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Aug 31

Top 10 Legendary Combat Sambo Practitioners + 1 Bonus: Masters of the Russian Martial Art Who Revolutionized Combat Sports

Practitioners of Combat Sambo have made significant contributions to the art, earning them recognition...

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...

UFC 302: Makhachev Battles Poirier in Lightweight Championship Clash TONIGHT on ESPN+

Black Belt Team

Jun 1

UFC

UFC 302: Makhachev Battles Poirier in Lightweight Championship Clash TONIGHT on ESPN+

As UFC 302 approaches, anticipation builds around what promises to be an electrifying night at the T-Mobile Arena.

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

The 10 "Can't-Miss" UFC Fights of June 2024: Look Out for These!!

Black Belt Team

May 25

UFC

The 10 "Can't-Miss" UFC Fights of June 2024: Look Out for These!!

As summer arrives, the UFC is set to deliver an exceptional month of MMA in June 2024, highlighted by International Fight Week..

Islam Makhachev's Stellar UFC Career: From Lightweight Champion to Record-Breaking Streaks

Black Belt Team

May 21

UFC

Islam Makhachev's Stellar UFC Career: From Lightweight Champion to Record-Breaking Streaks

Islam Makhachev has been competing as a professional fighter since 2010 and has become a prominent figure in the UFC.

Ramazan Gitinov trains with Khabib and Islam, OGs of KHK MMA as he prepares for his BRAVE CF 82 battle

Black Belt Team

Apr 30

BRAVE Combat Federation

Ramazan Gitinov trains with Khabib and Islam, OGs of KHK MMA as he prepares for his BRAVE CF 82 battle

Ramazan Gitinov trains with Islam and Khabib as he prepares for BRAVE CF 82.

Get Ready! Islam vs Poirier & Strickland vs Costa confirmed for UFC 302, Mcgregor vs Chandler for UFC 303

Black Belt Team

Apr 14

UFC

Get Ready! Islam vs Poirier & Strickland vs Costa confirmed for UFC 302, Mcgregor vs Chandler for UFC 303

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is gearing up for some thrilling battles in the octagon, with Dana White announcing a...

Islam Makachev Calls Anatoly Malykhin 'Most Dangerous Guy On The Planet'

Black Belt Team

Mar 6

ONE Championship

Islam Makachev Calls Anatoly Malykhin 'Most Dangerous Guy On The Planet'

Islam Makhachev knows a thing or two about elite mixed martial arts. He is the reigning UFC Lightweight Champion and stands atop the...

2023 UFC Title Holders: A Year-End Round-Up

Black Belt Team

Dec 22, 2023

UFC

2023 UFC Title Holders: A Year-End Round-Up

As the year 2023 comes to a close, it's time to take a look at the warriors who have claimed the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)...

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