Simple Overview of MMA (The Equipment)

The standard gloves for MMA are much small than boxing, which is made purely to allow for grappling and keeps the fingers available for submissions and blocks. Before each fight, a corner-man for each fighter will carefully wrap up the gloves, and then equip the gloves on. Next are the shorts.Shorts are great for MMA since they allow the...

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Overview of MMA (Schedules & Promotions)

A fighter’s schedule before a big event consists of training, training, and more training. They will usually work at different venues on different techniques within their Martial Art of choice in order to be 100% come fight night. After all preparation is made, it is time to promote and market the fights.You’ve probably seen a commercial for the UFC...

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Simple Overview of MMA (Introduction)

Combat has been apart of our world since the very beginning. Mixed Martial Arts has had a rocky start, but now the world has begun to fully accept it as a legitimate sport, with the Ultimate Fighting Championship as the flagship organization. Back in the 90’s during the UFC’s beginnings, rules were an after thought, and blood was everywhere. The brutality...

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UFC Live Current Fight Schedule for 10-1-11

Cruz (C) vs. Johnson Barry vs StruveJohnson vs BrennemanWiman vs DanzigPrelimsEdwards vs OliveiraJohnson vs SassEaston vs BloodworthRoller vs GrantNeer vs WisniewskiWatson vs Sando...

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Jon Jones Defends Light-Heavyweight Title at UFC 135. Will face Lyoto Machida next.

 After four rounds of domination against former Champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Jon "Bones" Jones will prepare for his next opponent: Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida.Machida, who is coming off an impressive win himself against Former Champ Randy Couture, was once the light-heavyweight champ himself, and could be the next major threat to Jones'...

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