April 2013

Fans, pundits, and commentators love throwing around the term “world class” when describing the skill level of mixed martial artists. However, the phrase is misused too often when discussing the wrestling chops of MMA fighters. A…

For many, the allure of MMA reality shows has long lost its luster, but where others may falter, Bellator’s innovative new entry into the genre hopes to shine. Bertrand Van Munster and Elise Doganieri, the creative forces behind the…

By Clay Walker, PhD HardCore Gym fighter Brian Bowles attacks the Bulldog Circuit in anticipation of his return to the Octagon on May 25 at UFC 160. MMA fighters tax their entire energy system—both aerobic and anaerobic—while competing…

Having trained under world champions Manu Ntoh and Duke Roufus, it’s no surprise UFC middleweight Alan Belcher has some powerful kickboxing skills, which he has put to good use in 18 professional wins. In this month’s MMA 101, Alan makes…

Fueling your body is the key to unleashing your maximum performance and recovery. Over the past few years, kale has become the edible darling of nutritionists, fitness professionals, and certified health nuts. With its versatility and…

// Data provided by Reed Kuhn at fightnomics.com / @fightnomics Of all the exhilarating things that can happen inside an MMA cage, a fighter dropping an opponent to the floor with a single strike is perhaps the most iconic. The fundamental…

//Illustrations By Tadd Trueb Fighting. Never Back Down. Supreme Champion. If you can sit through these recent “MMA movies” without scissor-kicking yourself in the face, you have the patience of Job, the attention span of a goldfish, or…

All-Star first basemen Prince Fielder hits hard on the diamond and in the cage. At first glance, 5’-11”, 275-pound Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder looks like he could go toe-to-toe with any UFC heavyweight. Watching him leap…

Country star Darius Rucker may not train MMA, but he absolutely loves the fight business. Rucker caught every glimpse of the UFC he could during its dark ages in the mid-1990s, but he became truly addicted when The Ultimate Fighter…

Name: Alicia Lei Age: 26 Height: 5’9” Hometown: Vancouver, Canada Twitter: @AliciaLeii How long have you been modeling? About four years. I’m internationally published in FHM and Maxim, but I really love the runway. What would you say is…