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Can Mackenzie Dern Avenge Her Loss Against Amanda Ribas in UFC’s First Main Event of 2025?
UFC fans, get ready for fireworks! The octagon will ignite on Saturday, January 11, 2025 , as Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas square...
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Jan 7


Updates to UFC Fight Night: Dern vs Ribas 2
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs Ribas 2 Updates: Due to injury, please note the following changes: Yanal Ashmouz has been withdrawn from his...
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Jan 7


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...
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Jan 7


Zamboanga vs. Rassohyna: A Golden Opportunity Beckons at ONE Fight Night 27
With Stamp Fairtex recovering on the sidelines, the spotlight shifts to Denice Zamboanga and Alyona Rassohyna, who are set to battle for...
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Jan 7


UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2 Full Fight Card & Breakdown
UFC fans, mark your calendars for Saturday, November 1, 2025, as UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2 is set to deliver an action-packed...
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Jan 6


Prajanchai PK Saenchai vs. Ellis Badr Barboza: A Must-Watch Main Event at ONE Fight Night 28
Brace yourself for an electrifying showdown as ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Champion Prajanchai PK Saenchai gears up to defend his...
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Jan 6


Jose ‘Shorty’ Torres’ New Year’s Eve Knockout! BRAVE CF Star Eyes Showdown with Kyoji Horiguchi in Japan
Jose ‘Shorty’ Torres, the former BRAVE Combat Federation Bantamweight Champion, wrapped up 2024 with a bang by clinching a thrilling...
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Jan 4


Arman Tsarukyan’s Road to Redemption: How He Plans to Shock the World at UFC 311 Against Islam Makhachev
Nearly five years ago, a 22-year-old Arman Tsarukyan stepped into the Octagon for his UFC debut against one of the most feared rising...
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Jan 4


Islam Makhachev Vows to Shut Down Doubters Again as He Defends His Lightweight Crown at UFC 311
Islam Makhachev’s journey to the pinnacle of the UFC lightweight division has been nothing short of extraordinary. From his early days in...
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Jan 3


Boapeah, Caceres, Kromah & More Added to GLORY 98
The GLORY 2025 calendar will kick-off with a stacked GLORY 98 card on February 22 at the RTM Stage in Rotterdam. We will see the highly...
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Jan 3


Undefeated Streak on the Line: Tang Kai vs. Akbar Abdullaev at ONE Fight Night 27– Will the Featherweight King Fall?
The Lumpinee Stadium is set to light up on Friday, January 10 , as reigning ONE Featherweight MMA World Champion Tang Kai prepares to...
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Jan 3


10 UFC Fights to Look Forward to in January 2025
As we kick off the new year, UFC fans can rejoice because January 2025 is already shaping up to be an exhilarating month. With...
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Jan 3


10 Must-Read Martial Arts Comics for Fans of Kick-Ass Action (+ a Bonus You Won't Believe!)
I’m going to make an assumption about you. As a martial artist, you have a deep appreciation for the art of combat, discipline, and the...
Justin Lee Ford
Jan 3


Forecasting the Next UFC Queens: Top 5 Female Fighters Set to Rule the Cage in 2025
Predicting the future of UFC fighters is akin to forecasting a year-long weather pattern—you gather all available data, analyze trends,...
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Jan 3


Superlek’s Knockout Blitz & Ruotolo’s Perfect Run: ONE Championship’s 2024 Fighters of the Year
ONE Championship just dropped its most exciting year-end announcement, naming two warriors who dominated the global stage in 2024 as...
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Jan 3


The Black Belt Power List 2024: The Most Influential Figures in Martial Arts
The martial arts industry is shaped by a diverse array of power players—whether they are screen stars, elite athletes dominating the mat,...
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Jan 1


Jewelianna Ramos-Ortiz in The Humming Grows: Bridging Cultures Through Action Cinema
Award-winning action film starring Cobra Kai actor exemplifies representation in front and behind the camera for a new generation of...
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Jan 1


Superlek Out, Nico Carrillo vs. Nabil Anane Slated For Interim Bantamweight Gold At ONE 170
Superlek Kiatmoo9 has been forced out of his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title defense at ONE 170 due to a knee injury. However,...
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Dec 31, 2024


Stamp Fairtex, The Atomweight Queen Plans a Historic Comeback in 2025 After Injury Setback!
Stamp Fairtex viewed 2024 from the sidelines due to injury due to a torn meniscus. Being unable to defend the ONE Atomweight MMA World...
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Dec 31, 2024


The Year of Living Dangerously: Black Belt Magazine's 2024 Story Highlights
As we reflect on an incredible year filled with monumental moments in martial arts, Black Belt Magazine is proud to celebrate its first...
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Dec 28, 2024


Johan Ghazali Returns to ONE Championship Spotlight Against Johan Estupinan at ONE 170
The stage is set for an electrifying showdown as Johan "Jojo" Ghazali gears up to face Johan Estupinan at ONE 170 on Friday, January 24....
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Dec 28, 2024


Jonathan Haggerty’s 49-Second KO Defeat Sparks Epic Comeback Plans for 2025!
Jonathan Haggerty began 2024 as a two-sport world champion, but Superlek Kiatmoo9 turned that dream into a nightmare at ONE 168: Denver....
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Dec 28, 2024


19-Year-Old Brazilian KO Queen Alice Pereira Scores UFC Contract!
Meet Alice Pereira, the 19-year-old Brazilian phenom who’s taken the MMA world by storm. Known for her devastating knockout power and an...
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Dec 27, 2024


UFC Millionaires Club: The Highest Paid Fighters of 2024
The UFC is no stranger to showcasing elite athletes, but in 2024, it wasn’t just the fights that had fans talking—it was the jaw-dropping...
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Dec 27, 2024
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