Jake Shields in the Mainstream
By Nicholas Bailey (nbailey@mmaratings.net) The first time I ever saw a Jake Shields fight, it was his smothering decision win over Mach Sakurai. I knew that...
November 10, 2009
UFC 105 Fight Week Previews: James Wilks vs. Matt Brown
By E. Spencer Kyte (espencerkyte@mmaratings.net) Second fight, second TUF Season 9 winner stepping into the cage. While James “Lightning” Wilks doesn’t have as difficult a match-up...
MMA 101: Why so many rules in MMA?
By Katrina Belcher (KatrinaBelcher@mmaratings.net) The reason for rules in MMA competition include keeping contestants, ring personnel and spectators safe, and to maintain a sense of fairness...