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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)...
Black Belt Team
Dec 22, 2023


Building MMA's Champions League through the PFL
When the Professional Fighters League (PFL) announced that they would be holding an off-shoot league that would feature fighters from...
Black Belt Team
Dec 20, 2023


UFC Unveils Thrilling 2024 Lineup Leading Up to UFC 299
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has once again upped the ante with its latest 2024 fight schedule, announced at the UFC Seasonal...
Black Belt Team
Dec 16, 2023


BRAVE CF 80 Results: Ndebele Crowned New BRAVE CF Bantamweight Champion
BRAVE CF 80, held at the Khalifa Sports Stadium in Bahrain on December 15, 2024, marked the culmination of an exhilarating year for BRAVE...
Black Belt Team
Dec 15, 2023


Which Martial Arts Styles Are Most Effective for Self Defense?
We live in a pretty dangerous world these days. Despite our best efforts, a physical confrontation can happen at any time during even the...
Charles Earley
Dec 15, 2023


Bruce Lee Philosophies Part 1 of 2: Be Like Water
by Billy L Greer Bruce Lee is known not just for his martial prowess but also for his ideas and philosophies. He’s credited with...
Black Belt Team
Dec 14, 2023


Cover Story Throwback: Jim Kelly
Jim Kelly was featured on the October 2013 issue of Black Belt Magazine. The issue paid tribute to his legacy, showcasing his...
Black Belt Team
Dec 14, 2023


The Rise of a New Era: Professional Fighters League Dominates the Biggest Moments of 2023
To say that 2023 was a landmark year for the Professional Fighters League (PFL) is an understatement. The US-based mixed martial arts...
Black Belt Team
Dec 13, 2023


ONE 165 Preview: Tonon vs. Nguyen Set for Featherweight Showdown in Tokyo's High-Stakes Card
ONE 165 is already shaping up to be a massive card on Sunday, January 28, in Tokyo, Japan. ONE Championship is stacking the deck for...
Black Belt Team
Dec 12, 2023


The Challenger: Maritza Sanchez
Maritza Sanchez began her professional career with Combate Global dating back to December 2019 when she suffered a defeat against...
Black Belt Team
Dec 12, 2023


UFC 296 Culminates 2023 with a Star-Studded Fight Card in Las Vegas
UFC 296: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas | Dec 16, 2023 The Ultimate Fighting Championship is set to close out 2023 with one of the most...
Black Belt Team
Dec 11, 2023


BRAVE CF 80: A Showdown of Titans at Khalifa Sports City
The Countdown Begins: BRAVE CF 80 Set to Ignite Bahrain on December 15th. Watch the event live on BRAVE TV and BRAVE Combat Federation...
Black Belt Team
Dec 10, 2023


Thrilling Knockouts and Technical Mastery: Highlights and Results from ONE Fight Night 17
ONE Fight Night 17, hosted in the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, turned out to be an exhilarating showcase of Muay...
Black Belt Team
Dec 9, 2023


3 Things You Must Know About Netflix’s Epic “Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire”
This production is getting a lot of hype, and for good reason. Here are three: 1. Zack Snyder wanted it to be like Star Wars. Netflix has...
Black Belt Team
Dec 8, 2023


ONE Fight Night 17: Kryklia vs. Roberts on Prime Video: A Muay Thai Spectacle Like No Other on Dec 8
ONE Championship Unveils "All Muay Thai" Card for U.S. Primetime For the first time, ONE Championship is set to dazzle U.S. audiences in...
Black Belt Team
Dec 5, 2023


PART 6 (CLIPS): Undefeated 2-Time World Champion, Graciela Casillas on FMA, Self-Defense, and More
An undefeated boxer and kickboxer, Graciela Casillas is the first athlete male or female to hold 2 world championships in martial arts...
Black Belt Team
Dec 5, 2023


PART 2 - Muhammad Ali’s Grandson Biaggio Ali Walsh Q&A (Clips)
When it comes to the world of combat sports, the Ali last name is synonymous with boxing. It’s pretty much royalty in the realm of The...
Black Belt Team
Dec 5, 2023


This "Gyeongseong Creature" Star Suffered Facial Injuries Performing Their Own Stunts
In the upcoming Netflix K-drama, "Gyeongseong Creature," viewers can anticipate a captivating blend of action, rich historical drama and...
Black Belt Team
Dec 1, 2023


ONE Superstar Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat Discusses His Transition from Acting Back to Fighting
After four years away from the global stage, Vietnamese superstar Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat returns to ONE Championship at ONE Fight Night 17...
Black Belt Team
Dec 1, 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 29, 2023


FULL INTERVIEW: Undefeated 2-Time World Champion, Graciela Casillas on Mastering Multiple Styles
An undefeated boxer and kickboxer, Graciela Casillas is the first athlete male or female to hold 2 world championships in martial arts...
Black Belt Team
Nov 28, 2023


Happy Birthday Bruce Lee! Watch His Classics Here!
To celebrate the GOAT, you can watch this classics here on Black Belt+ Here are our two favorites. First is Return of the Dragon: “Return...
Black Belt Team
Nov 27, 2023


Editor's Picks - Trailers for Best New Action Movies (December 2023)
We have our editor's picks for the best new action movies to watch this December. All of the films have been hotly anticipated, some for...
Black Belt Team
Nov 24, 2023


Sony Pictures is Looking for the Next Karate Kid!
Courtesy of Cobra Kai/Sony With the success of the Cobra Kai series, Sony is launching a search for the next martial arts superstar to...
Black Belt Team
Nov 24, 2023
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