Who Is Israel Adesanya? The Two-Time UFC Middleweight Champion Explained
From Lagos to Auckland to the UFC - Israel Adesanya is a two-time middleweight champion and one of the most distinctive fighters the sport has ever produced.
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Go beyond the fight. Discover the athletes, gyms and stories shaping combat sports through exclusive interviews, fighter profiles, training insights and expert features covering MMA, boxing, BJJ, Muay Thai, wrestling and more. Created by OPRO, the Official Mouthguard of the UFC, The Guard offers a closer look at the sport from those who live it.
Tom Aspinall: Britain's First UFC Heavyweight Champion
From Leigh to the top of the world, Tom Aspinall is the UFC Heavyweight Champion Britain has been waiting for, and OPRO is proud to back him.
Who Is Moses Itauma? Meet British Boxing's Most Exciting Heavyweight Prospect
Born in Slovakia, raised in Kent, and destined for the top - meet Moses Itauma, the most exciting young heavyweight in British boxing.
Who Is Lone'er Kavanagh? The UK UFC Fighter OPRO Is Proud to Back
From London kickboxing kid to UFC main event - meet Lone'er Kavanagh, the British fighter OPRO is proud to back.
Best Boxing Mouthguard for Beginners: My Sparring Mistakes and What Finally Worked
I panic-bought my first boxing mouthguard for eight quid before my first sparring session. Big mistake. It gagged me, rubbed my gums, and completely killed my focus. Here's what I...
Kickboxing to MMA: What I Wish I Knew About Cardio, Injuries, and Gear
When I started MMA after three years of kickboxing, I assumed I’d be ahead. Instead I got humbled fast, different cardio, different collisions, different injury risks. MMA isn’t just “striking...