In 2018, the fighting world was shocked when UFC's Dana White swapped fighters with ONE Championship. Demetrious Johnson, known as 'Mighty Mouse, ' moved to ONE, while Ben Askren headed to UFC. Johnson thinks everyone benefited from the trade. He says he made good money and got to fight top opponent
Did you know that olive oil has a secret ingredient that might help with diabetes? It's called oleuropein, a compound hiding in olive trees and oil. With more people struggling with type 2 diabetes due to poor diets and weight issues, scientists are on the hunt for better solutions. Oleuropein is ca
Everyone's been talking about a potential fight between Alex Pereira and Jon Jones. It's a matchup that could be epic, with two skilled fighters from different divisions. Robert Whittaker, a former middleweight champ, is especially eager to see this fight happen. He's not hoping for Pereira to lose,
Scientists have found a treasure trove of new chemicals in the Euphorbia peplus plant. These chemicals, known as ent-abietane diterpenoid lactones, were separated into a group of eleven never-seen-before ones (1-11) and nine already known ones (12-20). Figuring out their structures and which way the
Everyone knows that PFL's recent purchase of Bellator has stirred up trouble in the MMA world. Many Bellator fighters are now speaking out about the frustrating gaps between fights and the unclear future of the promotion. UFC legend Matt Brown has been quite vocal about his worries, calling the merg
Ever wondered how microalgae could help protect our skin from the sun? Scientists have been looking into this, focusing on two types: Nannochloropsis oceanica and Chlorococcum amblystomatis. Their lipid extracts can potentially shield our skin from ultraviolet A (UVA) damage. These lipids work by k
Infected wounds often struggle to heal due to bacterial invasion and inflammation. To tackle this, scientists created a unique scaffold using hyaluronan and modified gelatin. This scaffold, called HAG-g-C, was designed to mimic a protein-rich environment and was decorated with a natural antimicrobia
Rabbi Avi Goldberg, a respected community figure, passed away last month while fighting in Israel's recent conflict with Hezbollah. He saw his military service as a religious duty, a view shared by many observant Jews in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Since the outbreak of war in October 2023, num
Mikey Musumeci, a grappling star, has set his sights on the UFC. He's keen to fight in the octagon, but first, he wants to boost the popularity of grappling. Meanwhile, Belal Muhammad is recovering fast from a toe infection and hopes to return soon. Over at PFL-Bellator, fighters are frustrated with
The upcoming UFC Macau event is set to be a thrilling night for fans, with a key bantamweight fight and an exciting strawweight matchup. China’s Yan Xiaonan, ranked sixth, will face Brazil’s Tabatha Ricci, who’s ninth in the division. Xiaonan, known for her striking, has a record of 18 wins and 4 lo
