Articles tagged: "UFC"
1: Mma Videos : The New Craze
UFC and MMA are exciting acronyms for Ultimate Fighting Championship and Mixed martial Arts. UFC is a part of MMA. Currently the UFC is recognized as the largest MMA promotion around the entire world.
2: Mixed Martial Arts Grows In Popularity
There once was a time when boxing ruled the sports landscape The heavyweight champion was the most feared and famous athlete on the planet
3: Grappling A Great Way To Get In Shape
This article describes the benefits of training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and/or Submission Grappling. The calorie expenditure training these styles often exceed 800 calories per hour.
4: For Self Defense Is It Necessary To Know How To Kill?
Learning the life and death skills to survive potentially lethal criminal assaults is a subject often skipped in the world of self defense. Here it is examined for the reader to ponder.
5: With Violence, A Video Clip Is Worth A Thousand Words
When people view real violence it shakes them into reality and causes them to question the effectiveness of traditonal martial arts, combat sports and self defense training.
6: The Critical Difference Between A Fighter And A Killer
It 's surprising how many martial artists even world class MMA competitors find themselves completely unprepared to handle street violence.
7: A Vision For A Professional Fighting League: Local Fighters, Team Owners, And Fans
There is, and always has been, a problem in the world of professional fighting: Unlike almost any other sport, a single entity controls the players In boxing, a single notorious promoter almost ruined the sport (and arguably did) with the way he managed and controlled fighters and matches
8: Ultimate Fighter Vs. The Contender, Which Will Come Out On Top
Spike TV and ESPN are going head to head with their latest reality series launches. More may be at stake than originally meets the eye. Boxing which used to be the mainstay of ESPN, late night sports, sports bars, casinos, Pay Per View and gambling, has lost vast market share and audience to
9: The Ultimate Fighting Secret
Last month, I sat down with a group of friends to watch the latest pay-per-view Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event.The host of the party was a major fan, and he laid out a nice spread for us with plenty of food and cold beer. The fights started and all seemed to be going well until my h
10: The Benefits of Training in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a combination of karate, grappling, wrestling, Tang Soo Do, boxing, jujitsu, Tae Kwon Do and more all combined in one. Mixed martial arts, in its modern form, emerged in 1993 through the Ultimate Fighting Championships and was based on pitting different fighting styl
11: Once a Marine Always a Marine
On Friday February 23, 2007, a 70-year-old man exemplified the motto of the Marine Corp League, "Once a Marine, Always a Marine." When three thugs boarded a tourist bus in the Costa Rican city of Limon armed with a gun and knives they must have thought the twelve senior citizens onboard were ea
12: Who Is Next For Chuck Liddell
With only 2 losses in his last twenty Mixed Martial Arts fights; there is little doubt that Chuck Liddell is the best light heavyweight fighter in the world. Still, fans of the UFC always want to see good battles, so it 's worth looking forward to those fighters, UFC, Pride or elsewhere who mig
13: Master Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Even though it has been around for many years, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was made famous in the United States by Royce Gracie in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Many people were not that familiar with the style until Gracie entered the UFC and continued to dominate fighters of all styles and wei
14: Top 5 Reasons Why Tim Sylvia Will Defeat Randy Couture
Sometimes in life we need to take a step back, ignore our hearts and go with our heads. UFC 68 on March 3rd, in Columbus Ohio is one of those times. The main event on the UFC 68 card is Tim "The Maine-iac" Sylvia vs Randy "The Natural" Couture. Tim Sylvia stands 6'8" and weighs in around 265
15: The Legends of MMA
Wouldn't it be great to turn back time? I'm tired of seeing older fighters past their prime, just looking for another payday. These guys are forced to fight guys ten or fifteen years younger than themselves. The most recent examples of this were the fights between Tito Ortiz and Ken Shamrock
16: Mike Swick is Ready For a Title Shot
