19+ min ago (866+ words) Constantin Ursu has a perfect record of 13 wins from 13 fights as a professional, including six knockouts "We spoke on Google Translate for a good 12 months before we were able to have a conversation where we could both understand each other," says boxing coach Marlee Dann. It was 2018 when the Plymouth-based trainer brought a talented teenage amateur fighter to the Devon town from Moldova. Fast forward seven years and Constantin Ursu, that 18-year-old from Chisinau, has turned into one of the best up-and-coming welterweights in Europe. On Saturday he will fight Ryan Amos for the WBO European and Commonwealth welterweight titles at the York Hall in London. "Constantin will win a version of the world title I believe," says Dann who comes from a celebrated Plymouth boxing family that includes former British, Commonwealth and IBO Inter-Continental middleweight champion Scott. "I think…...

51+ min ago (146+ words) The head of Dagestan presented Islam Makhachev with a painting after his triumph at the UFC. The fighter holds two championship belts on it.Makhachev is the first Russian who managed to take the title in two UFC weight categories.At the meeting with... The head of Dagestan presented Islam Makhachev with a painting after his triumph at the UFC. The fighter holds two championship belts on it. Makhachev is the first Russian who managed to take the title in two UFC weight categories. At the meeting with Sergey Melikov, Makhachev thanked the head of the republic and its residents for their support. The fighter noted that many people stayed up that night to watch the fight. On November 16, the Russian athlete defeated Australian Jack Della Maddalena by unanimous decision in the main match of the UFC 322 tournament, which took…...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago (370+ words) One of MMA's greatest rivalries could receive a third chapter in the near future. With hopes of making his return at the White House next year, Jon Jones has made it clear that Alex Pereira is his preferred opponent for a UFC comeback. "Bones' vacated his heavyweight title earlier this year when officially announcing his retirement before the UFC's plans for a one-of-a-kind event in 2026 changed his mind. While Jones recently revealed why he wasn't interested in fighting Tom Aspinall for $30 million, it appears that a different pitch for a return to competition has piqued his interest. As their various heated interactions showed, the rivalry between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier was one of the most intense feuds in the history of the sport. "Bones' defeated his greatest rival in both of their light heavyweight title clashes in 2015 and 2017, though…...

2+ hour, 8+ min ago (412+ words) Machado Garry's victory over Belal Muhammad on Saturday might have earned him a shot at Makhachev Islam Makhachev has responded to Ian Machado Garry's impassioned callout after UFC Qatar, where the Irishman secured his biggest win yet. On Saturday, Machado Garry defeated former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad on points, potentially setting up a fight with current champion Makhachev. Although Machado Garry vowed to knock out Muhammad and failed to deliver on that promise, the 28-year-old put on a slick performance and used his time on the microphone to talk up a fight with Makhachev. Now the Russian has responded, telling media: "Yeah, that will be interesting. He's also a good fighter. "He's on a good winning streak and he's young. I think it'll be interesting. We'll see. "He didn't surprise me yesterday. If he surprised the UFC, then maybe he…...

2+ hour, 48+ min ago (486+ words) Nov 25, 2025 | 4:34 AM EST "Brother golf, don't play golf because golf you lose like 0 calories," Islam Makhachev once taunted former UFC double Champion Daniel Cormier for his questionable obsession with golf. Cormier's AKA teammate found it physically unproductive, teasing him to come train at AKA instead. A year later, the tables seem to have turned. Makhachev and Cormier's relationship is built on banter and mutual respect for each other. While the Dagestani wrestler went for DC's head with his sarcastic jabs, he seems to have followed in the heavyweight's footsteps, picking up his hobby on the links. The newly-crowned welterweight champion recently shared a clip of himself hitting a particularly powerful drive that sent the ball shooting across the greens. That swing itself is commendable, setting him up for a good short game. However, people couldn't help but draw connections with…...

3+ hour, 16+ min ago (772+ words) In the wild world of MMA, where pre-fight antics are as common as cauliflower ear, we've seen it all. Or so we thought. Enter Arman Tsarukyan, a lightweight contender with a temper as sharp as his ground game. During the UFC Qatar face-off, Tsarukyan decided the best way to get inside Dan "The Hangman" Hooker's head was, quite literally, to use his own. One moment they're posturing, the next, Tsarukyan launches his forehead into Hooker's face like a human battering ram. It was a moment of pure, unadulterated chaos that left fans and officials scrambling. Initially, Tsarukyan was anything but apologetic. "He tried to scare me. No one can scare me," he declared backstage, chest puffed out. "I automatically wanted to kick his ass." You have to admire the honesty, I guess. He painted a grim picture for Hooker, promising…...

4+ hour, 16+ min ago (409+ words) Sarah Galvao has just become the latest elite competitor to sign a contract with Polaris, further deepening their impressive roster for next year. The promotion has finished all their shows until 2026, so now they're hard at work securing the services of some of the best in the sport ready to hit the ground running [] The post Sarah Galvao Signs Multi-Match Contract With Polaris appeared first on Jitsmagazine.com. Sarah Galvao has just become the latest elite competitor to sign a contract with Polaris, further deepening their impressive roster for next year. The promotion has finished all their shows until 2026, so now they're hard at work securing the services of some of the best in the sport ready to hit the ground running with Polaris 35. Galvao is the latest in an impressive list of additions that they've been announcing recently, and…...

4+ hour, 19+ min ago (499+ words) Nov 25, 2025 | 3:03 AM EST "It's just falling in my hands these days, and I'm grateful for it," Jon Jones explained how easily money was coming to him. Sure enough, being one of the greatest UFC fighters ever, Dana White assured him that money would never be an issue. And it looks like White stayed true to his words, adding "Bones' name to the list of one of the highest-paid fighters. The undisputed heavyweight champion has given us some of the best fights in history, including a round 1 guillotine against Ciryl Gane that got him the belt. Commanding some of the most-viewed UFC events, that fame has translated to his bank account. Now, Jones is ready to add his latest property to the mix. This addition brings his net worth to $8 million as per Celebrity Net Worth. Many earlier sources placed his worth…...

4+ hour, 46+ min ago (393+ words) Obviously there's nothing wrong with competitors making tactical decisions that benefit them; ultimately it's how they give themselves the best chance of winning. Danaher pointed out that it has led to an undesirable outcome though: "The overwhelming majority of even expert Jiu-Jitsu players are simply incompetent in the standing position." It seems as though Danaher is even including competitors who actually do pursue the takedown rather than pulling guard too. According to him, a lot of their difficulty on the feet come as a result of a fundamental mistake: "Jiu-Jitsu coaches and athletes have looked at other grappling styles that do have a strong emphasis in standing position and takedowns and use the very naive approach of just copy and pasting." Although other grappling styles like Judo and wrestling have mastered the art of taking someone down, the difference in…...

6+ hour, 21+ min ago (505+ words) Ian Machado Garry believes he's officially separated himself from the rest of UFC's welterweight contenders. Speaking Monday on "The Ariel Helwani Show," Garry made it clear he felt no resistance in the biggest fight of his career. While a finish may have eluded him, he sees Makhachev as the only option next. "I believe it's absolutely the fight to make," Garry said. "I don't believe there's a bigger fight or anyone who's more deserving of the title shot right now. Garry, 28, may only be riding a two-fight winning streak, but the momentum behind him continues to build. Since suffering his lone career loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov this past December, he's stayed active and sharp, stacking rebound performances that bolster his case in the title conversation " especially with one of those wins coming against the aforementioned Prates. Still, the division hasn't…...