FIGHT Magazine - Mixed Martial Arts Life

Every February I hit a professional crossroads of sorts. I’m faced with a dilemma, a choice that at first was extremely difficult to make but as time has passed that little ache in my stomach has quieted a bit. Which does one…

“I love you all way, way, way too much to put you all through this again,” Pulver said. “You guys have made my life a miracle.”

Sometimes an individual performance pushes an entire sport forward.

No pressure for the Irishman as he is set to face Edson Berto on April 3rd and admits, "I’ve earned my opportunity to fight in America."

A staple of the Incan warrior’s diet, quinoa (pronounced kin-wa) is a solid addition to any fighter’s nutrition regimen. While often mistakenly referred to as a grain, quinoa is actually a seed that’s related to leafy…

Consuming ½ cup of canned pure pumpkin (not the pie mix) per day will give your body a team of nutrients, including alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, magnesium, and pantothenic acid. Pumpkin is also high…

From the outside looking in, I believe the game plan for Jamie Varner was to use his striking to land power shots, thus setting up his takedowns so he could score with ground-n-pound. I think Henderson’s game plan was to fight at long…

Your body must be ready for action. It doesn’t matter if you’re getting ready to practice Muay Thai, wrestling, jiu-jitsu, or if you’re about to hit the weights, your muscles and joints must be prepared. Many injuries…

The core row is one of the best exercises to build strength and size in the upper back. Strong lats and rhomboids are important for fighters because they help boost punching power and improve shoulder health. Fighters also need a super…

The key to getting the most out of your diet is variety. Many healthy eaters have a diverse intake of fruits and vegetables but get stuck eating the same three whole grains: wheat, brown rice, and oats. These grains are excellent additions…