MMA and Inclusion: UFC 229 Put “MMAGA Culture” On Full Display
By Raphael Garcia The discussion about diversity and inclusion can often be a polarizing one, whether in politics, business, or culture. And although many believe that...
By Raphael Garcia The discussion about diversity and inclusion can often be a polarizing one, whether in politics, business, or culture. And although many believe that...
By Raphael Garcia If you opened your favorite social media app and saw multiple posts and tweets referencing a big trade, one would have thought that...
By Raphael Garcia By now, we should all be aware of what happened before, during and after the UFC 229 main event. Now, the UFC is...
By Raphael Garcia Mixed martial arts is a dangerous sport in which injuries are bound to happen at some point or another. Regardless of whether it’s...
By Raphael Garcia When it comes to mixed martial arts matchmaking, the only rule is that there are no rules. Fighters are paired in whatever fashion...
By Raphael Garcia Competition is the basis for any sport. In MMA, men and women step into a cage with the goal of walking out as...
By Raphael Garcia There are many people across the world that are coming off of tough weeks, but very few had as public of a bad...
By Raphael Garcia The wave of young fighters making a push through the rankings in the UFC is something that should excite fans and media alike....
By Raphael Garcia Mixed martial arts free agency continues to be a development worth paying attention to, as each year more and more competitors are willing...
By Raphael Garcia There’s something to be said for fighters who can capture the attention of fans and hold it for substantial amounts of time. Whether...
By Raphael Garcia On Saturday night, a near six-year reign came to an end. Demetrious Johnson‘s tenure at the top of the UFC flyweight division, one...
By Raphael Garcia UFC 227 is this weekend and features two title fights — at bantamweight and flyweight. TJ Dillashaw headlines as he faces Cody Garbrandt...
By Raphael Garcia UFC on Fox 30 was the type of event that should have sparked excitement in the MMA space. At the top of the...
By Raphael Garcia Mixed martial arts is a peculiar sport. On a weekly basis, men and women get into a steel cage to batter each other...
By Raphael Garcia The idea that absence makes the heart grow fonder in mixed martial arts is frequently up for debate, but what’s not up for...
By Raphael Garcia The athletes that compete in mixed martial arts have to be some of the toughest humans on Earth. They step into a steel...
By Raphael Garcia There’s something to be said for properly booking a rising mixed martial arts talent. Bellator MMA is doing it with Ed Ruth and...
By Raphael Garcia It’s been well documented that big personalities are becoming more important in mixed martial arts. Greater opportunities and bigger paydays await those fighters...
By Raphael Garcia There’s something to be said for men and women who are willing to step into the Octagon and put everything on the line...
By Raphael Garcia Receiving adequate pay is a struggle for most mixed martial artists, even those competing within the confines of the UFC. And as with...