Interviews

  1. John Albert Talks 'The Ultimate Fighter,' Dennis Hallman and More

    Following his loss on Season 14 of The Ultimate Fighter , John Albert believed his dream of fighting in the UFC was about to go up in smoke. Fortunately for Albert, he was wrong...

    Garrett Derr Written by Garrett Derr about 3 days ago 302 reads 0 comments

  2. Hacksaw Jim Duggan Says He Was Sandbagged by Steve Austin in His WCW Debut

    You hear things in the world of wrestling where the wrestlers don't do the right thing in terms of putting a guy over. It can be for a variety of reasons. They don't like the other talent, want to protect there spot...

    Steven Muehlhausen Written by Steven Muehlhausen about 3 days ago 5,497 reads 31 comments

  3. Jason 'Mayhem' Miller: A Tough Interview, but He Gave Some Answers

    I've written about the sport of Mixed Martial Arts for over three years now, interviewing 30 athletes, managers and personalities in the sport over the last year and a half...

    Leon Horne Written by Leon Horne about 8 days ago 2,717 reads 6 comments

  4. Kurt Angle Couldn't Find the Right Deal to Compete in MMA

    We have seen two professional wrestlers make the transition into MMA . They were Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley . Lesnar went on to become the UFC heavyweight champion and quite arguably made the UFC the PPV business they are today...

    Steven Muehlhausen Written by Steven Muehlhausen about 10 days ago 2,345 reads 5 comments

  5. Edson Barboza Talks Becoming the Next Anderson Silva, Christian Faith, and More

    I recently had the chance to talk to fighter Edson Barboza, and he shared some interesting insight to his busy life. Garrett Derr: You spent the early stages of your life competing in kickboxing...

    Garrett Derr Written by Garrett Derr about 10 days ago 1,847 reads 10 comments

  6. TNA President Dixie Carter Defends the Criticism of Hulk Hogan

    Throughout the years we have heard countless criticism's about Hulk Hogan . We have heard of times he didn't like finishes to his matches and changed storylines just to make himself look better...

    Steven Muehlhausen Written by Steven Muehlhausen about 10 days ago 2,831 reads 37 comments

  7. B/R Exclusive: Mikey Rukus Makes Fight Music, Talks Mark Hunt, Predicts UFC 146

    The name Mikey Rukus may not ring a bell for fight fans. But after writing walkout music for some of the bigger names in the UFC, Strikeforce and Bellator, top fighters and members ...

    Andrew Saunders Written by Andrew Saunders about 11 days ago 852 reads 2 comments

  8. B/R Interview with Mauro Ranallo: The Voice of Strikeforce and Pride

    Mauro Ranallo is one of the most recognizable voices in MMA and arguably all of sportscasting. His unique style and personality have brought colorful commentary and announcing to ...

    Gregory Chase Written by Gregory Chase about 11 days ago 483 reads 7 comments

  9. Mike Ciesnolevicz Talks Dan Henderson over Jon Jones, Tim Sylvia and More

    Garrett Derr : You were pretty keen on Jon Jones falling to Rashad Evans. How surprised were you that Jones was able to pick him apart and defeat him so easily? Mike Ciesnolevicz: "I think Rashad just needed to pull the trigger more...

    Garrett Derr Written by Garrett Derr about 14 days ago 1,410 reads 0 comments

  10. Urijah Faber Doesn't Care Who His Opponent Is at UFC 148

    In the world of mixed martial arts, you have to expect the worst of the worst. You're not always going to face the original opponent you were supposed to face...

    Steven Muehlhausen Written by Steven Muehlhausen about 15 days ago 1,034 reads 3 comments

  11. Lloyd McKinney: If I Put My Hands on Jon Barker's Chin, I Can Put Him in Danger

    As the UFC’s newly-created flyweight division grows, promotions all across the country are beginning to give more emphasis to the smaller, often times more technical and even more exciting fighters...

    Nick Caron Written by Nick Caron about 16 days ago 67 reads 0 comments

  12. UFC Veteran Darren Elkins Not Intimidated, Ready to Put on a Show at UFC 146

    With all the card shuffling that has transpired for the main card of UFC 146, it's easy to forget all the wonderful preliminary bouts the UFC has scheduled...

