MMA 101: What Is A Cuban Hook?

  A Cuban hook is quite simply a lead hand overhand punch. But that answer isn’t satisfying is it? It’s like if your friend tries to set you up on a…

Erick Silva and Rick Story: Different Paths, Same Location

Erick Silva and Rick Story are two welterweights who suffer from the same issue: brilliance marred by inconsistency. I have wrote in depth about Erick Silva, believing that if he…

Ovince St. Preux vs. Glover Teixeira: Solved in One Round

Sorry ladies and gentlemen, this will be a gloating piece. And I have family plans today so you guys don’t get fancy GIFs today. Instead, I will use my descriptive…

Is Ovince Saint Preux the Future of the Light Heavyweight Division?

Just three to four years ago, the UFC light heavyweight division was thought of as THE division for all of MMA to aspire to. Oh how the mighty hath fallen….

MMA 101: Why Do Body Shots Affect Cardio?

When I say body shots, I’m not talking about those cringe inducing shots to the liver and kidneys that reduce tough men to the fetal position. I’m talking about the…

A Tearful Goodbye: The 5 Best Performances of Antonio Nogueira

At long last, perhaps a couple fights after he should have, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has agreed to retire from the sport after a back and forth battle with Stefan Struve…