They say if you want to make God laugh, make plans. That statement could not have been more true in the days leading up to the biggest series of fight cards in MMA history. Dominant champions such as Matt Hughes and George St-Pierre look more like relics of an ancient epoch of MMA, and with […] READ MORE
Author: Max Hammer (Associate Editor)
MaxHammerTimeLWOS Staff Weighs in on UFC: Almeida vs Garbrandt
As we inch closer to UFC Fight Night 88: Almeida vs Garbrandt, which takes place this Saturday, May 29 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV, more questions than answers have arisen regarding who will fight next for the bantamweight title. Dominick Cruz is set to defend his title in a grudge […] READ MORE
Lessons Learned: Rousey, Aldo, and Werdum
In the past eighteen months, we’ve seen long reigning champions unseated, divisional kings dethroned, and the passing of the proverbial torch in mixed martial arts. This pattern is all too familiar with a nascent combat sport like MMA, where certain fighters seem to usher in new eras of combat mastery, bringing new ideas and knowledge about […] READ MORE
Adapting Jiu Jitsu for MMA: Maia, Jacare
Those of you who watched the epic UFC 198 card this past weekend in Curitiba, Brazil were treated to some spectacular, highlight-reel finishes showcasing the best that MMA has to offer. Technique, power and athleticism were on display as some of the world’s best fighters competed for pride, glory, and a heavyweight championship belt. However, […] READ MORE
Candidates to Replace Chris Weidman At UFC 199
News broke this afternoon that Chris Weidman has pulled out of his title fight rematch with Luke Rockhold, originally scheduled for UFC 199 on June 4th, 2016. Candidates to Replace Chris Weidman At UFC 199 The obvious choice to replace Weidman would be Ronaldo Souza, as he emerged unscathed from his bout with Vitor Belfort […] READ MORE
Keys to Victory: Alistair Overeem vs Andrei Arlovski
UFC Fight Night 87 is scheduled to be the promotions inaugural show in the Netherlands. Zuffa’s debut goes down this Sunday, May 8, 2016 at the Ahoy Rotterdam and features two of the heavyweight divisions’ most storied veterans. Those fighters, whose careers have spanned over a decade, are decorated competitors in various MMA organizations. Keys to Victory: Alistair Overeem vs Andrei […] READ MORE
Meanwhile, Gordon Ryan Wins Eddie Bravo Invitational 6
Eddie Bravo has changed the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and submission grappling with his eponymous Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI) tournament, a 16 man competition featuring the world’s best grappling talent. As promotions like Metamoris and Polaris struggled to find ground (no pun intended) with the martial arts community, mostly due to lackluster events, contract disputes and […] READ MORE
Khabib Nurmagomedov, Ground Specialist of the Future
Despite being fraught with injuries, last minute replacements and the absence of Tony Ferguson, UFC on Fox 19 was a huge success. Fans experienced the full breadth and variety that mixed martial arts has to offer. Included in the broad spectrum of martial arts mastery was the wrestling and sambo of Khabib Nurmagomedov, who returned to vintage […] READ MORE
Cornucopia of Combat: UFC 198 Card Shaping Up
The media is all abuzz lately over the ultra-stacked UFC 198 card, which features an incredible breadth and variety of exciting fights across many divisions. The stacked line-up is a gratuitous gift to both the casual and the hardcore fan, including an olive branch to first-timers: a cornucopia of combat that bridges the gap between entertainment and sport. Amongst the plethora of […] READ MORE
Neil Magny Finishes Hector Lombard in Controversial Co-Main Event
Neil Magny (#7 ww) TKO'd Hector Lombard, who had never been stopped before, in the performance of a lifetime and now approaches title contention. READ MORE
