July 2009

In the spirit of unwinding after long, unbroken stretches of fight preparation, numerous MMA fighters will take to the outdoors for some well-deserved R&R when time permits. But the UFC’s Gray Maynard prefers something a little…

Despite a withering global economy, the sport of mixed martial arts continues to grow, spreading faster than crabs through a party school frat house. Lured by the scent of fame and fortune, not to mention the sentiment that it’s far…

Jake Shields stood across the cage from “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler on June 6 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, and it seemed like business as usual. But as the camera panned to the Jiu-Jitsu wizard when Strikeforce ring…

MOVIE: Ultimate Champion, starring Stephan Bonnar, Daniel Bernhardt, Leila Arcieri, Marieh Delfino, Ted Fox, and George Saunders. THE STORY: Light-heavyweight champ (and Iraq war hero) Troy Jennings (Bonnar) gets a surprise visit from old…

I have two little brothers, who I love more than anything – which, of course, as any older brother will tell you, means I can beat the absolute crap out of them. Dead arms, dead legs, and getting smacked with Hot Wheels tracks or…

Three years ago, NFL defensive end Jared Allen was coming off of a disappointing 7.5-sack season. He had shown too much potential to languish in underachievement. After the season, I told Allen, a close friend of mine, that he should train…

I’m one pissed off hombre today! I’m simply stunned at the stupidity and short-sightedness of some in our sport. What has me so ticked off at the world today? What has me acting as if you-know-what was in my Cheerios? Two words:…

When Dan “Punkass” Caldwell accepted complimentary tickets to UFC 26 from then-owners Semaphore Entertainment Group, he wasn’t sold the sport could be a pop-culture phenomenon. That moment didn’t come until UFC 40 Tito Ortiz battered Ken…

By FIGHT! contributor Romey Louangvilay This weekend Las Vegas will be overrun with fighters, fans, and MMA industry insiders in town for UFC 100. But it looks like it’s going to be extra crowded in those hotels and bars this weekend…

Alan Belcher doesn’t particularly care for his nickname “The Talent.” He earned it by picking up a guitar when he was young—not for his fighting skills. Fast-forward to his UFC debut against Yushin Okami at UFC 62 in 2006 and an insane…