Can somebody please explain to me why Mike Swick is fighting Yushin Okami at UFC 69 in Houston Texas? Is it because Mike Swick is a home town fighter and the UFC wants to make sure that he wins? Is it because he 's the only 185 pound fighter left with a shot at defeating Anderson Silva and the
17: Matt Serra The Future UFC Lightweight Champion
Let 's get things straight, I'm saying that Matt Serra has no chance against Georges St Pierre in their UFC welterweight championship bout on April 7, 2007 in Houston Texas. What I am saying is that Matt "The Terror" Serra will be a future champion in the UFC lightweight division.The UFC does n
18: Can Anyone Stop Mirko Cro Cop Filipovic
Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic is a heavyweight Mixed Martial Arts fighter with a record of 22-4-2. That 's an awfully impressive record, but the record does not tell the whole story. However, the record is a nice starting point.Let 's examine "Cro Cop 's " record, starting with his losses. Mirko 's f
19: Diego Sanchez faces Josh Koscheck at UFC 69
UFC 69 will feature a long awaited showdown between two Ultimate Fighter season one fighters. Josh Koscheck and Diego Sanchez. While I believe that Sanchez should be in line for a title shot, even without this bout, who can argue that it will be an unbelievable fight.During the Ultimate Fight
20: Anderson Silva Is The Real Deal
Most UFC fans had their first introduction to Anderson "The Spider" Silva when he knocked out Chris Leben on UFC 's Ultimate Fight Night in June of 2006. Chris Leben was, and is, considered a durable striker with a great chin. Leben came straight at Silva and paid the price when Silva landed a
21: Randy Couture vs Tim Sylvia The Breakdown
March 3rd, 2007 is the date that Randy "The Natural" Couture faces Tim "The Mainiac" Sylvia at UFC 68 in Columbus Ohio. That 's the date that Randy Couture wants to make Mixed Martial Arts history. Randy Couture is no stranger to the UFC heavyweight division. He won the heavyweight title on t
22: The Story of the Ultimate Fighting Championship
You may have heard of it before - the octagon. It 's the place where warriors meet to battle each other into submission by knocking the opponent unconscious or forcing him to give up by imposing explosive pain on his body. It is the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The UFC is a mixed-martial arts
23: UFC Welterweight Dream Matches
I'm going to begin with the UFC welterweight champion, Georges "Rush" St Pierre. Georges is huge for a 170 pound fighter. He stands 5'10" and is 25 years old. He comes into every fight in spectacular shape and ready for war. Fortunately for Georges, most opponents are not ready for the kind
24: Mixed Martial Arts Legend, Randy The Natural Couture Back in The UFC
Randy "The Natural" Couture is returning to the Octagon on March 3, 2007 to face heavyweight champion Tim "The Mainiac" Silvia in a battle for the UFC heavyweight belt. There are two questions on everybody 's mind about this match up. First, does Randy have a chance? More importantly, is Rand
25: The Five Best Fighters in MMA
Who in their right mind would argue that Mirko Cro Cop belongs in the top 5 heavyweight fighters in the world? Well, I'll also put him in the top 5 all around fighters in the world. Now that Mirko has joined the UFC it 's clear that Tim Silvia 's days as champion are numbered. Mirko will hold
26: Worlds Ten Best Mixed Martial Arts Heavyweight Fighters
There 's no better way to stick your neck out that coming up with a top 10 "anything" list. It just gets worse when you talk about combat sports like boxing, kickboxing or mixed martial arts. However, here it is, my top 10 list of heavyweight MMA fighters on the planet.I need to tell you that
27: Kung Fu Up Close
The martial art of Kung Fu is an exchange of culture, a type of exercise, and also a way of defending yourself. The art is very popular throughout the world, also being known as Gung Fu, Wu Shu, and even Kuo Shu. It shares some common traits with Karate, such as using both hand and foot techn
28: George St Pierre Vs Matt Serra
Sometime early in 2007, perhaps in February, George Rush St Pierre will put his UFC welterweight title on the line against Matt The Terror Serra. This fight is the title shot promised to the winner of the Ultimate Fighter season 4. Matt Serra won this in his finale victory over Chris Lytle.
29: The UFC 's Purchase Of The WFA Is Great News For MMA Fight Fans
I recently read that the Ultimate Fighting Championship has purchases the World Fighting Alliance. I think the (Ultimate Fighting Championship) is about to get a most welcomed shot in the arm, courtesy of the recent purchase. Let 's hope that the UFC decides to keep some of the top tier fight
