MMA

Fighter Bekoev to return to UFC Octagon in May

Fighter Bekoev to return to UFC Octagon in May

Former LFA champion Russia's Azamat Bekoev (19-3 MMA, 1-0 UFC) will meet “The Ultimate Fighter 32” winner Ryan Loder (7-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) in a three-round middleweight bout May 4 at a …

Nurmagomedov to defend title again on January 25

Nurmagomedov to defend title again on January 25

Usman Nurmagomedov will return to the octagon on January 25. He will defend his championship title against Irish sportsman Paul Hughes. Nurmagomedov remains undefeated and has 18 wins.

Khabib Nurmagomedov escorted off plane: what happened?

Khabib Nurmagomedov escorted off plane: what happened?

Former Russian UFC champion Khabib Nurmgomedov is opening up about being removed from a flight in the United States following a seat dispute with airline staff. He clarified what was seen in a video that went viral over the weekend. …

Merab Dvalishvili to donate million to charities

Merab Dvalishvili to donate million to charities

Georgian professional mixed martial artist Merab Dvalishvili has received a generous gift following his historic win at UFC 306.  At one of the biggest events in UFC history, 'The Machine' was able …

Umar Nurmagomedov title shot confirmed

Umar Nurmagomedov title shot confirmed

Umar Nurmagomedov will fight  current champion Merab Dvalishvili to claim the UFC bantamweight title, his manager Ali Abdelaziz said. According to Abdelaziz, Nurmagomedov, who holds an undefeated record of 18-0, is …

Mixed martial arts banned in Afghanistan

Mixed martial arts banned in Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s Taliban (baned in Russia) has banned mixed martial arts (MMA), claiming it is too violent and in breach of Islamic law. A spokesman for the group said the sport featured dangerous moves that raised concerns over …

Nabi Nabiev not to participate in Hardcore battles

Nabi Nabiev not to participate in Hardcore battles

© Photo: screenshot from YouTube The MMA Hardcore League brought a harsh verdict to the Dagestani MMA fighter Nabi Nabiev after the mass brawl he caused yesterday at a tournament in Moscow. MMA …

Petr Yan back to win column

Petr Yan back to win column

Former bantamweight champion Petr "No Mercy" Yan snatched a victory over China's Song Yadong via unanimous decision at UFC 299 in Miami, Florida. A struggling Yan entered the octagon with a three-fight losing streak, while …