Chute Boxe fighter “Cacareco” issues open challenge by David A. McKinney When Alexandre Ferreira left his comfortable home at the luta livre-based Brazilian Top Team in 2008, he thought his MMA career was over. He hadn’t trained for eight months, and the five-foot-seven, 205-pound bull of a fighter was ready to call it quits after […]
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Warrior Ethos
The United States Marine Corps and the Ultimate Fighting Championship formed a new formal cross-marketing partnership early this year. For fans and Marines, most probably saw this partnership as beneficial . . . READ MORE
Lew Polley
A multi-sport star in high-school and life-long wrestler, the move into mixed martial arts was a natural progression for Lew Polley. A fierce competitor who “hates losing more than I like winning,” Polley’s accomplishments to date are merely “preparation for a future highlight.” READ MORE
Open Letter to UFC
In response to a question regarding the potential unionization of fighters asked during the UFC Fan Expo 2010, you responded by stating the UFC had no position, either in support of or against such efforts. “We have no role. . . That’s entirely up [to the] fighters.” READ MORE
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Richman–Rising Star
As a former United States Marine and current member of the Minnesota National Guard, Mike “the Marine” Richman embodies the “Warrior Ethos.” READ MORE
8 QUESTIONS FOR THE MMAFA
Eight Questions for the Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Association. READ MORE
Forty Thieves Clothing Donates Proceeds to Aid Jessica Bednark
Jessica Bednark, an upcoming mixed martial artist based out of MInnesota, is currently in a medically induced coma following emergency surgery after a routine training session. Forty Thieves Clothing will donate $10 for every pair of shorts and $5 for every shirt purchased until the end of June. The proceeds will go towards the cost […]
WAMMA: One King, One Crown, and Loads of Secrecy Part II
“Publicity is justly commended as a remedy for social and industrial diseases. Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants; electric light the most efficient policeman.” -Justice Louis Brandeis INTRODUCTION TO WAMMA In the first installment of this article which can be read here, boxing’s history with the “sanctioning body” was examined. Instead of […]
WAMMA: One King, One Crown, and Loads of Secrecy
“Publicity is justly commended as a remedy for social and industrial diseases. Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants; electric light the most efficient policeman.” -Justice Louis Brandeis The sport of mixed martial arts (”MMA“) is experiencing incredible growth, and is publicly declared to be the fastest growing sport in […]