Martial Arts News

When Spike TV's Fight Master debuts tomorrow, on the surface at least, it's going to look awfully familiar.

Let's face it. The sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can be boring to watch. Many people believe that competitors should aggressively attempt to submit their opponents instead of trying to win by points; they believe that grappling matches would be more fun to watch if competitors worked harder to finish their opponents.

The world of mixed martial arts has become busy during the last few weeks. With the Ultimate Fighting Championship and World Series of Fighting holding major events, along with a number of smaller cards, the fight community may have forgotten about Bellator MMA .

HEA gets to chat with big-time favorite author Tami Hoag about her new release, mixed martial arts and bullying.

State red tape could knock out a blockbuster bareknuckle fight card slated for Boston Garden later this summer as government officials are refusing the UFC's request to relax rules barring foreign-born fighters from hitting the octagon without Social Security numbers.

Gretchin Noel executes a karate kick as she rehearses a scene for the inspirational play, "The Candle Party," at the Miller Branch Library in Jersey City on Monday, June 17, 2013.

But to get there, you still have to put in the work. And on Saturday, several students at the Cheam Yama Dojo in Agassiz worked at their grading, for as long as three hours.

UFC matchmaker Joe Silva has it easy in this one. Both former champion Rashad Evans and streaking up-and-comer Glover Teixeira are down for a future fight and from a rankings standpoint, it makes sense for both fighters.

The lives of professional fighters are filled with uncertainty; their successes and failures play out in the public eye for all to see.

DEVIZES judoka Tom Reed swept to the biggest win of his career, claiming a stunning gold at the Miami Grand Prix in Florida on Sunday.

Dallas Winston and Zombie Prophet of Bloody Elbow present a round up of the best MMA and UFC videos on YouTube.

When Ryan Jimmo locked horns with Igor Pokrajac at UFC 161 , the results were less than exhilarating.

No mercy: Muhd Aiman throws a punch at Prabu Somanaidu during the bantamweight category at Stadium Negara.

Evans rallied from being knocked down in the opening round to narrowly defeat Dan Henderson in a split on Saturday evening at UFC 161 .

On his first day of classes at Lincoln High School in Brooklyn, N.Y., Harvey Levy walked toward the school dressed in a nice outfit with a tie.

Bryan McLachlan doesn't, however, go around swiping lunches or stuffing kids in lockers.

Lucas Carter spends time editing a documentary that follows three mixed martial arts fighters through their grueling training and competition routines.

Check out the top Twitter reactions from tonight's UFC 161 main card action, headlined by a light heavyweight contest between Rashad Evans and Dan Henderson.

The latest season of the series, pitting two teams against each other as they compete for the crown of The Ultimate Fighter, will feature team captains Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate, two of the breakout stars in the world of women's mixed martial arts.

Rashad Evans, left, and Dan Henderson square off at the UFC 161 weigh in Friday afternoon at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg.