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Martial Arts for Stunt Performers: 5 Styles to Get You Started (+ 1 Bonus Style)
Whether you’re aiming to soar like a superhero or deliver epic fight scenes, mastering martial arts is key....
Justin Lee Ford
Aug 23, 2024


"Battle of the Giants: Brace for Impact" Takes Place at the Mayadeen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, October 19
Undisputed Heavyweight Champion, Francis “The Predator” Ngannou returns to MMA in the World Title Fight of the year against PFL Heavyweight
Black Belt Team
Aug 22, 2024


Heavyweight Stars set to Face Off in Battle of The Giants Press Conference, Watch it LIVE on Black Belt Magazine, on August 22, at 1PM ET / 10 AM PT
Two of mixed martial arts hardest hitters will come face to face for the first time, as combat sports superstar..
Black Belt Team
Aug 21, 2024


Impa Kasanganay Dominates En Route to Second Straight PFL World Championship Appearance
In the highly anticipated main event of the evening, Impa Kasanganay and Josh Silveira battled with a spot in the 2024 PFL Light Heavyweight
Black Belt Team
Aug 18, 2024


Israel Adesanya Moments: Title Wins, Epic Fights, and Surprising Losses at the UFC
Israel Adesanya, known as "The Last Stylebender," reigned as the UFC middleweight champion for four years..
Black Belt Team
Aug 13, 2024


Will Serghei Spivac, ‘The Polar Bear’ Get His Revenge Against Tybura at UFC Vegas 95?
MMA fighters are always evolving, and Serghei Spivac is no exception. This weekend, he’s set to prove just how much he’s improved..
Black Belt Team
Aug 10, 2024


UFC Paris: Moicano vs Saint Denis Headline Fight Night
The UFC is set to electrify Paris for the third consecutive year with a thrilling clash between lightweight titans...
Black Belt Team
Aug 7, 2024


Cover Story Throwback: Bong Soo Han on "Fighting Stars"
Bong Soo Han, the man behind "Billy Jack" graces the April 1980 cover of Fighting Stars. he was was a Korean martial artist, author....
Black Belt Team
Aug 4, 2024


Dakota Ditcheva Flawless Heading to the 2024 PFL World Championship, Here are the Full Results of 2024 PFL Global Playoffs
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) kicked off the 2024 PFL Global Playoffs live from the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee...
Black Belt Team
Aug 3, 2024


Clash of Titans: Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov - Who Will Reign Supreme in the Main Event at Abu Dhabi?
Since his loss to Petr Yan for the interim bantamweight title in 2021, Sandhagen has consistently dominated every opponent he’s faced...
Black Belt Team
Jul 31, 2024


Looking Back at UFC 304: New Champions, Stunning Comebacks, and Jaw-Dropping Submissions
Belal Muhammad's 1233-day wait to face Leon Edwards again culminated in an unforgettable showdown at UFC 304 in Manchester.
Black Belt Team
Jul 30, 2024


Event of the Week: AmeriKick Internationals
Black Belt Magazine proudly showcases exceptional martial arts training programs and events from around the world. Find this event in our...
Black Belt Team
Jul 27, 2024


Curtis Blaydes Eyes UFC Gold in Manchester at UFC 304 Rematch Against Tom Aspinall
Heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes is gearing up for another shot at UFC gold as he prepares to face interim..
Black Belt Team
Jul 26, 2024


Leon Edwards: A Champion's Journey
Edwards made his UFC debut on November 8, 2014, in Uberlandia, Brazil, against Claudio Silva at UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Saint Preux...
Black Belt Team
Jul 20, 2024


Martial Arts in Saudi Arabia with Ricardo Liborio
In 2014 Arena merged with an entity known as 22. Mohammed Fayez, who worked as a banker and owner of 22, took over the administration..
Ricardo Liborio
Jul 16, 2024


Fighting Stars Cover Story Throwback: Angela Mao Ying
The October 1974 cover of Fighting Stars featured a 22-year-old Angela Mao Ying in her unforgettable role as Bruce Lee's sister...
Black Belt Team
Jul 14, 2024


💥 MMA MADNESS in Riyadh at PFL MENA Shock KOs, Lightning Submissions & Jaw-Dropping Finishes! 🤯, Saudi Stars Mostafa Nada and Hattan Alsaif Thrill the audience
In the main event, Saudi Arabia’s Mostafa Nada needed just a little over two minutes to knock out Abdel Rahmane Driai...
Black Belt Team
Jul 13, 2024


BRAVE CF Takes Over Pakistan with EPIC Combat Week & IMMAF Asian Championships BEFORE BRAVE CF 85!
BRAVE International Combat Week, the biggest combat sports festival in the world is back and this year, it will be held in Pakistan...
Black Belt Team
Jul 12, 2024


Battle of Giants! Maalem vs. Djambazov to headline BRAVE CF 86 in Bulgaria; Lohoré returns in co-main
BRAVE Combat Federation will be returning to Europe on August 24 for BRAVE CF 86, the organization’s debut event in Bulgaria. The show...
Black Belt Team
Jul 11, 2024


Combate Global Announces Mexico vs. Japan II Star Studded MMA Event in Miami on Saturday, July 27, Airing LIVE on FUSE
Combate Global today announced the return of its ‘Mexico vs. Japan’ series of star-studded fights for the second time in two years...
Black Belt Team
Jul 10, 2024


Professional Fighters League Launches PFL Africa
First premium Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) league featuring top African athletes, with all events held across the continent....
Black Belt Team
Jul 10, 2024


Former Champ Rose Namajunas Battles Rising Star Tracy Cortez in UFC Denver's Must-See Main Event This Saturday
Former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas is set to take on the rising star, Tracy Cortez, in a flyweight bout...
Black Belt Team
Jul 9, 2024


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 Team
Jul 5, 2024


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.
Black Belt Team
Jul 4, 2024
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