Don’t be fooled: Mixed martial arts is a world of rebels, moralists, spiritualists, historians, eccentrics, and nerds—men and women dedicated to mastering the fine art of fighting. Fightland is VICE’s take on this ever-evolving culture—exploring the international influences that make up the world of MMA. Subscribe now: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-...
Don’t be fooled: Mixed martial arts is a world of rebels, moralists, spiritualists, historians, eccentrics, and nerds—men and women dedicated to mastering the fine art of fighting. Fightland is VICE’s take on this ever-evolving culture—exploring the international influences that make up the world of MMA.
Striking coach and former world kickboxing champion Mike Winklejohn has helped turn raw talents like Jon Jones, Carlos Condit, and Diego Sanchez into UFC stars. Fightland travels to Albuquerque, Ne...
Ariel Helwani, the self-made and self-styled "voice of MMA," overcame loneliness, introversion, and UFC reluctance to become one of the most recognizable faces in mixed martial arts journalism.
In this episode of Fightland Meets we spoke with UFC Featherweight champion José Aldo about humble upbringings and rising from street soccer matches to becoming one of Brazil's most beloved mixed m...
The undisputed champ of women’s MMA, Ronda Rousey, sat down in our L.A. office to talk about fame, fighting, and the "bubble-wrapped pageant" that is the Olympics.
Ottavia Bourdain—writer, MMA lover, and dedicated Brazilian jiu jitsu student—and her husband, Anthony, show us what life is like when you've got a fighter in the family.
UFC heavyweight Travis Browne and his striking coach, Mike Winkeljohn, show us how to land one of the best looking (and highest-flying) strikes in MMA.
In our first episode of Moving Portraits: Title Shots, we explore Venice Beach with Irish UFC featherweight Conor McGregor to learn how his obsession with movement has shaped his fighting style.
In this episode of Moving Portraits: Title Shots, we travel to Santa Cruz to learn how a lifetime of surfing and skating has shaped UFC middleweight Luke Rockhold's fighting style.