The rise in interest in MMA, and the UFC in particular, over the past few years has been remarkable, as SportProMedia confirmed that viewing figures have continued to grow while other sports were struggling to retain viewers. Having said that, not only is the organization a leader in viewing figures, but the UFC is also … Continue reading How Digital Assets Have Penetrated UFC
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Top 10 Most Popular Types Of Martial Arts
1. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu The Renzo Gracie Academy, founded by a member of the Gracie family, who are the most famous BJJ practitioner family in the world, define Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as: ...a grappling-based martial art whose central theme is the skill of controlling a resisting opponent in ways that force him to submit.Renzo Gracie Academy Brazilian … Continue reading Top 10 Most Popular Types Of Martial Arts
The Best UFC Fighters Of All Time
The UFC has become the world's most popular MMA promotion. Since its inception in November 1993, the UFC has attracted some of the world's best mixed martial arts fighters. However, In the early days of MMA, the UFC wasn't the only MMA promotion who held the top athletes around the world. Pride FC was famous … Continue reading The Best UFC Fighters Of All Time
The Only 2 Transgender MMA Fighters In History
Transgender people competing in the sports of mixed martial arts is an extremely controversial topic in the modern day. There have only ever been a couple of transgender MMA fighters who have competed in the major leagues & both of them had their fair share of controversy on social media and in the press. The … Continue reading The Only 2 Transgender MMA Fighters In History
UFC Heated Rivalries: Jon Jones Vs Daniel Cormier
It’s no secret that Jon Jones finds himself in a lot of trouble. Before his more recent legal troubles, there was his rivalry with Daniel Cormier, which culminated in a rare overturning of a UFC championship bout by the CSAC. Before we get to UFC 214 and the drama that ensued from that fight, let’s … Continue reading UFC Heated Rivalries: Jon Jones Vs Daniel Cormier
Is Warrior Silat Effective For Self-Defense?
What is Silat? Warrior Silat is a martial art and a self-defense system that focuses on the use of quick and direct counterattacks, throws and take-downs, joint locks and pressure point strikes rather than more prevalent striking methods in martial arts like kickboxing or Muay Thai. A silat practitioner learns the balance and stance needed … Continue reading Is Warrior Silat Effective For Self-Defense?
Can you be too old to start MMA training?
If you have heard of John Williams, you will know that you cannot be too old to start Mixed Martial Arts. Williams made his amateur MMA debut in 2000 when he was 60 years old and didn’t fight a professional fight until 2010 when he was 70. If you have been contemplating whether or not … Continue reading Can you be too old to start MMA training?
Why You Need Rash Guards for Muay Thai
Rash guards have quickly become staple attire in many martial arts schools, dojos and gyms across the country. But why have they become so popular and why do you need them for your Muay Thai training? Long story short, they can keep you clean, safe, can help your muscles and so much more What is … Continue reading Why You Need Rash Guards for Muay Thai
5 Shortest UFC Title Fights Of All Time
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been an influential part of Western culture, as it has made Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) very widely popular. Young and older people alike enjoy the tension and violent playoffs. This is why a lot of the fighters are considered instrumental in raising awareness and shaping the championship to this … Continue reading 5 Shortest UFC Title Fights Of All Time
Remembering some of the best female fights in UFC history
(Image via https://twitter.com/_MMAFNL) Despite Dana White once claiming that women will never take part in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, female MMA has certainly progressed a great deal. In fact, some female fighters are pulling in huge audiences and have risen up the rankings in terms of their popularity, even bringing in larger viewership figures than … Continue reading Remembering some of the best female fights in UFC history
