind the pra > read more

The Importance of Discipline: Part 1

Published on 2011-03-20 14:32:34

When you have set any type of goal for yourself certain characteristics must become part of your routine in order to reach that goal. Discipline is one of the cornerstones that are needed to help you reach any aspiration that you may have. Without it > read more

Rashad Evans vs. Jon Jones To Happen

Published on 2011-03-20 12:37:36

With Jon Jones absolute destruction of Mauricio Rua at UFC 128 on March 19, a match between former number one contender Rashad Evans for the new light heavyweight champion is on the radar. Following the fights, MMA fighting’s Ariel Helwani interv > read more

Parents Guide to Buying Martial Arts Equipment for Their Children

Published on 2011-03-17 13:39:24

Parents Guide to Buying Martial Arts Equipment for Their Child It can be daunting to buy martial arts equipment for kids entering the sport. There are so many options, how do you know what equipment is the right equipment to buy? The MMA Zone can hel > read more

The Anatomy of a Number One Contender

Published on 2011-03-14 22:35:47

The ownership of a title is the goal of every mixed martial artist when they step into the cage. Competing for the love of the sport is one thing, but everyone wants to be on the top; to be known as the best. To reach that goal, each fighter must tra > read more

Dealing with life’s Demands

Published on 2011-03-13 21:05:15

The demands of life can quickly pull you away from your time in the gym. This is especially true for individuals who are working hard to become mixed martial artists, but have to manage an outside career to make their ends meet. In order to be succes > read more

Training With or Without the Jiu Jitsu Gi

Published on 2011-03-12 15:42:04

Jiu Jitsu Gi or not to Jiu Jitsu Gi? Is the question.. A simple action like removing a Jiu Jitsu Gi can change the game easily. When it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu the act of taking off the gi completely changes the aspect of training in the martial > read more

The Most Successful Fighters Post-Ultimate Fighter

Published on 2011-03-12 14:05:09

With the 13th season of The Ultimate Fighter just weeks away, I got to thinking who has had the most successful UFC career since the show. Three of the fighters have won UFC titles, but none have successfully defended them. > read more

Strength versus Power

Published on 2011-03-12 13:51:18

As you develop as a mixed martial artist your goals should include increasing your athletic ability in a number of ways. For example, you can use various exercises to increase your overall endurance and stretching programs to increase your flexibilit > read more

Tips for Supplementation

Published on 2011-03-11 16:01:20

Throughout the years, athletics have continued to become more and more competitive. Each day, athletes look for new ways to gain an advantage over their challengers and place themselves in a position to win. One of the ways people look to develop fas > read more

Scheduling Your Training

Published on 2011-03-08 23:11:43

With seven days in the week, mixed martial artists have the potential to train very often. To do so, they must create a solid schedule that allows them to hit all the aspects of the game, while dealing with other business issues that arise for profes > read more

Embrace the Push Up

Published on 2011-03-08 22:13:37

A long time staple in any workout plan; the pushup is an exercise that every individual should employ on a daily basis. This exercise can help you make significant strides in developing your upper body. The pushup attacks the muscles in your arms, ch > read more

Footwork Training

Published on 2011-03-06 19:35:31

As a developing fighter, you may find yourself spending numerous hours developing your power, technique, and other aspects of your fighting style. During this training, you must be certain not to leave out one important aspect. Footwork is a very vit > read more

Medicine Ball MMA Training Tips

Published on 2011-03-06 17:40:24

Medicine Ball MMA Training Tips When training to compete in any sport including MMA and traditional martial arts; competitors are always looking for the next big thing that will help them get over the hump and gain an advantage on all their opponents > read more

What I thought while watching UFC on Versus 3

Published on 2011-03-03 22:17:41

Did Mario Yamasaki call the Munoz-Dollaway fight too soon? Did other referee's not step in at the right time? > read more

Nominate Your Favorite Martial Arts Websites!

