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Reinier de Ridder just secured the biggest win of his UFC career, but not everyone was impressed. After outpointing former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi, “RDR” found himself on the receiving end of some online trolling from Paulo…

Shara Magomedov rebounded from his first professional loss with a statement win over Marc-Andre Barriault, earning Fight of the Night honors at UFC Abu Dhabi. The middleweight matchup delivered non-stop action from start to finish, and the judges scored it unanimously in favor of Magomedov…

Khabib Nurmagomedov reaffirms he has no plans to return to the Octagon and according to him, even if he wanted to, it wouldn’t be that simple. It’s been nearly five years since Nurmagomedov last competed, closing out a legendary 29-0 career after submitting Justin…

Arman Tsarukyan isn’t backing down from his pursuit of the UFC lightweight title, and he’s making it clear, he doesn’t need Ilia Topuria’s approval to get there. After months of being sidelined by a back injury that forced him out of his title…

Africa24 Group, a leading pan-African media franchise, has entered a strategic partnership with the Ivorian Mixed Martial Arts Federation (FIMMA) to elevate the profile of MMA in Côte d’Ivoire and across the continent. The group is widely known for broadcasting four high-definition TV…

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…