2008

As I arrived in Kansas City, I was greeted by Travis Crall, founder of the Elite Fight League. The trio masterminding the EFL consists of Travis Crall, Bryan Stevenson, and Shawn Ricks. They all bring distinct aspects to their equation for…

One thing I’ve come to realize in covering sports for the last decade and a half: fans love dominance. We love dynasties. We love Tiger Woods for it. Used to love Tyson for it. Domination makes us talk, shows us all how to rise up to…

ROUNDEST OF THE ROUND In mixed martial arts, you always hear analysts speak about fi ghters being well rounded. Taking a close look, there are just a few top-level fi ghters that really fi t the well rounded bill. Obviously, number one…

Jaimie Hilfi ger Age: 21 Height: 5’3” Hometown: New Windsor, NY Favorite Fighter: Urijah Faber Relationship Status: Taken Hey Jaimie, how are things? Anything new going on in your life? Doing well, thanks! I graduated with…

UFC light heavyweight fighter Drew McFedries has spent a lifetime standing tall against forces that have the potential to drop anyone to their knees. From becoming an adult much too soon, to living with Chron’s disease and battling a…

When Matt Hughes surpassed Royce Gracie at UFC 60, every serious writer in the sport hailed it as the changing of the guard in mixed martial arts. The term was used once again when Rashad Evans knocked out Chuck Liddell just last month.…

In the International Fight League, something had to change. After spending two seasons attempting to distinguish itself from the competition with a team-based format, colorful mascots, and legendary coaches, the league’s new CEO, Jay…

Back pain affects nearly 80 percent of the population and can severely interfere with your ability to train and compete if you are an MMA athlete. Contrary to what most people believe, the most common cause of back pain is not poor lifting…

The way things are going, it seems like its only a matter of time before mixed martial arts overtakes boxing as our society’s favorite form of legalized brutality. But despite skyrocketing ratings, there’s one area where the…

Who were some of your role models growing up? My dad of course. I always looked up to my dad. He was a hard worker, a real man’s man type guy. How did you get into MMA? I was playing some football at a college in Northern…