Fighter Journal

End Of An Era

Reinier de Ridder’s gritty split-decision win over Robert Whittaker at UFC Abu Dhabi wasn’t just another high-stakes main event. It was another signal of a slow but steady shift happening in the UF...

Is Jiu Jitsu Making a Comeback in the UFC?

The current UFC landscape is dominated by high-level strikers who can stuff takedowns and wrestlers who know how to control rounds. Pure Jiu Jitsu fighters, on the other hand, are becoming more and...

What Do You Do After You Retire or Hit Your Prime?

In combat sports, the spotlight fades faster than anywhere else. One day you're walking out to a roaring crowd with your name in lights, and the next, you're watching someone younger take that same...

A Hawkeye Fightwear Journal

In combat sports, the biggest battles don’t always happen in the cage or the ring. A lot of the time, they’re happening in your own head—fed by what you scroll through every day. Opinions, distract...

Is It Hard to Be Disciplined When You're Famous in MMA?

Fame doesn’t make you soft, but it gives you every excuse to be. The path to becoming a great fighter is built on routine: eat clean, train hard, stay sharp, recover right. It’s not glamorous, and ...

Does It Matter If You Boxed Professionally With or Without a Rich Background?

Boxing has long been seen as a working-class sport. The classic story is familiar: a kid with nothing but heart and hardship fighting their way out of poverty, chasing respect and survival. But not...

Legit, Yoshua Marcellos Is Changing The Industry

Every fight scene reaches a point where things need to move forward. In Indonesia, that momentum is being led by Yoshua “Celloz” Marcellos. Through BYON Combat and BYON Media, he’s building somethi...

Being a Recreational Athlete Helps Your Life

Somewhere between going pro and doing nothing is the life of a recreational athlete. It doesn’t always get the spotlight, but it can quietly build a stronger, more balanced life. You don’t need to ...

Why Combat Sports Is a Great Way to Socialize

It’s funny how people think combat sports is all about violence. From the outside, it looks like a place where people only want to hit each other, maybe even hurt each other. But if you’ve actually...

What to Do in Your Combat Sports Journey During the Summer Holidays

Summer holidays can feel a bit confusing when you’re just starting your combat sports journey. Should you keep training hard? Is it okay to take a break? Can you try other sports without losing pro...