Despite vast improvement since its inception as a professional sport, mixed martial arts still suffers from the stigma of being overly violent and bloody. It is still not fully sanctioned in the US, as several states refuse to allow matches at all. This article looks at professional mixed martial arts and examines whether it has truly moved away from its brutal roots.
Words: 635 Downloads: 0 Category: Extreme Sports By: CJ GarrettExtensive information on Jon "Bones" Jones, the youngest champion in UFC history is provided. Upcoming UFC events and challengers to the light heavyweight belt are also discussed.
Words: 790 Downloads: 0 Category: Extreme Sports By: Jason EarlsInformation concerning the next career move of UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre is provided. Background history on GSP is also given, along with up-to-date info on upcoming MMA events.
Words: 706 Downloads: 0 Category: Extreme Sports By: Jason EarlsThis is a discussion of the connection between health and Mixed Martial Arts. This discusses some of the fitness benefits as well as possible consequences. You will find information comparing MMA to other combat sports as well.
Words: 623 Downloads: 1 Category: Martial Arts By: T.M. SchoolerThis article is a discussion of the pros and cons of the UFC´s recent purchase of the Strikeforce mixed martial arts promotion. I first discuss the fact that the purchase will likely lead to fight match-ups that fans want to see. I then go on to discuss concerns about lack of competition in the marketplace, and a reduction in options for fighters´ careers-- both of which will likely be a result of this purchase.
Words: 487 Downloads: 0 Category: Martial Arts By: Robert DemerjianA new system of ranking boxers according to their relative strengths is introduced by Pound for Pound Ratings. It makes use two criteria—quality of opposition and length of championship reigns as major bases for the ratings.
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