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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

 Timur Khizriev

MMA fighter shot 5 times in robbery attempt, survived and drove the robber away

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

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


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

UFC's Dana White named as extortion victim in lawsuit

In a statement on Saturday, White denied the claims of the suit, which also named UFC's parent company, Zuffa.

MMA: UFC 246-McGregor vs Cerrone

Bellator 234 returned to Tel Aviv, showcasing top Israeli MMA talents

Three out of the final six fights featured Israeli fighters.

Aviv Gozali of Bat Yam

UFC fighter offers to beat politicians for Trump 'free of charge'

This wasn't the only challenge fired by Mitchell, with the undefeated fighter also issuing an informal challenge to undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr.

The picture put in Trump tweet, using the movie 'rocky'

MMA returns to Israel with Bellator 234

The event, being held in Menorah Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, features a series of over 20 combined under card and main card bouts.

Linton Vassell