mano a mano combat

According to reports, the initial UFC® fight on FOX Sports® garnered a whopping 4.6 million people. Think that’s a lot? Maybe not – as that’s almost 2 million people LESS than what CBS garnered for the Kimbo Slice vs James Thomspon fight with their live broadcast: 6.5 million. So what’s the reason for such a [...]

I don’t know about you, but I always look forward to hearing more from Nick Diaz, especially when he’s not in the ring, ’cause he never wants to answer Rogan’s questions. It also gives one pause: stoned or not stoned? Might be what the difference is here from how he is during his normal interviews, [...]

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Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and his long time trainer, and UFC veteran, Lance Gibson, are no longer working together. Working with Gibson, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has defeated top level fighters such as Lyoto Machida, but apparently he’s decided it’s time to part ways: “I’m still kool with rampage, but his management and I just don’t have [...]

Well tonight’s the night: UFC 133 – Rashad Evans vs. Tito Ortiz! If you have Facebook, head on over there to watch the FB prelims at 7pm. Next, head on over to Spike TV to watch the TV Prelims from 8pm to 9pm. Then head on over to PayPerView to watch the “real” fights from [...]

Now THIS makes sense – Ghostrade™ has announced that it’s partnering with MMA Legend Frank Shamrock, and they’re launching a new Social Commerce Network . I have a lot of respect for a fighter who starts to invest in the business side of MMA, and who doesn’t depend solely on his fight career for his/her [...]

by Michael Kelly Dr. Alex Constantinides is a Ring side Doctor and a member of the Punchdrunkdoc forum. He has been ringside for many Colorado Fighters (and the UFC) – and he has just been involved in a horrible accident. His family was killed when they were swept away in a flood in Wyoming. Please [...]

by Michael Kelly Joachim Hansen (22-10-1 MMA) has pledged his long term allegiance to Dream and Japanese MMA. According to his PR representation, the Scandinavian Nightmare had signed a four fight deal with the organization. It was also announced, by Fortuna PR, that his first opponent on this new deal will be Tatsuya Kawajiri (28-7-2 [...]

Technically, mano a mano translates as “hand to hand”.  It was used originally for bullfights where two matadors alternate competing for the admiration of the audience.  At least according to Wikipedia! Within the Doce Pares Eskrima fighting system, (a class of Filipino Martial Arts that emphasizes stick and sword fighting) it is one of the three ranges [...]

(June 29, 2011) — Bellator Fighting Championships announced today that it will host an open tryout on July 16th that will provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for an undiscovered  professional fighter to earn a spot in one of the organization’s upcoming area events. The tryout will take place at Daddis Fight Camps in Cherry Hill, New [...]