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Islam Makhachev, Valentina Shevchenko cruise to title wins at UFC 322

A dominant wrestling base made the difference for Makhachev (28-1 MMA), who became the 11th fighter in UFC history to win multiple titles across divisions.

Islam Makhachev looks on in a welterweight title bout against Jack Della Maddalena of Australia during UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden on November 15, 2025 in New York City.
 CEO of the UFC Dana White and the President of the United States Donald Trump talk in front of Ivanka Trump before the Gastelum versus Pyfer fight during UFC 316 at Prudential Center.

UFC fights to take place at White House on June 14, Trump says

WrestleMania signage on display the WWE Royal Rumble at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, US, February 1, 2025; illustrative.

Disney subsidiary ESPN purchases WWE US streaming rights for $1.6b. over five year period

  U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 2, 2025.

UFC confirms plans for event at White House in 2026


UFC fighter: Hitler fought to 'purify' Germany and kick out 'greedy Jews'

The 30-year-old featherweight fighter went on to imply that books penned by Jewish authors were burned in the Holocaust because they were "queer books."

 osh Emmett (red gloves) fights Bryce Mitchell (blue gloves) during UFC 296 at T-Mobile Arena.

'A Jewish warrior': Israeli MMA fighter Ilay Barzilay dedicates victory to hostages

After his latest win, Israeli MMA fighter Ilay Barzilay says he feels he is fighting for the global Jewish community.

 Israeli MMA fighter Ilay Barzilay at LFA 188 in Arizona. July 12, 2024.

‘I’m Jewish, we can fight’: Shimon Smotritsky delivers swift TKO at Fury FC 92 - exclusive

Jewish-Israeli welterweight fighter Shimon Smotritsky says he wants to show the world what Jews can do.

 Professional Jewish-Israel welterweight mixed martial arts fighter Shimon Smotritsky at the Fury FC 92 fighting competition in Houston Texas. June 16, 2024.

UFC must 'fight' its own dangerous antisemitism - opinion

As UFC fighters appear to enable antisemitism and terrorism throughout social media, the consequences could become deadly, especially as antisemitism surges worldwide

 The Former HP Pavilion In San Jose During a UFC event.

Chechen-born UFC fighter on Instagram: Jews are guests of Palestinians

Israeli fighter Haim Gozali challenged Khamzat Chimaev to a fight over it.


Israeli MMA fighter Shimon Smotritsky wins big at Fury FC 82

Radiating deadly focus and precision at Fury FC 82, Shimon Smotritsky demonstrated that he deserves the moniker, “the assassin.”

 Shimon Smotritsky celebrates as his Fury FC victory is announced, August 27, 2023.

Jewish UFC fighter pummels Nick Fuentes supporter in cage match

A supporter of white supremacist Nick Fuentes challenged Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy to defend Fuentes's "honor."

 UFC MMA Fighter Natan Levy (center) provides self-defense tips to Las Vegas teens from the Jewish and Israeli-American communities yesterday during the Israeli-American Council (IAC) Las Vegas Teens Ambassador Program at the IAC Las Vegas Center.

Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy to Kanye: Come see me if you've got a problem

"I am Jewish, it's what I am, it's [how] I was born. I'm very proud of it, and I will fight for it. I will fight for my people in the Octagon (the UFC fighting cage) or wherever need be."

 Natan Levy

Israeli UFC fighter gives Jewish teens self-defense class

Given that 2021 ended with the highest rate of recorded annual antisemitic incidents in the US, self-defense skills seemed particularly relevant for Jewish youth.

 UFC MMA Fighter Natan Levy (center) provides self-defense tips to Las Vegas teens from the Jewish and Israeli-American communities yesterday during the Israeli-American Council (IAC) Las Vegas Teens Ambassador Program at the IAC Las Vegas Center.

Israeli UFC Fighter Natan Levy discusses career, Israeli mindset and more

Israeli Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Natan Levy (6-0-0) will make his UFC debut against Mexico’s Rafa Garcia (11-2-0) on November 20th, 2021.

 Natan Levy training

Arab, Israeli communities to build harmony through mixed martial arts

Mixed martial artists and surfers from around the country will meet in the mixed city of Jaffa to reaffirm the transformative power of sports to unite and build trust between diverse communities.

Arab, Israeli mixed martial artists create cohesion through sport.