Combat sports and martial arts have long been praised for the positive impact they have on children. Discipline, confidence, fitness, and self-defense are just a few of the benefits that draw parents to enroll their kids in activities such as boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, and mixed martial arts (MMA). However, while most people agree on […]
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ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang had fans at Japan’s Saitama Super Arena glued to their seats from the opening bell. The highly anticipated flyweight kickboxing showdown between former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon and three-division K-1 Champion Takeru Segawa ended almost as quickly as it began. Rodtang wasted no time, dismantling his
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Talks are reportedly at an advanced stage for a high-profile clash between heavyweight kickboxing king Rico Verhoeven and former light heavyweight champion Artem Vakhitov at GLORY 100 on June 14th. An official announcement is expected soon, marking a potential showdown between two of the sport’s most dominant fighters. A closer look into Rico Verhoeven vs
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Netflix’s latest psychological drama, Adolescence, doesn’t just tell a gripping story—it holds up a mirror to a troubling reality. The series unfolds after a horrifying incident at a suburban high school, where a teenage boy murders a classmate, a young girl who had rejected him. As the investigation unfolds, detectives stumble upon a disturbing digital
Superlek Kaitmoo9 is scheduled to face Takeru Segawa in ONE 172 this weekend. He’s ready to display his skills in a highly anticipated Muay Thai combat against Nabil Anane, who’s known for his dexterity. Judging by the magnitude of this fight, both fighters are looking for their ways to victory and we here at Sidekick
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Protecting children who compete in combat sports is essential to ensure their safety, well-being, and long-term development. Proper supervision, age-appropriate training, and strict adherence to safety protocols are critical in minimizing the risk of injury. Coaches and trainers should emphasize technique, discipline, and respect while fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes safety over competition. Regular
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The worlds of combat sports, social media influence, and controversial personalities have increasingly overlapped in recent years. Few figures exemplify this intersection better than UFC superstar Conor McGregor and the divisive Tate brothers, Andrew and Tristan. McGregor, the former two-division UFC champion known for his devastating knockouts and equally powerful microphone skills, has built an
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Conor McGregor, the well-known MMA fighter, made headlines recently after meeting former U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. This meeting, which took place during McGregor’s visit to Washington D.C. for St. Patrick’s Day, sparked a lot of conversations. McGregor used the opportunity to address what he called an “illegal immigration racket” in Ireland.
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ONE Championship’s marquee event, ONE Friday Fights 100, once again delivered world-class striking and nonstop excitement at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 14. The headline bout of this 12-fight spectacle featured Thailand’s own Muangthai PK Saenchai taking on Russia’s Ibragim Abdulmedzhidov in a 137-pound Muay Thai showdown. Abdulmedzhidov came out aggressively, launching piercing
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The martial arts community is eagerly awaiting ONE Championship’s upcoming event, ONE 172, set to take place on March 23, 2025, at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The main attraction of this highly anticipated card is a five-round flyweight kickboxing superfight featuring two of the sport’s most dynamic strikers: Thailand’s Rodtang “The Iron
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