UFC
Israeli-media coverage mentioning UFC, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli Fighter Ilai Barzilai Awaits UFC Debut Amid Upcoming September Event
Israeli MMA fighter Ilai Barzilai missed a UFC fight opportunity in August but remains a potential substitute for a September event in Phoenix, signaling UFC's interest in signing…
UFC's Salkild Set to Face Gamrot at Apex Event in Australia
Australian UFC fighter Salkild will face Gamrot at the Apex event, continuing his winning streak with live coverage on Sport 5.
Israeli MMA Fighter Ilai Barzilai Poised for UFC Debut Amid Fight Cancellation
Israeli MMA fighter Ilai Barzilai is set to potentially replace a withdrawn fighter at UFC Fight Night in Sacramento on August 22, marking a possible UFC debut. Barzilai is on sta…
UFC Breaks Records With Brutal Knockouts at Belgrade Event
The UFC held a record-breaking event in Belgrade on August 1, 2026, with 12 fight finishes including 10 first-round stoppages and a brutal knockout by Nabaahu Sterling. UFC Presid…
Israeli Fighter Sagi Koren Wins Grappling Title in Amsterdam with Three Submission Victories
Israeli MMA fighter Sagi Koren won the Grappling Industries title in Amsterdam with three submission wins, maintaining his undefeated record and building on his status as the firs…
Usman Nurmagomedov Wins PFL Lightweight Title with First-Round Knockout
Usman Nurmagomedov won the PFL lightweight title by knocking out undefeated Archie Colgan in the first round at a New York event. The victory marked his 22nd consecutive win. Post…
Israeli Muay Thai Fighter Max Bernis Celebrates Victory at GFN Event in Tel Aviv
Israeli Muay Thai fighter Max Bernis won by first-round TKO at the GFN 1 event in Tel Aviv, praising the energy of the 11,000-strong home crowd. The event featured 12 fights and d…
Moldovan Fighter Maximus Bezanuta Caught Stealing at Tel Aviv's Carmel Market
Moldovan fighter Maximus Bezanuta, who lost to Ruach Hashem Gordon at a Tel Aviv fight event, was caught stealing from shops at Carmel Market before the match. The incident was re…
Israeli MMA Fighter Ilai Barzilai on UFC Standby After Major Win
Israeli MMA fighter Ilai Barzilai is on standby for a UFC contract after defeating former UFC athlete Lucas Almeida at a major event in Tel Aviv, improving his record to 8-1 and a…
Israeli Fighters Zohar Hayot and Guy Hajaj Score Big Wins at GFN 1 Event
At the GFN 1 kickboxing event, Israeli fighters Zohar Hayot and Guy Hajaj both won their preliminary matches, with Hayot avenging a previous loss and Hajaj debuting professionally…
Gordon Brothers Draw 11,000 Fans to Packed MMA Event at Menora Arena
The Gordon brothers headlined a sold-out MMA event at Tel Aviv's Menora Arena, drawing 11,000 fans and securing three wins. Ahavat Hashem Gordon defeated UFC veteran John Lineker…
Gordon Brothers Celebrate Wins at GFN 1, Eye MMA and UFC Titles
The Gordon brothers won their fights at the GFN 1 event, with Ahavat Hashem targeting a UTMA title and a future UFC career, Ruh Hashem building momentum for a possible title shot…
Kibadi Gordon Scores Lightning Knockout in Under a Minute at GFN Event
Kibadi Gordon defeated former UFC fighter Jose Alberto Quinones with a knockout in under a minute at the GFN event, signaling his readiness for UFC. Gordon, focusing on MMA with a…
UFC Fighter Lando Vannata Loses Thousands of Followers After Sharing First Tefillin Experience in Israel
UFC fighter Lando Vannata, visiting Israel and revealing his Jewish roots, shared his first experience putting on tefillin at the Western Wall. After posting the moment on Instagr…
UFC Fighter Jean Silva Faces Backlash After Visiting Israel Ahead of GFN Event
Brazilian UFC fighter Jean Silva faced social media backlash and criticism from fellow fighters after visiting Israel to support a teammate at the GFN event. His photo with an IDF…
UFC Fighter Jean Silva Arrives in Israel to Support Ilai Barzilai Ahead of Upcoming Fight
UFC featherweight Jean Silva arrived in Israel to support his friend Ilai Barzilai ahead of Barzilai's fight against Lucas Almeida on Monday. Silva praised the warm reception and…
Israeli UFC Fighter Natan Levy Faces Antisemitism but Stands Strong Ahead of Homecoming Fight
Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy faces growing antisemitism and career challenges but remains determined to compete proudly under the Israeli flag. He prepares for a July 27 fight i…
MMA Fighters with 2 Million Followers Visit Ancient Shiloh Ahead of Tel Aviv Event
Ahead of the GFN1 MMA event in Tel Aviv, fighters with 2 million combined followers visited ancient Shiloh, prayed for success, and learned about its biblical history. The visit w…
Netanyahu Sends Support to Argentina Ahead of World Cup Final
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met Argentina's ambassador to express support for Argentina ahead of the World Cup final against Spain, highlighting political ties between Israel…
Former UFC Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov Backs Spain Over Argentina in World Cup Final Citing Political Views
Former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov declared his support for Spain over Argentina in the 2022 World Cup final, citing Spain's support for Palestine versus Argentina's support…
Former UFC Fighter Ben Askren Makes Stunning Return After Four Near-Deaths and Double Lung Transplant
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren survived four near-death experiences and a double lung transplant after severe pneumonia. A year later, he is returning to competition, facing Belal…
Hunter Biden Challenges Donald Trump Jr. to Cage Fight Amid Personal Feud
Hunter Biden has openly challenged Donald Trump Jr. to an MMA cage fight, citing personal grievances and a decade of harassment against his family. In a candid interview, he criti…
UFC Releases Brazilian Fighter Who Supported Israel Amid Controversial Loss
Brazilian UFC fighter Michel Pereira, who openly supported Israel, was released after a controversial loss involving fouls by his opponent. Fellow Brazilian Alex Pereira condemned…
WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Predicted to Become Future US Vice President
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham is gaining attention for her basketball talent and off-court ventures, with commentator Chuck Klosterman predicting she could become US Vice Presiden…
Israeli Fighter Ilai Barzilai Aims to Energize 11,000 Fans in Historic Homecoming Bout
Israeli MMA fighter Ilai Barzilai returns home to compete in his first fight in Israel at Menora Arena, aiming to energize 11,000 fans and make history. After training in Brazil…
Conor McGregor Plans Comeback After Knee Injury Sets Back Return Fight
Conor McGregor plans to return to MMA after undergoing surgery for a torn ACL suffered early in his recent fight against Max Holloway. He remains optimistic about completing his c…
Conor McGregor’s Final UFC Comeback Highlights His Legacy as a Star Over a Fighter
Conor McGregor’s 2026 UFC comeback ended abruptly due to a knee injury, highlighting his transition from elite fighter to global superstar. At 37, his legacy balances iconic victo…
Paddy Pimblett Submits Benoît Saint-Denis in One Minute at UFC 329
At UFC 329, Paddy Pimblett quickly submitted Benoît Saint-Denis in one minute, while Conor McGregor suffered an early injury stoppage. Mario Bautista won by decision over Cory San…
Conor McGregor Injured and Loses in 69 Seconds During UFC Comeback Fight
Conor McGregor was injured early in his UFC comeback fight against Max Holloway on July 12, 2026, losing by TKO in 69 seconds. This marks his third straight loss and raises doubts…
Conor McGregor Promises to Force Max Holloway Into Retirement in UFC Comeback
Conor McGregor returns to UFC after five years to fight Max Holloway at UFC 329, delivering intense trash talk and a heated face-off at the press conference. The fight will test i…
Israeli MMA Fighter Ilai Barzilai to Compete at Menora Mivtachim Arena with UFC Support
Israeli MMA fighter Ilai Barzilai will compete against ex-UFC fighter Lucas Almeida at a major MMA event in Tel Aviv, supported by UFC featherweight Jean Silva who will travel to…
Conor McGregor's Greatest UFC Knockouts Highlighted Ahead of Comeback
A video highlights Conor McGregor's major UFC knockouts, including first-round wins over Aldo, Alvarez, and Cerrone, ahead of his comeback.
