Fighters Perspective

This column is all about the fighters, we have asked several fighters to write us stories about how life is different from their perspective. We think you’ll be surprised how much they give up to follow their dreams. It’s the Fighters Perspective.

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...
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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...
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Ryan Jensen talks Dancing with the Omaha Stars

ensen was one of the stars on this years version of Dancing with the Omaha Stars, which is presented each year by Omaha Ballroom dancing, and benefits the Sunshine kids.
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4 Powerful Stand-up Combos

If you want to be successful in MMA competition, it is all about maximizing your opportunities. You need to have a good arsenal of moves...
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Fighting Away From Home

As a fighter, there are few things like your first experience fighting away from home. Whether you're driving a couple hundred miles or flying overseas, the voyage can be an exhilarating one. It's been a while since I've traveled more than a few hours to compete, but memories from years ago surfaced this past weekend while on the road to see some fights in Iowa.
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Through the Eyes of a Fighter: Cutting Weight

Imagine yourself being deprived of food and water, sitting in a sauna, wiping sweat off of your body with a credit card to coax more perspiration your pores; this is the reality of many a fighter before weigh ins take place. It is cutting weight.
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Through the Eyes of a Fighter

It seems that the Mixed Martial Arts community as a whole is in support of Jones' recovery, should he follow through with the process. And through the eyes of a fighter, it may take him to a new level of "greatness"
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Too Old to Start

When should you make the decision to become a fighter? Now I know that the topic of when is a fighter too old to keep fighting has been widely covered, but this article is not about that. This article is about when a fighter might be too old to start fighting...
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The Matzah Brawler

My name is Aaron (The Matzah Brawler) Rajman. I am a Mixed Martial Arts fighter with an overall record of 19-2. I earned 6 different title belts as an amateur and recently have turned pro. I was born in the Bronx, NY
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Barbaric Bloodsport

Remember when descriptions of a "barbaric bloodsport" were used to describe Mixed Martial Arts? Today the description has become completely irrelevant. It’s a story we’ve...
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Never Stop

I never stop training. Since my Tuff-N-Uff fight got cancelled for December 19th, I have not really slowed down too much.  I train seven...
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The Cage: No Place for Old Dogs

I know that the topic of when is a fighter too old to keep fighting has been widely covered, this is about when a fighter might be too old to start fighting
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Training Camp – Invicta

To be a champion, you have to train like a champion. This is my current training regimen. I am getting ready to fight in...
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Pay it Forward

Dwight Joseph is a Liberian born Mixed Martial Artist living in Lincoln, Nebraska. A few months ago, Dwight started to think how he could Pay It Forward
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