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Breaking Down Valentina Shevchenko's Most Devastating Victories in the Octagon, ahead of Noche UFC 306

Black Belt Team

Aug 30

UFC

Breaking Down Valentina Shevchenko's Most Devastating Victories in the Octagon, ahead of Noche UFC 306

Valentina Shevchenko, known as "Bullet," is one of the most dominant forces in women’s mixed martial arts..

BRAVE CF 87: Abdisalam Kubanychbek Epic Title Defense Against Georgia's KO King Raul Tutarauli Set to Headline Blockbuster Event in the Netherlands!

Black Belt Team

Aug 29

BRAVE Combat Federation

BRAVE CF 87: Abdisalam Kubanychbek Epic Title Defense Against Georgia's KO King Raul Tutarauli Set to Headline Blockbuster Event in the Netherlands!

BRAVE Combat Federation’s second event in the Netherlands is set to ignite the fight world..

Martial Arts for Stunt Performers: 5 Styles to Get You Started (+ 1 Bonus Style)

Justin Lee Ford

Aug 23

Entertainment

Martial Arts for Stunt Performers: 5 Styles to Get You Started (+ 1 Bonus Style)

Whether you’re aiming to soar like a superhero or deliver epic fight scenes, mastering martial arts is key....

"Battle of the Giants: Brace for Impact" Takes Place at the Mayadeen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, October 19

Black Belt Team

Aug 22

Mixed Martial Arts

"Battle of the Giants: Brace for Impact" Takes Place at the Mayadeen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, October 19

Undisputed Heavyweight Champion, Francis “The Predator” Ngannou returns to MMA in the World Title Fight of the year against PFL Heavyweight

Heavyweight Stars set to Face Off in Battle of The Giants Press Conference, Watch it LIVE on Black Belt Magazine, on August 22, at 1PM ET / 10 AM PT

Black Belt Team

Aug 21

PFL

Heavyweight Stars set to Face Off in Battle of The Giants Press Conference, Watch it LIVE on Black Belt Magazine, on August 22, at 1PM ET / 10 AM PT

Two of mixed martial arts hardest hitters will come face to face for the first time, as combat sports superstar..

Impa Kasanganay Dominates En Route to Second Straight PFL World Championship Appearance

Black Belt Team

Aug 18

PFL

Impa Kasanganay Dominates En Route to Second Straight PFL World Championship Appearance

In the highly anticipated main event of the evening, Impa Kasanganay and Josh Silveira battled with a spot in the 2024 PFL Light Heavyweight

Israel Adesanya Moments: Title Wins, Epic Fights, and Surprising Losses at the UFC

Black Belt Team

Aug 13

UFC

Israel Adesanya Moments: Title Wins, Epic Fights, and Surprising Losses at the UFC

Israel Adesanya, known as "The Last Stylebender," reigned as the UFC middleweight champion for four years..

Will Serghei Spivac, ‘The Polar Bear’ Get His Revenge Against Tybura at UFC Vegas 95?

Black Belt Team

Aug 10

UFC

Will Serghei Spivac, ‘The Polar Bear’ Get His Revenge Against Tybura at UFC Vegas 95?

MMA fighters are always evolving, and Serghei Spivac is no exception. This weekend, he’s set to prove just how much he’s improved..

UFC Paris: Moicano vs Saint Denis Headline Fight Night

Black Belt Team

Aug 7

UFC

UFC Paris: Moicano vs Saint Denis Headline Fight Night

The UFC is set to electrify Paris for the third consecutive year with a thrilling clash between lightweight titans...

Cover Story Throwback: Bong Soo Han on "Fighting Stars"

Black Belt Team

Aug 4

Entertainment

Cover Story Throwback: Bong Soo Han on "Fighting Stars"

Bong Soo Han, the man behind "Billy Jack" graces the April 1980 cover of Fighting Stars. he was was a Korean martial artist, author....

Dakota Ditcheva Flawless Heading to the 2024 PFL World Championship, Here are the Full Results of 2024 PFL Global Playoffs

Black Belt Team

Aug 3

PFL

Dakota Ditcheva Flawless Heading to the 2024 PFL World Championship, Here are the Full Results of 2024 PFL Global Playoffs

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) kicked off the 2024 PFL Global Playoffs live from the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee...

Clash of Titans: Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov - Who Will Reign Supreme in the Main Event at Abu Dhabi?

Black Belt Team

Jul 31

UFC

Clash of Titans: Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov - Who Will Reign Supreme in the Main Event at Abu Dhabi?

