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From Underdog to Interim King: How Nabil Anane Shocked the World at ONE 170!
When opportunity knocks, champions answer. Nabil Anane seized the moment of a lifetime at ONE 170, stepping in for the sidelined Superlek...
Black Belt Team
Jan 28

GLORY 99: Last Heavyweight Standing Tournament Will Redefine Combat Sports Forever!
In a sport defined by epic tournaments, GLORY Kickboxing is about to blow the roof off combat sports history with its boldest endeavor...
Black Belt Team
Jan 28

The Martial Artist’s Guide to Hip Health: Stories and Strategies from Martial Arts Icons (Part 2)
I started taking formal martial art lessons in 1971 at age 11. By the time I tested for my first degree black belt in 1979, I was already...
Tom Callos
Jan 27


Tawanchai PK Saenchai's Dazzling Knockout Proves He’s the Featherweight King—And He’s Not Done Yet!
Tawanchai PK Saenchai left no room for debate: he is the undisputed best featherweight Muay Thai artist on the planet. In a thrilling ONE...
Black Belt Team
Jan 27

BRAVE CF Sets the Stage for a Game-Changing 2025: First 4 Events Announced
Get ready for another groundbreaking year in MMA as BRAVE Combat Federation , the world’s most global MMA organization, unveils its first...
Black Belt Team
Jan 27

Cover Story Throwback: Ishmael Robles
In the 60s and 70s, Texas was known as the toughest place in the world to compete in tournament karate. Featured on the cover of the...
Black Belt Team
Jan 26

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...
Black Belt Team
Jan 26


ONE 170: The Event That Shattered Expectations and Redefined Martial Arts in 2025!
Prepare to Be Amazed: Here’s Why ONE 170 Will Be Remembered Forever ONE Championship’s landmark event, ONE 170, didn’t just raise the...
Black Belt Team
Jan 26

10 Unforgettable Strawweight Title Fights That Redefined the UFC – A Must-Read Before Zhang Weili vs. Tatiana Suarez at UFC 312!
The UFC strawweight division has delivered some of the most thrilling and emotionally charged battles in MMA history. With Zhang Weili...
Black Belt Team
Jan 25

Shaina West, The Samurider, Unleashes Brutal Fights in Jade—A High-Stakes Martial Arts Movie You Can't Miss!
For fans of intense fight choreography and martial arts-driven action, Well Go USA’s upcoming thriller Jade looks like it’s going to...
Black Belt Team
Jan 25

From Whittaker’s Blitz to Lima’s Triumph: Why You Can’t Miss UFC’s Return to Saudi Arabia!
The Octagon is back in Saudi Arabia, and this time, it’s bigger, bolder, and more electrifying than ever! As we count down to UFC Fight...
Black Belt Team
Jan 25

Flyweight Battle at UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape Headlines UFC APEX on March 1!
Get ready for a night of electrifying action as UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape takes center stage at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas on...
Black Belt Team
Jan 25

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 ,...
Black Belt Team
Jan 24

From Blinding to Bludgeoning: How Martial Artists Can Use Flashlights for Self-Defense
It’s become increasingly difficult to legally arm yourself for the purpose of self-defense. Laws vary greatly from state to state, and...
Kelly Mccann
Jan 23

From Tragedy to Triumph: Tatiana Suarez’s Unstoppable Journey to UFC Gold!
When it comes to tales of perseverance, grit, and triumph, few stories rival that of Tatiana Suarez. The longtime UFC strawweight...
Black Belt Team
Jan 23


BRAVE CF’s Unstoppable Rise: How Asia Is Set to Become the New MMA Battlefield!
In a sport dominated by big names and larger-than-life promotions, BRAVE Combat Federation has carved out a unique identity as a global...
Black Belt Team
Jan 23

Cover Story Throwback: Aaron Norris
What other Norris was an acclaimed martial artist? The great Aaron Norris graced the May 1989 cover of Black Belt Magazine — a star in...
Black Belt Team
Jan 23


18-Year-Old Prodigy, Johan Ghazali Seeks Explosive Revenge at ONE 170
18-year-old sensation Johan Ghazali has a stern test ahead of him at ONE 170: Tawanchai vs. Superbon II on Friday, January 24. The ONE...
Black Belt Team
Jan 23

This Okinawan Karate Trick Will Transform Your Strikes—Here’s How!
Words matter. But do they matter as much as action in the karate dojo? Not really. You can talk a great game, wax philosophically for an...
Dave Lowry
Jan 22


The Unstoppable Muhammad Mokaev: The Rising King of BRAVE CF’s Flyweight Division in 2025
Muhammad Mokaev (13-0-0, 1NC) is back, and his return in to BRAVE Combat Federation promises to shake the very foundations of the...
Black Belt Team
Jan 22


Tawanchai Puts 2024 In Rearview, Renewed Focus For ONE 170 Title Defense
On January 24, Tawanchai PK Saenchai returns to headline ONE 170 another exciting ONE Championship event. The ONE Featherweight Muay Thai...
Black Belt Team
Jan 22

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...
Black Belt Team
Jan 22

Charles Oliveira Declares War: Ready for Makhachev or Holloway Showdown!
Charles Oliveira, the former UFC Lightweight Champion and one of the most electrifying fighters in MMA history, is laser-focused on...
Black Belt Team
Jan 22

Poatan’s Challenge: Why Alex Pereira is Fired Up for Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313
When it comes to electrifying matchups in the UFC, Alex Pereira's upcoming clash at UFC 313 with Magomed Ankalaev promises to be nothing...
Black Belt Team
Jan 22
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