Israeli MMA fighter Shimon Smotritsky dedicated his hard-fought victory to the IDF soldiers and silenced the anti-Israel crowd with a bang.

An Israeli MMA fighter, Natan Levy, speaks out against a religion-based smear campaign started by his opponent, calling for respect, unity, and keeping personal faith separate from sports rivalries.

After his previous opponent withdrew over Gordon's Israeli origins, Israeli MMA fighter Ahavat Hashem Gordon secured a first-round knockout victory.

Israeli fighter Ahavat Hashem Gordon claimed victory over Turkish opponent Ali Koyuncu, ending the match in the second round with a devastating knee to the head that forced a tap-out.

Smotritsky responded by lifting the Israeli flag high inside the octagon, transforming the moment into a statement of identity and resilience.

Mixed martial artist Haim Gozali, the only Israeli to ever fight in Madison Square Garden, is preparing for homecoming bout in November.