Mike Afromowitz: ‘Combate Americas’ Is More Than Another MMA Reality Show David Massey March 7, 2014 Spotlight, UFC The MMA Corner recently spoke with television executive Mike Afromowitz about his show, Combate Americas, a title which translates to “The Fighting America” for English speakers. The show is currently...
UFC 170’s Cody Gibson: Blue-Collar Expectations David Massey February 20, 2014 Spotlight, UFC The new year has seen a new UFC in many ways. The most notable changes are the promotion's busier schedule and its steps towards worldwide domination. When fans look at these changes, they see an effect of a...
Freedom of Speech: Learning Lessons, Not Hate David Massey February 18, 2014 Spotlight I was standing around with a few casual acquaintances one day. One of the people in the group happened to be of Eastern Indian descent. A fly landed on that person’s arm and someone asked, “What is that on...
Allan Luebke and Glena Avila: Making a Documentary That Transcends MMA David Massey February 7, 2014 Spotlight, UFC It was mid-January in Park City, Utah, and filmmaker Allan Luebke was only minutes away from eating his last meal before facing the Slamdance Film Festival audience in attendance for the debut of his...
UFC’s Colton Smith: Soldier Benefiting from Army’s WCAP Program David Massey January 21, 2014 Spotlight, UFC Colton Smith, UFC lightweight and the only full-time, active-duty U.S. soldier on the promotion’s roster, is bringing in the new year with some of the best training in the world. Smith is a selected...
Joe Warren: ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ Understands Adversity Is Part of the Job David Massey November 26, 2013 UFC Autohypnosis. The practice of controlling and unlocking the potential of the human mind. Our brains are so complex that we might get in our own way when trying to perform even the simplest of tasks. We...
In the Cage – Palmer Replaces Glenn, Kedzie’s New Opponent, ONE FC 13 Update David Massey November 13, 2013 News Each day, The MMA Corner will provide a recap of results, event announcements, fight match-ups, and injuries/cancellations from throughout the world of MMA. Glenn out, Palmer in for WSOF 7 title...
Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney: Not Satisfied With Being No. 2 David Massey November 12, 2013 UFC It was the post-fight Bellator 107 media scrum on Friday, and Bellator boss Bjorn Rebney was ready to field questions. The CEO and founder of the Bellator MMA promotion, who often appears emotionally...
UFC Fight Night 31: The Good, the Bad and the Bizarre David Massey November 7, 2013 News I tuned into Wednesday's UFC Fight for the Troops 3 event at the end of the Lorenz Larkin vs. Chris Camozzi fight as highlights from the bout were being shown on the UFC's high-speed phantom camera....
In the Cage – Bellator’s High Ratings, Bollinger to WSOF, CWFC 63, ONE FC 13 David Massey November 6, 2013 News Each day, The MMA Corner will provide a recap of results, event announcements, fight match-ups, and injuries/cancellations from throughout the world of MMA. Bellator earns highest-ever ratings Last...
