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.
The Guard
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.
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...
What Is Jiu Jitsu? The History of the Gentle Art - From Samurai Origins to the UFC
From samurai battlefields to the UFC, Jiu Jitsu has evolved into styles like Judo, Aikido and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, shaping martial arts for centuries.