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Lethwei is considered by many to be one of the most brutal martial arts of all time. So you might ask what is Lethwei? – Known as the art of nine limbs. Fists, elbows, knees and headbutts. Yes headbutts are legal. Unfortunately, unless you are a hardcore martial arts fan you might not even know […]
UFC 1, also known as “The Beginning,” took place on November 12, 1993, in Denver, Colorado. It marked the first official event of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and showcased an eight-man tournament designed to determine the most effective martial art for unarmed combat. Here are the full results and rules from UFC 1 UFC
While there are countless walk out songs that have been used by fighters over the years, here we will take a look at the best walk out songs (top 10) for MMA and boxing. Music is a huge part of combat sports, whether it be boxing or MMA. The crowd in boxing have adopted Neil
Liver shots, whether delivered as punches, kicks, or knees, are considered one of the most dangerous techniques in combat sports due to the extreme pain and damage to the liver, a vital organ in the human body. Landing here is the most dangerous punch or kick you can do to a human body. Where is
These are the most the top viral MMA videos. These also include viral boxing videos and other martial arts. Fightingdad has a total of over 5 billion views online these are some of the most viral. 5 – Brutal leg sweep knockout In this short clip you see the a perfect setup and execution leg
Muslim fighters have been dominating in the sport of boxing and MMA for a long time and seem to constantly be on the top. Why is this? Does being a Muslim somehow help fighters be the best they can be? Today we will explore this: The best in the world Some of you may be
Boxing relies on it’s different weight classes, fighters come in all shapes and sizes. There is currently 17 (18 including Bridgerweight) different weight classes in professional boxing. From Strawweight through to Heavyweight. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at all the boxing weight classes each weight class and the champions that have made
Endeavor, the parent company of UFC, has announced the acquisition of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), forming a worldwide combat sports behemoth. The merger will value WWE at $9.3 billion, and the new company will hold a total value of $21 billion, according to a joint announcement from the companies. Who’s in charge? Ari Emanuel, the
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This has to be one of the most brutal finishes in MMA history. Undoubtedly the most brutal finish in the UFC Gary Goodridge vs Paul Herrera. This can be hard for even the most extreme martial arts fans to watch. This video has been viewed over 13 million times via Fightingdad YouTube. UFC – Early
Boxing is a physically demanding sport that requires a lot of energy and strength. Along with dieting, boxers train hard to build their muscles, improve their endurance, and maintain their weight. However, when they retire from the sport, many boxers struggle with weight gain, and this can have serious consequences on their health. This is
