But injuries have beset her at unlucky times and she must be in line for a title shot soon against Zhang. 7. Kayla Harrison Is a rising star in the lightweight division with her judo discipline where she won 2 olympic golds. Her transition to MMA has been impressive and not many in ...
The buzz from UFC 100 was hampered significantly in the second half of 2009 after a rash of injuries and other health-related issues—including Brock Lesnar's life-threatening bout with diverticulitis—forcing the organization to continuously scramble and reshuffle its lineup for several events. ...
One of my favorite parts of UFC 5 over its predecessor is that you are always learning. Win, lose, sparring, bag work – every punch, kick, throw, and lock you do earns you points towards your next evolution. Realize that you can overtrain, and you can take injuries that persist, so...
UFC betting involves predicting the outcomes of mixed martial arts fights organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Bettors can place wagers on various aspects of the fights, such as the winner, method of victory, and the round in which the fight will end. With its unique blend ...
but you also risk picking up real injuries any time you head into the ring. Each of them help you grow the skills associated with each discipline. They also all come with a unique challenge that’ll net you additional Evolution Points. If you don’t have the requisite move to hit that ...
I view Shara as the more durable of the two fighters, but Petrosyan might also offer better cardio in a high-paced fight; I'd bet Armenlive at a better number after Round 1– especially if he hasn't grappled to that point. Lastly, consider betting Petrosyan to win by decision (project...
as well as wins over division staples and former champions, from Mackenzie Dern to Jéssica Andrade. At the heart of the main card (the third fight out of five) is a unique matchup between two elite warriors in their respective divisions: Max “Blessed” Holloway and Justin “The High...
I had every obstacle you could ever bloody imagine as a fighter thrown my way. I had losses. I had knockouts. I had injuries. I had knee replacements. I lost the vision in my fucking eye and I continued going. I became the champion of the world, and I think a lot of people, in...
Miller has battled back from countless injuries and setbacks, and perhaps none more challenging than his battle with Lyme disease. The New Jersey native not only got back to his winning ways on Saturday night but in the process, he snapped a four-fight losing streak. ...
about – steroids, EPO, HGH, etc. – they’re banned both in- and out-of-competition. The distinction mostly becomes important when we talk about recreational drugs, like marijuana and cocaine. While the WADA code says you can never use steroids, it doesn’t say you can never g...