May, 2024 - AfroCombat

MMA May 31, 2024

SHAVKAT RAKHMONOV KNOCKS DOWN JOAQUIN BUCKLEY AFTER CALL-OUT

Emerging as a rising star in the MMA industry, Joaquin Buckley has been making significant buzz, thanks to his recent winning streak. His string of victories has earned him popularity and made him bold in the sport. In light of this, the fighter called…

MMA May 31, 2024

Dayo Dare

ISLAM MAKHACHEV AND DustiN POIRIER GET INTO A HEATED PRE-FIGHT ALTERCATION

There’s no denying that Makhachev and Poirier have had it in for themselves since the announcement of the battle set for June 2. The two have exchanged some back-and-forth roasts on the internet, but the situation got a bit more intense when they faced off…

MMA May 30, 2024

Dayo Dare

NICK DIAZ AND TONY FERGUSON SET TO RETURN AT UFC ABU DHABI

The UFC Abu Dhabi Fight card is a buzz with anticipation as it prepares to host the long-awaited return of one-time welterweight title challenger Nick Diaz and the formidable Tony Ferguson. The announcement, a thrilling revelation, was made on Wednesday morning by UFC CEO Dana…

MMA May 30, 2024

Dayo Dare

SEAN STRICKLAND TRASHES UFC GLOVES AND TROLLS CONOR MCGREGOR

UFC recently released new 3Eight gloves for fighters ahead of UFC 302 Saturday night fight. The mitts were recently released, but it seems that not all fighters–including Islam Makhachev, who believed the equipment might result in more cuts—are happy with the new improvements. One…

MMA May 30, 2024

Dayo Dare

MICHAeL PAGE ROASTS IAN MACHADO GARRY AHEAD OF THEIR UFC 303 CLASH

English MMA superstar Michael Page is set to battle undefeated UFC fighter Ian Machado Garry in the upcoming bout on June 29. The fighter was originally supposed to be on the UFC304 fight card in Manchester and face Garry. However, Garry's original opponent, Colby…

MMA May 29, 2024

Dayo Dare

RONDA ROUSEY FEELS UNWELCOME AT THE UFC AND HESITATES TO RETURN

Former Bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey is skeptical about returning to the UFC. The fighter is credited with putting WMMA on the map and making it possible for female fighters to receive more mainstream views. However, Rousey has not been in the cage since her last…

MMA May 29, 2024

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CORY SANDHAGEN SIDES WITH SEAN O’MALLEY IN HIS UPCOMING FIGHT WITH MERAB DVALISHVILI

The highly anticipated clash between the two top bantamweights, reigning champion Sean O’Malley and formidable No.1 contender Merab Dvalishvili, is scheduled to take place at the prestigious Las Vegas Sphere in September. This bout holds immense significance as it puts O’Malley’s hard-earned UFC title on…

Boxing May 29, 2024

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TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK REMATCH WILL BE ‘BIGGER AND BETTER’ SAYS FRANK WARREN

Following the highly anticipated clash between Usyk and Fury, Usyk emerged victorious, claiming the undisputed heavyweight championship title. However, the excitement doesn't end there. Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, is confident that a rematch will give the Brit another chance to dethrone the champion. The inclusion…

MMA May 28, 2024

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PFL FIGHTER DAKOTA DITCHEVA IS PRETTY SURE SHE WILL BEAT ALEXA GRASSO OR VALENTINA SHEVCHENKO FOR THE UFC TITLE

PFL star and Englishwoman Dakota Ditcheva is not afraid of anyone. The fighter has been on a row since winning the PFL Europe title. The 25-year-old made her professional debut in MMA in 2021, has faced formidable fighters like Lisa Mauldin, and has maintained an…

BJJ May 27, 2024

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KYRA GRACIE SPEAKS ON BATTLING SEXISM FOR THE RIGHT TO TRAIN JIU-JITSU AND HAVE A VOICE

Granddaughter of Robson Gracie[ martial arts legend] and niece to Ralph, Ryan, and Renzo Gracie, Kyra Gracie grew up in Rio De Janeiro, where martial arts was a male-dominated area, but she didn't let this stop her. The fighter won three ADCC gold medals and…