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Rise of a wrestle-boxer: The keys to Cody Stamann’s UFC 250 performance

Under absolutely unimaginable circumstances, bantamweight rising contender Cody Stamann showed off the tools of a future title challenger.

O’Malley on Garbrandt’s KO: ‘There’s levels to striking’

‘Sugar’ Sean gave his fellow bantamweight some props for Garbrandt’s stellar KO of Raphael Assuncao... kinda... sorta... not really.

MMA fighter vs Butterbean wannabe - Tiger MT Training: Episode #5

MMA Mania’s Andrew Richardson takes viewers inside his time training at the one of the world’s largest combat sports gyms: Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand.

Judo Chump: Russian bloggers duke it out for some reason

Two internet "personalities" engaged in fisticuffs for internet clout. That’s it. That’s literally the story.

Battling Bullies, BBQ Beatdowns - Tiger MT Training: Episode #4

MMA Mania’s Andrew Richardson takes viewers inside his time training at the one of the world’s largest combat sports gyms: Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand.

Wrestling for MMA: The entries of Aljamain Sterling

UFC 250’s title eliminator between Aljamain Sterling and Cory Sandhagen may come down to one specific piece of Sterling’s game.

Takedown breakdown: How Burns seized initiative vs. Nelson

A few small details were giving Gunnar Nelson the edge over Gilbert Burns in their wrestling exchanges. Burns adjusted when it mattered the most.

Takedown breakdown: How Cael Sanderson ankle picked Daniel Cormier

Breaking down the signature move of the greatest collegiate wrestler of all time

Takedown breakdown: How Lombard ragdolled Shields

Hector Lombard didn’t use his judo offensively very often in the UFC, but for one night he put on a masterclass.

Judo Chump - Jeff Goldblum lookalike dominates in street fight

What could have been another mediocre sidewalk battle with ugly hugging became much more as a new internet legend is born.

Takedown breakdown: Sadulaev’s overhook shuck

Take a closer look at the slick clinch offense of the best wrestler on the planet

Video analysis: Mike Tyson’s offensive body punching

An extensive video analysis of Mike Tyson’s attacks to the body

Eating weird bugs, avoiding Russians - Tiger MT: Episode #3

MMA Mania’s Andrew Richardson takes viewers inside his time training at the one of the world’s largest combat sports gyms: Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand.

Takedown breakdown: Studying Jones’ inside trip

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones uses clinch-based takedowns to set up his best attacks

Takedown breakdown: Burroughs’ versatile double leg explained

The World and Olympic champion is no one-trick pony when it comes to his signature attack

Feature: Martial Arts in the Digital Age 

We’re in a golden age of martial arts education, and Coronavirus quarantines have only highlighted the advancements and culture in learning martial arts.

Wrestling breakdown: UFC Brasilia’s Moreno vs. Formiga

Exploring the impressive gameplan that allowed Brandon Moreno to outfox ace MMA grappler Jussier Formiga

UFC 248 Moves to Remember: Zhang vs. Joanna, Adesanya vs. Romero

A breakdown of the best moves used in these two title fights.

Wrestling for MMA: Jussier Formiga

Exploring the strategic subtleties that allow grappling ace Jussier Formiga to take down and control physical, dynamic flyweights.

Judo Chop: How Adesanya and Romero read their opponents minds

Striking specialist Connor Ruebusch breaks down the contrasting mindsets of Yoel Romero and Israel Adesanya ahead of their UFC 248 title fight.

Guru warned commission of Sanchez’s Stone Cold Stunner-like death move

Joshua Fabia, head coach for UFC welterweight Diego Sanchez, apparently almost got Sanchez’s bout with Michael Chiesa cancelled after warning that the ‘Nightmare’ knew techniques that could kill his opponent.

Wrestling breakdown: Tim Elliott vs. Joseph Benavidez

Learn about D2 All-American Tim Elliot’s unorthodox techniques through analysis of his one-round scrap with Joseph Benavidez.

Wrestling breakdown: Zach Makovsky vs. Joseph Benavidez

Studying the unique takedown entries and finishes by Zach Makovsky against the scrappy Joseph Benavidez

UFC 246 Main Event Analysis and Prediction: Enter ‘Cowboy’

A detailed technical analysis and examination of possible outcomes based on Cowboy’s strengths and weaknesses. Plus a prediction!

McGregor Tech. Breakdown: Part 3, Grappling

The third breakdown of this series focuses on Conor McGregor’s wrestling and submission grappling skills.

Conor McGregor Technical Breakdown: Part 2, Kicking

The second breakdown of this series focuses on Conor McGregor’s kicking skills.

Conor McGregor Technical Breakdown: Part 1, Punching

The first breakdown of this two part series focuses on Conor McGregor’s explosive punching skills.

Wrestling breakdown: U23 World champion Bo Nickal

Already one of the most accomplished and popular amateur wrestlers in the country, Bo Nickal jumped levels when he won his first freestyle World title.

Elements of Dominance: The game of Jon Jones pt. 3 - Rivals and revelations

In this three-part series, BJJ & Judo black belt Tommy Elliott breaks down the pieces of Jon Jones’ MMA game, and the techniques that have made him one of the UFC’s most dominant champions.

Elements of Dominance: The game of Jon Jones pt. 2 - Creative violence

In this three-part series, BJJ & Judo black belt Tommy Elliott breaks down the pieces of Jon Jones’ MMA game, and the techniques that have made him one of the UFC’s most dominant champions.

Elements of Dominance: The game of Jon Jones pt. 1 - Rise of a wrestler

In this three-part series, BJJ & Judo black belt Tommy Elliott breaks down the pieces of Jon Jones’ MMA game, and the techniques that have made him one of the UFC’s most dominant champions.

Wrestling for MMA: Jose Aldo

Highlighting the athleticism and craft of the greatest defensive wrestler in MMA history.