Mixed Martial Arts Archives - The Other Journal

Life Is Standing There to Kick You in the Face: A Review of Doug Merlino’s <em>Beast</em>

Life Is Standing There to Kick You in the Face: A Review of Doug Merlino’s Beast

In reviewing Doug Merlino’s Beast, Luann Anderson journeys into the misunderstood world of mixed martial arts (MMA) and the athletes behind the sport.

24: Geography

Sins of the Fathers: A Review of the Fight Church Documentary

Matt Morin
December 29, 2014 / Perspective

“Love thy neighbor” strongly implies not punching them in the face for fun.

19: Food

The Confessions of a Cage Fighter: Masculinity, Misogyny, and the Fear of Losing Control

Matt Morin
June 28, 2011 / Perspective

Matt Morin reflects on Augustine what MMA requires of its participants.