Category: kickboxing

  • The Roots of Martial Arts: Kickboxing

    The Roots of Martial Arts: Kickboxing

    Introduction Kickboxing, now recognised as one of the most prominent striking disciplines in combat sports, is a relatively modern creation. Emerging in the latter half of the 20th century, it represents a synthesis of multiple martial arts traditions, adapted through competitive experimentation and international exchange. This article examines its origins, technical development, and enduring appeal…

  • 🥊 The Evolution of Striking in MMA: From Chaos to Craft

    🥊 The Evolution of Striking in MMA: From Chaos to Craft

    Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has undergone a dramatic transformation since the early 1990s, when it was still viewed as a niche spectacle. What began as a raw clash of fighting styles has developed into one of the most technical sports in the world. And no part of the game has evolved more visibly than striking—the art…

  • UFC 281 Predictions

    UFC 281 Predictions

    The big one is in The Big Apple. Israel Adesanya meets Alex Pereira for the first time in MMA. Carla Esparza looks to make right her first Strawweight title reign by defending her title against Weili Zhang and Dustin Poirier faces Michael Chandler in what should be an out-and-out war. Let’s get into the predictions.…

  • Blood Diamond: You Can’t Rush Greatness

    Blood Diamond: You Can’t Rush Greatness

    Blood Diamond is a highly touted fighter who’s MMA career hasn’t gone the way many expected. I explain why that may be the case.

  • WE HAVE A NEW WELTERWEIGHT KING (UFC 278 REVIEW)

    WE HAVE A NEW WELTERWEIGHT KING (UFC 278 REVIEW)

    LEON EDWARDS KNOCKED USMAN OUT COLD AT THE DEATH! Leon Edwards is the new UFC Welterweight Champion. It looked over. Usman was 3-1 up with a minute to go, looking comfortable. But a head kick from nowhere laid Usman out for the first time in his career. I’m so happy for Leon. The setbacks, the…