Features
Born to be Bad: The dark personas of MMA
By Gareth A. Davies Fighting personalities differ enormously, but why do some fighters prefer to be ‘badass’ in their public personas, and are there benefits that help them succeed in the cage? Why do [...]
Leaving the Nest (Grass Roots MMA Part II)
Last issue, Fighters Only discovered MMA’s regional scene is in rude health. Its promotions are prospering and giving some of the world’s most exciting up-and-coming fighters the opportunity to showcase their skills. That exposure can [...]
Roots of Fight (Grass Roots MMA Part I)
The elite organisations operating in MMA’s second tier are a step up from small-hall shows that showcase fighters from local gyms. They’re now a big deal. Athletes are no longer just scouted from the surrounding [...]
Sack the Coach (Should I stay or should I go?)
“Head movement! Head movement! Head movement!” And so it begins. Round one. Game plan. The coach appears to be saying all the right things; his message, this call for elusiveness, is surely no more than [...]
Baby-Faced Assassin: Doo Ho Choi
By Nick Peet After Doo Ho Choi's first three fights in the UFC, he had become a must-watch attraction. Though the beginning of his Octagon career was riddled with injuries, he hit three consecutive [...]
Love Hurts – the Amanda Nunes story
By Gareth A. Davies Amanda Nunes and Nina Ansaroff may be he most incredible love story in UFC history, but it wont be complete until they're both packing championship gold It's an extraordinary [...]