MATCS and Chad Lebrun, head intructor at the Lab Mixed Martial Arts, bring another episode of technique of the week.

Although knee surgery forced Nick Thompson out of a July matchup with Sam Alvey, his summer won’t be completely fight free. MMAjunkie.com has reported that “The Goat” has agreed to face Taisuke Okuno in the World Victory Road’s welterweight grand-prix.

MATCS and Chad Lebrun, head intructor at the Lab Mixed Martial Arts, brings another episode of technique of the week.

It seemed like in the weeks leading up to the title fight momentum had almost turned entirely to the side of one Shane Carwin. A more than worthy opponent, Carwin had amassed a dominating 12-0 MMA record none of which had went past the first round.

A co-worker said the following to me in passing earlier today: "You see Brock Lesnar almost tap out last night??" I'm not sure what other recourse was available to me at that junction other than to look at him like he's an idiot. What did he expect me to say? "Oh man, I know, and then Lesnar just barely survived and then Carwin accidentally ran out of gas and then just fell up into a submission and the ref stopped the fight. What kind of bulls--t is that?" If he had simply offered a chance to discuss an interesting descrepency, I would have happily obliged. Maybe Lesnar did almost tap. Maybe not.. However, my friend signalled to me with his tone and presenta...