MMA
Whittaker Vs. Romero II: A Barn-Burning Masterclass in Fighting
At UFC 225, Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero did it again, but in vastly different ways from their first matchup.
Tactical Guide to Whittaker vs. Romero II
Robert Whittaker vs. Yoel Romero at UFC 225 could be the fight of the year.
Tai Tuivasa and the Vindication of Mark Hunt
For many, Tuivasa represents what Hunt might have done had all the stars aligned for him to break into the modern UFC heavyweight discussion a decade earlier.
The Magic of Marlon Moraes
The adaptable and savvy Brazilian striker ended Jimmie Rivera's 20-fight winning streak in under a minute.
Tactical Guide to Darren Till Vs. Stephen Thompson
Till and Wonderboy present a fantastic match-up because both men are clever enough and talented enough that there are any number of ways it could unfold.
Dominick Reyes: A Lonely Prospect in UFC’s Desolate Light Heavyweight Division
Reyes's victories tend to come quickly and emphatically, in part thanks to his use of the southpaw double attack, a combination that made Mirko "Cro Cop" the scariest striker in MMA for a very long time.
Machida vs. Belfort: Why and When to Use the Front Snap Kick
It often requires the perfect storm, but Machida's knockout of Belfort at UFC 224 shows there is no other weapon that works better when the opportunity presents itself.
Takeru: The Paradoxical Fighting Style of Kickboxing's Bantamweight King
The top bantamweight fighter consistently forces boxing engagements with his flicking lead leg kicks and gets the better of opponents anyway.
UFC's Next Big Event is Headlined By Two Queer Women. It's a Big Deal.
UFC 224 is headlined by a bantamweight title fight between Raquel Pennington and Amanda Nunes, both out queer women who are visibly, proudly dating other women fighters.
The Stylistic Subtleties of Rizin's Karate Boys
Kyoji Horiguchi and Daron Cruickshank punch and kick faces. Both go about it in interesting ways, and they make Rizin the must-watch event of the weekend.
This MMA Gym Trains Activists to Defend Themselves Against Fascists
VICE traveled to the UK's Left Hook gym to see how an anti-fascist self-defense club operates.
Kevin Lee Demolished Edson Barboza and Vaulted into the Lightweight Top 5
Lee put Barboza through the meat grinder at UFC Fight Night on Saturday.