With an extensive list of credentials that includes being the first BJJ Black Belt in Texas and the author of 38 books and 42 dvds, Ted Gambordella is a certified fighting expert. Check out the second article of his recurring series of "10 Things You Need to Know to be a Great MMA Fighter".

The most recent combative sports review comes at you in the form of the Submission Fight Company's Light Gi. Check out how this Gi stacks up to others in terms of price, design, and overall usability.

Clear your calendars for Thursday, July 21. Originally scheduled to take place at Country USA six days earlier, Combat USA has switched the venue and date for their Combat USA: Illinois vs. Wisconsin finale.

Both Wanderlei Silva and Chris Leben openly pined for their UFC 132 matchup and now it's right around the corner. The night's middleweight co-main event will pit two fighters with knockout power and is the USCS Fight of the Week.

While there are any number of reasons that can lead someone to training combat sports, underneath every rational there is one common and somewhat irrational idea. Below is a fictional transcript of an honest student orientation that addresses the motivations behind training: Hello, perspective combat sport student. The head coach is going to be out today, so I'm just running an open mat. We have a list with the class schedule and price breakdowns, but those are very negotiable. I know a lot of places have extended contracts but we only want you to pay for the time you use. Some loaner gear is available in the locker room until you can buy your own. And, oh, before I forget: you will ne...