Some combat sports competitors burn hot and quick, but others age like a fine wine. "These days, I've been able to keep evolving, staying sharp and staying up with all the evolution in the game. And I ...

Guilherme Cruz is a Brazilian journalist covering combat sports since 2008. The door is closed for Rafael Lovato Jr. to ever fight MMA again and he’s content with the opportunity to keep competing in ...

Anton Tabuena Anton Tabuena is a journalist for MMA Mania. He has been covering combat sports since 2009, and is the former managing editor of Bloody Elbow. He has fought professionally in Muay Thai, ...

CATOOSA -- Oklahoma City’s Rafael Lovato Jr. was bleeding from his swollen left eye and could no longer stand. He crumpled to his knees, dripping with sweat and overcome with emotion. Lovato had won ...