How to Defeat the Oblique Kick
Oblique Kick is still having a momentum in the mma fandom. The opinion seems to be split. But in the spirit of traditional martial arts, how do you avoid it?…
Author: Benny A. King
Since 2014, Benny A. King has been fully immersed in the world of combat sports. Starting with a blog about Greco Roman wrestling, Benny's passion for combat sports has led him to explore various disciplines.
Khalil Rountree Delivers UFC First: Oblique Kick KO against Modestas Bukauskas
Khalil Rountree delivered a finish worthy of a highlight real. The American light heavyweight fighter was on a two fight losing streak when he decided to try something controversial –…
Joe Rogan’s Problematic Relationship With the Pandemic Examined
Back in February of 2020, there were first signs that something unheard of is coming. Plenty of people were asking what to expect of the novel corona virus, and nobody…
Ariel Helwani Calls Out Brendan Schaub For Lying about Him
Nowadays it seems like it’s everyone’s favorite hobby to hate on Brendan Schaub. Meanwhile Schaub just launched his brand of whisky in addition to having the intent to create a…
Jake Paul Gave Away A Staggering 1 Million Usd From His Huge Purse To Support The Other Fighters
Jake Paul is one of those men for are firmly placed in the “love to hate” category. But he’s also probably the best advocate for fighter’s rights in mixed martial…
New Study Links Masculinity with Lack of Depression
New research published in the Journal of Affective Disorders examined why women face a greater risk of depression. The study encompassed data for the last 40 years. When the study…
Jake Paul Is Putting His Money Where His Mouth Is – Accepts a Pay Cut so that Other Fighters Get More
Jake Paul is a nuisance. He’s a nuisance for MMA professionals, a nuisance for the UFC and especially a nuisance for Dana White. But he’s also one of the best…
Former UFC Fighter Tim Kennedy Flies Into Afghanistan For a Photo Op
Tim Kennedy is a military veteran, he’s also a former UFC fighter. Kennedy is a somewhat controversial figure because he’s done several pr stunts that are eyebrow raising, one of…
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Karen Tendencies Come Out in a Rant Against Ring Girls
Khabib Nurmagomedov retired as a UFC fighter at UFC 254 in 2020. At the same time he promised he would be sticking around in the sport as a coach and…
Miesha Tate, Company Woman – Would Fight For Free
Miesha Tate angered the MMA community earlier this month when she made shocking comments – namely that she’d spent 98% of a $200 000 fight purse right away. This appeared…
The Worst Foul in UFC History: The Leech vs Jake Matthews Eye Gouge
In the history of MMA there have been plenty of fouls. The sport that was once compared to human cockfighting is actually decently regulated now – in spite of being…
Jake Paul vs Woodley – a Lose Lose for the MMA Community?
This weekend former welterweight champion of the UFC Tyron Woodley (39) will be boxing a controversial personality in 24 year old youtube entrepreneur Jake Paul. While the MMA media seems…
Jiu Jitsu #MeToo: Responding To Emails Regarding Our Coverage
Here at calfkicker.com – we mostly publish opinion pieces and cover topics that don’t receive enough coverage – mostly in MMA but lately there’s been a fair amount of jiu…
Brock Lesnar: Good Genes & Good Docs?
Brock Lesnar has been an international superstar for a number of years. But he started as a high school football player with an above the average athleticism. He first started…
Jiu Jitsu #metoo: Shoyoroll Drops Athlete Over Abuse Claims
Jiu jitsu is having a unique moment. Even though there were scandals previously, this time the victims have a powerful advocate in ADCC organizer Mo Jassim. And it seems as…
Why Is The UFC Reluctant To Give Veterans A Send Off?
UFC brass has been counting money ever since the first news of sale hit the waves back in 2016. The several billion dollars worth empire braved the pandemic and boasts…
Rose Namajunas & Pat Barry: Inspirational or Deeply Disturbing?
Rose Namajunas has always had the attention of the public. She first broke out when she was just 25 – at the time she had defeated the reigning champion Joanna…
Miesha Tate Plays Company (wo)man on behalf of the UFC
Miesha Tate came back to UFC recently following a stint as a ONE FC promoter, personality and coach. For those who don’t remember Tate had captured the 135 lbs title…
Collective Record Of Giga Chikadze’s Pre UFC Opponents Is 7 Wins and 54 Losses
The Georgian 145 lbs fighter Giga Chikadze has an mma record that consists of 13 wins and 2 losses. He made it to the promotion in 2019 after a failed…
Brendan Schaub’s Fans Think He Lied About Rescuing Kids from a Car wreck
Brendan Schaub has had a big number of controversies attached to his name – all these instances have utterly destroyed his credibility for the viewers of his popular podcast The…