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Methods to Improve MMA Judging: Part Two

After a slew of razor-thin decisions at the past few UFC events (read: Franklin-Silva, Fisher-Uno, Davis-Hardy, Sanchez-Guida, Hughes-Serra, Blackburn-Garcia, Guillard-Tibau), I feel that now ...

Written by Jad Semaan about 5 months ago 166 reads 17 comments
New Rules, Part One: Methods To Improve The Judging System In MMA

The scoring system in North American MMA is a highly contentious topic that has been discussed numerous times by various writers across the board...

Written by Jad Semaan about 6 months ago 208 reads 15 comments
The 10 Most Underutilized Techniques in MMA

Undoubtedly one of the best aspects of MMA is the sheer variety of techniques that fighters can use during a match and this sets it apart from other combat sports which are more limiting...

Written by Jad Semaan about 7 months ago 996 reads 58 comments
Which Martial Art Is Best Suited for MMA?

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Written by Jad Semaan about about 1 year ago 1,427 reads 108 comments
Is it Finally Time for an MMA World Cup?

This summer’s historical Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup must have raised a number of questions in the mind of MMA fans worldwide, such as: will we ever see a mixed martial arts equivalent ...

Written by Jad Semaan about about 1 year ago 728 reads 10 comments
Is Rousimar Palhares the Man to Beat Anderson Silva?

If you keep an eye on just one fighter in the near future, make sure it’s the man known as “Toquinho,” a.k.a. Rousimar Palhares...

Written by Jad Semaan about about 1 year ago 1,238 reads 26 comments
In MMA, Is Refusing To Submit Disrespectful?

In the realm of professional sporting competition, the concept of sportsmanship entertains a wide range of concrete expressions...

Written by Jad Semaan about about 1 year ago 920 reads 27 comments
Antonio "Big Nog" Nogueira: UFC's Unsung Champion

Though he holds the interim heavyweight belt, for all intents and purposes, Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira may soon be known as the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion...

Written by Jad Semaan about about 1 year ago 1,296 reads 50 comments
Art of War: The Rise of MMA in China

Among the world’s preeminent nations, China retains perhaps the oldest and richest martial-arts legacy and warrior culture...

Written by Jad Semaan about about 1 year ago 1,439 reads 11 comments
Jon Fitch - How Can He Beat Georges St. Pierre?

As all MMA fans should know, anything can happen in a fight. Who could have predicted the unheralded Gabriel Gonzaga knocking out top 5 heavyweight Mirko Cro Cop via head kick, the latter’s ...

Written by Jad Semaan about about 1 year ago 402 reads 8 comments
MMA: Fedor to Fight Arlovski

The French website Fightsport.fr revealed that Fedor Emelianenko's next opponent will be Belarusian fighter Andrei Arlovski. The source: Fedor himself...

Written by Jad Semaan about about 1 year ago 1,246 reads 13 comments
Will Hermes Franca Be Able To Stump "The Answer?"

For athletes with a relatively short career span, such as mixed martial artists, one year is an awfully long time. It feels even longer if you’re inactive...

Written by Jad Semaan about about 1 year ago 299 reads 9 comments
MMA: Will the "True" Andrei Arlovski Appear at Affliction: Banned?

There was a time when the adjectives violent, fearless, dangerous, aggressive, and lightning-quick were but a few of the words that accurately described the Belarusian phenom known as Andrei Arlovski...

Written by Jad Semaan about about 1 year ago 1,094 reads 8 comments
Bruce Lee and Jeet Kune Do: the Origins of MMA, Part Four

Continuing with my series on the history of MMA (part three can be found here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/33398-rebirth-of-modern-pankration-the-origins-of-mma-part-three), this article ...

Written by Jad Semaan about about 1 year ago 992 reads 16 comments
Rebirth of Modern Pankration: The Origins of MMA, Part Three

Picking up where my last article on the history of MMA left off (part two can be found here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/30004-roman-gladiator-games-the-origins-of-mma-part-two), this ...

Written by Jad Semaan about about 1 year ago 1,471 reads 10 comments
UFC 86: A Case Study in Questionable Matchmaking?

I give Joe Silva, the UFC’s matchmaker, a lot of credit for the great fights that he has set up over the past several years...

Written by Jad Semaan about about 1 year ago 1,097 reads 16 comments
Roman Gladiator Games: the Origins of MMA, Part Two

Continuing the series that I started last week on the history of MMA (part one can be found here: http://bleacherreport...

