November 2009

Larry Pepe talks decisions, Denis Kang, and Randy.

I love mixed martial arts and the people involved in it. So what do you do when you love something? You protect it. I’ve had the privilege of being involved in MMA for more than 15 years now, and I, like many, have watched the sport…

Jake Shields hasn’t lost since 2004. He’s earned twelve consecutive victories, defeating five champions over two weight classes in the process. The Cesar Gracie black belt hopes to add a fourth title to his mantle—it…

Brazil’s fight scene was the first victim. Shooto Brazil, Meca World Vale Tudo, and Jungle Fight were some of the promotions that hosted Jose Aldo’s malicious fight style. He started his professional fighting career just before…

First things first. How did this MMA thing come about for you? I wrestled grade school, middle school, high school, and in college. When I got to Purdue University I met Tom Erikson who was one of the coaches there. He had fought down in…

Pearson’s UFC 105 opponent is Aaron Riley and “The Real Deal” hopes to make his UFC mark in typical Brit-fighter fashion.

"Slick Nick" has a simple message for Matthew Riddle at UFC 105.

“NO, KILL IT,” HARRIS SAYS. The light turns off — killed. Harris sits under the chandelier house lights at Body English after the WEC 42 weigh-ins. He rests his right ankle over his left knee. His fine suit cuts no…

The musky scents of sweat, menthol liniment, and leather hang heavy in the air at the famed Wild Card Boxing Club, in Hollywood, California. Roughly twodozen fighters of all shapes, sizes, and skill sets pound bags, jump rope, and…

IN THE BELLY OF THE WHALE The city of Mosul is in the Northern part of Iraq on the banks of the Tigris River. A sprawling city of nearly two million inhabitants, it has been here in one form or another for thousands of years. It is built…