Shifting has been an underutilized tool until recently in mixed martial arts. The narrative used to be that shifting left you vulnerable and you would end up only mediocre in both stances. However, that could…
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Shifting has been an underutilized tool until recently in mixed martial arts. The narrative used to be that shifting left you vulnerable and you would end up only mediocre in both stances. However, that could…
Europe has produced some of MMA’s top talents, from legends like Bas Rutten to one of the most dominant fighters in the sport’s history, Khabib Nurmagomedov. European mixed martial artists have evolved a lot over…
Demetrious Johnson is one of the least intimidating men who is constantly mentioned when pound-for-pound mixed martial arts rankings are discussed. Standing at 1.60 meters tall, the appropriately named “Mighty Mouse” is the poster child…
North America has played a significant role in getting mixed martial arts to the mainstream status it currently enjoys. While Japanese promotions like Pride FC were the first to organize MMA events, it was a…
Some of the most memorable moments in mixed martial arts are thanks to a well-timed spinning technique landing perfectly. Although they can lead to spectacular knockouts, many lack the knowledge to properly throw spinning techniques…
Japanese promotions and fighters have been a significant part of mixed martial arts from the start. Shooto, the Japanese brand of mixed martial arts, has been around since the 80s. Japan also produced many of…
Controversial scorecards have always been a problem in combat sports, and mixed martial arts isn’t exempt from this reality. Given the many metrics used to score MMA fights like effective aggression, ground control, and cage…
Brazil has had a more significant impact on modern mixed martial arts than any other nation. The Gracie family gave us Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, one of the most effective grappling styles ever developed. Rorion Gracie worked…
Your “stance” refers to the way you stand and move when you’re fighting. The position of your feet, how low your hips are, and your hand positioning plays a huge role in determining how you…
Mixed martial arts have come a long way in the past two decades. Gone are the days where MMA was a fringe sport most people had never heard of. Thanks to promotions like the Ultimate…