Would you be surprised if I told you there was a strong MMA presence in Georgia? Would it seem more reasonable once you are reminded that former champions Forrest Griffin and Brian Bowles call Georgia their home? It’s no surprise that with such a deep talent pool gyms in Georgia have been growing from the ground to harness and wield that talent and evidence of that is seen in the quality of training available. Read More

When one thinks of a Mixed Martial Arts event, so many images come to mind. Two fighters doing what fighters do, an army of lights scanning over thousands of fans roaring for action, all within the confines of a single building. So many places have had the opportunity to capture the majesty of an MMA event, but no place on earth can claim to possess the prestige found in Las Vegas, Nevada. Host to some of the biggest sports events in history, Nevada has grown into what some consider to be the entertainment capital of the world. As the mecca of MMA in the US, it’s no surprise that gyms in Nevada hold the quality and grandeur that you could expect from a place that defines itself on two words: Bigger and Better. Read More

As you can imagine, MMA gyms in California are arguably the best in the US. With powerhouse training facilities like AKA, King’s MMA and Temecula’s gyms, it may seem daunting to jump into an MMA world where the talent pool (and the money needed to participate) is so great. With so much attention given to the gyms that host professional level fighters, people tend to run straight to the brand they know without a second thought of what else might be out there. Read More

Minnesota has played host to some of the strongest and toughest MMA fighters ever to grace the octagon. With an astounding collegiate wrestling program and an MMA scene headed by Brock Lesnar and Sean Sherk, gyms in Minnesota have been sprouting up form the ground, producing some of the toughest combatants Mixed Martial Arts has seen at breakneck speeds. Read More