Fight Breakdown
Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic: The Fight That Defined an Era
The greatest heavyweight of all time against the most decorated heavyweight champion. What happened in that cage, and what it meant for the division.
March 8, 2026Read →
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Analysis
Why MMA Judging Is Broken (And How to Fix It)
Unified Rules, the 10-must system, and endless controversy. A breakdown of what's wrong with how we score fights -- and what a better system looks like.
March 6, 2026Read →
Guide
The 10 MMA Fighters Every Dad Should Know
New to the sport or need a refresher? These are the fighters whose names you need to know -- their records, their styles, and why they matter.
March 4, 2026Read →
Family Night
How to Watch UFC With Your Family: A Dad's Complete Guide
What ages work, how to talk about the sport without scaring anyone, and how to make fight night a family tradition your kids will remember.
March 1, 2026Read →
Women's MMA
Female MMA Fighters Every Dad Should Introduce to Their Kids
Champions, warriors, and role models. These women built women's MMA with their fists, and every kid should know their names.
February 25, 2026Read →
Family & Training
What Martial Arts Actually Teaches Kids That You Can't Learn Anywhere Else
Discipline, respect, and how to lose with grace. The lessons from the mat that stick with kids for life.
February 20, 2026Read →
Training & Gear
A Dad's Practical Guide to Building a Home MMA Training Space
The gear, the budget, what you actually need vs. what just looks cool in your garage.
February 15, 2026Read →
Family Night
The Best UFC Fights to Watch With Older Kids
Exciting, clean finishes, great stories. These fights work for older kids and new fans without the chaos.
February 10, 2026Read →
Women's MMA
The Women Who Changed MMA Forever
A tribute to the pioneers who built women's MMA with their courage, skill, and determination.
February 5, 2026Read →
Fight Night
MMA Betting Explained Simply: How to Read the Odds Without Losing Your Shirt
How MMA betting odds work, how to read a fight for betting purposes, and the golden rules for keeping it fun.
January 30, 2026Read →
Fighter Profiles
UFC Fighters Who Are Also Dads -- And How Fatherhood Changed Their Careers
Being a father and competing at the highest level of combat sports. These fighters did both.
January 25, 2026Read →
Women's MMA
Why Women's MMA Is Better Than You Think -- A Skeptic's Conversion Story
The dad who was skeptical of women's MMA and then actually watched it. Why he can never go back.
January 20, 2026Read →
Women's MMA
The 10 Women's MMA Fights Every Fan Needs to Watch -- Ranked
Ranked by someone who came to the sport late, watched everything, and gets it now.
January 15, 2026Read →
Women's MMA
The Women's Flyweight Division: The Most Competitive in the UFC Right Now
A breakdown of why the flyweight division might be the deepest and most exciting division in the entire UFC.
January 10, 2026Read →
Training & Gear
Buying MMA Gear for Your Family: What's Worth the Money
Gloves, pads, bags -- the honest breakdown of what to buy and what to skip when gearing up the whole family.
January 5, 2026Read →
Family & Training
The Practical Guide for Dads Who Want to Enroll Their Kids in Martial Arts
What style, what age, and what to look for in a gym. The no-nonsense guide.
December 28, 2025Read →
Women's MMA
Why Amanda Nunes Is the Greatest MMA Fighter of All Time
The case for Nunes as the GOAT of all of MMA -- not just women's MMA -- and why every dad needs to know who she is.
December 20, 2025Read →
Fight Night
How to Host the Perfect UFC Fight Night: The Dad's Complete Setup Guide
Food, setup, who to invite, and how to make it a tradition your crew looks forward to every time.
December 15, 2025Read →
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