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A career as an MMA fighter is full of thankless recognition and sometimes deception. Some of these Mixed Martial Arts fighters live a simple life of training and fighting while others get involved with the flashy, peripheral elements of the business such as flexing and antics. Thanks to the new approach by the TV series The Ultimate Fighter, admitting you do an actual day job is no longer considered a mortal sin. While fighters can now peacefully do day jobs on top of training, others chose to pursue it full time to keep themselves and away from distraction. One of them is 3-0 professional mixed martial artist John Gotti III. It’s a full-time job for some The concept of the film “300” is calculating every point of attack precisely in order for an army of 300 Spartans to defeat an army of thousands without any of them dying. For an MMA fighter, that means waking up early every morning to get more done in a day. Every jog, every meal, ever...

Why MMA Fighters Deserve More Recognition and Pay

Fighter pay has been a topic of debate and discussion within the MMA community for decades now. MMA fighters don't get compensated like other athletes despite being a billion-dollar industry. There are several reasons why some people argue that MMA fighter pay should be higher than what they currently get. Why should they demand such money? Here are the reasons why: Risk and Physical Demands in MMA Fighting MMA fighters put their bodies and health on the line every time they step into the ring, cage, or octagon. The physical demands and potential risks of injuries are significant. It is just fair to be compensated for putting their lives on the line in the name of entertainment. A ton of sacrifice and risk should pay off and not become just a phase. MMA Fighters Have a Limited Career Span Wear and tear are faster when you are in combat sports. A fighter's career in the top promotions can be relatively short already due to needing to stay on the win column....

Is there hope for Mac McClung?

With no news on former HS phenom Mac McClung, is there hope for the now 23-year old? The last we've heard about McClung was when he was released by the Golden State Warriors after the preseason. McClung manag ed to quietly make the Philadelphia 76ers roster on an Exhibit-10 contract but was also released a day later. Where is Mac McClung? It was a promising short stint for McClung and the Golden State Warriors. The team surprisingly released him despite the exciting start. The now 23-year-old guard was a player to watch for the already established Warriors team. The decision was not easy as Warriors coach Steve Kerr explained why they prioritized f ormer first-round pick Ty Jerome over McClung. “I think we were interested in a more pass-first point guard,” Kerr told reporters. “Letting Mac go was tough. I love Mac, and I think he’s an NBA player.” There were flashes of promise as an off the bench contributor as McClung averaged 13.4 points, 3.6 assists and 4.8 rebounds per ga...