2013

By Doug Balzarini Bodyweight movements are effective and efficient exercise options, especially for MMA athletes. In a sport with weight classes, the goal of the strength coach is to help the athlete become as strong as possible for their…

Why are there so many leg attacks in MMA? Because leg attacks offer the highest percentage takedown. However, lowering your level for a double- or single-leg can still leave you vulnerable for a knee to the face or the risk of being…

Don’t play the fool with your diet this April. Every day is April Fools’ Day for many food companies clamoring for your business. With clever marketing, they can trick you into thinking you’re eating something far more healthy than you…

The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) is ready to lead the fight to clean up MMA. Alistair Overeem, Stephan Bonnar, Jake Shields, Cris Cyborg—those were just a handful of mixed martial artists who were busted and suspended for using…

By Justin M. Norton If you’re a 30- or 40-something with the right mindset, MMA might be the ticket to the best fitness of your life. Former Marine Tim Miller was tubing on the Guadalupe River in Texas when he had the 21st century…

From music to sponsorships, Hatebreed’s Jamey Jasta is all about MMA. Mixed martial arts has been a longtime passion for Hatebreed lead vocalist Jamey Jasta, but now the sport is intertwining with his business in more ways than one. In…

Photo By Dave Alan Name: Caitlin Hixx Age: 27 Height: 5’3” Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada Facebook: /caitlinhixxfanpage Twitter: @CaitlinHixx How long have you been modeling? About four years. I have had the great honor of working with some…

Mark Hunt was born “down to fight,” and that has made his stock go way up. It’s hard not to feel good for Mark Hunt. In fact, it’s even harder to believe a story like his is unfolding right before our eyes. Hollywood doesn’t imagine…

Mention Anderson Silva’s name and even non-MMA fans are likely to respond with something along the lines of “Oh yeah, that guy? He’s a bad ass.” Mention Luke Rockhold, however, and see how many blank stares you get in return. For many…