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    McGregor Accepted the Boxing Challenge.

    How It Happened Small words tend to snowball into big things, especially in the fighting world. Oscar De La Hoya, one of the top boxing promoters and a former professional boxer, said on “The State of Combat” podcast that it would take him just two rounds to take down Conor McGregor in a boxing ring. […] More

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    The most expected MMA bouts in 2020.

    2020 has started as a very promising year for the MMA. Of course, international fighters are suffering from the restrictions caused by the coronavirus. Below are the most expected MMA bouts in 2020. Nunes vs Shevchenko 3 Of course, this fight doesn`t seem quite tempting at first glance. It`s mainly because two previous fights between […] More

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    TOP-5 UPSETS IN UFC HISTORY

    It`s always been pleasant to watch the UFC champion crushing his enemies one by one, making his way to the Hall of Fame. However, it doesn`t always go as anticipated. One lucky shot and the UFC champion is on the canvas. The victory has slipped away from him, along with a chance at having a […] More

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    The Fighting Style of Khabib Nurmagomedov

    Khabib Nurmagomedov is the record-setting MMA fighter with 28 wins and no losses. This is the longest MMA winning streak ever. 10 of Khabib’s victories were submissions, and 8 resulted from knockouts. Precise and Terrifying The fighter is a dominant force of nature, one that employs an effective ground-and-pound technique and exhausts his opponents. Khabib […] More

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    Top 5 MMA Trash Talkers Who Couldn’t Back It Up

    It isn’t uncommon to see a display of manliness, confidence, or arrogance during MMA press conferences. The obvious example is Conor McGregor and his overly expressive behavior – his behavior is akin to animalistic intimidation aimed to shake the self-confidence of an opponent.  Sometimes, fighters tend to walk the thin line of being overly demeaning […] More

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    The Most Devastating Career-Ending Injuries in MMA

    Although at the time of this article no fighter has died due to injuries in a UFC competition, a number of promising sportsmen have suffered tragic consequences. The following list will remind you about the tangible dangers of the MMA and the risks involved with stepping inside the cage. Evangelista ‘Cyborg’ Santos A seasoned veteran […] More

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    The Unsung Heroes: UFC Referees

    The main purpose of a referee is to make sure that everything inside the Octagon goes according to the rules. At first glance, that might seem like a trivial task, but it’s only because the real complexity is hard to grasp. Protecting the Fighters It takes skill, knowledge, and practice to be able to make […] More

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    Mental Tenacity: How Conor McGregor Deals With Defeat.

    One of the things that distinguishes athletes who are great from one-hit wonders is the ability to recover from failures. On the highest levels of performance, psychology is arguably more important than physical ability, which is why so many promising talents fail to achieve lasting success. General Overview of McGregor’s Losses Conor McGregor took the […] More

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    The top MMA organizations in the world.

    We bet that even those men who are not the biggest fans of MMA still would not refuse to watch or even attend a good professional combat sports event. Therefore, we’d like to present our list of the leading global MMA organizations to you. UFC Ultimate Fighting Championship is undoubtedly the top dog in the […] More