PFL Madrid officially moved forward after all main card fighters successfully completed weigh-ins at Palacio Vistalegre. Champion Costello van Steenis and challenger Fabian Edwards both hit 184.7 pounds for the middleweight title bout, while the co-main event featherweight pairing of AJ McKee and Adam Borics also made weight without issue. Main Event Title Fight Weigh-In […]
Becoming a great fighter in martial arts requires more than strength, speed, or endurance. You must also be smart. While most martial artists typically are not viewed as the most cerebral members of society, there are clear signs of how vital intelligence is to dominate at the highest levels of combat sports. Learning to read
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Piera Rodriguez secured a unanimous decision victory over Sam Hughes at UFC Vegas 114 and immediately set her sights on ranked competition. The Venezuelan strawweight made it clear she wants to settle an old score with Angela Hill stemming from a sparring session that allegedly turned hostile. Rodriguez Earns Third Consecutive Victory Rodriguez opened UFC
Ian Harris brings over 40 years of martial arts experience and more than two decades of MMA coaching expertise to a critical discussion on fighter development. His insights address gaps in traditional training approaches, weight cutting protocols, conditioning strategies, and the prevalence of pseudoscience in combat sports. This conversation covers what separates effective MMA preparation
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Featherweight contender Youssef Zalal has expressed frustration with UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski for consistently overlooking him in media appearances. Zalal believes a decisive victory over former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling at UFC Fight Night 274 will force Volkanovski to acknowledge his name in the title conversation. Zalal’s Frustration With Volkanovski’s Callouts Volkanovski has earned a
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Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix have confirmed the addition of Nate Diaz versus Mike Perry to their May 16, 2026 professional MMA event at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. The welterweight bout joins the previously announced Ronda Rousey versus Gina Carano main event and the Francis Ngannou versus Philippe Lins heavyweight clash, creating a triple-headliner
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The UFC has confirmed a flyweight matchup between Australian prospect Steve Erceg and veteran submission specialist Tim Elliott for UFC Perth on May 2 at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The bout offers Erceg a chance to secure momentum in front of his home crowd while Elliott looks to continue his role as a
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Brazilian jiu-jitsu progression follows a predictable pattern that mirrors the experience of climbing a mountain. Understanding this metaphor helps fighters and coaches manage expectations during the difficult early phases and recognize the accelerating breakthroughs that come with sustained training. The Initial Climb Through Dense Forest The opening months of jiu-jitsu training present the steepest psychological
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Former middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis has responded to Khamzat Chimaev’s criticism of the UFC 326 BMF title fight between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira. Du Plessis defended Oliveira’s grappling-heavy performance while calling out Chimaev’s hypocrisy given their own fight at UFC 319. The exchange highlights ongoing debates about fight entertainment value versus technical dominance
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Boxing is often perceived as an offensive sport where speed, power, and aggression dictate success. While this holds true in certain aspects, at its highest levels, boxing is just as much about defense and control as it is about landing punches. A tremendous defensive fighter can dictate the pace of a fight and create openings
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