MMA

How MMA fighters balance striking, grappling, strength and conditioning, keep sparring load in check and structure a fight camp.

Youth MMA for parents: the base sports kids start with, age rules, IMMAF youth rules with no head strikes, what pediatricians advise,…

The Unified Rules of MMA in plain words: rounds, the 10-point must system, fouls, ways to win, weight classes, equipment rules and…

Safe weight management for MMA fighters, what to eat in camp, how drug testing works and how to choose third-party-tested supplements.

How MMA fighters recover after a fight and between camp sessions: head checks, suspensions, food and fluids, sleep, skin care and recovery…

The most common MMA injuries, what the research says about head impacts, sparring limits, hands, joints, skin infections, cuts and eyes, and…

Who runs MMA: the UFC, PFL and Bellator, ONE Championship, state athletic commissions and the ABC, amateur MMA under IMMAF, and how…

The best trackers for MMA fighters: heart rate straps for conditioning, sleep and recovery wearables for camp, a smart scale for the…

Fight day for MMA athletes: commission weigh-ins and checks, safe oral rehydration, fueling, the locker room, nerves and what to do after…

An MMA equipment list: what the rules require, MMA and sparring gloves, shin guards, mouthguards, sparring headgear, rash guards and shorts, plus…

Mixed martial arts for fighters at every level: how MMA works, youth to pro, the most common MMA injuries, concussion, weight cutting,…