Friday, November 25th brings the Professional Fighters League finals live from the Hulu Theatre at Madison Square Garden. On the card and fighting for PFL gold is Swedish Welterweight Sadibou Sy. We spoke to him ahead of this momentous bout.
10 things you didn’t know about Sumo
Sumo is Japan’s national sport and has a history spanning over 1,000 years. The rules are simple: the first wrestler to leave the ring or touch the ground with any part of his body except the soles of his feet loses. The match rules may be simple, but sumo is a martial art deeply rooted in tradition and culture and is practised with strict demands on discipline and technique. Ceremonies and rituals are common elements in the lives of sumo wrestlers, who often live under very harsh conditions. Despite its Japanese origins, sumo wrestling has grown in popularity worldwide; today, sumo is practised globally.
We list ten things you might need to know about sumo!
Ansvarsfull betting på kampsport
Spel och betting har nästan alltid varit en central del av fightingbranschen. Än idag är det oerhört populärt att betta på exempelvis boxning och MMA, och det har i dag blivit mer lättillgängligt än tidigare.
What’s On: November 17-19th
This weekend we see the big four in action: UFC, ONE, Bellator, and Combate Global all have fights on, while we wait another week for the PFL finals. Here’s what you need to know. Some of Friday night’s results are disclosed.
The Martial Roots of Martial Arts
Martial arts simulate combat and stem from warfare. Here we delve deeper into the martial roots of martial arts.
UFC 281
Tonight Israel Adesanya and Carla Esparza both put their belts on the line. Poirier faces Chandler in what looks like a potential slugfest, and Molly McCann returns to the Octagon. Here’s what you need to know.
Muay Thai Grand Prix (Road to ONE): Interview with Liam Patel
On Saturday, November 12th, London’s Indigo at the O2 will host the Muay Thai Grand Prix featuring bouts “on the road to ONE.” One of the fighters on the card is the British champion Liam Patel, who also happens to have coached our Editor-in-Chief. We caught up with Liam ahead of his bout.
Who’s Going To Call The Bluff?
This weekend saw two huge boxing fights, but it was a third boxing bout that stole the show: Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva. Neither of them is a professional boxer, yet they are reported to have brought the largest audience. Influencer boxing has been discussed before, but nobody is asking the question: who will call the bluff?
What’s On: October 28-30th
An action-packed weekend awaits. The only potential difference is the quality of what we have in front of us. Here’s what you need to know.
The Judo Moral Code
Martial arts are not about violence – they are about skills, virtue, and personal development. They stem from ethical codes attached to a martial craft because warriors know that when it comes to matters of life and death, ethics are key. Judo is a martial art that has developed a strong moral code.