We discuss a wonderful performance from Gilbert Burns.
We discuss a wonderful performance from Gilbert Burns.
We examine the way that Henry Cejudo took the great Dominick Cruz apart. Some of it was built on Cody Garbrandt’s success, some of it was entirely Cejudo’s own.
The difference between Ristie and everyone else came down to constant use of what this writer would call an “advanced fundamental”: generating concussive punching power off one leg.
Against the scariest leg locker in MMA history and with a significant weight disadvantage, Garry Tonon was able to take the guard and make it fit for purpose once more.
Back into the film room we go as we examine Cruz vs Dillashaw.
Jack provides some commentary as he revisits classic fights.
For one night only, Cody Garbrandt was the finest fighter on earth.
Demian Maia had a rough go of it on Saturday night, but one Jiu Jitsu old timer was still out there being weird and getting away with it.
Anderson Silva held the UFC middleweight title from 2006 to 2013, defended his crown ten times, and headlined cards for the UFC well into his forties. Yet Anderson Silva’s legacy is greater than a simple round up of his accomplishments because he changed the face of mixed martial arts as we know it.
We discuss all the ways in which Dominick Reyes is a trickier match up than most fans think.
“The science of boxing—which lends itself to kickboxing—is that of landing right hands and avoiding right hands… Average hitters should be looking to line up their right hand because that is their best shot at doing some damage. When you stumble upon a right hand hitter of the quality that Hari developed, the goal and the method stay the same, the results just become a lot more dramatic. “
We examine the match up and discuss the very obvious motive behind it.
A rather optimistic look ahead to boxing in 2020
We give out the first Slacky award, for the Technical Turnaround of 2019.
In a sport that simply can’t be predicted, we give it a shot anyway and ask what will happen in the UFC in 2020.
We get a little pessimistic about Light Heavyweight’s hot new flavour.
Ahead of his title fight with Max Holloway, we discuss Volk's surprising kickboxing performances in his last two fights.
Ruiz's lightning fast combos must be avoided or further embarrassment could be in store for AJ