What makes an idol? Respect? Admiration? Emulation? In mixed martial arts, an idol is often a fighter that turns violence into art. The combat-sports career of 31-year-old Russian Daria Ibragimova…
The jump from competing as an amateur to a professional is an arduous one in any sport. In mixed martial arts, going pro too early can do more harm than…
Dreams do not only exist in your imagination. Although the ones that occur in your sleep may be far-fetched and unattainable, others require hard work and dedication to bring to…
Stepping into an enclosed cage to fight another human being is not for the weak of heart or mind. For those that embrace it, the sport of mixed martial arts…
“I want to be a G.O.A.T.” Without context — or at least an explanation of the acronym — you might think flyweight Andrea Lee has been punched in the head…
Sports, by their nature, are about the spirit of competition. Yet, the reasons that athletes choose to participate vary greatly from one to the next. For some, it’s the drive…
No matter what your philosophical approach might be in life, there’s no denying that some things are simply beyond our control. Whether it’s the unexpected traffic jam that makes you…
Mixed martial arts is a serious sport. It requires a level of focus and dedication beyond the limits of most athletes. With two combatants locked inside a cage aiming to…
Life’s journey is full of twists and turns. What lies ahead is not always expected. Less than three years ago, Mexico’s Irene Aldana had never stepped into a cage as…
