MMA is a combat sport that includes 14 weight classes issued by the “Unified Rules of MMA”. Each athlete has to pick the weight class they are going to compete in according to their physical size and ability to cut weight. But how do MMA weight classes actually work? MMA weight classes are weight limits…
MMA is a combat sport that, despite all the safety measures, is very dangerous. Apart from bad injuries like horrible fractures, cage fighting can also be lethal. In fact, there have been more than a few deaths in MMA history. As of 2019, there have been seven recorded deaths in sanctioned MMA matches, and nine…
Mixed martial arts (MMA) is the most versatile combat sport, and the only one where fighters compete in the standup, clinch, and on the ground. Like that’s not complex enough, they are allowed to strike with all limbs, wrestle, and attack with chokes and joint locks. That being said, it’s not a surprise that MMA…
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that encompasses the usage of chokes to submit an opponent. Chokes are considered to be the most effective means of submitting any opponent, regardless of his pain tolerance and strength. Should an opponent not tap when caught in a choke, he will be put to sleep. Having this…
It is often the case that people compare martial arts to see which one is better than the other. Therefore, BJJ and judo are most commonly compared since both are practiced in the gi, involve takedowns and groundwork. Taking this into accoount, one still might ask which is better. Even though they are very similar,…
Most people who take up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are anxious to make the fastest possible progress; therefore, how exactly does a practitioner get better at BJJ is one of the most common question that come up regarding the sport. The basic route to making progress in BJJ consists of a learning, consistency, focus and applying…
Boxing is one of the main martial arts in MMA. Some MMA fighters were boxers before they transitioned to MMA, whereas, others started with a different martial art. Today, I will explain who the best boxers are in MMA. Max Holloway, Frankie Edgar, Francis Ngannou, Connor McGregor, Anthony Hamilton, Josh Barnett (retired), and Jack Shore…
MMA fighters are required to be in the best shape to compete at the highest levels. It requires a balance between working out effectively, and the diet they eat. In this article, we will look at what MMA fighters eat by comparing the diet of the most famous MMA fighters. In general, MMA fighters eat…
Full contact sports such as martial arts typically have a high rate of injury. MMA and boxing are some of the most popular martial arts. I wanted to know which is more dangerous for fighters and to do as a hobby. Here’s what I found. Overall, MMA is more dangerous than boxing. 28.6% of MMA…
A Muay Thai class or kickboxing class generally works up a considerable sweat, and will easily get you huffing and puffing. Knowing how many calories an activity burns requires a few formulas and tests to determine. In this article, I will provide info about whether Muay Thai is good for weight loss, and how many…