MMA

'Our true victory': Rafael Aronov on battling Hamas to conquering the Octogon

From Hamas battles to MMA triumphs, Rafael Aronov recounts his fight for Israel in and out of the Octagon.

 Rafael Aronov at "Cage Warriors 174" in  London, England. July 23, 2024.
 Israeli MMA fighter Ilay Barzilay at LFA 188 in Arizona. July 12, 2024.

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

HAIM GOZALI (right) defeated John McAllister in his debut fight in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’s Knucklemania last Friday night.

Israeli MMA fighter survives assassination attempt in Ukraine

  The Iranian flag flutters outside the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters in Vienna, Austria, March 6, 2023.

Iranian MMA fighter kicks ring girl before match in Russia, banned from competition for life


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.

Israel and Bahrain to cooperate on MMA event in Tel Aviv

The event under the tagline "Fighting for Peace" will feature Israeli and Bahraini fighters competing against fighters from around the globe.

 MMA fighter Haim Gozali and the Bahraini embassador.

Jerry Maguire, Stuart Little child star unrecognizable as MMA fighter

Former child actor, Jonathan Lipnicki, is completely unrecognizable in new Instagram posts.

Actor Jonathan Lipnicki attends The Creative Coalition's First Party in Washington, DC, January 20, 2001.

Actors volunteer to escort LA Jews to synagogue

Actors Jonathan Lipnicki and Remi Franklin have teamed up to use their martial arts skills to protect the Orthodox Jews of Los Angeles.

Jonathan Lipnicki on Birthright, Summer 2017.

Racing Mindset Gives David Roberts an Edge in MMA and Boxing

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Noad Lahat: The first Israeli MMA fighter to battle on Arab soil

Lahat said he is proud to represent his country and isn’t worried if fans don’t cheer for him and he is confident he will win.

NOAD LAHAT: I love Israel

Israeli MMA fighter Haim Gozali wins in dramatic comeback

Only seconds into the second round, Gozali sent his opponent to the canvas, nailing him with a right that hit McAllister’s left ear.

HAIM GOZALI (right) defeated John McAllister in his debut fight in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’s Knucklemania last Friday night.

Israeli MMA fighter Natan Levy defied odds to enter the UFC

Now he wants to break stereotypes.

Natan Levy proudly shows an Israeli flag before his matches.

Israeli MMA fighter’s future looks bright with the modern-day Maccabee

With new UFC contract, 29-year-old Natan Levy reflects on journey from France to the octagon

NATAN LEVY is proud to represent Israel and will become only the third blue-and-white athlete to reach the UFC, mixed martial arts’ most famous competition.

‘Big Bad’ Olga: An Israeli fighter who doesn’t give up

Olga Rubin, 31, became a professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter at the age of 26, six months after the birth of her son.

Olga Rubin: It’s 50/50, no matter who I’m up against

Dana White: UFC 249 off after ESPN pulls plug

The UFC had already postponed events scheduled for March 21 and 28 and April 11 due to the pandemic.

MMA: UFC 246-McGregor vs Cerrone