A certain aura surrounding some fights tells you it is big. Even when not considering the packed crowds, the excited commentators or the over-the-top video packages, there's a vibe you can pick up on that simply says: "This is a big deal." That's the type of feeling that came through my screen and into my … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: UFC 40: Vendetta
Throwback Thursday: Pride 22: Beasts From The East 2
It was hard to have super high expectations for Pride FC's "Beasts From The East 2" card. The event was just a few weeks removed from the promotion's first-ever "Shockwave" event from the Tokyo National Stadium, which saw a turnout of 90,000 or 70,000 fans, depending on who you ask (albeit an impressive number even … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Pride 22: Beasts From The East 2
Throwback Thursday: UFC 39: The Warriors Return
UFC 39: The Warriors Return - 9/27/02 - Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA UFC 39 was a time for the promotion to try and get its act back together. After losing champions in two of their five active divisions, some work had to be done to put fighters back into title positions. The promotion … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: UFC 39: The Warriors Return
Makwan Amirkhani Says His Good Side Will Show Up At OKTAGON 54
A year removed from his UFC run, 'Mr. Finland' believes he has perfectly lined himself up for a career resurgence. On paper, there are a lot of reasons to count out Makwan Amirkhani. The end of "Mr. Finland's" UFC run was brutal. He consumed five losses in his last six appearances, a streak that was … Continue reading Makwan Amirkhani Says His Good Side Will Show Up At OKTAGON 54
Knockdown News on Indefinite Pause
Hello readers of the Knockdown Daily newsletter. I’m writer and reporter Jack Wannan. I’m writing to announce that Knockdown News, along with the Knockdown Daily newsletter will be on pause indefinitely. Today, I am beginning a six-week internship program at CBC’s Front Burner podcast. I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity and hope to give it … Continue reading Knockdown News on Indefinite Pause
RIZIN 40 Live Coverage
The 2022 MMA calendar will come to a close this Saturday with a collaborative New Year's Eve card from RIZIN and Bellator. The 15-fight MMA event from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan is scheduled to include numerous champions in the sport, along with other notable names. A five-fight "Bellator vs. RIZIN" card is … Continue reading RIZIN 40 Live Coverage
RIZIN 40 Preview
Hundreds of high-level MMA events have come and passed in 2022. Some eras have begun, while others have come to an end. And while most of the year has already been written into history books, it's not entirely over yet. Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN will return to the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan this … Continue reading RIZIN 40 Preview
The 2022 RIZIN Reflection Roundtable
The Japanese MMA scene has a small, but dedicated group of international reporters and viewers that follow it. Those who keep their eyes on JMMA know that it consistently has its own intriguing storylines and dialogues that take place throughout the year. The amount of interesting discourse that can arise from JMMA is why the … Continue reading The 2022 RIZIN Reflection Roundtable
2022: 12 Months, 12 Thoughts
If you follow MMA, you know there is no such thing as an offseason. There are notable events almost every week of the calendar year featuring elite talent putting their belts on the line. Because of this, it's easy to forget some of the biggest stories that come out of a year in total. To … Continue reading 2022: 12 Months, 12 Thoughts
Knockdown News 2022 Fighter of the Year: Alex Pereira
It is no easy feat to rise to the top of any sport. The physical dimensions of someone or the resources that someone has to train can give them an advantage, but never guarantee that they will become one of the best in a sport. Many spend their entire careers chasing a certain level of … Continue reading Knockdown News 2022 Fighter of the Year: Alex Pereira
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