Kenny Florian is Dangerous, but Not a Champion

Kenny Florian has one of the best minds in MMA. He possesses an uncanny ability to technically break down a fighter’s strengths, weaknesses, and patterns, which serves him well in his side gig as an analyst for ESPN and Zuffa.   He has one of the most well-rounded skill sets in the sport as well.   Though an extremely dangerous Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt with a vice-like rear naked choke, he ...

Penn's next step a tricky manuever

What's next for B.J. Penn after two straight losses to Frank Edgar?

Mohawk Valley Recreation Center for Aug. 30

* Little Falls YMCA plans cycling, volleyball activities * Ex-Frankfort man wins 2 jiu jitsu medals

Becoming a club president

Getting involved as a BYUSA club president presents student leaders with unique challenges and rewards. Charity Kemp is the president of the BYU Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club. Her story is typical of many club presidents. “Honestly, I didn’t join the club thinking that I would end up in any leadership position,” Kemp said. “I actually just started coming regularly, worked hard at the sport, made ...

UFC 118 Aftermath: What's Next for the Winners?

On Sunday, I wrote about the questions UFC 118 raised. Today, I want to examine what's next for the guys who took care of business in Boston. Demien Maia won a unanimous decision over Mario Miranda on Saturday and has only lost to Nate Marquardt and Anderson Silva. He deserves a fight against another top 10 opponent at Middleweight. His stand up has improved a little bit, but I'd still like to ...