Notorious The year 2013 marked the UFC debut of the legend known as "The Notorious." With a combination of Bruce Lee's artistry, Muhammad Ali's motor mouth and Manny Pacquiao's southpaw punching power, Conor McGregor was able to knockout (KO) the forgettable Marcus Brimage in just over a minute. Since his inception the entire sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) has struggled to reckon with the force of nature known as Conor McGregor. Whether you love him or hate him, Conor Mcgregor has become the
Panning Drugs in Sports A healthy mind come from a healthy body, this quote is used a lot whenever people want to live healthy and become disease free because having a good health have become a hard thing among people. There are many types of people in this world, there are people who are interested in nutrition and there are people who are interested in sports and nutrition. Those types of people are considered in the very top level of their good health, but having a very good health comes with
Throughout the annals of American history, the advocation for freedom, and the absorption of ideals such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness have been at the forefront of the American belief. These beliefs were implemented in 1776, through the Declaration of Independence. This document was ratified by recalcitrant Americans who would not tolerate subjection to tyrannical rule. The American people hoped this document would seal their fate in relation to Europe, and prove to Europe, and
The Undertaker is perhaps the greatest star Vince McMahon has ever produced. Sure, he isn’t the most skilled guy in the ring (though he certainly isn’t lacking in that area). Yes, his title reigns were never the longest, nor were they the most plentiful. His promo skills, while pretty impressive, are not on par with guys like The Rock, CM Punk, or even John Cena. Despite this, he is considered by many to be the greatest WWE Superstar of all time. This is because he has managed to capture the hearts
With the increased interest in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) as a sport and method of fitness training strength & conditioning within combat sports has rightfully become more accepted. Gone are the days where your old school boxing coach will tell you not to lift weights as it will make you bulky and slow. Evidence based strength & conditioning works hand in hand with combat sports performance. Combat sports include boxing, kickboxing, MMA and various traditional martial fighting styles. In this article
Professional Wrestling is something a person either loves or hates. But, a lot of people judge it before they even watch it. Line: Something that is always being debated is whether Pro Wrestling is a sport or not. Argument/Claim/Thesis: Pro Wrestling is a sport, this is why. It is backed up by the definition of a sport and it is wildly popular. ______________________________________________ Reason #1: The definition of a sport is,”an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an
On the Sunday-Monday WWE extravaganza, the WWE proved they still have some tricks in the bag. Hell in a Cell was one of the best ppv events of the year and it was followed up by a decent RAW. Basically after a ppv, Im going to describe the status of each feud in the WWE. After Hell in a Cell, the WWE experienced a clean slate in terms of the many ongoing feuds. Alberto Del Rio made his return and surprised the whole WWE Universe. The WWE did an impeccable job of swerving the media. For weeks, there
suspended for a few games and this is the case for other sports as well. In MMA however, the first offense can range from a one-year suspension to a two-year suspension. For example, in an article from Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting, UFC fighter Brock Lesnar was suspended for one year and fined $250,000 after he tested positive for a drug that was used to hide the fact that he took steroids
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15. The Brooklyn Brawler – Steve Lombardie, known to WWE fans as The Brooklyn Brawler, never had a great in-ring career with WWE. He was the ultimate jobber and reared his leathery head only to be handily defeated by more popular superstars. However, he spent more than 30 years working behind the scenes. Owing to his close friendship with Vince McMahon, Lombardie was kept on the payroll and given odd jobs for three decades to ensure he always had a steady source of income. Some even say that McMahon