Published on 2011-03-01 00:12:03

We Are Looking For High Quality Martial Arts Websites! We are rolling out a new program we need your help with. It is to reward those great martial arts sites that deliver great content on the topic of martial arts. Whether they focus on Mixed Ma > read more

The MMA Zone Top 5 UFC Bantamweight Fighters

Published on 2011-02-27 21:00:59

Miguel Angel Torres was the face of this division for years in World Extreme Cagefighting. That was before Brian Bowles put a stop to his dominance. Bowles lasted one fight at the top before losing the WEC title to the current #1 Bantamweight fight > read more

UFC Ranking: Top 5 UFC Featherweight Fighters

Published on 2011-02-26 23:06:16

The division is new to the Ultimate Fighting Championships, but true mixed martial arts fans know about this division. The top fighter in the weight class is arguably the #3 pound for pound fighter in the world. > read more

UFC Ranking: Top 5 UFC Featherweight Fighters

Published on 2011-02-26 23:06:16

UFC Ranking: Top 5 UFC Light Heavyweight Fighters

Published on 2011-02-26 12:19:37

The top 5 fighters in the UFC Light Heavyweight Division. These guys are always beating each other up, so Rua leading the ratings might not last. > read more

The MMA Zone Top 5 UFC Light Heavyweight Fighters | UFC Ranking

Published on 2011-02-26 12:19:37

The top 5 fighters in the UFC Light Heavyweight Division. These guys are always beating each other up, so Rua leading the ratings might not last. > read more

UFC 127 Preview: Jorge Rivera vs. Michael Bisping

Published on 2011-02-26 11:27:48

Bisping has been really bothered by the videos. In an apology video posted by Rivera’s camp, it says that they didn’t know how mad this was making Bisping until he requested the man playing him in the video, who is Rivera’s boxing coach, to at > read more

UFC 127 Preview: Jorge Rivera vs. Michael Bisping

Published on 2011-02-26 11:27:48

Supremecy Gives MMA Girls the Right to Fight

Published on 2011-02-24 08:00:33

MMA Girls Felice “Lil Bulldog” Herrig and Michele “Diablita” Gutierrez in MMA Game Agoura Hills, CA—February 24, 2011—Global videogame publisher 505 Games and developer Kung Fu Factory have revealed today that real-life female MMA fighter > read more

Supremecy Gives MMA Girls the Right to Fight

Published on 2011-02-24 08:00:33

UFC 127 Preview and Predictions: Penn vs. Fitch

Published on 2011-02-21 15:20:45

The Ultimate Fighting Championships makes its way to the Acer Arena in Sydney Australia this Saturday night for UFC 127. Headlined by a number one contender bout between B.J. Penn and Jon Fitch, this card pales in comparison to the previous sho > read more

7 Most Lethal Pressure Points

Published on 2011-02-20 16:42:43

A pressure point is an area on the human body that may produce significant pain or other effects when manipulated in a specific manner. Expert practitioners in the art of pressure points state that there are hundreds of different pressure points bu > read more

The MMA Zone Top 5 UFC Heavyweight Fighters

Published on 2011-02-20 14:54:32

If you look back on the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championships heavyweight division, it was consistently one of the worst weight classes in the company. If you asked me a couple months back, I would have said it was in the same spot. The an > read more

The MMA Zone Top 5 UFC Welterweight Fighters

Published on 2011-02-20 10:58:08

Georges St-Pierre has held the top spot in this division for years. Even when Matt Serra shocked the world at UFC 69 in April 2007, it was believed that St-Pierre was still the top guy. > read more

The MMA Zone Top 5 UFC Lightweight Fighters

Published on 2011-02-18 23:09:44

This may be the closest rankings that we will see in this column. The UFC Lightweight division is one of the most stacked in the company. Led by UFC Lightweight champion Frankie Edgar, it's hard to see anyone holding the belt for a long period of t > read more

Bobby Lashley to fight in March

Published on 2011-02-18 14:03:28

Bobby Lashley will make his return to mixed martial arts on March 25 in the Titan Fighting Championship. Lashley started his MMA career with 5 victories over some of the least talented fighters in the sport. Jason Guida, better known for Clay Guida > read more

