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A freak of nature in the octagon, Matt Hughes’ life after retirement is even more remarkable

August 5, 2021

A lot of fighters tried to take Matt Hughes out in the ring. A few succeeded, while many failed and failed again. But zero battles inside the Octagon could measure up to the fight he’d face after retirement. A few years ago, a train tried to take Hughes out near his hometown of Hillsboro, Illinois. … More A freak of nature in the octagon, Matt Hughes’ life after retirement is even more remarkable

Greg Jackson on what ‘Kingdom’ got right about MMA: How much their personal life affects event performance

November 8, 2020

If you know anything about mixed martial arts, you know that Greg Jackson is the Godfather of the practice. One of the original practitioners of getting punched and asking for more, Jackson has mentored and help formulate some of the biggest names in the UFC. But his ways aren’t for everyone, and he is a … More Greg Jackson on what ‘Kingdom’ got right about MMA: How much their personal life affects event performance