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Dricus Du Plessis tightened his grip on the UFC middleweight belt over the weekend, picking up his second title defense with a decision win over former champ…
Dricus Du Plessis tightened his grip on the UFC middleweight belt over the weekend, picking up his second title defense with a decision win over former champ…
MMA fighter performed alongside Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl. Biniyam Shibre is an Ethiopian MMA fighter, dancer, and…
MMA fighter performed alongside Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl. Biniyam Shibre is an Ethiopian MMA fighter, dancer, and reality TV personality who recently achieved a significant milestone by performing in the Super Bowl 2025 halftime show with Kendrick Lamar. He participated as one of the acrobats during Lamar’s performance, specifically appearing in a segment involving a “street lamp” routine.
During the Superbowl halftime show, MMA athlete Biniyam Shibre danced alongside mega hip hop star Kendrick Lamar. This marks a major career highlight for Biniyam, who has a background in dance, gymnastics, and entertainment. His ex-partner Ariela Weinberg also celebrated his accomplishment on social media, congratulating him for this achievement.
The halftime show, headlined by Kendrick Lamar with special guest SZA, was held at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans and featured a mix of music, choreography, and acrobatics. Biniyam’s involvement reflects his diverse talents beyond MMA and reality TV.
Biniyam Shibre has an undefeated amateur MMA record of 4-0. His victories include notable performances such as a 12-second submission win via rear-naked choke and a 6-second knockout. He made his amateur debut in 2017 at Revolution Combat Championships 14 and has since competed in promotions like Flex Fights and 559 Fights. Biniyam’s ultimate goal is to compete in the UFC, as he has expressed his desire to take his MMA career to the next level.
Before MMA, Biniyam was a well-known dancer and choreographer in Ethiopia. He performed traditional Ethiopian dances as well as contemporary styles. He also worked as a nightclub entertainer and appeared in live shows like Marvel Universe Live as a stunt performer after moving to the U.S.
He rose to prominence on 90 Day Fiancé, where he appeared with his then-partner Ariela Weinberg. The couple has one son together but reportedly split in early 2024. Biniyam’s diverse talents across sports and entertainment continue to make him a multifaceted personality who was noticed by Kendrick Lamar.
At UFC 312 in Sydney, Sean Strickland faced heavy criticism for his performance against reigning middleweight champion Dricus Du…
At UFC 312 in Sydney, Sean Strickland faced heavy criticism for his performance against reigning middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis. The fight ended in a dominant unanimous decision victory for Du Plessis, with scorecards reading 50-45, 50-45, and 49-46.
Sean Strickland pre-fight promised to fight “to the death.” Afterward, he was accused of lacking urgency during the bout. Particularly as Du Plessis controlled the pace and inflicted significant damage, including breaking Strickland’s nose in the fourth round. He did not push the pace, change his game plan, or dig deep when it was needed most.
Former fighter and analyst Din Thomas was among the most vocal critics. Speaking on the ESPN MMA Show, Thomas stated, “We just have to admit it now, Sean Strickland is not who he says he is. We want him to be something, he wants to be something, but he’s not that guy. He’s not the guy that will go ‘to the death’, he didn’t even go deep.”
The criticism stemmed from Sean Strickland’s inability to adjust his strategy or push forward aggressively despite trailing on the scorecards. His performance was described as tentative and lacking the intensity expected from a former champion.
While UFC President Dana White praised Strickland’s professionalism and resilience during the fight, others, including Du Plessis himself, noted moments where Strickland appeared rattled and failed to stand his ground. The defeat marked Strickland’s second loss to Du Plessis and raised questions about his ability to reclaim the middleweight title. Meanwhile, Du Plessis solidified his status as one of the division’s top fighters with a commanding performance that left no doubt about his championship credentials.
UFC Athlete Bryce Mitchell has come under fire for controversial remarks made during the debut episode of his podcast,…
UFC Athlete Bryce Mitchell has come under fire for controversial remarks made during the debut episode of his podcast, ArkanSanity. In the podcast, Mitchell described Adolf Hitler as a “good guy” before committing atrocities, denied the Holocaust, and made homophobic and antisemitic comments. These statements have sparked widespread criticism from fans, media figures, and UFC President Dana White.
Bryce Mitchell has since addressed the controversy in an Instagram post, clarifying that he is “definitely not a Nazi” and apologizing for his insensitivity. He stated that his comments were taken out of context and emphasized that he does not condone Hitler’s actions. “I know that a lot of people died in the Holocaust, and that’s a fact,” he wrote. “Hitler did a lot of evil things… I definitely do not condone any of the evil things Hitler did”
In a deleted episode with Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, Bryce Mitchell said:
“I wish I didn’t have to talk about it at all but I feel like the severity of it, being that this is the first time I’ve shown my face since I said it, I do want to talk about it. First things first, I said word for word. I do not support Hitler, I am not a Nazi. I said that word for word, you can go back and watch it. I said Hitler was a good guy, and then I said ‘before’ he committed all the atrocities but they didn’t play the whole podcast. So I did say Hitler was a good guy but I was saying before he committed all the atrocities.”
Here is exactly what Bryce Mitchell said on his podcast:
“I honestly think that Hitler was a good guy based on my own research, not my public education indoctrination. I do really think before Hitler got on meth, he was a guy to go fishing with. He fought for his country. He wanted to purify it by kicking the greedy Jews out that were destroying his country and turning them all into gays. They were gaying out the kids. They were queering out the women. They were queering out the dudes.”
The backlash has been intense, with figures like Ariel Helwani criticizing both Mitchell’s comments and the UFC’s lack of disciplinary action. Helwani called it “a new low for MMA” and expressed disappointment over the sport’s tolerance for such behavior. Advocacy groups like the Anti-Defamation League also condemned Mitchell’s statements as toxic and urged swift action from the UFC
UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis was the picture of dominance in his rematch with Sean Strickland, bloodying his trash-talking challenger to a…
UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis was the picture of dominance in his rematch with Sean Strickland, bloodying his trash-talking challenger to a…
Dricus du Plessis put any question about his first fight with Sean Strickland to rest at UFC 312. He walked away from their rematch as the champion with a…
Dricus du Plessis put any question about his first fight with Sean Strickland to rest at UFC 312. He walked away from their rematch as the champion with a…