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Shem Rock Has Signed With The UFC

1 week ago | lowkickmma.com | Timothy Wheaton

As of June 2025, Shem Rock, the Liverpool-born MMA fighter whose life story reads like a Hollywood script, has officially signed with the UFC. With a string of impressive performances in Europe’s top MMA organizations, most notably Oktagon MMA. Shem Rock made the announcement on Instagram:Shem Rock’s journey to the brink of the sport’s elite is remarkable. In 2014, at the age of 20, he was accused of a burglary with violence and assault in Liverpool, a crime he maintains he did not commit.
"A Weak Dog Barks Loudest" Chatri Sityodtong Condemned By Japanese Combat Sports Leaders

1 week ago | lowkickmma.com | Timothy Wheaton

Chatri Sityodtong continues to antagonise the Japanese combat sports world. At the official weigh-in and press conference ahead of the “RISE WORLD SERIES 2025” event in Yokohama, Japan, tensions between major kickboxing organizations bubbled to the surface. The focus quickly turned to recent comments made by ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong, who had referred to both RISE and GLORY as “small promotions” in an interview with international media earlier in the week.
Alexandre Pantoja Demands Top 3 P4P Spot: “I’ve Done More Than Jon Jones This Year”

1 week ago | lowkickmma.com | Timothy Wheaton

The UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings have long been a lightning rod for debate, and Alexandre Pantoja is the latest champion to spark a storm. The flyweight kingpin is not shy about expressing his frustration with the current system, which sees him ranked at a modest #10 despite a dominant run and multiple title defenses. \Alexandre Pantoja’s argument is simple: the pound-for-pound list should reflect who is actually doing the most work in the cage.
“He Talks Too Much"

1 week ago | lowkickmma.com | Timothy Wheaton

Julio César Chávez Jr. spoke about feeling disrespected by Jake Paul ahead of their scheduled cruiserweight bout on June 28, 2025, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The fight is set to air on DAZN pay-per-view and features two boxers with distinct backgrounds. Chávez Jr., 39, is the son of Mexican boxing legend Julio César Chávez and a former WBC middleweight champion.
“Fighting In Front Of My People Motivates Me”

1 week ago | lowkickmma.com | Timothy Wheaton

Rafael Fiziev prepares to step into the Octagon in Baku, Azerbaijan, for UFC on ABC: Hill vs. Rountree Jr., where he will face Ignacio Bahamondes in the co-main event on June 21, 2025. For Fiziev, this fight holds special meaning as it marks his return to compete in front of his adopted home country’s fans. Born in Korday, Kazakhstan, and a former Kyrgyzstani national, Fiziev now represents Azerbaijan, a country he has called home since 2021.
“Fighting In Baku Is Special

1 week ago | lowkickmma.com | Timothy Wheaton

Tofiq Musayev is preparing for one of the most significant moments of his MMA career as he makes his UFC debut at UFC on ABC 8 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event, scheduled for June 21, 2025, will see Musayev face Myktybek Orolbai in a lightweight contest. Tofiq Musayev is looking to put on a show for his home nation, Azerbaijan.
“This Is Already Written” Charles Oliveira Vows To Take What’s His At UFC 317 Against Ilia Topuria

1 week ago | lowkickmma.com | Timothy Wheaton

The vacant UFC lightweight championship will be decided at UFC 317 when Charles Oliveira faces undefeated standout Ilia Topuria in a main event, one of the biggest matchups of the year. The stakes could not be higher: the winner will be crowned champion in one of the sport’s deepest divisions, and both men are eager to etch their names in history. Do Bronx’ Charles Oliveira, the former lightweight king, is determined to reclaim his throne. “Winning the title this time will be different.
“He’s Not Knocking Me Out

1 week ago | lowkickmma.com | Timothy Wheaton

Bogdan Grad will face Muhammad Naimov in a lightweight bout at UFC Baku, with Grad making his second appearance in the promotion and his first on the main card. He is looking to make a statement win against a dangerous opponent. Bogdan Grad, a former IMMAF medalist from Austria with a professional record of 15-2, earned his UFC contract through Dana White’s Contender Series and made a strong debut with a second-round stoppage over Lucas Alexander.
Curtis Blaydes Vs. Rizvan Kuniev

1 week ago | lowkickmma.com | Timothy Wheaton

Curtis Blaydes is set to face Rizvan Kuniev in the UFC heavyweight division at UFC on ABC 8, taking place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. This event marks the UFC’s debut in Azerbaijan and is a significant moment for both fighters, with Blaydes looking to bounce back from recent setbacks and Kuniev aiming to prove himself against elite competition. Blaydes enters the fight as a clear favorite.
Former ONE Heavyweight Champion Arjan Singh Bhullar SLAMS Chatri Sityodtong In Fiery Tweets “Biggest Failure In The History Of Sports”

1 week ago | lowkickmma.com | Timothy Wheaton

Former ONE Heavyweight World Champion Arjan Singh Bhullar has launched a series of pointed criticisms at ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong, airing grievances about the promotion’s leadership and its handling of his championship tenure. Arjan Bhullar, who became the first fighter of Indian descent to win an MMA world title in a major organization, has a history of public and private disputes with Chatri Sityodtong, which now appear to have escalated.