10th degree red belt is the highest Brazilian jiu jitsu belt that you can get. To achieve this, it takes decades of practice. You have to be one of the pioneers of the sport to earn this belt. As of now, though, there are no living 10th degree red belter. What is the highest Brazilian … Read more

Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a martial art that’s focused on securing positions and ending fights with joint locks or chokeholds. As compared to other forms of martial arts, Brazilian jiu-jitsu is more about your mastery of techniques and your fight IQ than it is about strength and your physical abilities. It is one of the most … Read more

A rabbit punch is a blow that lands right at the back of your head. This is a dangerous move as it could render a fighter paralyzed. So, if you’re fighting for an MMA or boxing event, make sure to avoid this move for your safety and/or for your opponent’s. What is a Rabbit Punch … Read more

UFC has interim champions because the organization can’t wait long for the injured champion to play. They can’t hold up the title contention as it would be unfair for other fighters. However, if a fighter will be sidelined due to injury or for some other reason for a longer period, the organization will not hold … Read more

No-Gi is one of the two forms of Brazilian jiu-jitsu (combat jiu-jitsu it another form) where you don’t wear the traditional uniform. Instead, you wear more comfortable clothing, such as a shirt or a rashguard. In addition to that, a few changes to the sport’s rules are set in no-Gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu, especially in competitions. … Read more

Combat jiu-jitsu is a type of submission grappling developed by Eddie Bravo. It allows certain striking moves, like open palm strikes, to make it more reality-based. Basically, it’s a hybrid version of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts. It is one of the most vital innovations of Brazilian jiu-jitsu in the last decade. What Is … Read more

You’ll need to have knowledge in a few disciplines such as boxing, muay Thai, wrestling, and jiu-jitsu to become a good fighter. It can be hard to master all of these disciplines. But the hard truth is that all of the best fighters today are well-rounded. Jon Jones, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Kamaru Usman, you name it … Read more

UFC fighters and other professional MMA fighters receive blows to their ears which result in cauliflower ears. This scientific phenomenon can be described as having ears that look swollen to the point of having them explode. It might be off-putting to some but for fighters, it’s a mark of their hardships Why Do MMA Fighters … Read more

Each fighter has their own tried and tested techniques to achieve their target weight as weight cutting is a vital part of professional MMA. On weighing day, fighters are expected to hit their weight division to a T and not a decimal above it. Then when fight day comes, they’ve probably gained around 10-30% of … Read more

MMA fights are either three to five rounds. This depends on the bout. For the undercards, fighters will have to compete for three rounds. And for the main card, athletes will have to fight for five rounds. These are the typical number of rounds may it be for UFC or amateur MMA fights. How many … Read more