Written by Hurtsbad MMA Analyst Luis Romero

The sport of modern Mixed Martial Arts provides fans with some of the best fights the world has seen in recent memory. At times the fans are spoiled by fights given by the…

Written by Hurtsbad MMA Analyst Ryne Krafthefer

Saturday night was a memorable one for fight fans around the world, especially for the fans who packed into the Saitama super arena. The UFC returned to Japan for the first time in 15…

Written by Hurtsbad MMA Analyst Mike…

Written by Hurtsbad MMA Analyst Jake Martin

After defeating Frankie Edgar to become the new lightweight champion at UFC 144 last night, it looks like…

UFC 144 is an epic event in and of itself. Not much more can add to the allure of such a prestigious fight card. If we had to say there was one thing that could dress up an event that speaks for itself, it would be main card fight picks by…

Written by Hurtsbad MMA Analyst Ryne Krafthefer

Many fighters have endured their fair share of hardships in life, but few have had to go through what Edmond Xhelili has. Edmond grew up in the Eastern European country of Kosovo. When Xhelili was a boy a civil…

Written by Hurtsbad MMA Senior Analyst Todd Jackson

The Payson Sensation Randy Steinke is chomping at the bit to compete and this Saturday night he will get his chance.…

Written by Hurtsbad MMA Senior Analyst Todd Jackson

On Saturday February 25^th Asher Lutz will offer Arizona fight fans their first glimpse of his rising…

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Written by Hurtsbad MMA Analyst Luis Romero

Last Friday, Tucson, Arizona fans got treated to some amazing MMA action as Uptown Fights showed its fourth installment of cage fighting with a stacked card full of finishes. The only 2 of 8 fights that went to a…

Written By Hurtsbad MMA Analyst Antwyn Jackson 

The UFC has taken a lot of flak for the pre-fight hype associated with Jon Jones versus Rashad Evans at UFC 145. A lot of “purists” believe that the hype is created, or fictitious. Some…

Written By Hurtsbad Senior Analyst Todd Jackson

Metaphorically speaking MMA media is akin to a school of sharks. At first glance they all have a similar appearance, with minor…

Written by Hurtsbad MMA Analyst Ryne Krafthefer

Jake Ellenberger successfully defeated Ultimate Fighter winner Diego Sanchez in the UFC main event on Fuel TV Wednesday night. Ellenberger utilized his accurate striking and excellent…

Written by Hurtsbad MMA Analyst Jake Martin

On a day that symbolizes love, it’s only appropriate for lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and No. 1 contender Benson…

Written by Hurtsbad MMA Senior Analyst Todd Jackson

What have you learned about about MMA either as a fan or as a critic?

Wait.

When we say learn we mean more than what you can…

Written by Hurtsbad MMA Analyst Mike Schilling

This Thursday night Justin Buchholz looks to bring home the first ever Superior Cage Combat lightweight championship to Team Alpha Male as he takes on John Gunderson on February 16th.   After losing four fights in a…

Written by Hurtsbad MMA Analyst Ryne Krafthefer

Jake Ellenberger successfully defeated Ultimate Fighter winner Diego Sanchez in the UFC main event on Fuel TV Wednesday night. Ellenberger utilized his accurate striking and excellent…

Written by Hurtsbad MMA Analyst Luis Romero

Hurtsbad MMA got a chance to talk to new main event fighter for Uptown Fights on Friday, Carlos Lopez who will take on Kobe “The Stunna” Ortiz in Tucson Arizona. Carlos is taking the fight on short…