The UFC are back in the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas. There has been something special about each COVID-19 card, whether in the UFC Apex or Fight Island. Nothing changes here at UFC 255. Those with slightly longer memories will recall the debacle that ensued with the trade of Ben Askren and Mighty …
When it comes to protection in MMA, one of the most important things to protect are, well y’know. While cups have been around for decades from sports such as Cricket, Baseball and American football, there was a need for a more specialised protective cup for fighters. Founded in 2009, originally as a fight wear apparel …
Heavy bags are great to practice your power shots and to practice moving around a stationary target that, thankfully, doesn’t hit back. They can be therapeutic too; if you really want to let your anger out without saying or doing something that will get you in some trouble, wailing on a heavy bag is one …
If someone gets injured during MMA training, it’s normally from wrestling. This could be from just a freak accident or by falling awkwardly (very common) but is also often from not wearing the proper protective gear to mitigate damage. Best Wrestling Knee Pads Reviewed Bodyprox Protective Knee Pads These knee pads come in a complete …
Hitting a punching bag can be surprisingly tough on your hands, joints, feet, etc. Looking in from the outside, you might think that a heavy bag (despite the name) is easy and fun to punch and to kick. You’ve no doubt already seen someone using a heavy bag before in some form or another but …
There are so many great stories in MMA. The birth of the sport in itself is a fantastic tale and the story of its rise most likely hasn’t even properly begun yet as MMA is still so young. So many MMA fighters have had incredible lives so far. With some of them, you only catch …
Kids and heavy bags don’t mix. Heavy bags are tough and dense and can easily hurt or injure your hands and wrists if you aren’t prepared. This is true for when adults use them. Throw a full power roundhouse at a dense heavy bag and you may just find yourself falling to the floor in …
It can be tough to find good quality kids gear. MMA is a new sport so it’s somewhat understandable, but unfortunately it’s tough to find good boxing gear for children too. Companies can see the demand so they’ve absolutely flooded the market with kids gear… though a lot of it is utter trash. It’s like …
If you really want to be the best grappler and fighter you can possibly be, then you have to wrestle. Wrestling is one of the vital cores of MMA, alongside BJJ, boxing and Muay Thai. If you BJJ is great but you can’t wrestle than good luck getting the fight on the ground against someone …
When you first begin your MMA journey, one of the first pieces of equipment you’ll want to buy is a pair of MMA gloves. Of course, you’ll have to get a mouthguard and other vital bits but nothing is quite as cool or exciting as purchasing your first pair of MMA gloves. Best MMA Gloves …
