Stella Hemetsberger is on the verge of achieving both a perfect promotional record and a place among combat sports' elite as she prepares for her ONE Women's Strawweight Muay Thai World Title defense. The reigning champion will face Natalia “Karelian Lynx” Diachkova in the main event o
Darren Elkins has concluded his professional mixed martial arts career, and he's feeling a sense of relief. His final fight at UFC Vegas 120 saw him quickly defeated by Yadier del Valle via first-round TKO in just 35 seconds. Speaking at the post-fight press conference, Elkins acknowledge
Islam Makhachev has shared his thoughts on his decisive victory to claim the UFC Welterweight Championship against Jack Della Maddalena, a fight that proved to be a one-sided contest. Makhachev challenged Maddalena for the 170-pound belt in November 2025 at UFC 322. This bout p
Reinier de Ridder has voiced his doubts about the authenticity of Jiri Prochazka's unique approach to life and combat sports. Prochazka, a former UFC light heavyweight champion, is known for his unconventional methods and willingness to face challenges, including feats like swimming under a
Quillan Salkilld secured an impressive first-round submission victory over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Vegas 120, but the win may have come at a cost. Salkilld, who faced his toughest opponent to date in the No. 6 ranked lightweight Gamrot, is now concerned about a potential injury sustained during the
Bare-knuckle boxing organizations BKB and BKFC are engaged in a competition for supremacy, with both promotions scheduled to host significant fight cards on the same day, late in August. BKB, formerly known as BYB Extreme, integrated a long-standing UK-based bare-knuckle league, which had alre
In a demonstration of his fighting prowess, UFC lightweight contender Jared Gordon decisively silenced an online critic with a powerful head kick during a recent sparring session. This event underscores the challenges fighters face in the age of social media, where online taunts can spill over
Darren Owen, the visionary behind the Global Fight League (GFL), has revealed plans for a significant relaunch of the organization. This new chapter is slated to commence in the fall of 2026, marking a determined effort to move past the challenges encountered during its initial launch. Owen
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has publicly defended heavyweight contender Tom Aspinall against criticism following an eye injury sustained during a fight. Rogan expressed his strong disapproval of individuals who he believes are unfairly judging Aspinall, asserting that such commentary is misguided.
Dakota Ditcheva expressed her satisfaction with her recent performance following her win at PFL New York. The fighter, who has made a triumphant return to the octagon, shared her reflections on the match, highlighting her strategic approach and execution. Ditcheva's victory in New York ma
Aliff Sor Dechapan, a prominent figure in the ONE Championship martial arts organization, recently had the distinct honor of meeting the Prime Minister of Malaysia. This significant encounter followed Dechapan's monumental achievement of securing a ONE World Championship title. The young
UFC fighter Sean Strickland has voiced his strong disapproval of the current pay structure within the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Strickland, known for his outspoken nature, did not hold back in his criticism of how the organization distributes its revenue and compensates its athletes.