From Tatami to Octagon: How Olympic Judo Shapes MMA's Greatest Fighters
Olympic judo has become a hidden powerhouse in MMA, with athletes who bring its techniques often finding success in the cage.
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Black Belt Team
Oct 26
The Grit Behind Glory: Unmasking the Relentless Path of Modern MMA Champions
In the spotlight of modern combat sports, few journeys are as intense, demanding, and unforgiving as that of a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)..
Black Belt Team
Oct 26
From Bangkok to the Octagon: How Muay Thai is Taking Over the Global MMA Scene!
Muay Thai, the “Art of Eight Limbs,” has a long-standing history in combat sports, rooted in ancient Siamese battlefields and refined..
Black Belt Team
Sep 18
From Trailblazers to Champions: The Evolution of Women's MMA
Women fighters have moved from being marginalized to headlining some of the most high-profile events in combat sports.
Tommy Cowan
Jul 22
Power of the Punch: How It Stacks Up Against 3 Other Go-To Responses to an Attacks
Over the millennia, various cultures have developed their own techniques and strategies for dealing with such threats...
Marcus Day
May 23
Throws & Strikes: Use Them the Way They Were Designed!
For traditional martial artists, the line between styles can seem concrete: Hard styles strike, and soft styles grapple.
Mark Hatmaker
May 21
The Brutal Origins of Pit Fighting
In 1986 John Hackleman opened a gym he named The Pit. That led to fighters who operated from this base being called pit fighters.
Mark Hatmaker
Apr 16
Evaluating the 4 Major Clinches
The over-under is the big dog of clinches in mma and submission grappling —and for good reason. We’ll get to that reason in a minute, but...
Black Belt Team
Mar 21
Professional Fighters League, Westgate Resorts extend Partnership through 2026
The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, has extended its partnership with Westgate...
Jason Kelly
Jan 3
5 Strength Exercises for Martial Artists and MMA Fighters
Most traditional martial artists and mixed martial artists are searching for the latest and greatest techniques and methods to be the...
Black Belt Team
Jan 2
ONE 166: Qatar’s Epic Showdown – Tang Kai vs Thanh Le Rematch Set to Unify Featherweight MMA World Title
On Tuesday, ONE Championship added another stellar title bout to the star-studded ONE 166: Qatar lineup. The ONE Featherweight MMA World...
John Lee
Dec 15, 2023
MMA Opinion: What is the Perfect MMA Fight?
Should you find yourself ever the target of a certain Mixed Martial Arts promotion’s president’s bad side, you may be told you gave a...
Black Belt Team
Dec 12, 2023
ONE Championship & Sky Sports Announce Broadcast Partnership
ONE Championship and Sky Sports have announced a partnership across the network’s broadcast and digital platforms that will begin in 2024...
Black Belt Team
Dec 12, 2023
Full Card Revealed For ONE Friday Fights 45 On December 15
ONE Friday Fights 45 airs live and free on ONE Championship’s YouTube channel. The action begins at 7:30 a.m. EST/4:30 a.m. PST on...
Black Belt Team
Dec 8, 2023
BRAVE CF 79 Results: A Night of Knockouts, Submissions, and Historic Farewells
Ismail Naurdiev sends Tahar Hadbi into Retirement.. The next edition of BRAVE Combat Federation is slated for December 15, 2023 BRAVE®...
Black Belt Team
Dec 2, 2023
BRAVE CF 77: A Night of Champions at Khalifa Sports City, Bahrain
On December 5th, 2023, Khalifa Sports City in Bahrain will be electrified with the pulse-pounding excitement of BRAVE CF 77. This premier...
Black Belt Team
Dec 1, 2023
Clash of Titans: ONE Friday Fights 43 Ignites Bangkok with Thrilling Martial Arts Showdown
ONE Friday Fights 43 delivered non-stop excitement from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on Friday, December 1. The 12 incredible contests only...
Black Belt Team
Nov 30, 2023
The Unstoppable Return of Arab Icon Jarrah Al-Silawi at BRAVE CF 80
BRAVE CF former two-time champion Jarrah Al-Silawi is set to make his historic return to the promotion at BRAVE CF 80 this month. From...
Black Belt Team
Nov 29, 2023
Explosive Finales: BRAVE CF's December 2023 Showdowns Unleash Global MMA Spectacle.
Events are scheduled on Dec 5, 8, and 15 in Bahrain, Dec 7 in Brazil and the IMMAF Asian Amateur Championships scheduled between Dec 10 -...
Black Belt Team
Nov 28, 2023
Get Ready for a Thrilling Night as Cristian "Puas" Perez returns to Combate Global on December 2
"Puas" faces off with Colombian Knockout artist Sebastian "Pitbull" Piedrahita in the 5 bout Main Card. This Event will be the first of...
Black Belt Team
Nov 28, 2023
BRAVE CF 76 Indonesia witnessed one of the greatest comebacks of 2023 in MMA
At BRAVE CF 76 Indonesia, fight fans witnessed one of the greatest comebacks of the year in mixed martial arts - and one of the best in...
Black Belt Team
Nov 25, 2023
BRAVE CF 76: A Night of Dominant Submissions and Explosive Knockouts in Jakarta
The event was held on November 25, at the Balai Sarbini in Jakarta, Indonesia The electrifying atmosphere at Balai Sarbini was palpable...
Black Belt Team
Nov 24, 2023
2023 PFL World Championship Winners are Here
The 2023 PFL World Championship Finals, held at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., concluded with a series of spectacular fights, crowning...
Black Belt Team
Nov 20, 2023
Professional Fighters League - PFL Acquires Bellator in Industry Transformative Deal
PFL Forms Global Powerhouse Poised to be MMA Co-Leader PFL + Bellator Combined Fighter Roster Equal to UFC – Both Rosters 30% Top 25...
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