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Ronda Rousey -– Crush of the Day

Mike Moody — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:30:55 +0000

Our budding obsession with Ronda Rousey is no secret. We pointed you to her hot Twitter pics last week, and we named her one of the most beautiful but brutal female fighters. Well, they don’t call it an obsession for nothing – the Olympic medal winning MMA fighter is our Crush of the Day.

Coolest Knockout Ever Comes From a One Handed Fighter!

kyle — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 01:26:34 +0000

There are a lot of cool stories that come out of mixed martial arts and with the number of promotions around, those impressive appearances are plentiful. Nick Newell’s performance at a recent Xtreme Fighting Championship may just take the cake, though. Nick Newell is just another 26-year-old fighter coming through the ranks, looking to make [...]

Best UFC Debut in History?

kyle — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 03:11:13 +0000

There are a lot of ways to impress UFC president and mastermind Dana White. The quickest way is to show it in the octagon. At UFC 149 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, newly minted UFC fighter Ryan Jimmo did just that. There are a lot of records in mixed martial arts, and considering how new the [...]

Need Another Reason to Love Ronda Rousey?

kyle — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 20:33:33 +0000

Mixed martial artist Ronda Rousey has taken the female fighting world by storm in recent years. She has worked her way through the smaller events in her years in the sport and the 25-year-old blonde has now made her mark in Strikeforce. What she did outside the octagon, though, is what has some attention recently.

Female Fighter Records Incredibly Quick Knockout…Twice!

kyle — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:57:27 +0000

We have talked many times here at the WGRD MMA Page about the growing minor organizations for mixed martial arts. The raging debate about hot chicks fighting each other has already taken place. One thing all of us mixed martial arts fans cannot deny, though, is the love of a good knockout.

What Happens When UFC Opponents Meet in the Elevator?

kyle — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 21:12:31 +0000

A lot of times, combatants in the UFC show a lot of animosity towards each other (see: Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen) while others are respectful and stay level headed. While the fireworks may revolve around those high intensity explosions and tough talking, they don't always live up to the hype.

So what would you say might happen if two of those "nice guys" were to happen to run into each other in an elevator during the week of their highly anticipated pay-per-view fight? Lucky for us, we can watch the discomfort and funny moment for ourselves.

UFC Fighter Tries Out Dance Moves on 'Dancing With The Stars' and Fails Miserably

kyle — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 02:05:25 +0000

Nobody ever tries to say dancing is easy. Dancing in front of a television and live audience is even more difficult. Add in the fact of being well over six feet tall and more than 200 pounds and, well, maybe some things just aren't meant for people of certain stature. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira should take note of that statement.

How To Make an Impression In the UFC!

kyle — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 01:52:22 +0000

As the parent company of the UFC continues to buy smaller promotions and fighter's contracts, the roster can seem like a revolving door at some times. Unless you are a big name fighter, there may be a sense of insecurity with all the additions and subtractions. One sure fire way to not lose your job is to become an instant highlight reel, especially in a primetime scenario. Just like Justin Lawrence did a few weeks ago.

5 Beautiful But Brutal Female Fighters

Yael Grauer — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 16:45:18 +0000

The sport of mixed martial arts is predominantly male-dominated, but don’t forget the ladies. Although the fighters listed before have wildly different fighting styles (wrestling, judo, kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, striking), with their tenacity and exciting performances, female fighters always look to steal the show. “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey (5-0) “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey burst into the professional MMA [...]

UFC 147 Preview — Silva vs. Franklin

Yael Grauer — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:03:38 +0000

UFC 147 will take place on June 23, 2012. This event has been a bit of a nightmare for the UFC. It was originally set to take place in Rio de Janeiro, but a U.N. conference forced a location change to Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The original main event was supposed to be a long-anticipated [...]

