Dylan Knostman

Dylan Knostman is a fighter and journalist based out of Phoenix, Arizona. Commonly referred to as an “MMA Encyclopedia”, Dylan shows a passion and extensive knowledge of combat sports, MMA, and particularly the regional scene. Follow at @dsk_combatsports on Instagram more all interview clips and combat sports news.

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OKTAGON 79: Surdu vs Kalasnik Live Results

OKTAGON 79: Surdu vs Kalasnik Live Results

OKTAGON MMA returns to the Czech Republic on November 1st, 2025 as the hometown Andrej Kalasnik takes on Ion Surdu for the welterweight title. Despite Surdu being the reigning champion, he lost his belt on the scale yesterday at weigh ins, missing the limit by 8 lbs. Kalasnik accepted the fight, meaning he is the […]

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LFA 220: Tanner vs Cyr Live Results

LFA 220: Tanner vs Cyr Live Results

LFA 220 takes place on October 25th, 2025 at the Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix. Arizona. Local fighter Kasey Tanner looks to punch his ticket to the UFC in a matchup with the skilled Michael Cyr across from him. There will be thirteen total bouts taking place, with ten professional and three amateur fighters. Prelims […]

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LFA 220 Full Card Preview

LFA 220 Full Card Preview

The Legacy Fighting Alliance returns to Phoenix, Arizona for the second time in 2025, bringing a stacked card full of prospects and veterans alike to the valley of the sun. Headlining the card is 8-1 Bantamweight and DWCS veteran Kasey Tanner, taking on the streaking 8-1 Michael Cyr. The co-main event features top Flyweight prospect […]

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Matchmaking The Winners: DWCS Season 9 Week 10

Matchmaking The Winners: DWCS Season 9 Week 10

In one of the best episodes of DWCS we have ever seen, week 10 on Tuesday, October 14th delivered the action and the contracts. 5 new fighters were added to the UFC roster, and here are some potential opponents they could face along with a recap of the nights action. Wesley “Party Time” Schultz - […]

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Aung La N Sang Retires; A Legend Goes Out On Top

Aung La N Sang Retires; A Legend Goes Out On Top

This past weekend in Bangkok, Thailand, Burmese MMA legend Aung La N Sang made his walk to the ring for the final time. Led by Burmese Rock legend Lay Phyu singing a live rendition of N Sang’s legendary walkout song, the entire crowd was behind the ONE championship star. The energy was high, but a […]

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OKTAGON 77: Engizek vs Humburger Live Results

OKTAGON 77: Engizek vs Humburger Live Results

OKTAGON 77 takes place in Bratislava, Slovakia on October 4th with 11 total bouts. The Tipsport Gamechanger tournament rolls on, with Kerim Engizek taking on Dominik Humburger in the main event with a place in the finals on the line. Hojat Khajevand will face off with UFC veteran Krzysztof Jotko for the second spot in […]

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Dana White’s Contender Series Week 8: Matchmaking the Winners

Dana White’s Contender Series Week 8: Matchmaking the Winners

DWCS rolled on with Episode 8 of Season 9 on Tuesday, September 30th. Five fights took place at the UFC Apex, with four of the winners walking away with UFC contracts. The UFC will officially be adding the following fighters to the UFC roster: All four of these fighters secured their victory via finish, proving […]

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Isaac Thomson: Forged in the LFA

Isaac Thomson: Forged in the LFA

Australia’s Isaac Thomson has always been destined to fight. The son of a three-time Australian Muay Thai champion, Thomson recollects training with his mother for her fights at a young age, spending hours in the gym alongside her. It wasn’t long until he began to compete himself, making his MMA debut at just 15 years […]

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