TOKYO (AP) – The final bout of karate’s Olympic debut seemed to have everything that makes combat sports so fascinating, right down to an incredible ending that should have made fans hungry for more ...

Arman Tsarukyan had his first form of competition Friday since his last-minute withdrawal from a UFC title fight in January. Tsarukyan competed in a grappling match at 175 pounds against Makasharip ...

An Iranian Olympian who was left unconscious during a karate match took home the gold medal after his opponent was disqualified. Iran’s Sajad Ganjzadeh won the karate kumite competition in the men’s ...