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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,…

PERSONAL INFORMATION Born: Johnny Eblen, USA Nickname: Pressure Date of Birth: 1991 Weight: 185lb Division: Middleweight Pro MMA Record: 16-1-0 Early Life Johnny Eblen was born on December 13, 1991, in Des Moines, Iowa, to a Korean…

PERSONAL INFORMATION Born: Dakota Ditcheva, England Nickname: Dangerous Date of Birth: 1998 Weight: 125 lb Division: Flyweight Pro MMA Record: 15-0-0 Early Life Dakota Lili‑Joa Ditcheva was born on July 25, 1998, in…

PERSONAL INFORMATION Born: Sumiko Inaba, Hawaii Nickname: Lady Samurai Date of Birth: 1991 Weight: 124lb Division: Flyweight Pro MMA Record: 8-2-0 Early Life Sumiko Inaba, known as “Lady Samurai”, was born on February 6, 1991…