Eric Kowal, Author at MyMMANews.com

Written by Eric Kowal

Founder of MyMMANews.com
– After writing for Ultimate MMA magazine and serving as the editor for U.S. Combat Sports, both of which went on hiatus, I decided to venture out on my own and enlist a staff of writers and photographers that could help me achieve my goal of telling stories that would otherwise go untold. We pride ourselves in taking a deeper look into the fighter, and understanding what makes them tick.
– #1 Dad, Marine Corps Veteran, 80’s and 90’s Pro Wrestling Fan, MMA Commentator, Beer Lover, and avid movie watcher. Seriously….. I watch a lot of movies.

MMA News

UFC makes changes to Reebok payment structure, other policies

December 22, 2017 Eric Kowal Lawrence Epstein, Reebok

Today the UFC made changes that would impact the Reebok Athlete Outfitting Policy. The now more than two year old agreement with Reebok paid UFC athletes a “sponsorship” fee that was based on the number of fights the fighter had within the organization. There were seven tiers ranging from $2,500 to $40,000 per fight. A fighter making his or her... Read More

MMA News

Special UFC 218 replay to air FREE on Christmas Eve on FS1

December 22, 2017 Eric Kowal Christmas, UFC 218

If you missed UFC 218 earlier this month, or you’d just love to see Francis Ngannou’s ‘punch heard ’round the world’ again, you’re in luck. On Christmas Eve, FOX Sports has a generous gift for fight fans as they air a free special presentation of UFC 218. Held in Detroit, Michigan, the epic event was one of the most exciting... Read More

MMA News

Daniel Straus injured in motorcycle accident, manager says “too early to tell”

December 22, 2017 Eric Kowal

Former Bellator MMA champion Daniel Straus was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident earlier this week and is currently under physician care at a hospital in Florida. Matt Aptaker of JanusSports told Bleacher Report that Straus has full movement of his legs and arms and is awake and able to talk, but that the full extent of his injuries is... Read More

Health/Lifestyle MMA News

Study: Rate and risk of head injury in mixed martial arts remain unknown

December 22, 2017 Eric Kowal concussion, head injury, hospital

The rate and potential risk of traumatic brain injury in mixed martial arts remain unknown due to lack of regulation and protocols surrounding these injuries, according to a new study from St. Michael’s Hospital. See report below: ST. MICHAEL’S HOSPITAL TORONTO, Dec, 22, 2017 — The rate and potential risk of traumatic brain injury in mixed martial arts remain unknown... Read More

Events MMA News

Order and watch – Phoenix Fighting Championship 4

December 21, 2017December 19, 2017 Eric Kowal Phoenix Fighting Championship

The BIGGEST MMA event in the history of the Middle East! – From Dubai in the United Arab Emirates 32 fighters – 21 nationalities – 10 World and Regional Champions Fight card: Mounir Lazzez vs. C. Vandijck Pavel Doroftei vs. Moise Rimbon Mohammad Karaki vs. Alaa Mansour Roger Huerta vs. Hayder Hassan Mohamad Ghorabi vs. Han Seul Kim A. Shevchenko... Read More

MMA News Video

Actress Rebel Wilson recalls being in martial arts fight tournament

December 21, 2017December 21, 2017 Eric Kowal

Actress Rebel Wilson recently appeared on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote the third installment of the Pitch Perfect series when she opened up about being involved in a martial arts fight. “When I was 18, I went in an all-style martial arts free-fighting tournament. Yeah, I trained for six months. I really liked that show, you know,... Read More

Interviews MMA News Video

Carla Esparza talks upcoming UFC 219 fight with Cynthia Calvillo

December 21, 2017 Eric Kowal Carla Esparza, UFC 219

UFC bantamweight fighter Ashlee Evans-Smith interviews former UFC women’s strawweight champion Carla Esparza one week out from her UFC 219 fight with Cynthia Calvillo. Esparza, also a former UFC strawweight champion is currently ranked number nine in the UFC women’s strawweight division. “Cookie Monster” reveals how the fight with the number six ranked Calvillo came about, cutting weight during the... Read More

MMA News

Aaron Pico returns to Bellator MMA cage against newcomer Shane Kruchten

December 21, 2017December 21, 2017 Eric Kowal Aaron Pico, Bellator 192, Shane Kruchten3 Comments

When wrestling standout Aaron Pico made his mixed martial arts debut at Bellator 180, all eyes were on the blue chip prospect. A mere 24-seconds later, Pico was submitted at the hands of underdog, Zach Freeman. Questions began to circulate as to whether Bellator and the MMA community had expected too much from the Pico. He had no prior MMA... Read More

MMA News

Chuck Liddell Saves Christmas, Accepting Thousands of Toys, Distributing to Sick Children

December 20, 2017 Eric Kowal Christmas, Chuck Liddell

BudTrader.com CEO Brad McLaughlin has announced via a Facebook post that MMA Legend Chuck Liddell will be accepting thousands of toys collected through the BudTrader Toy Drive, and will distribute them to the children at The Foothill Regional Medical Center this Christmas. The generous toy donation by BudTrader had previously been refused by major charities in Southern California, due to... Read More

MMA News

Jim Ross, Josh Barnett Return To AXS TV In 2018

December 20, 2017 Eric Kowal josh barnett

ACCLAIMED NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING COMMENTARY TEAM JIM ROSS AND JOSH BARNETT RETURN TO AXS TV IN 2018 AXS TV Announces Fourth Season of NJPW Weekly Series Scheduled for Friday Nights in 2018 Featured Events Include Wrestle Kingdom 12, New Beginning Sapporo, New Beginning Osaka and More Los Angeles (Dec. 20, 2017) – Wrestling Hall of Fame broadcaster Jim Ross... Read More