Written by Jad Semaan about about 1 year ago 3,820 reads 6 comments
Ancient Greek Pankration: the Origins of MMA, Part One

Inspired by my colleague Derek Bolender and his article on MMA for newcomers(http://bleacherreport.com/articles/27230-MMA-Get-to-Know-the-Fastest-Growing-Sport-in-America-040608), I felt that ...

Written by Jad Semaan about about 1 year ago 2,312 reads 6 comments
MMA: A New Breed of Fighter is Leading the Revolution in Combat Sports

A unique kind of warrior is making his mark in the world of MMA: the hybrid striker/jiu-jitsu fighter who can finish a fight both on the feet and on the ground, is very exciting in the process, and can compete effectively against all other styles...

Written by Jad Semaan about about 1 year ago 883 reads 22 comments
Tito Ortiz vs. Lyoto Machida at UFC 84 on May 24: It's the Beginning of the End

The fight between Tito Ortiz and Lyoto Machida at UFC 84 on May 24 lends itself to a fair bit of irony. Ortiz will be making his final appearance in the UFC, while Machida prepares for his coming out party...

Written by Jad Semaan about about 1 year ago 1,643 reads 8 comments
Point of No Return: Wanderlei Silva vs. Keith Jardine at UFC 84 on May 24

For professional fighters Wanderlei Silva and Keith Jardine, there is no time like the present. Their fight at UFC 84 on May 24th promises to have monumental consequences for the heavily-contested ...

Written by Jad Semaan about about 1 year ago 1,943 reads 9 comments
MMA: Affliction Reveals First Card, Includes Arlovski-Rothwell and Barnett-Rizzo

According to several reliable sources, Affliction has confirmed many rumoured match-ups while adding several new ones to its inaugural event set for July 19 in Anaheim, Calif...

Written by Jad Semaan about about 1 year ago 2,237 reads 7 comments
MMA: Affliction's First Card with Sylvia-Fedor No Longer in Dallas or on HDNet

The scheduled location for Affliction’s inaugural MMA event on July 19 no longer appears to be Dallas. Sources close to the negotiations between Affliction and HDNet have reported that ...

Written by Jad Semaan about about 1 year ago 4,221 reads 5 comments
Ill Will Mixed with Bad Blood: Sean Sherk vs BJ Penn at UFC 84

The rivalry between UFC fighters Sean Sherk and BJ Penn has escalated to a point beyond that of a minor playground scuffle...

Written by Jad Semaan about about 1 year ago 4,427 reads 4 comments
The Path to Redemption: Rich Franklin vs Travis Lutter at UFC 83

It’s always a little clichéd to call a fighter’s next match the most important of his life. But in the cases of Rich Franklin and Travis Lutter, nothing could be closer to the truth...

Written by Jad Semaan about about 1 year ago 1,152 reads 4 comments

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Jad Semaan Article Archive

Methods to Improve MMA Judging: Part Two

New Rules, Part One: Methods To Improve The Judging System In MMA

The 10 Most Underutilized Techniques in MMA

Which Martial Art Is Best Suited for MMA?

Is it Finally Time for an MMA World Cup?

Is Rousimar Palhares the Man to Beat Anderson Silva?

In MMA, Is Refusing To Submit Disrespectful?

Antonio "Big Nog" Nogueira: UFC's Unsung Champion

Art of War: The Rise of MMA in China

Jon Fitch - How Can He Beat Georges St. Pierre?

MMA: Fedor to Fight Arlovski

Will Hermes Franca Be Able To Stump "The Answer?"

MMA: Will the "True" Andrei Arlovski Appear at Affliction: Banned?

Bruce Lee and Jeet Kune Do: the Origins of MMA, Part Four

Rebirth of Modern Pankration: The Origins of MMA, Part Three

UFC 86: A Case Study in Questionable Matchmaking?

Roman Gladiator Games: the Origins of MMA, Part Two

Ancient Greek Pankration: the Origins of MMA, Part One

MMA: A New Breed of Fighter is Leading the Revolution in Combat Sports

Tito Ortiz vs. Lyoto Machida at UFC 84 on May 24: It's the Beginning of the End

Point of No Return: Wanderlei Silva vs. Keith Jardine at UFC 84 on May 24

MMA: Affliction Reveals First Card, Includes Arlovski-Rothwell and Barnett-Rizzo

MMA: Affliction's First Card with Sylvia-Fedor No Longer in Dallas or on HDNet

Ill Will Mixed with Bad Blood: Sean Sherk vs BJ Penn at UFC 84

The Path to Redemption: Rich Franklin vs Travis Lutter at UFC 83

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