MatTalks

Only Cans #5: Bo Nickal — The UFC's Most Expens...

Bo Nickal's 9-1 record includes spectacular finishes, favourable matchmaking and one brutal reality check against Reinier de Ridder. We examine whether UFC protected its prized wrestling prospect or whether the...

Only Cans #4: Ronda Rousey — Was Her 13-2 Recor...

Ronda Rousey is now 13-2 after returning to submit Gina Carano in 17 seconds. We checked what her opponents' records actually looked like when she fought them to find out...

Only Cans #3: Michael “Venom” Page — Was Bellat...

Michael “Venom” Page built one of MMA’s most spectacular highlight reels, but critics accused Bellator of protecting him. We checked his opponents’ records at the time—and found some suspicious tins...

How to Choose a Rash Guard: The No-Bullshit Gui...

Compression, GSM, flatlock seams, long sleeves, short sleeves, competition rules—buying a rash guard has become unnecessarily complicated. Here's what actually matters when choosing one for BJJ, MMA and grappling.

Only Cans #2: Khabib Nurmagomedov — Was 29-0 Ac...

Khabib retired 29-0, but MMA fans have questioned his early résumé for years. We checked his opponents' records at the time he fought them—and the answer is considerably more interesting...

Scott Coker Is Building the Mortal Kombat of MMA

Scott Coker is back with Ki MMA: 32 featherweights, four continents and one giant tournament. It sounds like Mortal Kombat for MMA fans. Now they just need to find the...