Heavyweights Take Center Stage For Big Fight Week
The big hitters will be the centers of attention this week across the world of combat sports. Boxing, MMA, kickboxing, and Muay Thai have a full slate, and some of […]
Ankalaev Stuns Pereira for UFC Title During Ramadan
Magomed Ankalaev already had a lot going against him as he prepared to challenge for the UFC light heavyweight championship on Saturday, March 8th. First and foremost was the defending […]
Ben Saddik’s Return, Beterbiev’s Rematch Headline Big Fight Week
It was an action-packed week for combat sports, with a UFC Fight Night card, a GLORY kickboxing pay-per-view, and a boxing card that some analysts described as arguably the deepest […]
Makhachev Retains UFC Title, No. 1 Ranking
Islam Makhachev is still on top. The UFC lightweight champion, a Muslim from Russia who is No. 1 on the promotion’s pound-for-pound list, retained his title and his ranking in […]
Ondash Brothers Shine, Abdullaev Wins While Losing
ONE Championship went to one of the world’s most famous fight venues and put on two shows in one day, both headlined by fighters from Muslim-majority countries. At the historic […]
Khbabez Retains, Charr Loses Title
A lot was going on in combat sports last weekend, with some prominent Muslim fighters among those in the headlines. BOXINGIn Bulgaria, Mahmoud Charr put his WBA “regular” heavyweight championship […]
Muslim MMA Fighters Dominate PFL Championships
On the biggest day of the year for the second-biggest MMA promotion in the world, Muslim fighters dominated the stage. The Professional Fighters League (PFL) held its 2024 season finale […]
Kane Becomes First African ONE Championship Titleholder
His nickname, “Reug Reug,” means someone who is invisible. But anonymity is no longer a reality for Oumar Kane, the new ONE Championship heavyweight MMA world champion. In the main […]
Muhammad Makes History for Palestine at UFC 304
Belal Muhammad has been cast as the underrated underdog for so long, it might take an attitude adjustment for him to thrive in his new role: UFC welterweight champion. On […]
UFC’s Alhassan Opens Up About Trauma and Tribulations
Stereotypically speaking, men hate talking about their feelings, refuse to acknowledge their vulnerability, and would rather die than be labeled “emotional.” That stereotype goes even deeper when it comes to […]
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