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How to End Fights Faster in BJJ Using These 3 Powerful Compression Locks
During a match, a young grappler thinks he’s safely passing his opponent’s guard to get to a better position. Then he feels an intense...
Andrew Zerling
Mar 11


2025 PFL World Tournament Bracket Reveal Show
All 32 First Round Matchups Unveiled for High-Stakes, Single-Elimination Tournament Beginning on April 3 2025 PFL World Tournament...
Black Belt Team
Mar 10

PFL World Tournament 2025: 64 Top Fighters Set for High-Stakes, Single-Elimination Tournament
2025 PFL World Tournament Available Live Across ESPN Platforms in the U.S. and DAZN Internationally NEW YORK – The Professional Fighters...
Black Belt Team
Mar 10


Combate Global Announces Complete Fight Card For 'Combate Female' on March 13, Live on YouTube
Photo credit: Scott Hirano/Combate Global Women’s MMA star Maritza Sanchez will make her return to Combate Global action in the main...
Black Belt Team
Mar 5

Mental Strategies in Full-Contact Combat Sports
Full-contact combat sports, such as MMA, boxing, and Muay Thai, require athletes to push their physical and mental limits. While...
Black Belt Team
Jan 7

From Jeet Kune Do to UFC Champions: The Fascinating Evolution of MMA Techniques
His philosophy, Jeet Kune Do, rejected rigid traditions and emphasized adaptability, efficiency, and practicality
Black Belt Team
Dec 1, 2024

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.
Black Belt Team
Oct 28, 2024

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, 2024

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
Oct 26, 2024


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.
Black Belt Team
Sep 18, 2024


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...
Tommy Cowan
Jul 22, 2024


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.
Marcus Day
May 23, 2024


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
May 21, 2024


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...
Mark Hatmaker
Apr 16, 2024

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...
Black Belt Team
Mar 21, 2024


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...
Jason Kelly
Jan 3, 2024


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...
Black Belt Team
Jan 2, 2024

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...
John Lee
Dec 15, 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 12, 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 9, 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 2, 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
Dec 1, 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 30, 2023
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