Why Damian Lillard dons jersey No. 0? Exploring ‘Sub Zero’s association with the legendary number

Damian Lillard

PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 23: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts during the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Moda Center on January 23, 2023 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Damian Lillard, one of the best point guards in the NBA, is probably one of the first names popping up in fans’ minds when speaking of ‘0’. Lovingly dubbed, “sub-zero,” his journey with the number 0 has been worth accolades.  The NBA has allowed players to sport the number ‘0’ on their jerseys for a … Read more

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Dustin Poirier considers bout vs Justin Gaethje to be title shot vs UFC champ Islam Makhachev: ‘‘No. 1 contender fight for sure’’

Once more, Dustin Poirier is aiming to get a title shot. In his next bout, Poirier will attempt to overcome Justin Gaethje in order to get his shot against the lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. ‘The Diamond’ previously defeated Max Holloway to become the interim lightweight champion. However, he was not successful in his previous two … Read more

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As a passionate UFC enthusiast, Khandaker Muntasir Hossain provides coverage of MMA, wrestling, and boxing on multiple platforms. With his deep knowledge of sports, he immerses readers in the excitement of various arenas, whether it's the octagon, squared circle, pitch, court, or ring. Through his writing and love for sports, he aims to motivate others to explore their own sporting interests and experience the magic that sports bring.

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Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje 2 ‘such an awesome match’ according to Dana White for the BMF title to make return at UFC 291

Dana White speaking about Poirier vs Gaethje 2

UFC President Dana White announced that Dustin Poirier will make his return inside the octagon against Justin Gaethje in a rematch at UFC 291. This highly anticipated lightweight matchup is all set to go down at the Salt Lake City Stadium in Utah on July 29th. What’s more exciting about this announcement is the fact … Read more

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What flag does Belal Muhammad carry in every fight? Exploring UFC welterweight fighter’s nationality and family

Belal Muhammad

Belal Muhammad is an American professional Mixed Martial Artist who competes in UFC’s welterweight division. Having a strong wrestling background, the fighter flourished more in the octagon with his heavy strikes and grappling prowess. Let’s take a moment to find out more about his family background, ethnicity, parents, wife, and kids. What ethnicity is Belal … Read more

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Charles Jourdain calls out Edson Barboza after beating Kron Gracie at UFC 288: “I want a kickboxing fight”

After two consecutive losses, Charles Jourdain finally prevailed over Kron Gracie. After his long-awaited victory, during the octagon interview, Jourdain took the opportunity to immediately challenge Edson Barboza to a fight. Jourdain and Gracie engaged in an exciting featherweight fight tonight at UFC 288’s main event at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The … Read more

Khandaker Muntasir

877 articles

As a passionate UFC enthusiast, Khandaker Muntasir Hossain provides coverage of MMA, wrestling, and boxing on multiple platforms. With his deep knowledge of sports, he immerses readers in the excitement of various arenas, whether it's the octagon, squared circle, pitch, court, or ring. Through his writing and love for sports, he aims to motivate others to explore their own sporting interests and experience the magic that sports bring.

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Gervonta Davis claims he wants half of that after Drake won $1 million betting on him vs Ryan Garcia

Gervonta Davis speaking in an interview

Gervonta Davis stepped up and delivered in the biggest fight of his life yesterday as he brutally knocked out his arch-nemesis Ryan Garcia in the seventh round. After years of back and forth and rumours of the two superstars fighting, Tank put an exclamation mark on the rivalry with a brilliant performance. He dropped Garcia … Read more

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“I bounce off the fence”: Israel Adesanya reacts to his epic UFC 287 KO win vs Alex Pereira

Israel Adesanya

Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is still reveling in the glory of his sensational victory at UFC 287, where he knocked out his arch-rival Alex Pereira to reclaim the coveted 185-pound championship. The win was more than just a title triumph for Adesanya; it was a defining moment that etched his name in the annals of … Read more

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What happened in Kevin Holland’s hotel run-in with Jorge Masvidal?

Dana White

Jorge Masvidal engaged in an altercation in the lobby with Kevin Holland

Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland didn’t end up fighting at UFC 287. But they almost sparked off the event prematurely in Miami. On Wednesday, security had to intervene to separate the welterweights at their host hotel. Although it seems that the incident was only a verbal altercation with no physical confrontation. A brief clip emerged … Read more

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Sami Haider is a UFC/boxing journalist who connects combat sports to pop culture. His deep passion for the UFC started in 2018, triggered by the UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor fight. He is a passionate writer who has a profound love for the sport and the skills that are used in it. Through his work, Sami aspires to connect combat sportsmen and their enthusiastic fans.

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Khamzat Chimaev’s virtual hunt for UFC title shot continues with callouts on potential opponents in social media

Khamzat Chimaev

The Chechnya-born Swedish prodigy Khamzat Chimaev hasn’t entered the octagon in the last seven months. His sudden absence from the fight game is both surprising and frustrating for the fans as he was once one of the most active fighters in the entire UFC roaster. Although Chimaev has been fairly active on social media, getting … Read more

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Aryan Verma is a Combat Sports writer covering UFC and Boxing for SportsZion. He is currently pursuing a bachelor's in technology degree in Computer Science. Being a martial art practitioner himself, Aryan cherishes the opportunity to share his thoughts on latest combat sport events through his blogs.

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“I have no plans” Conor McGregor’s UFC comeback opponent Michael Chandler dismisses chances of joining WWE after retiring from MMA

Michael Chandler

Michael Chandler, the top-seeded UFC fighter, has made it amply clear that he has no interest in entering the WWE arena when his MMA career comes to an end. While numerous UFC fighters have been scouring different avenues to increase their stardom and income, including professional wrestling, Chandler has no intention of following suit. It … Read more

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