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Understanding Aerobic vs Anaerobic Training for MMA

Combat Sports Training, MMA / Jay Durden

MMA is a sport that demands exceptional endurance, cardio-vascularity, strength and technique. Fighters are required to meet explosive circumstances, maintain high levels of stamina, and eventually overpower and outlast their opponents. To meet these requirements, fighters utilise their bodies’ energy systems, more specifically the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems. In this article, we will explore […]

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UFC Rio Results: Charles Oliveira Submits Mateusz Gamrot

MMA, News / Jay Durden

UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot in Rio de Janeiro was a night full of exciting finishes, great performances, and a main event that proved Charles Oliveira is still one of the best lightweights in the world. Oliveira finished the evening with a great second-round submission win over Poland’s Mateusz Gamrot. TL;DR Charles Oliveira submitted

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BJJ for Beginners: Tips to Overcome Challenges

BJJ, Mindset / Jay Durden

It takes a lot of commitment to start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The first six months are packed with mental, physical, and emotional challenges that change how most people see their bodies, their limits, and even how they think about growing and failing. Many people are interested in BJJ because they believe it will help them defend

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What We Can Learn from Jiri Prochazka After UFC 320

MMA / Jay Durden

UFC 320: A Comeback to Remember At UFC 320, Jiri Prochazka proved once again why he is one of the most fascinating fighters in modern MMA. Facing Khalil Rountree Jr., he seemed to struggle early. Rountree controlled the distance, landed clean strikes, and looked comfortable in his rhythm. But in the third round, everything changed.

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UFC 320 Results: What You Need to Know

MMA, News / Jay Durden

UFC 320 took place in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and had several major impacts on the UFC title scene. Alex Pereira won the UFC light heavyweight title back from Magomed Ankalaev in the main event with a spectacular first-round TKO. Merab Dvalishvili successfully defended his bantamweight title in the co-main event by defeating

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UFC 320 Weigh Ins: What You Need to Know

MMA, News / Jay Durden

UFC 320 weigh-in results are in, and while the majority of the card cleared the scales without issue, one fighter came in heavy. The event, headlined by Magomed Ankalaev vs Alex Pereira 2, saw both title fights made official. However, Macy Chiasson missed weight ahead of her bantamweight bout with Yana Santos, marking the only

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Loss in MMA: Overcoming Mental Setbacks

MMA, News / Jay Durden

It’s never easy to lose in MMA. Fighters spend months in training camps, go through painful weight cuts, and fight in front of the whole world. When the verdict doesn’t go their way, the physical pain goes away, but the mental pain often stays. Losing can make athletes doubt themselves, lose confidence, and even rethink

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UFC 320 Main & Co-main Pre-Fight Breakdown

MMA, News / Jay Durden

UFC 320 is going to become one of the best events of 2025, with two championship fights that will change the future of their divisions. Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev will fight again for the light heavyweight title in the main event. In the co-main event, Merab Dvalishvili will defend his bantamweight title against Cory

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UFC Fight Night Perth Recap: Full Results & Analysis

MMA, News / Jay Durden

On September 28, 2025, UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs. Reyes took place in RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. It was a night full of exciting knockouts, technical submissions, and victories for the home team. This event showed once again how Australia and New Zealand are becoming more important to the sport as the UFC grows

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Is MMA a Path to Coping with Past Trauma?

Mindset, MMA / Jay Durden

MMA is a sport which values survival, strategy, and raw focus. For some fighters, it is a profession. For others, it’s a discipline. However, for many, MMA is considerably more personal, its a method for dealing with the psychological weight of the past. In this article, we’ll look at how MMA may become an outlet of

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UFC White House: Dana White Reveals Exciting Plans

MMA, News / Jay Durden

The UFC is going to make history with a fight card at the White House in 2026 to mark America’s 250th anniversary. This is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Dana White, the president of the UFC, said that the Octagon will be set up on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. This is

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Why Some Fighters Thrive in Chaos While Others Freeze Up

Mindset, MMA / Jay Durden

In MMA, chaos is inevitable. Big punches, wild scrambles, and sudden momentum shifts can throw even the most prepared fighter off balance. When the cage door closes, no plan stays perfectly intact. In those moments, some fighters shine under pressure while others freeze, unable to pull the trigger. This split has fascinated fans, coaches, and

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UFC Fight Bonuses: Everything You Need to Know

MMA / Jay Durden

MMA fans know that a fighter’s paycheck isn’t just the show fee or win bonus. Often, there’s something extra on the line: the UFC fight bonuses. These performance-based rewards can change careers, encourage risk-taking, and keep the action inside the Octagon as exciting as possible. Understanding UFC bonuses is essential for fans who want the

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Combat Sports & MMA: Big Moves, Drama, and Shake Ups

MMA, News / Jay Durden

The world of combat sports has been rather busy in the last few days. From presidential objectives to violent knockouts, contentious comments, and emerging stars, here’s what’s been going on and what it could mean for MMA, boxing, and their crossover moments. McGregor Pulls Back from Presidential Race, But Politics Isn’t Out Former MMA star

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What MMA Can Teach Us About Ego, Control, and Human Nature

MMA, News / Jay Durden

A common perception of MMA is that it’s a violent sport. For many, it’s merely a cage fight between two people. However, much more is happening beneath the surface. MMA teaches profound truths about ego, control, and human nature behind each punch, kick, and choke. Watching a fight or training in MMA can teach us

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UFC Paris 2025 Aftermath: Full Fight Card, Highlights And What Comes Next

