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CSFC's Top 5 Works of Combat Sports Literature
1. On Boxing , Joyce Carol Oates 2. A Piece of Steak , Jack London. 3. The Way of the Fight , George St. Pierre 4. In the Red Corner: A...

Christopher Libertelli
Jul 271 min read
Profiles in MMA: Craig Jones
So often, the leaders of the MMA community confound the stereotype of fighters as underwatted, lug-heads. This series is devoted to...

Christopher Libertelli
Jul 271 min read
Taylor v Serrano: Streaming’s Rise
Here’s an event that embodies everything the CSFC supports: MVP and Netflix’s recently concluded Taylor v Serrano III. Taylor v....

Christopher Libertelli
Jul 241 min read


The Mohammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2025
Shots fired! Representative Brian Jack (R–GA) and Sharice Davids (D–KS) have introduced The Mohammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act a...

Christopher Libertelli
Jul 241 min read
When Rich Fighters Fight: Ilia Topuria
"He went down the steps slowly and painfully. He was a very tired man, and he had not eaten meat for days. He would go home to the missus...

Christopher Libertelli
Jul 242 min read
Why Do Politicians Mistrust MMA? The John McCain Story
There is no better slogan or soundbyte to capture the period in the ‘90s where MMA was largely illegal than Senator John McCain’s...

Christopher Libertelli
Jul 243 min read
An Ode to Money Moicano and Markets
If you were to ask the CSFC which MMA fighter we enjoy the most at the moment; it is hands down Renato ‘Money’ Moicano. He’s one of the...

Christopher Libertelli
Jul 231 min read


The Pankration Blog Begins at the Beginning
Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred “Bosie” Douglas alongside the 9th Marquis of Queensberry The 9th Marquis of Queensberry is credited with...

Christopher Libertelli
Jul 233 min read
Introducing... The Combat Sports Fan Coalition
The Combat Sports Fans Coalition (CSFC) is dedicated to bringing the voice of fans and professional fighters to policymakers. We...

Christopher Libertelli
Jul 203 min read
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