Coaches Corner

Zak Cummings: From the Octagon to Coaching and Beyond

In a recent interview with MMA Futures on The Stool, Zak Cummings, former UFC fighter, shared his journey in the world of mixed martial arts, from his early days as a high school athlete to his retirement from professional fighting. This transcript provides insights into Zak's background, experiences in the UFC, and his post-retirement plans, including coaching, community involvement, and promotion ownership. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEKl0dY0NKM Background and Early...

Niko Carbajal: A Fighter’s Journey Back to the Cage

In the world of mixed martial arts, resilience and determination are often the defining traits of fighters. One such fighter, Niko Carbajal, hailing from Omaha, Nebraska, is about to step back into the cage after a nine-year hiatus. In an exclusive interview with MMA Futures, Niko shared his story, his motivations, and what this comeback means to him The Journey Back:Niko Carbajal's journey in martial...

The Breakdown: Cutting Weight

Many combat sport athletes strive to compete in the lightest weight class possible. With cutting weight, they believe that this will give them an advantage of size, strength, speed, power, etc. As a result, there are both short-term and long-term strategies that every fighter who is trying to cut weight uses.

The Cost of Combat

If you do not have a passion for the sport of Mixed Martial Arts, then the cost of combat will be far too high. In addition to the physical training, the cost of being a fighter goes beyond the physical and the mental, it actually comes straight from your bank account.

MMA Strength and Conditioning

What is at the core of a great MMA fighter? The mastery of various martial arts is a HUGE part of it but strength and conditioning is also a big part. An MMA fighter has to be strong enough to dominate the opponent, throw powerful punches and kicks, absorb impact, and be able to resist a constant application of force. He or she has to be powerful and fast, and have enough endurance to be able to perform at high level for five 5-minute rounds.

Israeli Fight Legend Returns

Israeli Fight Legend Ido Pariente returns to the gym where he got his start in Mixed Martial Arts. Lincoln Martial Arts Center will be hosting a six-day seminar with Ido Pariente, February 20-22 and February 27 through March 1st.

Matt Bentley – Coaches Corner

Matt Bentley, former MMA fighter and now personal trainer and fight coach at Mick Doyle's Gym in Omaha, Nebraska spoke to MMA Futures - Coaches Corner about fighting, training, philosophy and life.

The Fighter Punch List

Being a professional fighter is a whole lot more than collecting a paycheck at the end of three rounds. When you make the decision...