A look back at the martial arts style fans saw at UFC 1, including BJJ, shootfighting, kickboxing, sumo, and more.

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Sumo will make a return to Paris in 2026, marking the first time in over three decades that the ancient sport will be showcased in the French capital. This historic event, set to take place at the ...

Next time you're in the gym doing deadlifts, take a page out of the wrestler handbook and try it sumo style. Named for the wide stance that sumo wrestlers get into before facing their opponent ...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japan Sumo Association officially approved Mongolian wrestler Hoshoryu's promotion to yokozuna, the sport's highest rank, at an extraordinary board meeting Wednesday.

After that, the 58-year-old fight icon made the bold decision to face a 6ft 8in, 490lb sumo wrestler. ‘David vs Goliath’ matchups had become popular in Japan in the noughties. Boxing legend ...

Ozeki Hoshoryu holds a press conference at his stable in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2025, a day after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. The 25-year-old Mongolian wrestler secured his ...

Japan's sumo world will have its first new yokozuna grand champion in three and a half years. Ozeki Champion Hoshoryu has been recommended for promotion to sumo's top rank after winning his second ...

Even wise Mr. Miyagi couldn’t have seen the surprising path taken by “The Karate Kid” stars Ralph Macchio and William Zabka. The first day of filming the 1984 movie found Macchio face down ...