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The UFC Noche event is set to be a low-key affair, taking place on the same night as the highly anticipated boxing match between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. Both events are being promoted by UFC CEO Dana White, but they’ll take place in…

Tom Aspinall is done waiting. After over a year of delays, the newly crowned undisputed UFC heavyweight champion is set to defend his belt for the first time against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi. The UFC made it official during…

Justin Gaethje has never been the type to stay quiet when he feels overlooked. Following his victory over Rafael Fiziev—his third win in four fights—“The Highlight” made it clear that he’s losing patience with the UFC’s matchmaking. Gaethje remains one of the most exciting…

The UFC Fight Night promises to be a night of epic showdowns and knockouts as veteran fighter Robert Whittaker steps into the octagon to face upcoming star Reiner de Ridder. Robert Whittaker (27-8) heads into the main event riding high expectations after defeating Paulo…

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is growing fast in Nigeria, and the country’s top gyms are stepping up with world-class training, solid coaching, and a passion for combat sports. From Lagos to Abuja, these gyms aren’t just breeding fighters, they’re building communities. Here’s a list of…

UFC CEO Dana White has officially announced the main event for UFC 320, confirming that Magomed Ankalaev will defend his light heavyweight title in a highly anticipated rematch against Alex Pereira. The card is set for October 4 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas…

Ben Askren has finally been released from the hospital after a brutal two-month battle for his life. The retired UFC welterweight revealed that he’s now home, following a rare double lung transplant prompted by a severe case of pneumonia that left him comatose and fighting…

Reiner De Ridder is aiming to shake up the middleweight division with a dominant finish over Robert Whittaker in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi. The former ONE Championship double champ is ready to make a statement—and he’s not playing it safe. De…

UFC BMF star Max Holloway is quite disappointed with Ilia Topuria for lugging around a fake BMF belt. Holloway, who is the current BMF titleholder recently defended his title against Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 in a retirement bout. The fighter scored a win…

PERSONAL INFORMATION Born: Costello Van Steenis, Neatherlands Nickname: The Spainard Date of Birth: 1992 Weight: 184lb Division: Middleweight Pro MMA Record: 17-3-0 Early Life Costello van Steenis, nicknamed “The Spaniard”, was born on July 26, 1992,…