Apr 03, 2011
More than 300 fighters, including the defending champion Claudio Calasans of Brazil, will compete in the third staging of the World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship this month. Read Article Jiu-Jitsu competitors hope to get to grips with prize money
Mar 13, 2011
The parent company of the UFC has purchased rival mixed martial arts promoter Strikeforce, though they will continue to operate as separate entities. Read Article UFC buys rival MMA promoter Strikeforce
Dec 25, 2010
Joining the family business is usually a matter of choice, but when you grow up a Gracie a career in combat is the only way to earn a living. Read Article Gracies keep it in the family
Nov 17, 2010
The region's youngest professional MMA fighter could not stop crying when he won his first bout, in Abu Dhabi. It was his reward for months of intense training. Read Article A quiet Emirati masters the art of mat destruction
Nov 03, 2010
The region's first gym dedicated wholly to mixed martial arts is expected to see a boost in the popularity of the fast-growing sport. Read Article New fighters come into contention
Oct 30, 2010
Mixed Martial Arts instructor Tam Khan's vision of creating the first training centre in the UAE has become a reality. Read Article Regional gym to open in Dubai
Oct 26, 2010
Proposals of marriage after beating an opponent to a pulp only serve to add to the charm of mixed martial arts.
Read Article Supine sweets of the cage
Oct 24, 2010
The Russian heavyweight Shamil Abdurahimov and the Abu Dhabi-based Brazilian Marcos Oliveira advanced to the final. Read Article Russian and Brazilian battle their way to Dh1 million showdown
Oct 23, 2010
Two Emirati fighters are winners and while Ahli takes punishment his courage carries him to victory over tough Brazilian. Read Article Brave Ahli wins battle against Ferreira
Oct 22, 2010
The British fighter hopes victory over Marcos Oliveira tonight will edge him closer to ensuring him and his family never have to work again. Read Article Wain wants to be a provider
