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5 Rising Stars in Kickboxing to Watch in 2025

Kickboxing continues to evolve, with a new generation of fighters stepping up and bringing explosive talent, athleticism, and highlight-reel finishes to the ring. Whether they’re dominating in Glory, ONE Championship, or on the European circuits, these five rising stars are poised to make 2025 their breakout year. 1. Abderrahmane Coulibaly The French heavyweight is quickly […]

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What Happened to the Kickboxing Promotion “It’s Showtime”?

Once considered a cornerstone of European kickboxing, It’s Showtime was a combat sports promotion based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Founded by Simon Rutz in 1998, the promotion quickly earned a reputation for delivering high-level striking events across Europe, especially in the Netherlands, which has long been a hub for elite kickboxing talent. It’s Showtime held its

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The Evolution of Kickboxing: From K-1 to Glory

Kickboxing has come a long way from smoky dojos and local fight cards to packed arenas and global broadcasts. What began as a hybrid combat sport combining boxing with karate and Muay Thai techniques has evolved into a dynamic, high-level striking sport. Two promotions in particular—K-1 and GLORY Kickboxing—have been central to that evolution, shaping

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Best Martial Arts Movies for Combat-Sports Enthusiasts

Martial arts films have long been a source of inspiration, adrenaline, and awe for combat-sports fans. Whether you’re a practitioner yourself or simply someone who enjoys the thrill of well-choreographed fight scenes, the genre offers an incredible variety of styles, from traditional kung fu epics to gritty MMA dramas. The best martial arts movies not

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5 Common Mistakes Beginners Make in Kickboxing (and How to Avoid Them)

Kickboxing is a dynamic combat sport that blends powerful strikes, agility, and endurance. Whether you’re training for fitness, self-defense, or competition, starting on the right foot is crucial. Many beginners develop habits early on that can hold back progress or even lead to injury. Recognizing and correcting these mistakes can help you improve faster and

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The History of Kickboxing: From Japan and Muay Thai to Global Sport

Kickboxing is now recognised as one of the world’s most exciting and widely practised stand-up combat sports, but its journey to global prominence is rooted in a long history of martial arts evolution and cultural exchange. Before modern tournaments, television deals and worldwide gyms, kickboxing began as a hybrid of traditional fighting systems that were

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Kickboxing Fighter Moisés Baute Arrested After Body Found in Car Outside Police Station

In a chilling incident that has shocked Spain’s combat sports community, well known kickboxing fighter Moisés Baute has been arrested after allegedly turning himself in following the discovery of a man’s body in the back seat of a car. The grim episode unfolded in the early hours of Wednesday morning outside one of the National

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The Ultimate Guide To Boxing Gloves Weights

If you have just started a combat sport like boxing or kickboxing, you may be wondering what are the different boxing gloves weights for, and which one is best for you. Well, each weight of boxing gloves are designed for different ages, types of training, or for competitions. As there is many types of different gloves available, a fighter may have a variety of gloves for different purposes.

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Are British Fighters Making a Statement in ONE Championship?

British fighters are no longer just participants in ONE Championship—they’re making a clear and powerful impact, particularly in Muay Thai and kickboxing divisions. Some fighters in ONE are: Leading the charge is Jonathan “The General” Haggerty, the most decorated British fighter in ONE’s history. Haggerty has held world titles in flyweight and bantamweight Muay Thai,

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