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
Mixed martial arts (MMA) and boxing can be said to be two peas of the same pod albeit different in some ways, just like the peas in a pod are different in size. One notable difference is in the use of hands and legs by MMA fighters, whereas boxers are forbidden from using their legs … Read more
Since time immemorial, boxers have sought to increase the power of their punches, from lifting heavy objects to engaging in specialized training to tailor-made diet plans. Punches in boxing are one sure way to knock opponents down – KO, so a boxer would naturally do anything to have a hard, powerful punch. The shoulders play … Read more
The fingertips push up is one of the hardest variations of the push-up you can ever attempt, and one of the most difficult exercises there is. It requires one to lift his body from the ground in a traditional push-up manner, but with just his/her fingers. Due to its level of difficulty, it requires a … Read more
‘Alright gentlemen, we’ve already been through the rules. Let’s have a clean fight, obey my instructions and protect yourself at all times. Touch gloves if you want to, and go back to your corners.’ These are the instructions the referee gives to fighters in the middle of the ring before a boxing or MMA match … Read more
Why Do Boxers/MMA Fighters Make A Noise With their Mouth ‘hiss’ When They Throw A Punch? Sometimes watching a boxing/MMA fight sounds like a pair of bobcats going at it. As a newcomer to the sport, you can’t help but notice, and sometimes cringe at these hisses or grunts. And it is completely normal. The … Read more