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Mid-Year Rankings: The 5 Most Explosive UFC Fighters of 2024!

Black Belt Team

Jul 5

UFC

Mid-Year Rankings: The 5 Most Explosive UFC Fighters of 2024!

Here are the unofficial picks for the most outstanding UFC fighters of the first half of 2024...

Black Belt Cover Story Throwback: William Cheung

Black Belt Team

Jul 4

Kung Fu

Black Belt Cover Story Throwback: William Cheung

William Cheung the famed Wing Chun master graced the cover 20 years ago, with his wooden dummy moves, photo credit by Rick Hustead.

ONE Friday Fights 68 Results: Prajanchai Claims Strawweight Gold, Superlek Triumphs in Thriller

Black Belt Team

Jul 2

ONE Championship

ONE Friday Fights 68 Results: Prajanchai Claims Strawweight Gold, Superlek Triumphs in Thriller

The stars came out to play at ONE Friday Fights 68 as a stacked lineup thrilled the Bangkok, Thailand...

Celebrating MMA Excellence: 2024 UFC Hall of Fame Inductees Honored at a Spectacular Ceremony in Las Vegas

Black Belt Team

Jun 29

UFC

Celebrating MMA Excellence: 2024 UFC Hall of Fame Inductees Honored at a Spectacular Ceremony in Las Vegas

Amidst the festivities, the spotlight also shifted to the 2024 UFC Hall of Fame ceremony, held on June 27, 2024, Thursday night...

Brendan Loughnane Earns Top Seed in PFL Featherweight Play Offs with Second Round Stoppage at the 2024 PFL Global Season

Black Belt Team

Jun 29

PFL

Brendan Loughnane Earns Top Seed in PFL Featherweight Play Offs with Second Round Stoppage at the 2024 PFL Global Season

The Professional Fighters League (PFL), concluded the 2024 PFL Global Season with action from the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls...

Cub Swanson: Embracing Challenges and Shaping Legacies in the UFC Octagon

Black Belt Team

Jun 26

UFC

Cub Swanson: Embracing Challenges and Shaping Legacies in the UFC Octagon

Swanson's career in MMA, marked by his engaging style and memorable fights like his UFC 206 bout with Dooho Choi...

Osu! The Origin Behind the Karateka's Exclamation

Dave Lowry

Jun 25

Karate

Osu! The Origin Behind the Karateka's Exclamation

I occasionally greet people with, “Ehh, howzit?” Those people are my age or younger, people I know well and who have some conversance...

South African MMA Star Eliezer Kubanza hits out at doubters, vows to finish Alex Lohoré under three minutes in the BRAVE CF Cage

Black Belt Team

Jun 22

BRAVE Combat Federation

South African MMA Star Eliezer Kubanza hits out at doubters, vows to finish Alex Lohoré under three minutes in the BRAVE CF Cage

An intense rivalry is brewing in the BRAVE Combat Federation Super Welterweight division as Eliezer Kubanza has expressed frustration over..

Robert Whittaker Ready for UFC Saudi Arabia Showdown Against Ikram Aliskerov, this Saturday, June 22

Black Belt Team

Jun 19

UFC

Robert Whittaker Ready for UFC Saudi Arabia Showdown Against Ikram Aliskerov, this Saturday, June 22

As UFC Fight Night approaches this Saturday in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Robert Whittaker...

Karate Illustrated Cover Story Throwback: Charlie Lee

Black Belt Team

Jun 16

Karate

Karate Illustrated Cover Story Throwback: Charlie Lee

The December 1984 Karate Illustrated cover featured a young Charlie Lee from Washington DC, with the headline "Tae Kwon Do: a New...

Black Belt Super School List: Seattle Wushu

Black Belt Team

Jun 15

Traditional Arts

Black Belt Super School List: Seattle Wushu

Black Belt Magazine proudly showcases exceptional martial arts training programs from around the world. This featured list takes into...

Combate Global Announces Hracho vs Lopez Women's Main Event & Full Fight Card for Saturday, June 22, Live on FUSE

Black Belt Team

Jun 13

Combate Global

Combate Global Announces Hracho vs Lopez Women's Main Event & Full Fight Card for Saturday, June 22, Live on FUSE

Women's Atomweight Main Event: Kayla Hrachi vs. Claire Lopez. Women's Atomweight Co-Main Event: Andrea Meneses vs. Janet Garcia. COMBATE...