MMA Diet and Nutrition: Carbohydrates

Published on 2011-02-17 23:56:00

There is always talk about “good” and “bad” carbs. It’s an overly simplistic approach, but can certainly be a helpful foundation for the fighter looking to make healthier food choices. Learn about the Glycemic Index from www.glycemicindex.c > read more

UFC 127 Complete

Published on 2011-02-16 00:07:25

The answer of who would face Chris Lytle in the place of the injured Carlos Condit has finally been answered. On Tuesday, the UFC announced that Brian Ebersole will replace Condit at UFC 127 set for February 26th. Condit recently injured his knee whi > read more

Sengoku Loses Another

Published on 2011-02-15 23:27:51

Sengoku has lost another big name talent to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Last week middleweight champion Jorge Santiago walked away from the middleweight title for an apparent contract with the UFC. On Tuesday it was announced that standout wr > read more

TUF goes International

Published on 2011-02-15 23:11:50

The Ultimate Fighter is a popular reality based television show in which gives professional fighters the opportunitiy to compete for a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The show is entering its 13th season and filming has begun in Las > read more

B.J. Penn battles Jon Fitch to become #1 contender

Published on 2011-02-15 20:25:42

UFC President Dana White said that the winner of the Penn vs. Fitch fight would become the new #1 contender for the UFC Welterweight Title. > read more

Hughes and Penn Team Up

Published on 2011-02-14 22:41:22

As odd as it may seem, the act of fighting can bring individuals together. It’s normal to find that some of the tightest bonds form amongst those that train together. The act of throwing fists or exchanging submission holds can bring people to a fr > read more

The Emperor Falls

Published on 2011-02-14 21:40:42

Strikeforce: Fedor versus Silva brought a major change to mixed martial arts. This change may have already occurred as the changing of the newguard in MMA; however, the way that Fedor fell was deafening. The Last Emperor walked out of the cage with a > read more

Grispi versus Roop Anticipated

Published on 2011-02-14 21:11:24

The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale has its first fight announced for the card. Josh Grispi and George Roop will meet on June 4th in the featherweight division. Grispi was once the number one ranked contender to Jose Aldo’s featherweight title. Howe > read more

The MMA Zone’s Top 5 UFC Middleweights

Published on 2011-02-13 21:17:07

This is a new column to the MMA Zone. I will rate each of the UFC’s weight classes. The first in this series will be the middleweight division, where Anderson Silva has defeated all challengers since coming into the organization in 2006. > read more

Carano Sets Return

Published on 2011-02-12 23:43:38

The most popular name in women’s Mixed Martial Arts is going to make a comeback to the sport. Gina Carano confirmed that she will be coming back to the Strikeforce cage this year. While at the Strikeforce: Fedor versus Silva event on Saturday, the > read more

Silva Sends Fedor Home

Published on 2011-02-12 23:16:30

At Saturday’s Strikeforce: Fedor versus Silva event, Strikeforce was supposed to make major strides towards putting a dent in the strangle hold that the UFC has on Mixed Martial Arts. However, the result of the main event may have hampered the orga > read more

Bellator Lightweight Tournament Dates and Matchups

Published on 2011-02-12 21:12:20

The Bellator Fighting Championships season 4 lightweight tournament is now official. Information released by the organization states that the competition will begin on March 12th and the opening round draws were revealed. MMA Junkie.com and Sherdog.c > read more

UFC 129 Sells Out

Published on 2011-02-12 21:01:39

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has set Toronto ablaze. The promotion’s international growth can be witnessed as the organization sold out the UFC 129 event in under an hour. Tickets were made available this past Saturday and were completely gon > read more

UFC signs Jorge Santiago, will fight Stann

Published on 2011-02-12 12:56:57

The UFC signed former Sengoku Middleweight Champion, Jorge Santiago. Santiago, the owner of a 23 – 8 record, 1 – 2 UFC, will step into the Octagon to face fan favorite Brian Stann at UFC 130 in May. > read more