Conor McGregor Faces Max Holloway in UFC Comeback Fight Amid Doubts
Conor McGregor returns to UFC after five years to rematch Max Holloway, who is favored to win. Despite being the underdog, McGregor is confident and prepared for the fight at UFC…
Drake Bets Against Canada to Boost Morocco in 2026 World Cup Round of 16
Canadian rapper Drake placed a surprising bet on Morocco to win against Canada in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, aiming to reverse his notorious "Drake Curse." The curse suggests…
Eliai Barzilai Training Incident Sparks Chaos Ahead of Major MMA Fight in Israel
Eliai Barzilai faced a chaotic incident during training in Brazil when a fighter linked to his opponent secretly filmed him, sparking a confrontation. Barzilai calmed the situatio…
Ian Machado Gary Predicts Fourth-Round Finish Over Islam Makhachev at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC lightweight title against Ian Machado Gary on August 15 at UFC 330. Gary predicts a fourth-round knockout, aiming to break Makhachev down over…
UFC Fighters, Including Champion, Criticize Senior Referee Over Controversial Calls
Senior UFC referee Herb Dean faces mounting criticism from top fighters, including champion Tom Aspinall and Alex Pereira, over controversial officiating decisions in recent bouts…
Controversy Erupts Over UFC Baku Fight After Fighter Commits Fouls Without Penalty
At UFC Baku on June 27, 2026, Shara Magomedov won a controversial fight against Michel Pereira despite committing fouls like hair pulling and eye pokes without penalty, sparking w…
Rare Submission and Multiple Knockouts Highlight UFC Event in Baku
At the UFC event in Baku on June 27, Asu Almbayev won by rare submission, while Raphael Fiziev and Mateusz Gamrot scored knockouts. Ikram Aliskerov and Abus Magomedov also secured…
Makhmudov and Pereira Spark Tension at UFC Baku Face-Off
At the UFC Baku weigh-ins, Shara Magomedov and Michel Pereira got into a brief physical confrontation after both made weight. The clash followed Magomedov’s earlier interview atta…
FBI warns advanced drones could let attackers strike from afar in the U.S.
FBI Deputy Director Chris Rea warned that advanced drones, including models controlled over 5G and LTE, could let attackers operate from great distances inside the United States…
Former UFC star Dustin Poirier arrested after alleged drunken airport incident
Former UFC star Dustin Poirier was arrested after an alleged drunken airport incident in which he threatened police. He later apologized publicly, said he needs help, and said alc…
Trump Turns the White House Lawn Into an MMA Spectacle
UFC held a historic fight card on the White House south lawn, with Trump tying the event to his birthday and the U.S. semiquincentennial. The spectacle drew sharp criticism, major…
UFC Fight in Baku Turns Political After Daghestani Fighter Attacks Michele Pereira
The UFC will hold an event in Baku this weekend, featuring Michele Pereira against Shara Magomedov in a heated co-main event. Magomedov insulted Pereira over his support for Israe…
Why the Zuckerberg-Musk MMA fight never happened
Dana White confirmed talks over a proposed MMA fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. The fight fell apart after venue negotiations for Rome’s Colosseum became unworkable, w…
Alex Pereira Says He Is Afraid to Fight Again After UFC Loss and Appeal
Alex Pereira has appealed his loss to Ciryl Gane at the UFC White House event in Washington, D.C. After accusing referee Herb Dean of allowing illegal back-of-head strikes, Pereir…
Manel Kape Stops Kyoji Horiguchi in UFC Apex Night Packed With Finishes
UFC’s return to the Apex in Las Vegas produced five finishes in five fights, including three knockouts and two submissions. In the main event, Manel Kape knocked out Kyoji Horiguc…
Mayweather Faces Fraud Probe and $6.65 Million Lawsuit Over Fight Deals
Floyd Mayweather is facing a criminal fraud case in the U.S. over alleged bad checks tied to a luxury watch purchase. He is also being sued by CSI for $6.65 million over fights wi…