Connor Ruebusch Archives: 01/2015

This is part two of a two-part article. If you missed it, you can find part one right here. The Brazilian wandering spider is widely…

This is part one of a two part series. Part two will be released tomorrow, January 30th, 2015. In the Amazon there is a genus…

“Where you at, m———–?” –Nick Diaz In 2012, Stockton became the largest American city ever to file for bankruptcy. Five years before, the city was…

When it comes to fighting, nothing is more important than stance. A good stance is beyond fundamental; it is the foundation upon which fundamentals are…

Yesterday, we examined some of the mechanics of fighting long, which is actually the usual meaning when people bandy about the phrase “fighting tall.” There…

This is part one of a two-part article. The second installment will be released tomorrow, January 23rd. In the lead-up to Alexander Gustafsson’s fight with…

Conor McGregor’s a changing man. If you read both parts of my piece “The Puncher’s Path,” then you already know that some of those changes…

All fighters change over time. The rigors of training, the intense highs and lows of brutal combat before thousands of screaming, bloodthirsty fans, the lasting…

They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Apparently, that aphorism doesn’t apply to pitbulls. Patricio Freire has always been known for his…

Welcome, ladies and gentleman, to Connor’s library–er, that is . . . my library. As a former student of history I have a fondness for…

The tattoo on Jon Jones’ chest reads, Phillippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Speaking frankly, I’m more inclined to…

This is part one of a two-part article. You can find part two here. Nothing sets Jon Jones apart from his peers so much as…

Welcome back to Gaps in the Armor–if you’re looking to beat UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones any time in the near future, you find…