Weidman vs. Machida for the UFC Middleweight Title!?

Earlier today, the Nevada State Athletic Commission banned the use of Testosterone Replacement Therapy in combat sports.  That includes MMA.  For some time, TRT was hailed as a safe alternative to steroid use, and its use was widely publicized.  Especially for the UFC’s resurgent star, Vitor Belfort. Although as luck would have it, his supposed…

I talk about SSB.

Watch me break down SSB for you all.  I’ve even got a special treat for you all tonight.   Featured image credit goes to Brian Figueroa, because he’s awesome and he took pictures at Mylene and Lester’s wedding :D.

#otakuFIGHTER No. 2 – Training for a Joe Higashi cosplay.

Currently, I’m trying to burn off the fat and build some muscle for next year’s comic con.  I’m gonna be cosplaying as Joe Higashi from the Fatal Fury/KOF series.  Just in case you needed a quick reminder: And since this requires me to be shirtless, I’ve gotta do this right.  I’ve already increased the intensity…

#otakuFIGHTER No. 1. Yours truly.

From its inception, SSB existed as a geek anomaly.  Refusing to be tied down to the constraints that held down normal geeks, SSB was a webcomic, then a geek website, and now, an all-encompassing site that covers not only geek shit, but other subjects as well. And so I ask you, what defines a geek?…

Life at “The Boxing Club”

Gym time. This is where the magic happens. Stick with us and we’ll see how deep the rabbit hole really goes.

The bond between MMA fighters goes beyond the octagon.

Jose Aldo and Chan Sung-Jung recently fought for the UFC featherweight championship this past saturday at UFC 163. It ended when Chan Sung-Jung’s shoulder got horribly dislocated during an errant punch. Jose Aldo didn’t escape unscathed, his right foot was broken in the bout as well. However, there was no ill intent towards either fighter,…

The Boxing Club’s July Fight Night and UFC 162. WTF.

This afternoon, I was able to spend some time with my homies at The Boxing Club during their Fight Night.  I caught some good matches, especially my own Coach, Coach Jessica.  She launched a superman punch during her exhibition match with one of our own muay thai students.  It was awesome. UFC 162 did not…

How to train like an MMA Fighter!

As many of you know, I’m currently training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Coach Shannon Gugerty.  He’s got experience as a UFC fighter underneath his belt, and he’s got a wealth of knowledge.  I mean, he is my coach :P. I’m still training with Coach Caine for my Muay Thai skillz.  He’s coo. So after…

Photogenic BJJ guy

I wish I could be this handsome when I get taken to the mat. Thanks for the picture, Mylene!

HYPER CHARGING…single-leg takedown into a kimura?

So GSP is gonna play Batroc the Leaper, in the Captain America: The Winter Soldier movie. That’s all well and good, but I WANT MY BLOODSPORT REMAKE STARRING GSP.  WHAT THE HELL HOLLYWOOD.  PRIORITIES!