History
Khabib Nurmagomedov: The Eagle of Dagestan
The documented career of Khabib Nurmagomedov: Sildi, his father Abdulmanap, combat sambo titles, the UFC lightweight belt, McGregor, Gaethje and 29–0.
10 min read · 21 Sept 2026
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History
Rickson Gracie: The Family's Best Fighter
The life of Rickson Gracie: Hélio's son, the vale tudo fights with Rei Zulu, the Japan tournaments and PRIDE, the 400–0 legend and the record behind it.
9 min read · 21 Sept 2026
Training
The Best Martial Art for Self-Defence: An Honest Ranking
No single art wins a street fight. An honest ranking of ten martial arts for self-defence by what actually matters: pressure-testing, speed and range.
9 min read · 21 Sept 2026
Training
MMA Weight Classes Explained: UFC, ONE and Amateur
All MMA weight classes in lb and kg: the Unified Rules list, what the UFC uses, ONE's no-weight-cut system, IMMAF amateur classes and how to pick yours.
9 min read · 21 Sept 2026
Training
MMA Rules Explained: What Is Legal, What Is Illegal, How Fights Are Judged
The Unified Rules of MMA in plain English: rounds, gloves, ways to win, the 10-point must system, every foul, and how ONE, PRIDE and amateur rules differ.
10 min read · 21 Sept 2026
Comparison
BJJ vs Muay Thai: Which Should You Train?
Eight limbs standing or a fight on the floor? BJJ and Muay Thai compared on training, fitness, injuries, self-defence, time to competence, cost and MMA.
8 min read · 21 Sept 2026
Comparison
Karate vs MMA: Which Should You Train?
Belts, kata and point fighting or full contact at every range? Karate and MMA compared on training, kids, fitness, injuries, cost and self-defence.
8 min read · 21 Sept 2026
Comparison
Muay Thai vs MMA: Which Should You Train?
Eight limbs at depth or every range at once? Muay Thai and MMA compared on training, the clinch, fitness, injuries, cost and self-defence, and which to start.
8 min read · 21 Sept 2026
History
The History of MMA: From Pankration and Vale Tudo to the UFC
How mixed martial arts grew from ancient pankration and Brazilian vale tudo through Japanese shoot wrestling to the UFC, the Unified Rules and a global sport.
8 min read · 20 Sept 2026
Comparison
Sambo vs BJJ: What Is the Difference and Which Should You Train?
Soviet throws and leg locks versus Brazilian guard and chokes: rules, technique, culture, access and MMA transfer compared, and which one to train.
6 min read · 20 Sept 2026
Comparison
Judo vs Wrestling: Which Takedown Art Should You Learn?
Throws with a jacket versus takedowns without one: technique, rules, injuries, cost and transfer to MMA and BJJ compared, and which takedown art to choose.
7 min read · 20 Sept 2026
Comparison
Krav Maga vs MMA for Self-Defence: An Honest Comparison
Krav Maga trains for the street, MMA for the cage – which works when it matters? Sparring, weapons, fitness, cost and the honest verdict for self-defence.
7 min read · 20 Sept 2026
Comparison
Boxing vs MMA: Which Should You Train?
One art mastered or four combined? How boxing and MMA differ in what they teach, training, fitness, injuries, cost and self-defence, and which to start with.
6 min read · 20 Sept 2026
Training
Shadow Boxing With Purpose: Five Rounds, Five Jobs
Most shadow boxing is a dance with nobody in it. Give each round one job – footwork, defence, combinations, a plan, pressure – and fifteen minutes becomes work.
6 min read · 17 Sept 2026