Matt Hamill set to face Rampage

Published on 2011-02-11 21:30:04

Matt “The Hammer” Hamill has stepped into Thiago Silva’s spot at UFC 130 against Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. In recent days, speculation had been rampant claiming that Rashad Evans would face Jackson, but on Friday, the UFC made it official > read more

Bellator Tournament Adds One

Published on 2011-02-09 22:24:37

Bellator Fighting Championship has added another undefeated fighter to the season four lightweight tournament. The organization officially announced that Lloyd “Cupcake” Woodard will be taking part in the challenge during the fourth season which > read more

Spencer, Edgar Split

Published on 2011-02-09 21:52:43

Shari Spencer has lost the representation rights of her second mixed martial artist this month. The one time manager of UFC Welterweight kingpin Georges St. Pierre, Spencer has also lost the contract with UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar. Accor > read more

Drug Test Forces Silva Out

Published on 2011-02-09 21:10:14

Thiago Silva has been forced out of his May 28th matchup with Quinton “Rampage” Jackson at UFC 130. This is due to a drug test from his victory over Brandon Vera that has not completed its processing at this point. Fifteen fighters were tested be > read more

Achieve Your Ultimate Fitness level, Silat Style!

Published on 2011-02-09 11:38:34

The martial arts known as Silat is not very well known in the U.S. but it is very popular internationally! This arts has now spread from Java, Singapore, and Thailand and Silat is said to have influenced the most popular martial arts in the US whic > read more

Rampage Turns Down Title Shot

Published on 2011-02-08 22:13:16

Turning down a title shot is something that many fighters believe they would not do, however former Light Heavyweight Champion, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson did just that. He confirmed the rumors today through his official Twitter account with the f > read more

Florian to drop to Featherweight

Published on 2011-02-08 00:11:19

A few days after Tyson Griffin announces that he will cut down to the featherweight class another current lightweight star is doing the same. Kenny Florian is planning on moving down to the featherweight division in 2011. First reported by ESPN’s F > read more

Melendez Stays Put

Published on 2011-02-07 23:14:48

Gilbert Melendez became the second “Scrap Pack” member to resign to a multiyear deal with Strikeforce. The current lightweight champion will return to the organization along with his teammate Nick Diaz who is the welterweight champ. At 18-2 Melen > read more

Why we will see the Silva – GSP super fight

Published on 2011-02-07 21:24:03

While it’s hard to automatically assume that a fighter is guaranteed to win his next fight, Georges St-Pierre will do just that. > read more

Is Jake Shields Being Overlooked?

Published on 2011-02-07 00:43:13

Anderson Silva’s knockout of Vitor Belfort caused ramifications that will be felt throughout the UFC. The man who was at one time threatened with being released while being the UFC champion proved too many onlookers that he is still the man to beat > read more

Injury Forces Evans Out

Published on 2011-02-07 00:10:57

As announced during the post fight interview with Jon Jones, the young prospect will now face off against current UFC Light Heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua for his title at UFC 128 in Newark, New Jersey. This information comes in light > read more

Fights To Make After UFC 126

Published on 2011-02-06 11:00:15

The UFC’s second Pay per View of 2011 was very impressive as the stacked card delivered. Stunning knockouts by Champion Anderson Silva, submission victories and back and forth action filled the event. From this point, many can look forward towards > read more

Tearing Down The Cage – UFC 126

Published on 2011-02-06 10:07:02

Three minutes and twenty five seconds of work was all that was needed for Anderson Silva to shock and awe the mixed martial arts world once again. The man who holds 14 consecutive victories during his career proved once again why his striking is the > read more

Silva Proves to be #1 P4P in the World

Published on 2011-02-06 00:34:10

Silva’s win, extended his UFC record for consecutive wins to 13 and title defenses to 8. He now holds a career record of 28 – 4, with 16 coming by way of KO or TKO. It almost makes you wonder what’s left for Silva to accomplish in the sport. > read more

