Is Russia’s Islam Makhachev the best MMA fighter of all time? Ask Jordan’s Kareem Efteihah

Born in Makhachkala, Dagestan, Islam Makhachev, 30, grew up in Burshi, Dagestan where he trained and competed in combat sambo. In mixed martial arts, he has been undefeated since 2016. Currently, Makhachev is one of the most feared fighters in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He holds a professional MMA record of … Continue reading Is Russia’s Islam Makhachev the best MMA fighter of all time? Ask Jordan’s Kareem Efteihah

Jon Jones vs George St-Pierre: Jordan’s Muhammad Al Moghrabi chooses the G.O.A.T.

Jon "Bones" Jones, 35, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States and Georges St-Pierre, 41, of Montreal, Quebec, Canada are two of the best mixed martial artists in history, most, if not all, MMA fans and fighters would agree. But when it comes to choosing who deserves to be dubbed the Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T.), … Continue reading Jon Jones vs George St-Pierre: Jordan’s Muhammad Al Moghrabi chooses the G.O.A.T.

Jordan’s Omar Househ thanks his coaches Mohammed Kayyali, Ashraf Shishani, Hazem Kayyali, Zaki Kayyali

Omar Househ and three other young mixed martial artists represented Jordan at the 2022 International Mixed Martial Arts Federation Youth World Championships. A total of 498 athletes from 41 countries and territories registered to compete in the tournament. Currently based in Jordan, Househ used to live in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The 2022 IMMAF Youth World … Continue reading Jordan’s Omar Househ thanks his coaches Mohammed Kayyali, Ashraf Shishani, Hazem Kayyali, Zaki Kayyali

For Jordan’s Zaki Kayyali, Georges St-Pierre is the greatest MMA fighter of all time

Georges St-Pierre, 41, of Montreal, Quebec, Canada is one of the best mixed martial artists to ever grace the Ultimate Fighting Champion's Octagon. He is an inspiration to many young mixed martial artists including Zaki Kayyali, 17, of Jordan. St-Pierre is a 3rd dan black belt in Kyokushin Karate and 1st degree black belt in … Continue reading For Jordan’s Zaki Kayyali, Georges St-Pierre is the greatest MMA fighter of all time

Will Chris Eubank Jr. beat Conor Benn in London, England?

Chris Eubank Sr., Chris Eubank Jr. When it comes to box-office British boxing, it doesn't get much bigger than Benn vs Eubank. That was true 30 years ago and it's still true today. On October 8, 2022, Conor Benn, 25, of London, England will face off against Chris Eubank Jr., 32, of East Sussex, England … Continue reading Will Chris Eubank Jr. beat Conor Benn in London, England?

Paramaribo, Suriname’s Donovan Wisse is still Glory Middleweight Champion, beats Juri De Sousa in Dusseldorf, Germany

Donovan Wisse, 25, of Paramaribo, Suriname is still the middleweight champion of Glory, an international kickboxing promotion based in Singapore. He was one of the winners of "Glory 81". Featuring eight kickboxing bouts, "Glory 81" was held at Castello in Düsseldorf, Germany on August 20, 2022. In the co-main event of the evening, he defended … Continue reading Paramaribo, Suriname’s Donovan Wisse is still Glory Middleweight Champion, beats Juri De Sousa in Dusseldorf, Germany

Iraq’s Amir Albazi earns 3rd UFC win, submits Brazil’s Francisco Figuerido in Salt Lake City, Utah

Amir "The Prince" Albazi, 28, of Iraq, Sweden and England was one of the winners at the Ultimate Fighting Championship event "UFC 278". It marked his third victory in the mixed martial arts promotion based in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Currently, Albazi is the only Iraqi MMA fighter competing in the UFC. He has … Continue reading Iraq’s Amir Albazi earns 3rd UFC win, submits Brazil’s Francisco Figuerido in Salt Lake City, Utah

Erdington, Birmingham’s Leon Edwards crowned UFC Welterweight Champion in Salt Lake City, Utah

Leon "Rocky" Edwards, 30, is the new welterweight champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is a resident of Erdington, Birmingham, England. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Edwards moved to Aston, Birmingham in 2000. His brother Fabian "The Assassin" Edwards, 29, has been fighting in Bellator MMA since 2019. Leon trains at the Ultimate Training Centre … Continue reading Erdington, Birmingham’s Leon Edwards crowned UFC Welterweight Champion in Salt Lake City, Utah

2022 IMMAF Youth World Championships results: List of female Youth A medalists in Abu Dhabi, UAE

federation: International Mixed Martial Arts Federationevent: 2022 IMMAF Youth World Championshipsvenue: Jiu Jitsu Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emiratesdates: August 19-20, 2022age bracket: 16 to 17-year-olds (Youth A) https://www.facebook.com/conandailysports/photos/a.330118549330174/330127829329246 RESULTS (Female Category) WEIGHT CLASSGOLD OTHER FIGHTERSAtomweight 47.7kg (105lbs)Abigail Alvarez USA (gold)Amy ScullyIreland (silver)Stefani PetrovaBulgaria (bronze)Zhaniya TuleubayevaKazakhstan (bronze)Aarya Choudhary - IndiaElnara Bissenova - KazakhstanStrawweight 52.2kg (115lbs)Ioanna … Continue reading 2022 IMMAF Youth World Championships results: List of female Youth A medalists in Abu Dhabi, UAE

2022 IMMAF Youth World Championships results: List of male Youth A medalists in Abu Dhabi, UAE

federation: International Mixed Martial Arts Federationevent: 2022 IMMAF Youth World Championshipsvenue: Jiu Jitsu Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emiratesdates: August 19-20, 2022age bracket: 16 to 17-year-olds (Youth A) https://www.facebook.com/conandailysports/photos/a.330118549330174/330127829329246 RESULTS (Male Category) WEIGHT CLASSGOLD OTHER FIGHTERSStrawweight 52.2kg (115lbs)Islom Saidov Tajikistan (gold)Samat TulegenovKazakhstan (silver)Aminjon SaivalievTajikistan (bronze)Elias Kaohu-WachiUSA (bronze)Ali Alyaarbi - United Arab EmiratesAvazjon Rustamov - UzbekistanBen … Continue reading 2022 IMMAF Youth World Championships results: List of male Youth A medalists in Abu Dhabi, UAE