Sarah Kurchak
A Brief History of Outsiders Insulting MMA
As we recover from Meryl Streep's devastating blow to our glass-jawed egos, we take a look back at the other ways in which prominent politicians, boxers, and scribes have used their platforms to denigrate our sport and hurt our MMA-loving feelings.
Ronda Rousey and the Complicated Legacy of a Complicated Star
Her status as the biggest star in the UFC is dwindling—if it was ever fair to begin with—but Ronda Rousey's impact on our culture has been as undeniable as it is messy.
In Memoriam: The MMA Fighters Who Passed Away In 2016
2016 might not have been the literal worst, but it was still filled with tragedy, strife, and a seemingly endless stream of prominent deaths. We take a look at the losses in the MMA community.
My First Fight: Letterkenny Star Dylan Playfair
As we were running away together, he looked over and he was like “High five me, bro! That was awesome.”
My First Fight: Letterkenny Star Andrew Herr
In today's My First Fight, we talk to Letterkenny actor Andrew Herr about the bruised nipple and broken egos that made him realize that there are no winners in a street fight.
My First Fight: Letterkenny Star Jared Keeso
In today's My First Fight, we talk to Letterkenny star and co-creator Jared Keeso about the real-life inspiration for the show's fight culture, Don Cherry, and what you have to do when someone runs your goalie.
Paige VanZant's Growing Pains
When you're offered MMA fame before you can legally drink, you have to grow up and develop your craft in front of the whole world.
A Brief History of Shinobu Kandori
To most of us, Gabi Garcia's forthcoming Rizin fight against 52-year-old senator Shinobu Kandori sounds ridiculous and dangerous. If you’re the 52-year-old judo medalist/pro wrestler/MMA fighter in question, though, it's business as usual.
'The Fits' and the Evolution of Boxing in Art
A new independent film that was released this year is the most exciting thing that has happened to the esthetic appreciation of boxing in a very long time.
40 Ways To Celebrate Rocky's 40th Anniversary
In celebration of Rocky’s 40th anniversary, we’ve put together a list of 40 things that you can do to celebrate the man, they myth, and his pet turtles (who were also survivors).
Letterkenny Is The Best Fight Show On Television
This cult Canadian comedy also doubles as a near pitch-perfect psychological portrait of the small town brawler.