Since his loss to Petr Yan for the interim bantamweight title in 2021, Sandhagen has consistently dominated every opponent he’s faced...

Looking Back at UFC 304: New Champions, Stunning Comebacks, and Jaw-Dropping Submissions

Black Belt Team

Jul 30

UFC

Looking Back at UFC 304: New Champions, Stunning Comebacks, and Jaw-Dropping Submissions

Belal Muhammad's 1233-day wait to face Leon Edwards again culminated in an unforgettable showdown at UFC 304 in Manchester.

Event of the Week: AmeriKick Internationals

Black Belt Team

Jul 27

Traditional Arts

Event of the Week: AmeriKick Internationals

Black Belt Magazine proudly showcases exceptional martial arts training programs and events from around the world. Find this event in our...

Curtis Blaydes Eyes UFC Gold in Manchester at UFC 304 Rematch Against Tom Aspinall

Black Belt Team

Jul 26

UFC

Curtis Blaydes Eyes UFC Gold in Manchester at UFC 304 Rematch Against Tom Aspinall

Heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes is gearing up for another shot at UFC gold as he prepares to face interim..

Black Belt Team

Jul 20

UFC

Leon Edwards: A Champion's Journey

Edwards made his UFC debut on November 8, 2014, in Uberlandia, Brazil, against Claudio Silva at UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Saint Preux...

Ricardo Liborio

Jul 16

Premium

Martial Arts in Saudi Arabia with Ricardo Liborio

In 2014 Arena merged with an entity known as 22. Mohammed Fayez, who worked as a banker and owner of 22, took over the administration..

Fighting Stars Cover Story Throwback: Angela Mao Ying

Black Belt Team

Jul 14

Karate

Fighting Stars Cover Story Throwback: Angela Mao Ying

The October 1974 cover of Fighting Stars featured a 22-year-old Angela Mao Ying in her unforgettable role as Bruce Lee's sister...

💥 MMA MADNESS in Riyadh at PFL MENA Shock KOs, Lightning Submissions & Jaw-Dropping Finishes! 🤯, Saudi Stars Mostafa Nada and Hattan Alsaif Thrill the audience

Black Belt Team

Jul 13

PFL

💥 MMA MADNESS in Riyadh at PFL MENA Shock KOs, Lightning Submissions & Jaw-Dropping Finishes! 🤯, Saudi Stars Mostafa Nada and Hattan Alsaif Thrill the audience

In the main event, Saudi Arabia’s Mostafa Nada needed just a little over two minutes to knock out Abdel Rahmane Driai...

BRAVE CF Takes Over Pakistan with EPIC Combat Week & IMMAF Asian Championships BEFORE BRAVE CF 85!

Black Belt Team

Jul 12

BRAVE Combat Federation

BRAVE CF Takes Over Pakistan with EPIC Combat Week & IMMAF Asian Championships BEFORE BRAVE CF 85!

BRAVE International Combat Week, the biggest combat sports festival in the world is back and this year, it will be held in Pakistan...

Battle of Giants! Maalem vs. Djambazov to headline BRAVE CF 86 in Bulgaria; Lohoré returns in co-main

Black Belt Team

Jul 11

BRAVE Combat Federation

Battle of Giants! Maalem vs. Djambazov to headline BRAVE CF 86 in Bulgaria; Lohoré returns in co-main

BRAVE Combat Federation will be returning to Europe on August 24 for BRAVE CF 86, the organization’s debut event in Bulgaria. The show...

Combate Global Announces Mexico vs. Japan II Star Studded MMA Event in Miami on Saturday, July 27, Airing LIVE on FUSE

Black Belt Team

Jul 10

Combate Global

Combate Global Announces Mexico vs. Japan II Star Studded MMA Event in Miami on Saturday, July 27, Airing LIVE on FUSE

Combate Global today announced the return of its ‘Mexico vs. Japan’ series of star-studded fights for the second time in two years...

Professional Fighters League Launches PFL Africa

Black Belt Team

Jul 10

PFL

Professional Fighters League Launches PFL Africa

First premium Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) league featuring top African athletes, with all events held across the continent....

Former Champ Rose Namajunas Battles Rising Star Tracy Cortez in UFC Denver's Must-See Main Event This Saturday

Black Belt Team

Jul 9

UFC

Former Champ Rose Namajunas Battles Rising Star Tracy Cortez in UFC Denver's Must-See Main Event This Saturday

Former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas is set to take on the rising star, Tracy Cortez, in a flyweight bout...

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