Matthew Sylvester
Martial Arts
Superstars – Steven Seagal
Born in Lansing, Michigan on April 10, 1952, Steven Seagal is a man of diverse character whose spiritual beliefs and humanity have been woven into every aspect of his life, especially in his later years. Son of a Math teacher and a Medical Technician, Steven’s childhood was underscored by a fascination with the Martial Arts … Continue reading
Dana White – Turbo-charging the UFC
Since 2001, when Dana White grabbed the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) by the neck and dragged it out of the rut it had fallen int;, the UFC has gone from being a show with out-of-shape brawlers, and very little mainstream acceptance, to a show that is now synonymous with mixed martial arts in the United … Continue reading
Shamrock versus Gracie – What a shambles
EliteXC, aka Showtime have been pushing the Shamrock versus Gracie match as one of the greatest showdowns this year. Unfortunately it seems that Shamrock had other plans, especially when it turned out his defensive skills were lacking against Gracie’s takedowns. It might well seem that Shamrock’s break from fighting left him unprepared. Maybe he was … Continue reading
John Brawn interview – Punching harder than ever!
John Brawn is not a name many people will have heard of despite having been on the self-protection scene for a good few years. As a result, people won’t know that he’s widely regarded as one of the world’s experts on punching and punching power. Geoff Thompson says of John: “John Brawn is one of … Continue reading
Randy Couture – UFC’s VI(OA)P!
This is an article I wrote way back when I was writing for Combat Magazine. As you can see, even in the title I didn’t pull any punches. Thank God there was very little chance of him ever getting his hands on me! When I asked him about the pension top-up, Dana took a little … Continue reading
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