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Conor McGregor’s St. Patrick’s Day Spectacle
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor, who fueled anti-migrant riots in Ireland, is in the U.S. meeting with Trump on St. Patrick’s Day to discuss…
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Karim Zidan
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MAGA cares deeply about Jewish students—just like it cares about women’s sports
Just as MAGA's concern for women’s sports is a smokescreen for transphobia, their attempt to fight antisemitism by deporting Palestinian activists is a…
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Karim Zidan
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It’s Time to Worry About BJ Penn
The UFC Hall of Famer-turned-conspiracy theorist is spiralling, and his latest social media posts put his own mother at risk—someone he no longer seems…
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Karim Zidan
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Death by Balcony
I come from a country where mysterious "balcony deaths" claimed the lives of actors, politicians, and notorious spies. Olympic legend Buvaisar Saitiev's…
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Karim Zidan
in the field: karim zidan of sports politika
"All I really want from people is an awareness of what's going on around you so that your passion is not exploited by bad actors."
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Tinker, Traitor, Manager, Spy
Ali Abdelaziz, a former NYPD & FBI informant-turned-MMA power broker backed by key MAGA loyalists, is using his roster of fighters to push Trump’s…
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Karim Zidan

February 2025

Fighting Fascism: The anarchist coach behind Greece’s anti-fascist fight club
With an extensive resume in fighting fascism and far-right movements across Europe and Asia, a Greek coach founded his own anti-fascist Muay Thai fight…
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Karim Zidan
The world is becoming a cage fight—are you paying attention?
The spectacle of modern politics isn’t accidental—it’s a calculated shift, and the UFC-Trump alliance is a key piece of the puzzle. Here is what you can…
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Karim Zidan
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Elie Bleier
Canadians are booing the U.S. anthem—and I couldn’t be prouder
Nothing captures the collapse of American influence quite like watching the typically reserved Canadians boo the Star-Spangled Banner.
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Karim Zidan
The Kremlin, The Coach, and The Mistress
When a legendary coach resigned as Russia’s rhythmic gymnastics head after a power struggle with Putin’s mistress, it underscored the fraying dynamics…
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Karim Zidan
Exclusive: Neo-Nazi MMA active clubs set up shop on Substack
The notorious neo-Nazi MMA fight clubs known as active clubs have launched a Substack newsletter.
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Karim Zidan
Paul Kagame is fueling war crimes—so why do sports leaders endorse him?
From basketball and football partnerships to hosting international spectacles, President Paul Kagame of Rwanda is using sports to distract from his…
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Karim Zidan
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