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WTF: More Kung Fu masters think they can fight, gets destroyed
Sure, 2022 is barely underway. But, it’s never too early to get unconventional, and we’ve no shortage of that just a couple weeks into January. So, without further ado, here’s another look at the wild, weird, and woolly action from the world of fringe of combat sports. Jerry over at…
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Invicta FC 45: Zappitella vs Delboni 2 fight card preview
2022 just got here and the opening shot for the year belongs to Invicta FC. After a brief hiatus, they’re back online with a free show that features a title fight and some well-matched participants. At the top, atomweight champ Alesha Zappitella (9-2) still has her athleticism and wrestling as…
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RIZIN 33: Satoshi vs. Yachi & 2021 Grand Prix preview/weigh-ins for NYE extravaganza
For a week largely devoid of top tier combat sports action, even at the international level, RIZIN has aligned some of their brightest talents to finish off 2021 with a bang. In fact, it’s almost a bit surprising that their traditional NYE card hasn’t captured more buzz, considering the lack…
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WTF – Putting Wing Chun to work, Karate knockouts, Sumo highlights
It’s the final one of these for the year, and it’s been a nice first year for this feature out here. We’ve got a bit of action for you to scratch that combat sports itch while things slow down for a bit, and we’d like to take the opportunity to…
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WTF: Systema gets put to the test, Nigerian wrestling, Karate Combat and Kendo
We’re back and ready for more fringe action this week, kids. And boy howdy, do we have some juicy bits for you. But first we’ve got something uncommon even by WTF standards. We’re actually gonna start off with a bit of a cheat this week, and it requires some explanation…
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Bellator 272: Pettis vs Horiguchi preview, weigh-in results
Bellator is setting up the fireworks early for the year-end run, and they’ve set up card heavy on substance for it. Recently crowned bantamweight champ Sergio Pettis (21-5) will make his first defense against former dual RIZIN and Bellator champ Kyoji Horiguchi 29-3. As you may remember, Horiguchi had to…
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WTF – Kung Fu vs boxing, thrilling Dambe action, Sambo finals
After a brief hiatus last week, we’re back with more battles from the fringes of conventional combat sports. Lots of meat on the bone here, and we’re going to carve into it right away. Jerry, the bossman over at Fight Commentary Breakdowns delivers big this week. First we’re treated to…
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Invicta vet Taneisha Tennant talks ‘Bruised,’ working with Halle Berry
Invicta veteran Taneisha Tennant has had some very tough battles in the cage and shown a high level of determination. That factor has led to her being scouted and subsequently recruited to be another member of the cast of Bruised, Halle Berry’s directorial debut. We spoke to Taneisha to ask…
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Shannon Knapp reveals ‘Bruised’ easter eggs, how Invicta became key part of Halle Berry’s MMA movie
Halle Berry’s directorial debut went all in on mixed martial arts, with “Bruised” featuring a lot of personalities and organizations within the sport, including popular promotion Invicta FC. Shannon Knapp, the head of the all-female outfit, spoke to Bloody Elbow about her involvement. Victor Rodriguez: Shannon than you so much…
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Interview: African Warriors head Maxwell Kalu talks Dambé surge
Dambé has been something we’ve been featuring more of recently courtesy of our What The Fight series, and it’s been gaining traction in recent years. One of the organizations making the biggest strides is African Warriors, which features both Dambé and wrestling events featuring African athletes. The head of the…
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