MMA, News / Jay Durden

UFC Paris 2025 Overview UFC Paris 2025 delivered one of the most action-packed fight nights of the year. Taking place on September 6 at the Accor Arena, the event was headlined by French middleweight Nassourdine Imavov, who faced Brazilian contender Caio Borralho. The card was stacked with local fighters and rising prospects, and it did

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How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Builds Mental Resilience On and Off the Mats

News / Jay Durden

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is well-known for being physically demanding and having a lot of technical detail. However, one of its most powerful impacts is that it makes people more mentally capable. BJJ is a useful way to build mental strength as it teaches you how to deal with stress on the mats and how to stay calm

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Robert Whittaker Shifts Focus: Enjoying UFC Fights Instead of Chasing the Title

MMA / Jay Durden

Robert Whittaker, the former UFC middleweight champion, has confirmed he is no longer chasing another title run. After years of competing against the division’s best, Whittaker now wants to enjoy the final stretch of his career on his own terms. While retirement is not in the immediate picture, the Australian star has admitted that the

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UFC 322: Islam Makhachev vs Jack Della Maddalena – Full Pre-Fight Breakdown

MMA, News / Jay Durden

Jack Della Maddalena will defend his welterweight title against former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden on November 15, 2025. This will be one of the most exciting fights of the year. These two top athletes have diverse martial arts systems, fight methods, and career paths which are brought together

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Carlos Prates vs. Leon Edwards Set for UFC 322: Pre-Fight Breakdown & Fighting Styles

MMA / Jay Durden

UFC 322 is going to be a great event, especially the welterweight fight between Carlos Prates and Leon Edwards, which everyone is looking forward to. This fight will be very important for both competitors as they try to solidify their place in the welterweight class. The event is set to take place in the Madison

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Should the UFC Adopt ONE Championship’s Hydration Testing System?

MMA, News / Jay Durden

Cutting weight has long been one of the most talked-about aspects of mixed martial arts. Extreme dehydration before weigh-ins has caused a lot of health problems, bad performances, and long-term damage to competitors in the UFC. But ONE Championship has done things very differently in Asia. They have changed how fighters prepare by using a

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UFC Shanghai Results: Johnny Walker Stuns Zhang Mingyang

MMA / Jay Durden

The UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang, also known as UFC Shanghai 2025, took place on August 23, 2025, in the Shanghai Indoor Stadium in China. This was the UFC’s long-awaited return to mainland China, and the card was full of surprises, knockouts, and emerging stars. In front of a passionate Chinese crowd, a number

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Can Anyone Stop Khamzat Chimaev? Breaking Down Where Du Plessis Went Wrong

MMA / Jay Durden

A New Champion Emerges Khamzat Chimaev’s victory at UFC 319 on August 16, 2025, crowned him the new UFC Middleweight Champion after he defeated Dricus du Plessis by unanimous decision. His performance was built on suffocating wrestling and control. Chimaev completed 12 takedowns, spent more than 21 minutes in top position, and landed over 500

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Khamzat Chimaev Dominates Dricus du Plessis to Win Middleweight Title

MMA, News / Jay Durden

Khamzat Chimaev beat defending champion Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319 in one of the most sought after UFC middleweight title fights in a long time. Chimaev dominated the fight with his wrestling skills. Chimaev used his hallmark grappling pressure and positional dominance to win by unanimous decision (50-44 x3) after five hard rounds. This was

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Khamzat’s Teammate Set to Make UFC 319 History

MMA, News / Jay Durden

Baysangur Susurkaev’s Historic UFC Debut at UFC 319 Baysangur Susurkaev, a rising middleweight prospect, will make his UFC debut at UFC 319 on August 16, 2025. This is probably the fastest turnaround in current UFC history. The undefeated Chechen fighter will step into the Octagon again just days after a knockout win on Dana White’s Contender

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Author: Jay Durden

Understanding Aerobic vs Anaerobic Training for MMA

UFC Rio Results: Charles Oliveira Submits Mateusz Gamrot

BJJ for Beginners: Tips to Overcome Challenges

What We Can Learn from Jiri Prochazka After UFC 320

UFC 320 Results: What You Need to Know

UFC 320 Weigh Ins: What You Need to Know

Loss in MMA: Overcoming Mental Setbacks

UFC 320 Main & Co-main Pre-Fight Breakdown

UFC Fight Night Perth Recap: Full Results & Analysis

Is MMA a Path to Coping with Past Trauma?

UFC White House: Dana White Reveals Exciting Plans

Why Some Fighters Thrive in Chaos While Others Freeze Up

UFC Fight Bonuses: Everything You Need to Know

Combat Sports & MMA: Big Moves, Drama, and Shake Ups

What MMA Can Teach Us About Ego, Control, and Human Nature

UFC Paris 2025 Aftermath: Full Fight Card, Highlights And What Comes Next

How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Builds Mental Resilience On and Off the Mats

Robert Whittaker Shifts Focus: Enjoying UFC Fights Instead of Chasing the Title

UFC 322: Islam Makhachev vs Jack Della Maddalena – Full Pre-Fight Breakdown

Carlos Prates vs. Leon Edwards Set for UFC 322: Pre-Fight Breakdown & Fighting Styles

Should the UFC Adopt ONE Championship’s Hydration Testing System?

UFC Shanghai Results: Johnny Walker Stuns Zhang Mingyang

Can Anyone Stop Khamzat Chimaev? Breaking Down Where Du Plessis Went Wrong

Khamzat Chimaev Dominates Dricus du Plessis to Win Middleweight Title

Khamzat’s Teammate Set to Make UFC 319 History

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