It is a common assumption that having big arms makes a person punch harder. Sometimes, having well-muscled arms is enough to deter people from getting into fights with you. However, is this assumption correct, or is it a misconception? This article answers the question. Punching power does not come from the triceps or biceps, meaning … Read more
Push-ups are a simple calisthenic exercise that offers so many benefits to the body. By lifting and lowering the body from a prone position using the arms, this exercise strengthens a wide range of muscles, from pectorals to deltoids and more. There are many variations of push-ups: Regular (palm) push-ups Knuckle push-ups Fingertip push-ups Wrist … Read more
The 3-knockdown rule states that if a fighter is knocked down by his opponent in a single round three times, the referee is mandated to stop the fight, and thereby declare it a TKO loss. One of the most high-profile losses by this rule was in the Takashi Uchiyama and Jezreel Corrales fight in 2016. … Read more
Referees wear gloves in adherence to the basic sanitation hygiene rule. These rules are in place to prevent the transmission of contagious diseases. In 1987, it became mandatory for referees and cornermen in all sanctioned boxing matches to wear rubber gloves while officiating. This mandate was affected 8 years after the discovery of the Acquired … Read more
MMA is a sport that has garnered major attraction in recent times, and different nations have been represented across the octagon in the UFC, from the US all the way to Nigeria in Africa. British fighters have not gotten as much attention, so let’s look into the British representatives in the UFC. There are currently … Read more
There are currently 12 active Chinese MMA fighters in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. WHO ARE THEY? 1. ZHANG WEILI Zhang Weili will always be a part of Chinese MMA history as the first ever Chinese-born UFC Champion. Born in Hadan, Hebei China, Zhang started her journey in MMA with the traditional Chinese Shaolin Kung fu … Read more