Bare-knuckle boxing: fringe pseudo-sport or serious UFC competitor?“My wife made me look her in the eyes and say, ‘I will not do another combat sport in my life,’” said Chad Mendes after his first fight in…Mar 15, 2022Mar 15, 2022
Fighting Dirty: Why These UFC Vets are Trying to Change the MMA BusinessGray Maynard has always made the most with what he’s been given. He’s never thought of himself as an activist, and is more than content to…Feb 16, 2022Feb 16, 2022
Askar Askar fights for a second chance at UFC gloryAskar Askar is used to fighting. He was just seven years old when his family left Palestine and came to Chicago, Illinois. Coming from a…Feb 9, 2022Feb 9, 2022
Why IMMAF’s World Championships are the future of mixed martial artsThe IMMAF World Championships are the pinnacle of amateur mixed martial arts. From Jan. 24–29 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, amateur…Feb 2, 2022Feb 2, 2022
Chicago prospect Motaz Askar moves camp to Factory X ahead of LFA debutPalestinian-born Motaz Askar (2–0–0) has moved to Colorado to train at Factory X Muay Thai ahead of his scheduled Legacy Fighting Alliance…Jan 18, 2022Jan 18, 2022
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Maybe Having Sports Right Now is Too Much to Ask ForOn the morning of April 9, it seemed as if we were just nine days away from UFC 249…Apr 19, 2020Apr 19, 2020
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