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From boxing's sweet science to BJJ's ground mastery, explore the combat sports disciplines that shaped modern fighting. Because true combat sports authorities know there's more to learn beyond UFC and WWE.

What Our Other Combat Sports Coverage Includes

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Technique Breakdowns That Make Sense

We explain complex movements in plain language, showing you the mechanics behind effective techniques. Whether it's a boxing combination, BJJ submission, or judo throw, our analysis helps you understand what you're seeing and why it works.

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Equipment and Training Recommendations

From boxing gloves to BJJ gis to training equipment, we provide honest reviews and recommendations based on actual use and expert input. No sponsored fluff—just practical advice for serious practitioners and students.

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Training Insights from Elite Practitioners

Learn how champions across different disciplines approach conditioning, skill development, and mental preparation. Our coverage includes training philosophies, workout breakdowns, and the cross-training benefits that enhance overall combat ability.

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Expanding Your Combat Sports Horizon

Every discipline offers unique insights that enhance overall fighting ability. We explain how boxing improves hand-eye coordination, wrestling develops takedown skills, BJJ teaches ground control, and traditional arts contribute mental discipline and body mechanics.

Expanding Your Combat Sports Horizon

While MMA and professional wrestling dominate mainstream attention, the broader world of combat sports offers rich traditions, technical innovations, and compelling competitions worthy of serious analysis. Our coverage of these disciplines is conducted with the same depth and expertise we bring to our core content areas.

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The Combat Sports Authority Covers Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing, Judo, Karate, Taekwondo and so much more

Best Bjj Gyms
Best BJJ Gyms in North America: Where Champions Actually Train
Ten years ago, if you wanted to train with elite grapplers, you flew to Rio de Janeiro. Today, the best BJJ gyms in North America have completely shifted the sport’s center of gravity. Austin now hosts both New Wave and B-Team within miles of each other—the two strongest No-Gi teams on the planet, born from the famous Danaher Death Squad split. California offers AOJ’s technical perfection and Atos’s competition intensity. New York’s Blue Basement remains a rite of passage for every serious grappler. And Montreal’s Tristar proves you don’t need to cross borders for world-class instruction. Here’s the honest breakdown of where champions actually train in 2026—and what to expect when you visit
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Nepo Baby Combat Sports Problem
Nepo Baby Combat Sports Problem Is Real—But Not What You Think
Knox Jolie-Pitt winning a Muay Thai tournament sparked predictable outrage. Nepotism. Privilege. Bought success. But the nepo baby debate in combat sports reveals something far more uncomfortable than celebrity corruption. Developing a world-class martial artist costs $20,000 to $50,000 annually. Private coaching, international travel, support staff. Celebrity kids aren’t getting special treatment at competition—they’re getting it for fifteen years before they step in the ring. The medals are legitimate. Electronic scoring systems don’t care whose kid you are. But the system that determines who gets to compete for them? That’s the real scandal. How many potential champions are working retail jobs because they couldn’t afford $200 monthly gym fees?
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Joe Rogan Stepped In It
Joe Rogan Ditcheva Fallout: Everyone’s Yelling About the Wrong Problem
Joe Rogan stepped in it again. His “too pretty” comments about Dakota Ditcheva sparked the predictable outrage cycle, but everyone’s yelling about the wrong problem. Ditcheva is a legitimate killer—undefeated PFL flyweight champion with technical precision most male fighters would envy. But the conversation after Rogan’s podcast wasn’t about her devastating clinch work. It was about whether mentioning her appearance is appropriate. That’s the problem: not the comment itself, but the fact that appearance becomes part of the conversation at all. Female fighters tell the same story: sponsors want ring girls who can fight, not fighters who happen to be marketable. Until that changes, we’re cycling through the same tired debate.
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Anthony Joshua Crash
Anthony Joshua Car Crash in Nigeria: Two Dead, Champion Survives
Just days after his victory over Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua was involved in a fatal car crash in Nigeria that claimed two lives. The incident occurred Monday morning on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near Joshua’s ancestral hometown of Sagamu. Joshua was traveling as a rear-seat passenger in a Lexus SUV when the vehicle collided with a stationary truck. Two occupants—the front-seat passenger and a rear passenger beside Joshua—died at the scene. The champion survived with minor injuries and is receiving medical care. Authorities are investigating whether a burst tire or excessive speed caused the crash. No charges have been filed. Our thoughts are with the families of those lost.
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Featured Combat Sports Disciplines

Expand your knowledge beyond mainstream promotions and discover the technical innovations, cultural traditions, and competitive excellence that define the complete combat sports world.

Boxing: The Sweet Science

The technical precision and strategic depth of professional boxing provide foundational skills that enhance the performance of all combat sports. Our boxing coverage examines technique development, training methodologies, and the business dynamics that shape the sport at its elite level.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Gentle Art

BJJ's emphasis on technique over strength revolutionized ground fighting and created a global community of practitioners. Our coverage explores the art's continuous evolution, competition scene developments, and the innovations that keep pushing the technical boundaries. We examine belt progression systems, training philosophies, competition strategies, and the cross-training benefits that make BJJ essential for modern mixed martial artists.

Judo: Maximum Efficiency

Olympic Judo's throwing techniques and positional control principles influence wrestling, MMA, and self-defense applications. Our Judo content explores the sport's technical requirements, competitive landscape, and philosophical foundations. Coverage includes Olympic competition analysis, technique breakdowns, training methodology explanations, and the discipline's role in developing well-rounded combat athletes.

Kickboxing and Muay Thai: The Art of Eight Limbs

Stand-up striking arts that emphasize different ranges, techniques, and strategic approaches. Our coverage examines the technical differences between various striking disciplines and their applications in modern combat sports. We analyze major competitions, technique innovations, training approaches, and the cultural contexts that shape these fighting traditions.

Traditional Martial Arts Integration

Karate, Taekwondo, and other traditional disciplines continue contributing to modern combat sports development. Our coverage examines how traditional techniques adapt to contemporary competition and training methods.

Wrestling: Foundation of Control

Freestyle, Greco-Roman, and folk-style wrestling provide the takedown and control skills essential for MMA success. Our wrestling content covers technique development, competition analysis, and the transition from wrestling to mixed martial arts.

Combat Sports Education

  • Beginner’s Guides: Introduction to fundamental concepts and terminology
  • Technical Analysis: Detailed breakdowns of advanced techniques and strategies
  • Training Insights: Methods and philosophies used by elite practitioners
  • Competition Coverage: Analysis of major tournaments and championships
  • Historical Context: How these disciplines evolved and influenced modern fighting
  • Cross-Training Benefits: How each discipline enhances overall combat skills
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Unpack 'Tuivasa vs. Tybura' with expert picks & discover the next PFL champ in our latest episode. Dive in for top MMA insights & predictions!
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UFC 296 preview Dave and AJ gave their parlay predictions for the event. they also previewed the Montreal Quintet
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Injuries to UFC legends Jon Jones, Georges St. Pierre and Nick Diaz that postponed their fights were offset by Dave and AJ previewing this weekend's Fury Ngannou boxing match and what has become the new
Who Will Win At Ufc 294?
Dave, Fred and AJ provided their expert predictions using the odds shown at bet99.ringsidreport.net of who they think will win at UFC 294
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