    Kyle Symes Written by Kyle Symes about 16 days ago 238 reads 1 comments

  13. US Veteran Mark Bascovsky Makes His MMA Return After 5 Years Away

    United States Army veteran Mark Bascovsky will make his mixed martial arts return on Friday night at Driller Promotions’ Downtown Showdown V from the Hyatt in downtown Minneapolis, MN...

    Nick Caron Written by Nick Caron about 16 days ago 330 reads 0 comments

  14. Pat Magdaleno Trained MMA with His Sister a Month Ago, Now Making His Pro Debut

    There are many advantages to living in a small town. The community is typically very tight, family is close, things move at a more leisurely pace, the air is clean...

    Nick Caron Written by Nick Caron about 16 days ago 457 reads 0 comments

  15. Joe Tafoya Goes from the Gridiron to the Boardroom

    One of the main reasons why Joe Tafoya gravitated to football—or sports, more generally—had very little to do with athletics...

    Ed Kapp Written by Ed Kapp about 17 days ago 143 reads 0 comments

  16. MMA: The Academy's Nick Compton Steps in for Zach Juusola vs. Billy Christianson

    Being a good teammate sometimes means more than just being there to help train with your fellow training partners. Sometimes it even means stepping in for one of them and fighting a battle that he or she is currently unable to engage in...

    Nick Caron Written by Nick Caron about 18 days ago 113 reads 0 comments

  17. Sam King: "I'll Stop When I'm at the Top"

    After Sam King’s first amateur mixed martial arts match—a stunning first-round knockout victory at Saturday Night Fights 4 in December—he contended that he would be hard-pressed to find a better way to begin his career...

    Ed Kapp Written by Ed Kapp about 19 days ago 120 reads 0 comments

  18. BR MMA Interview with Tom Lawlor

    Garrett Derr: Tom, you've been around the sport for a long time now. You've often been referred to as "Filthy...

    Garrett Derr Written by Garrett Derr about 20 days ago 1,237 reads 5 comments

  19. Billy Christianson: Nick Compton Has to Stay Awake to Win, Still Wants Juusola

    Minnesota mixed martial arts is heating up in 2012 following a successful event co-promoted by some of the top promotions in the Twin Cities just a few weeks ago...

    Nick Caron Written by Nick Caron about 20 days ago 414 reads 0 comments

  20. Butch Hiles BJJ Product Wes Lane Set to Make Bantamweight Debut

    The Charleston Civic Center in West Virginia may be empty at the moment, but come May 18th, it promises to be filled with fans eagerly anticipating a knockout or tapout ...

    Kyle Symes Written by Kyle Symes about 21 days ago 441 reads 0 comments

  21. UFC's Gym Expansion: Chuck Liddell, Adam Sedlack and Joseph Benavidez Comment

    The UFC wants you to want to be an Ultimate Fighter. By opening up a string of UFC-theme based gyms across the country, the world’s top mixed martial arts promotion believes it can leverage its brand recognition into several fitness centers...

    Gary Herman Written by Gary Herman about 22 days ago 1,471 reads 8 comments

  22. Josh Shockley Talks a Future in the UFC, Importance of Family and More

    Good enough never is. Deep inside of us, there is always something more to accomplish. When we think we've reached the top of the mountain, there is always a few more steps to climb...

    Garrett Derr Written by Garrett Derr about 22 days ago 447 reads 1 comments

  23. Chad Robichaux: The MMA Hero You Haven't Heard of but Need to Know

    There's Brian Stann and Tim Kennedy, but there's also Chad Robichaux. Robichaux served in the United States Marine Corps, going on eight tours of duty in the US's ongoing struggles against terrorism...

    Matt Saccaro Written by Matt Saccaro about 23 days ago 2,750 reads 15 comments

  24. Bruce Hart Calling His Brother Bret Hart a Mark for Himself

    Rivarlies in pro wrestling are common, but you wouldn't necessarily suspect it with brothers. The Hart Family is a different breed. I conducted an interview with Bruce Hart, the older brother of former WWE Champion and Hall of Famer Bret Hart...

    Steven Muehlhausen Written by Steven Muehlhausen about 23 days ago 4,515 reads 44 comments

  25. Jeff Hougland Talks Never Surrendering, Journey to UFC, and More

    Garrett Derr : Let's talk about the beginning stages of your career. You began with four straight losses following just one win. How hard was this to overcome? Did you have second thoughts about calling it quits? Jeff Hougland : " Definitely...

    Garrett Derr Written by Garrett Derr about 25 days ago 439 reads 2 comments