Ben Askren has never been short on grit, but the last six months tested him in ways no opponent ever could. The MMA and wrestling legend is now six months removed from a successful double lung transplant, and he’s taking a moment to reflect on…
Anthony Joshua’s deep ties to Nigeria have always been evident, but this week, the country became the backdrop for a frightening moment in the former heavyweight champion’s life. Born in Watford, England, Anthony Joshua has never shied away from his Nigerian roots. His family…
Israel Adesanya has shared plenty of history with Alex Pereira across multiple combat sports, but for “The Last Stylebender,” their rivalry was never about revenge. It was about self-belief.
After losing twice to Pereira in kickboxing, Israel Adesanya suffered another setback when “Poatan” knocked…
2025 was another explosive year for MMA in Nigeria. From global champions to breakthrough international medalists and rising regional talents, African fighters are carving their names into MMA history with guts, grit, and championship-level performances. On this note, Afrocombat presents our ranking of the Top…
Johan Ghazali learned the hard way that hype means nothing without growth. The teenage Muay Thai sensation entered the past year with momentum, confidence, and sky-high expectations. He leaves it wiser, sharper, and more dangerous.
The 19-year-old Malaysian-American striker returns to action against Sean…
Eddie Hearn isn’t buying the idea that Zuffa Boxing can simply walk into the sport and take over.
The Matchroom Boxing boss has enjoyed a cordial relationship with UFC CEO Dana White in the past, but that tone has shifted as White and TKO…
Luke Rockhold has added his name to the growing list of fighters and analysts who were left unimpressed by Andrew Tate’s performance at Misfits Mania.
The former UFC middleweight champion reacted to Tate’s six-round boxing loss to Chase DeMoor, a bout that headlined the…
Jake Paul couldn’t answer the count in the sixth round against Anthony Joshua, and Daniel Cormier believes the outcome was inevitable from the moment the fight was booked.
Paul and Joshua clashed inside the Kaseya Center in Miami on Friday night. Despite early resistance…
Andrew Tate’s long-anticipated return to the ring ended in disappointment, but not denial. The self-styled “Top G” suffered a clear defeat against Misfits heavyweight champion Chase DeMoor on Saturday night in Dubai, with the American retaining his title via majority decision.
It marked Andrew…
Ilia Topuria isn’t short of options as he plots his next move at lightweight, but one name continues to loom large: Islam Makhachev. Even with both champions currently in different divisions, Topuria believes the matchup still makes sense and he’s more than ready if the…