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News about martial arts, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.Book Review: ‘Water Mirror Echo,’ by Jeff Chang
Oct 01, 2025 05:02 AM EDT
An exuberant new biography by Jeff Chang charts the action star’s life and legacy as a breakout Asian American celebrity who paved the way for others.
Livestream Shows MMA Fighter Raja Jackson Assaulting Pro Wrestler
Aug 24, 2025 06:22 PM EDT
The footage showed Mr. Jackson, son of the former UFC champion Quinton Jackson, punching the wrestler Stuart Smith at least 20 times.
Payton Talbott, a New Kind of Fighting Man
Aug 25, 2025 01:56 PM EDT
What happens when the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s hottest prospect doesn’t fit the sport’s hypermasculine mold?
White House Will ‘Definitely’ Host a U.F.C. Fight on July 4, U.F.C. Head Says
Aug 12, 2025 07:51 PM EDT
The event would take place on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Paramount Strikes Seven-Year Deal to Stream UFC Fights
Aug 11, 2025 09:01 AM EDT
The seven-year $7.7 billion deal is an early win for the company’s new chairman, David Ellison, who took over last week. CBS will also show some marquee fights.
How an Anime Master Perfects the Cool Guy Action Hero
May 21, 2025 09:27 PM EDT
The protagonists in the shows created by Shinichiro Watanabe have smooth style, eclectic moves and a sense of swagger.
Ralph Macchio on Getting In His Final Kicks in ‘Cobra Kai’
Feb 07, 2025 05:00 AM EDT
The star of “The Karate Kid” discussed embracing a less heroic role in the Netflix spinoff series and what keeps him coming back to the character.
Saudi Arabia May Partner With UFC Owner TKO to Create Boxing League
Jan 08, 2025 04:30 PM EDT
A company owned by the country’s sovereign wealth fund is poised to team up with TKO, which owns Ultimate Fighting Championship, the kingdom’s latest foray into pro sports.
Dana White, U.F.C. Head, Joins Meta’s Board
Jan 06, 2025 07:16 PM EDT
Mr. White, a close ally of President-elect Donald J. Trump, further strengthens the social media giant’s connections with the incoming administration.
Dana White, Donald Trump and the Rise of Cage-Match Politics
Jan 02, 2025 10:53 AM EDT
How U.F.C. was transformed into a cultural powerhouse with the help of the president-elect.
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