January 2009

FLOUNDERING FEDOR? Some critics are saying that heavyweight MMA juggernaut Fedor Emelianenko has not fought a legitimate opponent in some time. Many are saying this reduces his standing as the best fi ghter in the world, taking the…

There are many diets out there in the world that say they can do this or that. The diet industry is a multi billion dollar a year business. For fi ghters also there is a lot of disinformation in the ring around how, when, and what to eat…

Developing badass, combat endurance requires a unique approach to conditioning. Unfortunately, many forms of aerobic training that have no business in an octagon or cage have infi ltrated MMA conditioning. One of the biggest culprits is…

Shoulder pain, whether it’s transient or chronic, is one of the most common conditions we see at our clinic among the athletes who train and compete in mixed martial arts and other combat sports. The most common shoulder disorders we…

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has had an interesting few months for their heavyweight division since Randy Couture had decided to reconcile and come back to the Octagon. The four man tournament is starting to take shape after Brock…