Judo is perhaps most often associated with education, personal cultivation, and a way of introducing children to martial arts. Yet, Judo is a venerable martial art which has proven to be effective in MMA. One of the premier judokas who has proven this is Yoshihiro “Sexyama” Akiyama, whom we spoke to about his career.
The Oldest Sport on the British Isles: Cornish wrestling
Our editor visited this year’s Royal Cornwall Show and tried the oldest sport in Britain, Cornish wrestling.
Superior Challenge 24
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What’s On: June 10-12th
UFC 275 with two titles on the line and several boxing bouts await fight fans around the world this weekend.
What’s On: June 3rd-5th
Going into this weekend, here are some events to keep an eye on: UFC Fight Night, Judo Grand Slam, ONE 158, and Haney vs Kambosos Jr.
Muhammad Ali’s Grandson in MMA Debut: Fusion Fight League Tonight
Tonight, Fusion Fight League has a stacked card a with the historic element of Biaggio Ali-Walsh making his MMA debut. Read about tonight’s event and an interview with Ali’s grandson.
On The Warrior’s Path: Pugilist Philosophy I
Professor Daniele Bolelli is a rare academic: combining the learning of a renaissance man with protean mastery of martial arts, Bolelli is full of insight into combat philosophy. We spoke to him in our first installment of a series on combat philosophy.
Weekend Roundup
Many fight fans thought this week would be slow in terms of action without any UFC event scheduled. In fact, there were plenty of bouts to keep fans entertained. Results disclosed.
Niclas Larsen: ONE Championship Debut
Danish Muay Thai and kickboxing sensation makes his ONE Championship debut as he headlines ONE 158 in a Featherweight Muay Thai bout on June 3rd. This makes him the first Dane to compete in the Asian-based martial arts promotion. We spoke to him about his preparation.
Preparing for Battle: An Interview with Otto Wallin
Sweden hasn’t had many boxing heavyweight hopes since Ingemar “Ingo” Johansson. After defeating Floyd Patterson at Yankee Stadium, he won the world title in 1959. Now, Otto “All In” Wallin is on a trajectory towards heavyweight gold, with a near-perfect record. We spoke to him about his forthcoming bout in Detroit against Rydell Booker on May 26th.