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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


Where are they now? The Black Dragon: Ron Van Clief
Of all the fighters who appeared in the early UFC tournaments, none provokes a wider range of emotions than Ron “The Black Dragon” Van Clief by Mark Jacobs Photos Courtesy of Ron Van Clief
Black Belt Team
Jan 2, 2024


2023 Knockouts of the Year from ONE Championship
ONE Championship delivered endless martial arts excitement in 2023. Its elite roster of striking talent also delivered a vast amount of...
Black Belt Team
Dec 29, 2023


The Challenger: Kayla Hracho
Kayla Hracho is in a groove of late. After delivering mixed results over the course of her first three years as a professional fighter,...
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Dec 26, 2023


The Challenger: Tony Cortez
Tony "The Conqueror" Cortez of Combate Global (2-0-0) is a Pro MMA Mens Featherweight Fighter out of Temecula, California. What is your...
Black Belt Team
Dec 19, 2023


ONE 166 Set for Qatar Debut: Brooks vs Pacio Rematch and Heavyweight Showdown Highlight the Card
ONE Championship has revealed three exciting matchups for its debut in Qatar on Friday, March 1. The first of several expected title...
Black Belt Team
Dec 19, 2023


ONE 165 Preview: Top Contenders Clash in Tokyo for a Shot at MMA World Titles
ONE 165: Rodtang vs. Takeru is getting loaded with intriguing martial arts contests for Sunday, January 28. On Monday, ONE Championship...
Black Belt Team
Dec 18, 2023


Is Muay Thai REALLY the Best Base for MMA?
When MMA was first getting popular, around about the time The Ultimate Fighter debuted on TV, there was a lot of talk about what the best...
Black Belt Team
Dec 18, 2023


UFC 296 Results: A Night of Thrilling Battles and Decisive Victories
UFC 296 will be remembered as a night of intense competition and remarkable performances. The event was packed with exciting matchups...
Black Belt Team
Dec 16, 2023


Why do Thai Boxers Dominate Kickboxing?
This is the second of two articles about kickboxing and Muay Thai, and why kickboxers don’t succeed in Muay Thai the same way Thai Boxers...
Andrew Bryan
Dec 16, 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


Cage Warriors 165: A Night of Intense Battles at Sycuan Casino Resort, San Diego
Cage Warriors 165, held on December 15th at the Sycuan Casino Resort in San Diego, showcased a series of electrifying MMA bouts. The...
Black Belt Team
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...
John Lee
Dec 15, 2023


Recap of the Thrilling ONE Friday Fights 45: All the Highlights You Need to Know
The gripping event emanated from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on Friday, December 15, with 11 exciting martial arts contests. Here is a recap...
Black Belt Team
Dec 15, 2023


Lucero "La Loba" Acosta presented by Mcgregor's Forged Irish Stout returns on Paramount +
"La Loba" collides with Manuela Marconettoin - a featured Flyweight bout on Sunday, December 17, 2023 on the "Combate Global" Ireland vs...
Black Belt Team
Dec 14, 2023


Cage Warriors 165 Weigh-in Results
With just over 24 hours until bell-time, the 24 athletes on Friday night's CW 165 bill stepped onto the scales at San Diego's Sycuan...
Black Belt Team
Dec 14, 2023


Combate Global announces “COPA COMBATE” Tournament Matchups for Friday, Dec 15 & 16 on Paramount+
The 8 Man, $100,000 Grand Prize "COPA COMBATE" Tournament will stream over the course of two nights - December 15 & Dec 16 Combate Global...
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Dec 13, 2023


Anticipating a Showdown: Five Reasons Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington at UFC 296 is Unmissable
As the MMA world gears up for UFC 296, the spotlight shines brightly on a highly anticipated welterweight clash between Leon Edwards and...
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Dec 13, 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


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


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


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
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