Op. Editorial

🥊 Cage of Honor 90 Fight Card: A Night of Epic Showdowns!

Get ready for a night of explosive MMA action as Cage of Honor returns for its 90th show! This event is packed with thrilling matchups that promise to deliver unforgettable moments and intense battles. Don't miss your chance to catch all the excitement live exclusively on MMAFutures.Live! 🔥 Main Event: Tavae Lewis vs. Kyle Kurtz (185 lbs) The main event features a clash of submission specialists,...

Synergy FC 9 Returns with a Night of Thrilling Fights

The anticipation is building as Synergy FC returns to the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas on Saturday, November 4, with a promise to deliver an unforgettable night of mixed martial arts action. Presented by Verts Neighborhood Dispensary & KC Tint Works, Synergy FC 9 brings together top prospects, fan favorites, and rising stars, all under one roof. Main Event: Deron Carlis vs. Austin Clem...

Enter the Trigon, Matt Delanoit

For those involved in the Nebraska MMA Matt Delanoit is known as a road warrior, a never back down veteran always willing to...

MMA in the Olympics

With the Winter Olympics wrapping up, sports are on the world’s radar more than ever, and those of us who are fight fans may...

Does an MMA Title Really Matter?

Does an MMA Title Really Matter? No.  The answer is easy, but the explanation is a little more difficult to explain. The UFC has in...

The Etiquette of the Cage

MMA is a sport, any hard feelings one has when stepping into the cage should be left in the cage. Treat the cage as you home and treat it with proper etiquette.

The Ripples of Rousey’s Loss

I've been back and forth about posting this... but here are my comments about the Rousey loss. To me, Rousey losing could be the worst...

Individual Sport?

The walkout shirts were slightly different, I believe based on country of origin, but that was also very confusing, as I saw many guys I know to be american wearing other colors, I believe Jeremy Stephens, born in Iowa and training in So Cal came out in the colors of Mexico, so there is always that. But as different as they were, they were all exactly the same, once again with zero individualism in what is sold as an individual sport.

The Fighter Gets Paid!

Everyone has gone out to buy tickets for an event and bought them from the ‘Big Box’ ticket companies. It makes you wonder how the fighter gets paid. Typically these companies work exclusively with the hosting venue. Which means they are able to dictate the price that you are charged for their service.

The UFC’s More Female-Friendly Approach

I wonder why the MMA's television ratings and pay-er view revenue have declined recently. There is one area that MMA has not reached out to, women. I have noticed the UFC's more female-friendly approach that is not all testosterone and male dominated to the sport.

What is New York’s Problem With MMA?

The State of New York has thousands of Martial Arts gyms, workout facilities and dojos that they license every year. So what is New York's problem with MMA competition. One would think that they would be open to let those athletes compete but NO. Doesn't it seem strange that parents are willing to pay for their children to learn about MMA and then ban it at the highest level. Forty-nine other states, Canada, Mexico and beyond have legalized professional mixed martial arts and yet New York’s political hypocrisy lingers on.

Four Reasons MMA is Safer Than Most Contact Sports

Here are four reasons MMA is safer than most contact sports. MMA has an established foundation. MMA may be a new sport in the sense that the unique combination of techniques and rules is no more than a few decades old.

Loophole in the UFC’s Reebok Deal?

Has Sam Alvey found a loophole in the UFC's Reebock Deal? At UFC Fight Night 65, Alvey displayed his sponsor's tag with a spray-tan tattoo. What a shot! I like the tongue-in-cheek rebellion that Alvey is making.

On the Brink of the UFC – 5 Fighters

Many fighters are willing to give up everything to get into the spotlight, but very few are on the brink of the UFC. Even with all of the controversy surrounding the new Olympic style random drug testing policy and the Reebok sponsorship, the UFC is still the king of the cage.