The sport of MMA has not necessarily been around long, but there have been a few fighters who have risen above the rest. Today we take a look at the best fighters in the sport’s history. In the 30+ years that MMA has been around in a sporting way, there has been a ton of
There are a lot of martial arts practiced since ancient times. These martial arts are mostly used to improve body and mind, while others are used as contexts. But do you know that these combat sports can get so brutal that fighters can lose their lives? This piece shall look at the world’s top 25
Since the inception of the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 1993, the UFC has served fans the ultimate mixed martial arts experience. It is the biggest MMA promotion and has given us some of the best and biggest MMA fights in history. Are there boring fights? Of course! Many fights make us pray it ends quickly.
Fantasy matchmaking in MMA is very fun. You can get stuck thinking for minutes upon minutes of all the dream match-ups that can be made. On Monday, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and UFC lightweight contender Dan Hooker revealed their dream match-ups for every division in the UFC. Dream match-ups 115 In the strawweight division,
The UFC is the leading mixed martial arts organization in the world by far, and as time passed by the popularity of the sport also increased with more people interested in MMA now than ever. Today, the UFC has over 650 active fighters on their rosters and hosts over 40 events a year. As the
Kickboxing is one of the most well known martial arts of all time and the sport has produced many legends throughout the history of the sport. In this article we will take a look at the top 10 Kickboxers of all time. However, remember this is just our opinion and let us know who you
So many fighters have graced the coveted UFC octagon, but few who enter will ever eventually be considered great. Many come to find even achieving something such as a ranking is an almost in-human task, given the elite competition to be found within the promotion. Even fewer could be considered great in the historically brutal
Becoming an MMA fighter is a brutal and demanding career choice, and yet, many MMA fighters still choose to compete outside of the cage, too. Competing in jiu-jitsu or submission grappling tournaments is one way that professional MMA fighters can build their ground game while earning some extra cash. As professional grappling events have become
It’s always a special moment seeing someone earning a black belt in martial arts. This can wakeup various positive feelings and even tears in most cases. This is because martial arts are a unique type of physical activity. For many, being a martial artist is a lifelong mission and purpose in life. To master any
Given how often fights go to the ground, it’s no secret that having an extensive background in jiu-jitsu is helpful for athletes who want to get into MMA. While some BJJ practitioners are happy to focus on grappling for their entire career, many others decide to branch out and step into the cage. Here are
Martial arts spaces are not always the most inviting to women, and are more often than not, heavily male-dominated. There are very few female household names in combat sports. But, when there are, they are usually exceptional at what they do and are often trailblazers for the women that come behind them. Fighters like Ronda
The elbow strike is one of the most effective and practical weapons from a self defense perspective. For this reason, it is used in some martial arts like Muay Thai, Krav Maga, and Lethwei. However, not all martial arts agree in the effectiveness of the elbows, at least from a sporting perspective. In fact, they
The ‘Golden Era’ of Muay Thai existed from the 1980’s to the mid 90’s and is considered the pinnacle of the sport. This fifteen year period exhibited Thailand’s best and most revered fighters. It is said that the quality of fights and athletes has never again been able to reach the same heights. We still
Over a billion people use Instagram every month with over 500 million active users daily. It is consistently one the biggest social media platforms to date however it is not without its criticisms and scrutiny. It has been found to have negative effects on mental health contributing to depression and anxiety as well as loneliness
BJJ is widely known as one of the most challenging martial arts in the world. To become proficient, one must spend years on the mats and learning the science behind every move. So, it’s not a surprise that BJJ beginnings are hard as well. What’s more, they are perhaps the hardest ones compared to the
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is perhaps the most effective and the hardest martial art in the World. But, if you decide to step on the mats and put on a gi, jiu jitsu will take you on the emotional journey full of passion and learning. What’s more, Brazilian jiu-jitsu will change your life. The truth is, have