MMA (Mixed martial arts) is a combat sport which incorporates the skills and techniques from many martial arts practiced across the world. Some of the martial arts whose skills and techniques are used in MMA generally have a belt grading system. The most popular martial arts that use the belt ranking system are: BJJ Karate, … Read more
Capoeira is an Afro- Brazilian martial art. It is practiced in disguise and performed to musical instruments and traditional Brazilian songs. The martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics,music and spirituality, apart from conventional religious practice. Born of the melting pot of enslaved Africans, Indigenous Brazilians and Portuguese influences at the beginning of the … Read more
Steroids are related to chemistry. Any of a number of organic compounds naturally produced in the body, including certain hormones and vitamins. But here in this article the term steroid describes both hormones produced by the body and artificially. Artificially produced steroids used as medications that duplicate the action for the naturally occurring steroids. Today … Read more
The “No contest” decision in MMA means none of the fighters are declared winners or losers. The match is not even a draw. The fight has become null and void due to unintentional accidental situations, unauthorized involvement, or illegal substance uses. Today we shall discuss “no contest” in MMA fights. “No contest” in MMA: A … Read more
MMA stands for Mixed Martial Arts, where athletes use different combat sports techniques to compete inside a cage called Octagon. MMA is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorporating techniques from various Martial Arts from around the world. Today we shall discuss the procedure of how an amateur MMA gets … Read more
The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) is a combat strategy developed by the United States Marine Corps. MCMAP incorporates techniques from most effective martial arts such as Brazilian jiu-jitsu, boxing, kickboxing, Wrestling, Karate, Muay Thai, Krav Maga, Taekwondo, Kung fu, and other disciplines. Both Krav Maga and MCMAP are not sports at all. These are … Read more
Benjamin Michael Askren, the short name Ben Askren, born on July 18, 1984, in Cedar Rapids, USA, is an American former professional Mixed Martial Artist. He was the former Bellator and ONE Welterweight Champion. Aspen remained undefeated for over a decade before competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He was also a world champion … Read more
Martial arts legend Bruce Lee created the modern Jeet Kune Do. It is a martial art incorporating elements of kung fu, fencing, and boxing. Jeet Kune Do translated as ‘Way of the Intercepting Fist’. It is a hybrid martial arts philosophy. In 1967, Bruce Lee developed the martial art reacting against what he saw as … Read more
In any contest sports, the role of the referee is undeniable. The match cannot go ahead if the referee does not conduct the game by the rules. The credibility of the game depends on if the rules are followed properly. Like any established sport, the referee is the most integral part of any UFC event. … Read more
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is the fastest-growing popular sport. This sport incorporates different techniques from Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) which are practiced all over the world. Today we shall discuss how much UFC fighters make per fight. UFC Present Pay per fight: UFC Champions and fighters with the biggest fan bases receive the best … Read more