There will always be a certain weight class, big or small, where expectations are held at a level that only raises the bar for overall performance once they reach a certain potential ceiling after transferring from another competitive sport. In today’s episode of Across the pond, you meet an alligator with a weapon-wielding explosiveness ready […]
The familiar comfort of a home environment can often define who a fighter really is before they even think about hitting the road and out into the world. In today’s episode of Across the pond, You will meet a helmsman with a patriotic heart who is ready to take control of mixed martial arts by […]
In mixed martial arts, athletes don’t jump at some opportunities until they come face to face with the reality of being a true winner and all the responsibilities that come with it, because they know that falling short as number two can carry an even heavier burden that is too great to bear alone when […]
The path to a fighter’s first professional victory can be filled with a lot of bothersome heartache and serious struggles during the transition between the ranks, due to the sheer weight of the situation that falls squarely on their shoulders once they make the decision. In today’s episode of Across the pond, you meet a […]
Every opportunity an MMA fighter gets on his home court can hold a lifetime of lessons in a small window of athletic space. In today’s episode of Across the pond, You will meet a Longhorn of voluminous fury ready to seize a journey defining moment using either horn by amplifying his bursts at full power […]
Fighters in smaller weight classes are known to have a lot of attitude and often stick close to home when considering their overall approach to their MMA roadmap. In today’s episode of Across the pond, you’ll meet a Lone Star hot spotter ready to strike it rich with significant wealth designed to keep him in […]
By staying with a single organization, an athlete can fully mature at their own individual pace before transitioning to the local scene, like the best aged drinks straight from a barrel and into a bottle. In today’s episode of Across the pond, you’ll find a cattle trade stunner ready to ramp up the spice index […]
A good environment allows athletes to thrive and survive, even though the script can be turned upside down once they enter the enemy opposition’s hostile road territory. In today’s episode of Across the pond, you’ll meet a sub-zero sky seeker ready to come out of winter hiding for the Fury Fighting Championship and bring the […]
In any of the major sports leagues, a youth movement can serve as a bridge between generations and create common ground to build a lasting legacy long after an athlete has retired. In today’s episode of Across the pond, you meet a finisher of blooming light, ready to undergo a thorny transformation and become a […]
A successful transition to the professional ranks can prove to be extremely intimidating for most fighters due to the amount of challenge involved and the responsibilities that can only be learned on the job as he or she gains experience. In today’s episode of Across the pond, you will meet a crimson titan ready to […]