Griffin Goes Down

Published on 2011-02-05 14:58:12

UFC lightweight fighter, Tyson Griffin, has announced that he will move to the featherweight division to continue his fighting career. The 14-5 fighter posted a video to his official website in which he stated that he will move down to 145 once he re > read more

Sparring Gear Top Brands

Published on 2011-02-04 16:39:22

There are a huge assortment of brands that are associated with the retail sales of mma sparring gear. It usually helps if you narrow your search some by looking for the brands with the best reputation. UFC is a brand that we all know better as the Ul > read more

The Development of a Contender

Published on 2011-02-04 16:09:59

UFC 126 is set to be an exciting card. With the big time matchup between Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort, the world is waiting in anticipation to know exactly what will happen. With the entire buzz that is surrounding the card’s main event, the mo > read more

Big Night for Japanese MMA

Published on 2011-02-04 10:01:58

UFC 126 is going to be a big night for many fighters. Names such as Miguel Torres and Demetrious Johnson are making their debuts for the organization since making a name for themselves in the WEC. Debuting in the Octagon is a very big deal; often tim > read more

UFC 130 Taking Shape

Published on 2011-02-04 08:44:05

Big, exciting cards seems to be the theme for the Ultimate Fighting Championship this year as they have provided a number of interesting matchups early throughout 2011. With a very stacked card this weekend, the organization looks to improve each nig > read more

UFC Coming to Philadelphia

Published on 2011-02-03 07:44:09

The “City of Brotherly Love” will not be so loving of brothers for at least one night in 2011. First reported by MMAfighting.com, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will return to Philadelphia for an event in August. A source confirmed with the o > read more

UFC Locked Out Of New York

Published on 2011-02-02 23:33:04

The state of New York continues to fight against the tide that is the expansion of mixed martial arts. Today it was announced that information to legalize the sport within New York was absent from 2011-2012 budget created by newly elected governor An > read more

Sparring Gear for the Martial Arts Beginner

Published on 2011-02-02 16:12:25

Just starting a mixed martial arts routine? Maybe your child has just enrolled? Either way you will need to be knowledgeable about the types of gear that are really needed to protect yourself or your child. You should build your sparring gear set wit > read more

Bellator Featherweight Draw Complete

Published on 2011-02-02 08:33:16

The season four featherweight tournament is continuing to take shape for Bellator Fighting Championships. Daily they are announcing new competitors who will fight it out for a shot at the title during the season which is set to begin in March. That f > read more

Has Nick Diaz done enough to be considered a top welterweight?

Published on 2011-02-01 16:52:20

I do not doubt his talent and ability because 10 times out of 10, I’d end up on my back looking at the ceiling if we ever fought. I’m not even saying this because I don’t like him, because I am a huge Diaz fan. I’m saying this because, sinc > read more

Has Nick Diaz done enough to be considered a top welterweight?

Published on 2011-02-01 16:52:20

UFC 126 Preview

Published on 2011-02-01 09:31:17

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is starting off 2011 in exciting fashion. This weekend will be the third event for the organization already. With two successful cards under their belt, the UFC would like to keep things rolling and the UFC 126 card > read more

Strikeforce News Bites

Published on 2011-01-31 22:51:14

Strikeforce has officially announced added fights to the March 5th event which include a well-anticipated championship matchup. Current number one contender, Miesha Tate, will receive her shot against current Strikeforce Women’s Lightweight Champio > read more

MMA Betting: An Introduction

Published on 2011-01-31 09:10:43

At The MMA Zone we get several questions a week about online betting within MMA. So, if you are interested in it we wanted to share some basic information about it. So, let us know if you like this post below in the comments and we can go deeper in t > read more

MMA Weekend Wreckage

Published on 2011-01-31 08:16:01

The weekend was filled with action for mixed martial arts fans. A number of former UFC veterans were in the cage either trying to fight their way back to the big stage or just enjoying the sport that they love. Here is a rundown of some of that actio > read more

Strikeforce: Diaz versus Santos Preview

Published on 2011-01-28 07:31:09

This weekend is shaping up to be a big event for the Strikeforce promotion. With two title fights and the next cage appearance by a prominent Gracie fighter, this show has the potential to provide a lot of action for MMA fans. Strikeforce Welterweigh > read more

Is the Sean Sherk “Elevation Training Mask” any good?

