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Cover Story Throwback: Thomas LaPuppet
Featured on the cover of Karate Illustrated ’s January 1971 issue, the incredible Thomas LaPuppet stands as a defining figure in...
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6 days ago

Cover Story Throwback: Mike Shintaku
Featured on the cover of Karate Illustrated's December 1983 issue, Mike Shintaku —a dominant force in the Pacific Northwest karate...
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Mar 16


Paul Hughes to Face Bruno Miranda in PFL Europe Belfast Main Event at the SSE Arena on May 10th
Paul “Big News” Hughes returns to action in a showcase headline bout against Brazil’s Bruno “Robusto” Miranda for PFL Europe Belfast at...
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Mar 14


2025 PFL World Tournament Bracket Reveal Show
All 32 First Round Matchups Unveiled for High-Stakes, Single-Elimination Tournament Beginning on April 3 2025 PFL World Tournament...
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Mar 10


Combate Global Announces Complete Fight Card For 'Combate Female' on March 13, Live on YouTube
Photo credit: Scott Hirano/Combate Global Women’s MMA star Maritza Sanchez will make her return to Combate Global action in the main...
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Mar 5

Weigh-In Results | UFC Seattle
UFC makes its return to Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle for the first time since 2013 with an impressive lineup featuring former...
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Feb 22


UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues – Full Recap and Fight Analysis
The UFC Apex in Las Vegas was the stage for an unforgettable night of MMA action on February 15, 2025, headlined by Jared Cannonier’s...
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Feb 16

Nassourdine Imavov’s Ultimate Redemption: Can He Dethrone Israel Adesanya in Riyadh this Saturday?
The UFC middleweight division is on the brink of a seismic shift, and Nassourdine Imavov stands at the epicenter of it all. After a...
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Jan 29

Unstoppable Nurmagomedov Survives Irish Onslaught! PFL Road to Dubai Delivers Fireworks
The highly anticipated clash between Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes at the PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series lived up to every...
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Jan 26

Merab Dvalishvili’s UFC Bantamweight Reign: Can Anyone Stop 'The Machine'?
The UFC’s bantamweight division is on fire, and Merab Dvalishvili is fanning the flames with his dominant reign as champion. At UFC 311 ,...
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Jan 24

UFC Lightweight: Islam Makhachev Reigns Supreme – Who's Next in Line to Challenge the King?
The UFC lightweight division has never looked more electrifying – or uncertain. At the top of the heap sits Islam Makhachev , a seemingly...
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Jan 22


The Road to Olympics Begins in Columbus: WAKO USA Kickboxing Nationals 2025 Unveiled!
Columbus Becomes the Epicenter of USA Kickboxing From February 28 to March 2, 2025, all eyes will be on Columbus, Ohio, as WAKO USA...
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Jan 19

Jamahal Hill Promises a Career-Defining War at UFC 311: ‘This Has to Happen!
The stakes couldn’t be higher, and Jamahal Hill knows it. As he gears up for a long-anticipated clash with former champion Jiří Procházka...
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Jan 17


He’s Not As Good As They Think!” Arman Tsarukyan’s Bold Plan to Dethrone Islam Makhachev at UFC 311
Five years. That’s how long Arman Tsarukyan has waited to rewrite the script of his UFC debut against Islam Makhachev. What started as a...
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Jan 16

The Evolution of Female Fighters in UFC History
The Early Days of UFC and a Male-Dominated Arena The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) emerged in 1993 as a brutal, no-holds-barred...
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Jan 10

The Biggest Self-Defense Lie: Why Gear Alone Won’t Make You Safe
You’ve seen “that guy,” right? The guy who has every latest gadget and geegaw. The one who has a thick wallet (yet quickly thinning ...)...
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Jan 8

Mental Strategies in Full-Contact Combat Sports
Full-contact combat sports, such as MMA, boxing, and Muay Thai, require athletes to push their physical and mental limits. While...
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Jan 7

Forecasting the Next UFC Queens: Top 5 Female Fighters Set to Rule the Cage in 2025
Predicting the future of UFC fighters is akin to forecasting a year-long weather pattern—you gather all available data, analyze trends,...
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Jan 3

19-Year-Old Brazilian KO Queen Alice Pereira Scores UFC Contract!
Meet Alice Pereira, the 19-year-old Brazilian phenom who’s taken the MMA world by storm. Known for her devastating knockout power and an...
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Dec 27, 2024

The Evolution of Martial Arts Cinema in the Age of Streaming
Martial arts cinema has always held a special place in the hearts of movie lovers. With its jaw-dropping fight scenes, larger-than-life...
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Dec 26, 2024

Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas 2: A Strawweight Showdown You Can’t Afford to Miss at UFC Fight Night!
UFC kicks off 2025 with a bang at UFC APEX in Las Vegas, hosting a highly anticipated strawweight rematch between No. 6-ranked Mackenzie...
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Dec 20, 2024

Four New Champions Crowned at PFL Europe Championship, Lyon Cementing a Historic Night of MMA in France
The PFL Europe Championship Lyon concluded at the LDLC Arena, marking a landmark night for European MMA. It showcased top talents and...
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Dec 15, 2024

Joaquin Buckley: The Breakout Star Ready to Shine in Tampa
Joaquin Buckley has become a name synonymous with explosive knockouts and unrelenting determination. Ahead of his headline fight at UFC...
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Dec 12, 2024

Reliving the Explosive Night UFC Took Over Florida in 2019, before UFC Tampa 2024
As the UFC gears up for UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, on December 14, 2024, fans are...
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Dec 11, 2024
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