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Israeli MMA fighter Shimon Smotritsky earns unanimous decision win at 559 Fights 120 - interview

"When I fight like myself, freely, and without trying to entertain someone or try to hype the crowd up and do all this nonsense, I’m the best version of myself," Smotritsky says.

Shimon Smotritsky (left) and James Porter at the weigh-ins ahead of their match at the 559 Fights 120 event in Porterville, California.
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.

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

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 Rafael Aronov at "Cage Warriors 174" in  London, England. July 23, 2024.

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'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.

Israeli MMA fighter survives assassination attempt in Ukraine

Israeli MMA fighter Haim Gozali, his son, and coach survived an assassination attempt in Ukraine. Local police attempted to silence incident and deported Gozali.

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

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

Iranian MMA fighter Ali Heibati kicked a Ring Girl's bottom during a match in Russia, leading to a lifetime suspension. He later posted an apology but received criticism for his actions.

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

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.

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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.