Published on 2011-01-27 22:03:49

Many people are asking if there is any validity behind the Sean Sherk training mask so we thought we would shed some light on this question. We have seen the questions like, “is this a gimmick or can it be used for real MMA Training” or > read more

MMA News Bites 1.27.11

Published on 2011-01-27 09:29:07

News across the mixed martial arts community happens on a daily basis. Here are a few of the most recent news bites that have hit the wires. Thiago Out Brazilian welterweight Paulo Thiago has been forced to pull out from his fight with Johny Hendrick > read more

MMA News bites

Published on 2011-01-24 22:26:49

This Monday brings about another swing of news bites from the past weekend of mixed martial arts action. Pulver Gets a Win Former UFC Lightweight Champion, Jens Pulver, finally brought an end to an epic losing streak. Pulver brought to end a six-figh > read more

Fights To Make After UFC Fight For The Troops 2

Published on 2011-01-23 00:48:45

UFC Fight for the Troops 2 wasn’t just about the athletes in the cage. This event was about a cause that is bigger than the UFC. This annual event was created to benefit the brave soldiers of the US military who risk their lives on a daily basis fo > read more

Tearing Down the Cage

Published on 2011-01-23 00:12:32

Melvin Guillard pulled off what many may consider a huge upset at UFC Fight for the Troops 2 at Fort Hood, Texas. He stopped lightweight contender Evan Dunham during the first round of their fight. The 27-year old Guillard used his blistering speed t > read more

UFC Fight for the Troops 2 Undercard Preview

Published on 2011-01-21 13:05:45

Outside of the main events of UFC Fight for the Troops 2, the most important match on the card is in the featherweight division. Mark “The Machine” Hominick will battle George Roop and should Hominick prevail, he will get a title shot at UFC 12 > read more

News Bites for 1.19.2011

Published on 2011-01-19 21:20:51

Wednesday brought about a few news items that were released to the mixed martial arts communities. These stories covered the three largest promotions in the United States: the UFC, Bellator and Strikeforce. In Strikeforce news, a fighter with a very > read more

Could Brock Lesnar’s fight with Junior Dos Santos be his last in the UFC?

Published on 2011-01-18 22:55:42

Last week, it was announced that former UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar & #1 contender Junior Dos Santos, would be coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 13. At the conclusion of the show, Dos Santos will put his title shot on the line against Le > read more

Could MMA become an Olympic Sport?

Published on 2011-01-17 22:53:58

Mixed martial arts as a sport that is continuing to grow and expand. Looking around the world, more and more locations are legalizing the sport. While MMA still has its opponents and those that stand in its way, promotions such as the UFC, Strikeforc > read more

New Year’s News Review

Published on 2011-01-17 22:01:13

We are a little more than two weeks into the New Year and the mixed martial arts community already has a lot to look forward to in this year. With one major show that had a main event worth the money in the books, we can all only hope that the year g > read more

UFC Fight for the Troops 2 Main Event Preview

Published on 2011-01-16 23:05:51

A preview of the UFC Fight for the Troops 2 main events. The event, to be held this Saturday night, will feature Guillard vs. Dunham & Mitrione vs. Hague. > read more

StrikeForce & Roger Bowling Altitude Training Mask

Published on 2011-01-15 23:59:04

Check out this footage of Roger Bowling doing some altitude aerobic training with the ultimate MMA cutting edge training mask. Everyone knows that altitude training is the best way to do cardiovascular training for a fight. Just a little elevatio > read more

Professional Athletes who would do well in MMA

Published on 2011-01-15 14:45:04

Mixed martial arts is a sport that is growing by leaps and bounds across the world. With the global expansion of major promotions such as the UFC, one can expect to see many more individuals take up the gloves to try their hand at the craft. Today’ > read more

UFC Pushes for New York

Published on 2011-01-13 22:48:08

During a live streaming press conference, the Ultimate Fighting Championship pledged to continue the trek to help mixed martial arts become legalized in the state of New York. Led by UFC CEO and Co-Owner Lorenzo Fertitta, UFC President Dana White and > read more

Does Hendo Deserve Title Shot?

