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Valentina Shevchenko stands as one of the most accomplished combat sports athletes in history, holding multiple world titles in Muay Thai, kickboxing, and K-1 before establishing dominance in UFC’s flyweight division. Her technical precision and striking background have made her a consistent title contender and one of Kyrgyzstan’s most prominent international athletes. Early Life and

Carlos Prates has weighed in on a potential welterweight title fight between Ian Garry and Islam Makhachev. The Brazilian contender believes Garry possesses specific skills to challenge Makhachev but would still favor the champion if forced to pick a winner. Prates has a personal stake in the outcome, hoping Garry captures the belt so he

PFL Madrid marked a historic milestone for European mixed martial arts as Costello van Steenis successfully defended his middleweight title against Fabian Edwards in Spain’s first major MMA event. The Dutch champion delivered a decisive third-round knockout to retain his belt and establish himself as the promotion’s dominant force at 185 pounds. Main Event Breakdown:

Real American Freestyle continues its expansion into major U.S. markets with RAF09 scheduled for May 30th at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. The promotion has confirmed Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson will make his organizational debut against Alexandr Romanov in the main event, while former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman faces Colby Covington in

UFC debutant Shanelle Dyer earned a Performance of the Night bonus at UFC London, but her path to mixed martial arts success began with an unlikely perspective. The British fighter recently disclosed that she initially disliked MMA and found grappling exchanges peculiar before developing an appreciation for the sport’s technical complexity. From Muay Thai Specialist

The UFC has announced that Demetrious Johnson, widely regarded as the greatest flyweight in mixed martial arts history, will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame’s Modern Wing as part of the 2026 class. The ceremony will take place this summer in Las Vegas, honoring a career that redefined what championship dominance looks like

UFC President Dana White has publicly refuted Jon Jones’ recent claims about negotiations for the UFC White House event in June 2026. Jones alleged he was offered only $15 million to fight Alex Pereira at the historic card, stating the promotion refused to increase the purse. White maintains Jones was never part of the planning

Side control is one of the most dominant positions in mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, offering multiple submission opportunities. These two armbar variations provide practical, high-percentage finishes that many grapplers overlook. Understanding and drilling these techniques can significantly expand your submission arsenal from top position. Near Side Kimura Control Armbar This armbar variation builds

PFL Pittsburgh is set for Saturday, March 28 at UPMC Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. All fighters successfully made weight on March 27, with the main event between Johnny Eblen and Bryan Battle now official. The card features two ranked middleweight bouts at the top of the bill and seven preliminary matchups. Main Event Fighters

Oleksandr Usyk has established himself as one of the most accomplished boxers in the sport today. With an undefeated professional record and victories over Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois, and Tyson Fury, the Ukrainian has proven his dominance at heavyweight. His technical ability, movement, and ring intelligence set him apart in a division traditionally dominated by