You’re not alone. Like many impassioned fans, the path from ardent follower toonline commentatorcan seem daunting. But fear not! After immersing myself in research and seeking wisdom from those who’ve navigated these waters before, I’ve mapped out a strategy that transforms raw excitement fo...
Historically, this analysis of pace has provided interesting insights toward the postseason. Coined by college basketball commentator Ryan Hammer, the term“Trapezoid of Excellence”has been used to describe the relationship between pace and efficiency that begets the best tournament ...
Wins were only by submission or knockout – or if your opponent threw in the towel – and purists from different styles such as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, boxing or wrestling competed to see which art was best. The Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts are now used worldwide in profes...
Nobody is going to have to make a living in their post-athletic careers through professional wrestling, celebrity boxing, or selling sex tapes (Harding’s fate). But the concept of “sabotaging a competitor” — especially in adversarial realms that don’t allow any defensive tactics — ...
its all start-score a point-break-ref says point given-touch gloves-start. nothing like actual pro boxing style exchanges. i couldnt find any of my bouts exhibited in the replays i saw on TV but then i didnt watch the whole thing, there was more wushu, karate and wrestling exhibitions ...
only to rip their shirt in the same way Hogan did. His likeness was plastered on posters, action figures, lunchboxes, vitamins, breakfast cereal and more. Rivalries with Andre the Giant, the Ultimate Warrior and Rick Flair kept wrestling fans coming back for more, but throughout it all, ...
only to rip their shirt in the same way Hogan did. His likeness was plastered on posters, action figures, lunchboxes, vitamins, breakfast cereal and more. Rivalries with Andre the Giant, the Ultimate Warrior and Rick Flair kept wrestling fans coming back for more, but throughout it all, ...
Born in central China’s Hunan province, Xie’s parents worked in the garment industry and sent him off to a local sports academy when he showed an aptitude for wrestling. But Xie was drawn to MMA because it challenged him to expand his skillset. He hoped the Road to UFC would give hi...
After the victory, commentator Gorilla Monsoon declared: "Hulkamania is here!" His words proved prophetic. Through the rest of the ‘80s, Hogan took professional wrestling to heights never seen before. Fans wore his distinctive yellow and red outfit, only to rip their shirt in the same way ...
So the three of us stand and wait, hemmed in along one side of Sydney’s Monster Children gallery, sweat dripping from every conceivable pore, no microphone except a clip-on one, Millie blowing sweet gales of sound down her saxophone, Loene wrestling tempests from the guitar, as people as...