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The Break Changes a Fighter: Is Conor McGregor’s Career Nearing Its End After UFC 329?

$Square MMA infographic featuring Conor McGregor, Corey Hill, Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman, showing their combined win rate falling from 81.8% before catastrophic leg fractures to 28.6% after returning.$

The Break Changes a Fighter: Is Conor McGregor’s Career Nearing Its End After UFC 329?

John Murray July 13, 2026

Conor McGregor's return to the UFC at UFC 329 ended in just 69 seconds due to a...

If Bruce Lee Was So Great, Why Didn’t He Ever Prove It?

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If Bruce Lee Was So Great, Why Didn’t He Ever Prove It?

John Murray June 15, 2026

Bruce Lee changed martial arts forever, but influence and accomplishment are not the same thing. While many...

Rival FC Showdown: First Round Finishes in Paducah

MMA fighter celebrating inside the Rival FC cage after an emotional victory during a regional mixed martial arts event.

Rival FC Showdown: First Round Finishes in Paducah

John Murray May 15, 2026

On May 9, 2026, Rival FC held an exciting MMA event in Paducah, KY, featuring local fighters...

Dropping the hammer on April

Young grappling athlete has his arm raised by a referee inside a cage as Hammer Challenge Series event returns, American flag visible in background.

Dropping the hammer on April

John Murray April 20, 2026

The Hammer Challenge Series (HCS) returns to Riverdale, NJ, with HCS 33 after the successful Iron Man...

Why Do People Keep Fighting After Getting Knocked Out? The Science Behind “Sleep-Fighting”

Ringside medical staff and a GAMMA regional commission official attend to an injured fighter inside the cage during an Elite Fighting Promotions event in Saratoga, captured by John Murray of JMurrayAthletics.

Why Do People Keep Fighting After Getting Knocked Out? The Science Behind “Sleep-Fighting”

John Murray December 1, 2025

Short bursts of unconscious movement after a KO are usually reflexes, not intent. Here's the medical explanation...