Belal Muhammad Vows to Break Leon Edwards in Brutal UFC Title Clash at UFC 304: "He's Soft, He's Broken"

Black Belt Team

Jun 11

UFC

Belal Muhammad Vows to Break Leon Edwards in Brutal UFC Title Clash at UFC 304: "He's Soft, He's Broken"

After enduring a year of relentless pursuit, punctuated by moments of doubt and external skepticism, Belal Muhammad's unwavering faith...

Savannah Marshall dazzles in pro MMA Debut, Setting Up Superfight with Claressa Shields

Black Belt Team

Jun 9

PFL

Savannah Marshall dazzles in pro MMA Debut, Setting Up Superfight with Claressa Shields

It was a memorable night for those in attendance at Utilita Arena in Newcastle, England on Saturday night, as they witnessed their...

John T. Bingham

Jun 3

Kung Fu

Big Cats of Kung Fu

Anyone who’s had to fend off an angry animal — even one as small as a house cat — knows the fury they can bring to a fight.

Dustin Poirier's Unexpected 2024 Comeback: From Near Retirement to UFC 302 Title Shot

Black Belt Team

May 31

UFC

Dustin Poirier's Unexpected 2024 Comeback: From Near Retirement to UFC 302 Title Shot

After a loss in July 2023 to Justin Gaethje, Poirier contemplated retiring. However, he made a surprising return to the ring in March

Alyse Anderson To Meet Victoria Souza At ONE 168 Denver

Black Belt Team

May 29

ONE Championship

Alyse Anderson To Meet Victoria Souza At ONE 168 Denver

Another standout bout has been added to ONE Championship’s fall return to the United States.

Andre Lima Prepares for UFC 302 this Saturday, After Winning the Infamous "Bite Fight"

Black Belt Team

May 29

UFC

Andre Lima Prepares for UFC 302 this Saturday, After Winning the Infamous "Bite Fight"

As UFC 302 approaches, Andre Lima, is gearing up for his second Octagon appearance in a highly anticipated bout against Mitch Raposo.

May 2024 Showcases Exciting UFC Fights: Steve Erceg's Breakout and Angela Hill's First Submission Highlight Action-Packed Month

Black Belt Team

May 23

UFC

May 2024 Showcases Exciting UFC Fights: Steve Erceg's Breakout and Angela Hill's First Submission Highlight Action-Packed Month

The UFC packed a variety of fights into May 2024, catering to every fan's taste with an exciting line-up.

UFC 304: Dana White Unveils Explosive Matchups for Manchester, July 27

Black Belt Team

May 17

UFC

UFC 304: Dana White Unveils Explosive Matchups for Manchester, July 27

UFC president Dana White has set the stage for an electrifying event as UFC 304 at Manchester, England on July 27.

The Ultimate Fighter Season 32 Ignites: Team Grasso vs. Team Shevchenko Begins June 4 on ESPN+

Black Belt Team

May 9

UFC

The Ultimate Fighter Season 32 Ignites: Team Grasso vs. Team Shevchenko Begins June 4 on ESPN+

The latest season of The Ultimate Fighter," is set to captivate mixed martial arts fans worldwide, starting June 4, 2024.

Jose Torres's Promises Bold Redemption in BRAVE CF 82, Shocking Admission: Took Nkosi Ndebele Too Lightly in Second Fight!

Black Belt Team

May 8

BRAVE Combat Federation

Jose Torres's Promises Bold Redemption in BRAVE CF 82, Shocking Admission: Took Nkosi Ndebele Too Lightly in Second Fight!

Former BRAVE CF Bantamweight world champion Jose ‘Shorty’ Torres is out for redemption at BRAVE CF 82

Tajikistan's Khurshed Nazarov Poised to Make Mark in Africa at BRAVE CF 82 as Central Asia's Newest BRAVE CF Star

Black Belt Team

May 6

BRAVE Combat Federation

Tajikistan's Khurshed Nazarov Poised to Make Mark in Africa at BRAVE CF 82 as Central Asia's Newest BRAVE CF Star

Tajikistan’s Khurshed Nazarov is set to make his BRAVE Combat Federation debut at BRAVE CF 82 on May 11 in Mauritius

Historic Trilogy Fight for the BRAVE CF 82 Bantamweight Belt: Nkosi Ndebele vs. Jose Torres Set to Ignite Mauritius!

Black Belt Team

May 5

BRAVE Combat Federation

Historic Trilogy Fight for the BRAVE CF 82 Bantamweight Belt: Nkosi Ndebele vs. Jose Torres Set to Ignite Mauritius!

BRAVE Combat Federation is gearing up for a landmark event in Mauritius on May 11.

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