Category: Opinion

UFC 271 On The Prelims: Roxanne Modafferi Is Truly ‘The Happy Warrior’

On The Prelims is a column that focuses on standout performances from the undercard of a top MMA event every week. This doesn't feel like the venue to highlight someone who lost a fight. This series is usually the place where we attempt to look at a name that is on the rise and hand … Continue reading UFC 271 On The Prelims: Roxanne Modafferi Is Truly ‘The Happy Warrior’ →

Throwback Thursday – Pride 21: Demolition

Welcome to another episode of "Throwback Thursday." I'll start by being completely honest with you. The past few weeks of this show haven't been covering incredibly important throwback shows. That's just what can happen with this series. On "Throwback Thursday," we put the top events from a year in order and watch through them all. … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – Pride 21: Demolition →

JMMA Monday: Ren Hiramoto Feels Ready For The Spotlight Again

Ren Hiramoto's MMA debut didn't go how he wanted it to. There we some parts of it that were optimal: It was in RIZIN on New Year's Eve, providing the biggest stage possible for a fight in Japanese MMA. It also came against Kyohei Hagiwara, who Hiramoto had publicly feuded with in the weeks building … Continue reading JMMA Monday: Ren Hiramoto Feels Ready For The Spotlight Again →

UFC On The Prelims: It’s Not Too Late For Chidi Njokuani

On The Prelims is a column that focuses on standout performances from the undercard of a top MMA event every week. If you have followed this series in recent weeks, you might have noticed I have a certain appreciation for veterans getting their big break. There's something about that type of story that feels so … Continue reading UFC On The Prelims: It’s Not Too Late For Chidi Njokuani →

Throwback Thursday – UFC 37.5: As Real As It Gets

Welcome to another week of "Throwback Thursday." We're approaching the halfway point of our 2002 watch. Just a month into this project, we have seen some interesting events. Things have been controversial or wacky, but above all at times an interesting time capsule for the early days of MMA. This next event is certainly an … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – UFC 37.5: As Real As It Gets →

Lowered Guard: Dana White’s Bizarre Meals

“Lowered Guard” is a series at Knockdown News that takes things a little less seriously than usual. It gives us a chance to have a little fun and sometimes appreciate the wackier side of MMA. UFC President Dana White can be a controversial figure at times. He's animated, outspoken, and isn't afraid to exchange harsh … Continue reading Lowered Guard: Dana White’s Bizarre Meals →

JMMA Monday: Ulka Sasaki’s Balance of Art and Sport

Welcome to another issue of JMMA Monday. This is a weekly blog series that discusses the big and small stories around Japanese MMA. MMA is in a different position compared to a lot of other sports. While many sports are solely focused on wins and losses, MMA can be more than that. The sport is … Continue reading JMMA Monday: Ulka Sasaki’s Balance of Art and Sport →