Watch two stand-up fights side by side and they may look almost identical: gloves, roundhouse kicks, sharp punches and constant movement. Yet a fighter who thrives under one ruleset can …
A move that scores in one wrestling competition might be illegal in another. A double-leg takedown belongs in freestyle, for example, but not Greco-Roman. In American folkstyle, keeping an opponent …
Cage Warriors has helped shape British mixed martial arts for more than two decades. For fans who discover the sport through the UFC, its events offer a closer look at …
Weight classes shape almost every MMA fight, from the opponents who can be matched to the championship belts a promotion offers. In the UK, you will usually see familiar names …
A boxer wins a regional belt on a Friday night in Manchester. Months later, their name appears beside an English title eliminator. Soon, fans are talking about the British championship …