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…

Gautier Flattens Valentin in Under Two Minutes at UFC 318. Ateba Gautier continued his knockout surge at UFC 318 in New Orleans, flattening Robert Valentin in just 70 seconds of the first round. In the prelim event of UFC 318, Gautier walked into the Octagon…

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…