MMA Life

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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Major MMA promotions have a bigger broadcast footprint than ever. So why is tough for fighters to cash in on sponsors? “Is this Mark Gingrich?” the voice on the line politely asks. “Yes,” says Gingrich, who’s conferenced in a call that…
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Ring of Fire brought the action to Buckley Air Force Base for the inaugural Buckley MMA Fight Night. All too often, phrases like “this is going to be a war” and “preparing for battle” are carelessly thrown around to describe a mixed…
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You don’t have to be Irish to have a good time on March 17, but you stand a better chance if you choose your drinks wisely. FIGHT! asked some of MMA’s most experienced veterans for their advice on St. Patty’s Day elixers, so skip the green…
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For American Me’s lead singer Tony Tataje, keeping his music real means keeping it real in MMA. Tony Tataje has finally arrived at his apartment. It’s 9:30 p.m. on a blistering cold night in Portland, Oregon, and the tattooed…
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When UFC ring announcer Bruce Buffer gets on the microphone, you know IT’S TIME. With an unmatched passion and unmistakable voice, Buffer’s fighter introductions have become a staple of the UFC experience. We caught up with the maestro to…
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Urijah Faber and Torque Sports & Performance kick the tires and light the fires for Operation Gratitude. UFC featherweight Urijah Faber leaned into it. His opponent resisted briefly, then yielded—a feeling the former WEC Champion was…
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