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8 Simple Nutrition Hacks for Combat Athletes to Maximize Performance

Last Updated: April 2025 | Reading Time: 7 minutes | Author: ExpertFighter Editorial Team Combat athletes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, and MMA depend on more than technical skill and conditioning. Proper nutrition provides the foundation for sustained performance, recovery, and competitive longevity. Without adequate fuel, even the most technically proficient fighters experience […]

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Chael Sonnen Shares Story About Dana White Forgetting His Ferrari for Two Months

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Last Updated: April 2026 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | Author: ExpertFighter Editorial Team Former UFC light heavyweight contender Chael Sonnen recently shared an unusual story involving UFC President Dana White and a misplaced Ferrari. During an interview with Steve Garcia, who faces Diego Lopes at the UFC White House event on June 14, Sonnen

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UFC No Rules Royale Announcement Analysis: Satirical Event Concept Breakdown

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Last Updated: April 2026 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | Author: ExpertFighter Editorial Team The UFC made headlines with an announcement that captured significant attention across social media and combat sports communities. The promotion revealed a concept called “No Rules Royale,” advertised as a 100-fighter, single-elimination event with minimal regulations. While presented as a legitimate

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UFC fighter Natan Levy, wearing a red and black athletic outfit, demonstrates a grappling and takedown technique on a partner during a combat training seminar. A group of US Army soldiers in camouflage uniforms stand and sit in a gymnasium, watching the demonstration closely.

UFC Veteran Natan Levy Conducts Combat Training Seminar for US Army Soldiers at Fort Irwin

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Last Updated: April 2026 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | Author: ExpertFighter Editorial Team UFC lightweight veteran Natan Levy recently spent a weekend training with soldiers at the US Army National Training Center in Fort Irwin, California. The Israeli mixed martial artist joined a delegation of combat sports professionals to deliver specialized martial arts instruction,

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Gadzhi Rabadanov Returns Against Aleksandr Chizov in PFL Sioux Falls Co-Main Event

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Last Updated: April 2025 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | Author: ExpertFighter Editorial Team Former PFL lightweight champion Gadzhi Rabadanov will attempt to bounce back from his first loss in over two years when he meets PFL Europe champion Aleksandr Chizov in the co-main event of PFL Sioux Falls. The Professional Fighters League confirmed the

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Alexandre Pantoja Explains Split-Second Arm Dislocation and Stoppage at UFC 323

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Last Updated: April 2026 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | Author: ExpertFighter Editorial Team Alexandre Pantoja’s UFC 323 title defense ended in just 26 seconds when his arm dislocated after hitting the canvas. The flyweight champion has now detailed exactly what happened during those frantic moments and why he signaled for referee Herb Dean to

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Xavier Zeruth Makes Professional MMA Debut With Legacy Fighting Alliance

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Last Updated: April 2026 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | Author: ExpertFighter Editorial Team Xavier Zeruth, a 19-year-old mixed martial artist from Pennsylvania, will make his professional MMA debut with Legacy Fighting Alliance on May 22. The undefeated amateur carries a 3-0 record and brings experience across multiple combat sports disciplines into his first professional

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The True Athletes That Deserve Our Respect in Combat Sports

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Last Updated: January 2025 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | Author: ExpertFighter Editorial Team Peak athletic performance captures headlines, but the most inspiring displays of dedication often happen far from competition mats and camera lights. Understanding what separates genuine commitment from fair-weather training reveals essential lessons for fighters at every level. Why Elite Performance Metrics

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Herb Dean Profile: Career Background, Refereeing Style, and Legacy in MMA

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Last Updated: December 2025 | Reading Time: 5 minutes | Author: ExpertFighter Editorial Team Herb Dean stands as the most recognized referee in mixed martial arts history and represents the benchmark for professional officiating inside the cage. His multi-decade career has shaped modern refereeing standards at the highest levels of competition, making him a trusted

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How UFC 306 Loss Affects Sean O’Malley’s Divisional Ranking

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The aftermath of UFC 306 has significantly altered the bantamweight division’s rankings, most notably impacting former champion Sean O’Malley. After losing to Merab Dvalishvili in a critical title fight, O’Malley fell from his coveted No. 1 ranking to No. 3, leaving his future in the division uncertain. This loss, coupled with potential injury and time

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