Ukraine
Russian MMA fighter who volunteered for Ukraine war now running for office in occupied region
Russian MMA fighter Vladimir Mineev is expected to participate in the election process for the People’s Council of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) while still serving in Ukraine war.
Ukrainian kickboxing champion killed in war with Russia
A Ukrainian kickboxing champion was killed while fighting on the frontlines against Russia's forces.
Russia turns to MMA gyms for Ukraine war-bound mercenaries
Wagner, the Russian paramilitary organization, is setting up recruitment centers for the Ukraine war in dozens of martial arts gyms and children's sports clubs across Russia.
Youth Olympic boxing medalist killed fighting for Ukraine
The boxer-turned-soldier was reportedly serving in the occupied eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk region when he died.
UFC’s Russian broadcast partner censors MMA fighter for supporting Ukraine
On Saturday, Mar. 11, Merab Dvalishvili defeated former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan in a lopsided beatdown at UFC Vegas 71. Yet despite breaking the UFC record in takedown attempts and securing a career-best in significant strikes landed in a single fight, the Georgian fighter opted to use his post-fight speech in the Octagon to […]
Boxing faces uncertain Olympic future due to US-Russia politicking
Olympic boxing is facing an existential crisis.