MMA Promotion Searches For New Fans. With Dirt Bike Backflips.

kyle — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:04:48 +0000

Local mixed martial arts promotions are popping up everywhere as the sport grows in popularity. With that edict, these small time campaigns need fresh ideas on the table to bring new fans in and attract a loyal audience. This is where “Backflips and Beatdowns” takes the cake. Not only are your awesome senses tingling because [...]

UFC Works Further Into the Mainstream with…Budweiser Ad?

kyle — Tue, 22 May 2012 02:53:00 +0000

We talk a lot here about how mixed martial arts and the UFC have slowly worked its way into the American mainstream and public acceptance over the course of the past few years. Network television deals have been coupled with more state legislatures agreeing to allow the sport to take place in its arenas. There is nothing more American than a commercial though. Not just any commercial, one for The King of Beers, Budweiser.

The Best Walkouts by Any MMA Fighter…EVER!

kyle — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:01:57 +0000

With what some may call overexposure of MMA in recent memory with FOX, FX, Fuel TV and Spike all in on the trend, some of the fighters have to go that extra mile to set themselves apart from the pack to become a star. What better time to do that than the long walk from backstage at the event to the octagon to fistfight? For that matter, why not your walkout to the standard weigh-in?

Buy Your Own Authentic MMA Championship Belt!

kyle — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:46:08 +0000

Whether it is wrestling, boxing or mixed martial arts, the championship belts are always a spectacle. Sometimes they are hideous, sometimes they are pretty darn cool to look at. Well, if you have ever wanted the chance to own your very own authentic belt and not want to have to go through the work of being beaten to a pulp to get it, it is your lucky time!

53-year-old (Yes, You Read That Right) Demolishes 21-year-old fighter

kyle — Mon, 07 May 2012 23:39:45 +0000

You can turn around just about anywhere and see a local mixed martial arts promotion trying to stage events in seemingly every nook and cranny in the country nowadays. The UFC has brought the sport into the mainstream and these organizations are trying to capitalize on its growing popularity. With that popularity comes unexpected match ups and even more unexpected knockouts. Something like a 53-year-old man on one hour's notice facing off against a trained 21-year-old?

Oddest Display To Win Judge's Scorecards…Ever?

kyle — Mon, 07 May 2012 23:24:56 +0000

Sometimes in mixed martial arts, you see a lot of weird stuff after the final bell rings. Sometimes there will be extra trash talk, a few extra punches or both fighters claiming victory. It usually involves an extra show of display exuding confidence, sometimes arrogance, but always proclaiming victory. But what about….a tumbling competition? Sometimes, [...]

Kindest Knockout in MMA History

kyle — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:44:50 +0000

Mixed martial arts is known for its brutal knockouts and vicious finishes. Most of the time, they end with one fighter punching or kicking or choking his opponent until the referee has to physically remove him from his unconscious opponent. Except for one fighter. UFC fighter Brian Stann is a rising star in the middleweight [...]

8 Reasons Every Guy Should Love MMA

kyle — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:08:09 +0000

There is no questioning what makes people love watching mixed martial arts. Athleticism, fist fighting, ring girls and the idea of two men entering and one leaving the victor are all reasons to tune in. Oh, and ring girls. Like all sports, though, it is the little things that keep people coming back for more. [...]

Ranking The Next Three Months In UFC Pay-Per-View Events

kyle — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:44:48 +0000

With a deal inked last year, the UFC and the FOX network have been saturating the market with mixed martial arts events. Not all of them are worth your time. One thing holds certain though, and it is that UFC matchmaker Joe Silva typically always delivers the goods when it comes to their pay per view events.

UFC's best moments: Part II

kyle — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:01:49 +0000

For many years, mixed martial arts was banned in most states and looked down upon in states it was allowed. That took a quick turn when Dana White re-organized the entire sport and banning such barbaric maneuvers as groin kicks, biting, etc. Still, such a sport had a difficult time grabbing a share of the spotlight in the United States. That was until Spike TV began airing The Ultimate Fighter