MMA Interview
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Gokhan Saki: ‘Nobody remembers number two, I’m here to be remembered‘
Even though he made his MMA debut in 2004, it took 14 years for international kickboxing superstar Gokhan Saki to return to the sport. When his signing to the UFC was announced, many questions were asked as to whether or not he was ready to make the leap after all…
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Invicta’s Katharina Lehner ‘hungry’ for the bantamweight title, ‘excited’ to fight Sarah Kaufman
After making her professional debut in September of 2014, Katharina Lehner has made strides in her MMA career in short order. With a 1-0 record, she fought for her first championship title, and in her fifth fight defeated Judith Ruis for her second belt, this time under the Respect FC…
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Interview – Stewart Fulton on how he landed Pancrase commentary gig
Stewart Fulton is not a name known to many fans, but his voice is one that resonates with anyone that’s watched a Pancrase show. A longtime resident of Japan, Fulton has had an odd sequence of events that led to him covering the sport for one of the longest-running organizations…
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Shannon Knapp on female MMA fighters: ‘I want them to achieve that dream’
Since its inception in 2012, Invicta has been a reliable home for international female athletes looking to prove themselves in the sport. Since then, it has continued to be the focal point for all things women’s MMA, whether that means having talent move on to other larger destinations or stay…
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Heather Hardy on sexual assault recovery: ‘Every day I’m working towards it’
Even with a record of 20-0, Hardy was not a well-known presence in the sports world prior to Bellator 180. That all changed when she was introduced to millions of MMA fans on June 24th. Her fight, against former Golden Gloves boxer Alice Yauger, was a rough one. But, it…
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Bellator’s Jimmy Smith: Fedor is a ‘hard guy to get a bead on’
As an analyst, he’s one of the best in the game. As a commentator, he’s one of the most clear and concise voices. He’s constantly providing insight to viewers as well as proper context for those unfamiliar with what’s happening in the cage. And as someone to interview? He’s as…
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UFC co-founder Campbell McLaren talks Mexican McGregor, Combate’s immediate future
After starting off the year with their premiere in Mexico, Combate Americas has continued to put on monthly events in 2017 while expanding a television presence through Latin America and adding to their roster. This week they have staged a special Cinco de Mayo event live from Ventura, CA, and…
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Interview: UFC founder Campbell McLaren on Combate Americas, big expectations for 2017
As someone that’s been involved in television for decades now, former UFC co-founder Campbell McLaren returned to the entertainment world yet again. This time, his prized project is Combate Americas, an organization that has been on Fight Pass and NBC Universo after starting as a reality series much like the…
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Interview: Croatian M-1 fighter Antun Račić on his ‘invaluable experience’ at Team Alpha Male
It’s not unusual to see American MMA fighters travel from gym to gym in order to work on aspects of their game, or just to sharpen their skillsets with a fresh outlook or a different coaching mindset that is more compatible with their methods and form of thought. Yet what…
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Interview: Bas Rutten on new Inside MMA, working with Ranallo, Randleman, and more
Bas Rutten and Mauro Ranallo – one of the most classic commentary teams of MMA – recently reunited to work together on their podcast, the aptly titled Rutten and Ranallo, where they discuss all matter of subjects. Now in what is perhaps not a coincidence, co-host Kenny Rice will step…
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