BLOG.DRJOHNNYBENJAMIN.COM: Category Archive for MMA

MMA doldrums: I can't wait to see...what?

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 9/1/2009 6:45 AM | Add Comment

UFC 102: Couture vs. Big Nog...afterwards someone may need to retire

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 8/27/2009 6:54 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

How will the UFC handle fighters returning from major back surgery?

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 8/26/2009 7:20 AM | Add Comment

The legacy of ProElite XC and the fates of Gina Carano and Kimbo Slice

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 8/25/2009 6:19 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Cyborg Santos destroys Gina Carano....told you so

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 8/15/2009 11:28 PM | Add Comment

Anderson Silva & BJ Penn silence the critics at UFC 101

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 8/10/2009 6:20 PM | Add Comment

Fedor signs with Strikeforce...that's a win for everyone

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 8/4/2009 6:35 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

The UFC in Philly...How sweet it is!!

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 8/2/2009 11:15 AM | Add Comment

Who needs who more... Fedor or the UFC?

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 7/23/2009 3:40 PM | Add Comment

Why does ESPN and Fox Sports treat MMA like a stepchild?

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 7/22/2009 7:40 AM | Add Comment

GSP and Brock Lesnar. Two distinctly different personalities but I lke them both

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 7/20/2009 10:21 AM | Add Comment

Solution to the Lesnar vs. Fedor dilemma

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 7/14/2009 4:00 PM | Add Comment

Why are ALL of the UFC ring girls White?

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 7/9/2009 7:24 AM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

MMA's most important growth market...KIDS !!

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 7/8/2009 6:06 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

MMA legalization goes back to the drawing board in NY

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 6/27/2009 7:25 AM | Add Comment

Should you be concerned about catching HIV, HEP B or C at your local MMA training facility?

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 6/24/2009 10:23 AM | Add Comment

Women's MMA and 5 minute rounds

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 6/17/2009 7:02 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

UFC 99 a victim of their own success

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 6/14/2009 9:02 AM | Add Comment

And the list of MMA greats fighting well past their prime grows

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 6/9/2009 6:24 AM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

Carano v Cyborg...Let's get it on !!

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 6/7/2009 7:24 AM | Add Comment

The return of Kimbo Slice

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 6/3/2009 6:21 AM | Add Comment

UFC 98: NSAC missed a medical suspension of Matt Hughes

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 5/28/2009 6:58 PM | Add Comment

Jessica Bednark: fighter without health insurance is an American tragedy

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 5/27/2009 9:00 AM | Add Comment

Will the Ali effect harm MMA?

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 5/23/2009 8:11 AM | Add Comment

Could the UFC benefit by having a Medical Director?

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 5/20/2009 5:58 AM | Add Comment

Womens MMA (WMMA) better have more than one bullet

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 5/19/2009 6:44 AM | Add Comment

Is MMA a suitable activity for children and teens?

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 5/17/2009 8:56 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

"Let him go out on his own terms"

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 5/13/2009 6:20 AM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

Roy Jones, Jr. wants to fight Anderson Silva in MMA? That's a joke ...right?

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 5/7/2009 5:11 AM | Add Comment

Still think MMA is more dangerous than boxing? Don't tell that to the family of Benjamin Flores

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 5/6/2009 6:33 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Case for legalization of MMA in NY featured on The Huffington Post web site

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 4/23/2009 8:49 PM | Add Comment

Anderson Silva is too good for his own good

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 4/21/2009 6:25 AM | Add Comment

Chuck Liddell: The answer was loud and clear

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 4/19/2009 8:41 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Chuck Liddell: has the Iceman's time cometh?

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 4/17/2009 6:23 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Returning to MMA after complex spinal fusion

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 4/15/2009 8:14 PM | Add Comment

Gina Carano v Cris Cyborg...does anyone really win?

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 4/13/2009 11:08 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

WEC 40: Torres v Mizugaki illustrated the advantages of striking

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 4/10/2009 6:23 AM | Add Comment

NY has always been a sporting mecca...so what's the deal with MMA?

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 4/8/2009 5:20 AM | Add Comment

UFC prez Dana White just made it a bit more difficult

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 4/3/2009 6:39 AM | Add Comment

MMA's learning curve

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 3/26/2009 6:55 AM | Add Comment

MMA officiating not keeping up with rapid expansion of the sport?

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 3/17/2009 6:16 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Boxing's Don King showing an interest in MMA

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 3/11/2009 9:41 AM | Add Comment

WEC 39 Marcos Galvao's KO...now will you take KO's a bit more seriously?

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 3/4/2009 7:18 AM | Add Comment

Philly would be a great host city for the UFC

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 2/25/2009 12:48 PM | Add Comment

I'm quickly losing respect for BJ Penn

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 2/20/2009 7:53 AM | View Comments (3) | Add Comment

UFC Fight Night 17...the genius of Dana White

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 2/8/2009 9:58 AM | Add Comment

MMA's grand opportunity

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 2/6/2009 7:12 AM | Add Comment

A simple solution to UFC 94 'vaseline-gate' controversy

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 2/4/2009 7:11 AM | Add Comment

UFC 94 'Decision of the night' bonus should be paid to BJ Penn's corner

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 2/1/2009 10:02 AM | Add Comment

The WEC is ready for network TV...sorry Versus

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 1/26/2009 8:49 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Chris Horodecki off Affliction Show

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 1/22/2009 6:50 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

UFC 93 Be honest...do you really care?

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 1/17/2009 12:48 PM | Add Comment

Check out Dr. Benjamin on the No Holds Barred Show

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 1/15/2009 7:32 AM | Add Comment

Lack of MMA programming on cable TV...where's the love?

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 1/11/2009 8:31 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Check out Dr. Benjamin on the No Holds Barred Show

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 1/10/2009 7:42 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

UFC could benefit by developing a more diverse base

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 1/3/2009 7:30 AM | Add Comment

Silva, Nogueira and Griffin all catch the KO bug...when will they be healthy enough to return?

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 12/28/2008 8:51 AM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

MMA medical clearances after spine surgery...as tough as it gets

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 12/22/2008 9:02 AM | Add Comment

Poor economy may help MMA

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 12/16/2008 7:38 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Corey Hill earns a purple heart for his injury at UFC's Fight for the Troops

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 12/12/2008 7:05 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Pat Miletich fighting again after a 'serious' neck injury...Is that safe?

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 12/5/2008 7:43 AM | Add Comment

The LA Times discusses UFC 91 Lesnar-Couture stoppage...what's wrong with that?

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 11/20/2008 11:27 AM | Add Comment

Brock Lesnar & the UFC...the dawn of a new era?

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 11/16/2008 9:12 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

WEC: These 'little' guys are hard to beat

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 11/6/2008 7:06 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Anderson Silva exploited Patrick Cote's previously injured knee

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 10/30/2008 8:53 AM | Add Comment

R.I.P. Pro Elite XC...sad day for MMA fans?

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 10/21/2008 6:52 AM | Add Comment

Gina Carano: The face/fate of women's MMA

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 10/9/2008 6:24 AM | Add Comment

The promotional 'lynching' of Kimbo Slice

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 10/7/2008 2:08 PM | Add Comment

Do hardcore fans want MMA to be a sport or a sanctioned street fight?

Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 9/27/2008 9:07 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment
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