By Katrina Belcher (KatrinaBelcher@mmaratings.net) As per my previous article, many of the techniques associated with MMA are routinely utilized and practiced in other combat sports disciplines...
By Michael Ford (MichaelFord@mmaratings.net) Last week, fellow writer Spencer Kyte discussed his Jorge Gurgel Theory, which he suggested was an impediment to the mixed martial arts...
By Katrina Belcher (KatrinaBelcher@mmaratings.net) Many people are not familiar with the technical aspects of MMA and have viewed the vast arsenal of the technical elements of...
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...
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...
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...
By Nicholas Bailey (nbailey@mmaratings.net) Being cageside for this event was a great experience. While the bottom of the card lacked energy, the arena was electric for...
By E. Spencer Kyte (espencerkyte@mmaratings.net) With Strikeforce’s debut on CBS over and done with, the focus shifts to the UFC’s free offering this weekend on Spike,...
By E. Spencer Kyte (espencerkyte@mmaratings.net) 1. This Picture Might Be Accurate Anyone else would have been finished. Broken nose on the very first punch, from a...
By Nicholas Bailey (nbailey@mmaratings.net) What is the meaning of a Fedor vs. Rogers fight? It’s not clear. Rogers isn’t the cream of the crop, and he’s...
By Bryan Levick (BryanLevick@mmaratings.net) Tomorrow night mixed martial arts returns to CBS for the first time since last October as Strikeforce presents: Fedor vs. Rogers. The...
By E. Spencer Kyte (espencerkyte@mmaratings.net) With Strikeforce’s long-awaited network television debut tonight, the mainstream media will be turning their often-occluded eye towards Mixed Martial Arts. So...
By Joshua Stein (josh@mmaopinion.com) Along with two Strikeforce events this weekend, the Japanese organization World Victory Road will be putting on Sengoku 11 in Tokyo.Featherweight Bout:...
By E. Spencer Kyte (espencerkyte@mmaratings.net) Now it’s time for the big dance. Before breaking down the fight, here is my one shout out to the rest...
By E. Spencer Kyte (espencerkyte@mmaratings.net) I’ve already gone on record in a couple different places saying this will be the Fight of the Night. That’s what...
By E. Spencer Kyte (espencerkyte@mmaratings.net) Grab a pen and write this down: In no more than three years time, Gegard Mousasi will be considered the best...
By E. Spencer Kyte (espencerkyte@mmaratings.net) Sorry I’ve been slacking on breaking down the Strikeforce Main Card this week; in addition to moving, writing revisionist histories on...
By E. Spencer Kyte (espencerkyte@mmaratings.net) Brock Lesnar is the UFC Heavyweight Champion. That fact cannot be disputed. Apparently, everything else in the Mixed Martial Arts history...
By Bryan Levick (BryanLevick@mmaratings.net) At the ripe old age of 26, UFC welterweight Thiago Alves has already been through more in his eight years in mixed...
By E. Spencer Kyte (espencerkyte@mmaratings.net) When Jens Pulver was submitted in 33 seconds by Josh Grispi back at WEC 41 in Sacramento, the fan favorite known...
