Techniques

UFC President Dana White has publicly refuted Jon Jones’ recent claims about negotiations for the UFC White House event in June 2026. Jones alleged he was offered only $15 million to fight Alex Pereira at the historic card, stating the promotion refused to increase the purse. White maintains Jones was never part of the planning

Side control is one of the most dominant positions in mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, offering multiple submission opportunities. These two armbar variations provide practical, high-percentage finishes that many grapplers overlook. Understanding and drilling these techniques can significantly expand your submission arsenal from top position. Near Side Kimura Control Armbar This armbar variation builds

PFL Pittsburgh is set for Saturday, March 28 at UPMC Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. All fighters successfully made weight on March 27, with the main event between Johnny Eblen and Bryan Battle now official. The card features two ranked middleweight bouts at the top of the bill and seven preliminary matchups. Main Event Fighters

Oleksandr Usyk has established himself as one of the most accomplished boxers in the sport today. With an undefeated professional record and victories over Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois, and Tyson Fury, the Ukrainian has proven his dominance at heavyweight. His technical ability, movement, and ring intelligence set him apart in a division traditionally dominated by

The omoplata remains one of the most versatile submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but successfully finishing the technique requires more than executing the initial setup. When opponents recognize the threat, they will attempt common defensive maneuvers, with the stepover counter being among the most frequent. Understanding how to neutralize this escape is essential for anyone looking

A jury has found Ibraheem Yazeed guilty of murder and felony murder in connection with the 2019 killing of Aniah Blanchard, stepdaughter of former UFC heavyweight Walt Harris. The verdict concludes a criminal trial that began in early March 2026, though the jury did not find Yazeed guilty of capital murder, removing the possibility of

UFC officials conducted the ceremonial weigh-ins on Friday for Saturday’s UFC London event at the O2 Arena in London, England. While the card is headlined by an undefeated featherweight matchup between Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy, a significant weight miss on the preliminary card has dominated pre-fight discussion. Bantamweight contender Luana Carolina missed weight by

Every fighter has natural instincts that dictate their approach in the ring. Some instinctively push forward with relentless volume while others favor calculated strikes at the perfect moment. Understanding whether you lean toward pressure or precision fighting early in your career will accelerate your development and help you focus on the techniques that matter most