Published on 2011-01-12 21:20:46

A look at Dan Henderson's recent history, and whether he should get a title shot in a division in which he has had 1 fight. > read more

Bellator Annouces Another Season 4 Competitor

Published on 2011-01-12 19:45:09

Bellator’s season 4 welterweight tournament is continuing to take shape. On Wednesday another contestant was announced and this fighter knows what it is like to be on top. Former champion, Lyman Good, will take part in the tournament with the hopes > read more

Guida versus Pettis matchup considered

Published on 2011-01-12 10:30:29

A potential opponent for the last World Extreme Cagefighting champion, Anthony Pettis, has been revealed by UFC President Dana White. That potential opponent is UFC lightweight and workman, Clay Guida. Pettis used 2010 to find his place among the WEC > read more

The Ultimate Fighter Season 13 Coaches Revealed

Published on 2011-01-11 21:32:22

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced the two coaches who will lead the 13th season of the hit reality show, The Ultimate Fighter. This season the two teams will be coached by current number one contender to the UFC Heavyweight title Junio > read more

Training Mask: Altitude Training NOW!

Published on 2011-01-11 17:37:33

Introducing the latest technology in MMA training! The MMA Zone is proud to announce that we have secured the ability to distribute the latest technological breakthrough in MMA Training! The altitude Training Mask backed and owned by Sean Sherk who > read more

Garcia Versus Phan Rematch Booked

Published on 2011-01-11 07:33:14

With an ending so controversial that fans began to spew curses and boos while Joe Rogan went on an attack based rant against MMA judging; the UFC had almost no choice but to set up a rematch with Leonard Garcia and Nam Phan. Set to take place on Marc > read more

What’s to be expected after getting cut from the UFC?

Published on 2011-01-10 20:24:33

The UFC is the top MMA organization in the world. Every fighter wants to be a part of this organization, but what happens to your career if you make it to the UFC, just to lose your contract? > read more

Joe Riggs joins Bellator

Published on 2011-01-10 20:18:00

Bellator Fighting Championship has secured the rights to one of MMA’s veterans. Riggs has performed on the biggest scenes in American mixed martial arts; at one time being employed by the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Strikeforce. According to > read more

Mixed Martial Arts: An Introduction

Published on 2011-01-09 18:04:33

Mixed martial arts can be considered the fastest growing professional sport in the world today. All across the world fighters are training their bodies and minds and for a chance to make it to the largest states in MMA and in front of thousands of fa > read more

Rumored Matchups for UFC 130

Published on 2011-01-08 17:45:15

Planning big matchups in the immediate future has never been a problem for the Ultimate Fighting Championship organizers. UFC 130 is proof of that. This event, which hasn’t been officially announced by the UFC, is expected to be laced with many fig > read more

UFC 129 Taking Shape

Published on 2011-01-08 17:17:41

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is making more steps in global expansion with UFC 129 being set in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian province recently legalized the sport and this will be the UFC’s first event in the area. With this being the compan > read more

How 5 Months have changed Chael Sonnen’s Career

Published on 2011-01-05 22:44:36

A step by step look at how Sonnen got to where he is in his MMA career, and how far his career has fallen in the five months since the Anderson Silva fight. > read more

Fights to make after UFC 125

Published on 2011-01-02 18:03:32

UFC 125 was the event that started off the 2011 year for the mixed martial arts community. The event was filled with high energy moments from the start and ended with a main event that tore the house down. Frankie Edgar weathered a first round barrag > read more

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