I remember reading a few old books that described the brutal days of professional boxing in the first half of the 20th century....
Making weight, weight cutting, drying out, dropping down. Whatever you want to call it, weight cutting is part and parcel of any pro fighter's life
Go on any internet forum and you will see people asking “How can I get into MMA?” For fans of the sport, this is a natural thing.
As often happens with me when sat chatting with a friend over a beer, I had a thought that grew over a number of days and became this article.
As you can see, this is the ‘Japan Issue’, and we’ve made an extra effort to try and bring you as much insider info on the MMA scene in Japan
People often say to me “You’re so lucky to have the job you do. You get to travel around the UK, get into shows for free and meet the top fighters
Recent events in the MMA world have seen top ranked fighters fall from grace, losing world titles (and legions of fans) along the way.
Female MMA fighter Kelli Salone talks to Hywel Teague
I remember reading a few old books that described the brutal days of professional boxing in the first half of the 20th century....