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UFCWho invented the Octagon?
A lot has changed since UFC 1, but one thing remains the same – the iconic Octagon. But who invented…
MMAAnderson Silva and Lyoto Machida react to Steven Seagal
Steven Seagal: “There is a signature kick that I’ve taught them that they’ve knocked champions out with and won world championships with.”
VaultThe 5 most influential martial artists of the last 100 years
The top 5 most influential martial artists of the 20th century. Even Bruce Lee is only #3
NewsDid Gene LeBell really make Steven Seagal $#!@ himself?
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BoxingVideo: Gene LeBell in boxing vs. judo fight in 1963
Thirty years before Royce Gracie pitted Brazilian jiu-jitsu against the boxing of Art Jimmerson at UFC 1, another decorated grappler put his art on the line.
KickboxingThe fastest KO in kickboxing history
WATCH: The FASTEST KO in kickboxing history
BoxingThe FOUR times Muhammad Ali faced a professional wrestler
Everyone knows about Muhammad Ali’s fight with professional wrestler Antonio Inoki. Some call it the birth of MMA. It is far less well known that Ali engaged in other boxer vs. wrestler bouts, as a warm up.
