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Does the UFC owe it to mixed martial artists to help the sport evolve? MMA News Opinion 

Does the UFC owe it to mixed martial artists to help the sport evolve?

'Beautiful' Bob Meloni , , ,
The UFC is the king of mixed martial arts. While going back and forth on a social media post with professional MMA fighter Mike Pope, he referred to them as the NFL of the sport. He is 100% correct.  Despite valiant efforts by Bellator and many other organizations, most mixed martial artists strive to one day earn that contract from... Read More
Rise Submission Invitational Results Event Results MMA News 

Rise Submission Invitational Results

Kyle Carroll , , , , , , ,
The Rise Submission Invitational inaugural event took place last night at The Space at Westbury, in Westbury, New York. The event was presented by Lou Neglia and New York Fighting.com. The RSI delivered fans in attendance nine undercard fights, an eight-man Tournament in the 170-pound weight class, and three Super Fights on the Main Card. The headliner was Ring of... Read More
Workout Of The Week: The All-American Health/Lifestyle MMA News 

Workout Of The Week: The All-American

Brian Jensen , , , ,
Saturday night, Chris “The All-American” Weidman, showed why he is one of the best middleweights in the division. Weidman co- headlined Saturdays first ever event at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in his hometown of Long Island, New York. After losing 3 straight fights, Weidman battled back after a big knockdown in the first round. The All- American secured a nasty... Read More
NCMMA Radio – UFC on FOX 25 Interview with Jimmie Rivera Interviews MMA News Nick Catone MMA Radio 

NCMMA Radio – UFC on FOX 25 Interview with Jimmie Rivera

NCMMARadio , ,
In this episode of Nick Catone MMA Radio, we interview Jimmie “El Terror” Rivera as he prepares for UFC on Fox 25 in Long Island, NY. We will talk with Jimmie Rivera about his exciting matchup versus Thomas Almeida and the preparation throughout his fight camp. In addition we will discuss the ultra-competitive bantamweight division and where Rivera feels is his next... Read More
UFC Chris Wade: I Thought He Knew He Got His Ass Kicked Interviews MMA News 

UFC Chris Wade: I Thought He Knew He Got His Ass Kicked

Kyle Carroll , , , ,
Long Island, NY – Chris Wade (11-3) will enter the Octagon for the seventh time in his UFC career verse Frankie Perez (10-3) on July 22, 2017, at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Wade (Long Island MMA) will be fighting Perez for the second time at UFC Fight Night Long Island. The rematch of their Ring of Combat 48 split decision... Read More
MMA Real Winner in Fight between Mayweather and McGregor MMA News Opinion 

MMA Real Winner in Fight between Mayweather and McGregor

Kyle Carroll , , , ,
The sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) is real winner in the fight between Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor. As the entire world already knows, the Conor McGregor – Floyd Mayweather Jr. boxing match is signed and stamped. The fight date is scheduled for August 26, 2017, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The hype train is no longer... Read More
Samsung Announces New Virtual Reality Partnership with UFC MMA News 

Samsung Announces New Virtual Reality Partnership with UFC

Eric Kowal , , ,
Gear VR will bring users closer to the biggest live action events around the world SEOUL, Korea – May 30, 2017 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced VR Live Pass on Gear VR, a lineup of exciting global, live entertainment partnerships with the UFC®, X Games and Live Nation. Samsung will stream select live events so fans can enjoy immersive virtual... Read More
How far away is MMA from becoming an Olympic Sport? ‘Realistically, we should be included in the 2024 Olympics’ SFLC Podcast 

How far away is MMA from becoming an Olympic Sport? ‘Realistically, we should be included in the 2024 Olympics’

Mike Heck , , , , ,
MMA is looking to get Olympic recognition. The IMMAF has begun the process, but how long could it take to become a reality? Last Summer, news outlets from Sports Illustrated, Yahoo!, Men’s Fitness, even Newsday were asking the same question; “Could Mixed Martial Arts become an Olympic Sport?” While the question has been asked and debated over for the last several... Read More
Is Conor McGregor the New GOAT? Has He Replaced Anderson Silva? MMA News Opinion Rankings 

Is Conor McGregor the New GOAT? Has He Replaced Anderson Silva?

Kyle Carroll , , , , 0 comment
Is Conor McGregor the New GOAT? Has He Replaced Anderson Silva? Is Conor McGregor the Greatest of All-Time? After this historic MMA weekend in New York City, the argument can be made that McGregor is the GOAT. Saturday night’s second round knockout added to the Irishmen’s legacy for his conquest of being the greatest of all-time. Snagging a second UFC title... Read More
Like With The NFL, CTE Could Become a Major Problem In MMA Health/Lifestyle MMA News Opinion 

Like With The NFL, CTE Could Become a Major Problem In MMA

joshfletcher , , , , 1 Comment
Like With The NFL, CTE Could Become a Major Problem In MMA It appears that a problem that many mixed-martial artists onlookers have predicted for the future of MMA has finally come to pass. It is a problem that reminds us of the inconvenient truth about combat related sports: While MMA is a great sport, it is also brutal, dangerous... Read More