Jake Foley of Combat Press recently interviewed Stefano Catacoli, who takes on Shem Rock at OKTAGON 56, live from Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, England. Catacoli talked about Rock’s pre-fight antics, the opportunity to become a superstar in OKTAGON, plans to turnaround quickly, and more. As always, feel free to comment below or send feedback about the interview to @JFoMMATalk or @CombatPress on Twitter. The post OKTAGON 56’s Stefano Catacoli: Looking To Silence Shem Rock first appeared on...
PFL 3: 2024 Regular Season goes down live from Wintrust Arena in Chicago on Apr. 19. This event will kick off the first matches in the featherweight and welterweight tournament. Nearly all of these fighters are hoping to earn the PFL world title and the $1,000,000 prize that comes with it. The preliminary card airs live on ESPN+ starting at 6 p.m. ET, followed by hte main card on ESPN at 10 p.m. ET. Andrey Koreshkov has won five fights […] The post PFL 3: 2024 Regular Season Preview and...
Smilla Sundell is not resting on her laurels just because she is the ONE women’s strawweight Muay Thai champion. “The Hurricane” is learning from the best of the best ahead of her next title defense against Natalia Daichkovaat ONE Fight Night 22 on Friday, May 3. Recently, she took part in a seminar led by ONE featherweight Muay Thai titleholder Tawanchai PK Saenchai, which was held at the gym he calls home. There, Sundell got a first-hand look at what […] The post Smilla Sundell Discusses Her...
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a combat sport as old as time, where competitors blend techniques from various martial arts disciplines. Among the organizations that promote this sport, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) stands out as a colossus. But what elements fuse together to craft the UFC’s unparalleled popularity? This exploration dives deep into the reasons behind UFC’s dominance in the world of MMA. The Thrill of High-Octane Battles One cannot discuss the UFC without acknowledging the...
Jake Foley of Combat Press recently interviewed Andrej Kalašnik, who takes on Liam Etebar at OKTAGON 56, live from Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, England. Kalašnik talked about becoming a fan favorite in OKTAGON, plans for 2024, and Jiri Prochazka’s contribution to MMA in the Czech Republic. As always, feel free to comment below or send feedback about the interview to @JFoMMATalk or @CombatPress on Twitter. The post OKTAGON 56’s Andrej Kalašnik: Planning To Bounce Back with Knockout Win...
“The Iron Man” Rodtang Jitmuangnon’s next fight has been confirmed for ONE 167 on Jun. 8 against “The Bosnian Menace” Denis Puric. This will be a kickboxing match in the flyweight division. Both Rodtang and Puric have extensive striking backgrounds in Muay Thai. Thailand’s “The Iron Man” has picked up multiple titles including the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai world championship, plus five defenses. Puric has earned world title in both Taekwondo and Muay Thai. Since entering ONE Championship in 2022,...
On Saturday, Apr. 13, the Rajadamnern World Series hosted the RWS Muay Thai. This was broadcast live from Rajadamnern Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. See below for results. The post Rajadamnern World Series ‘Apr. 13’ Results: Dass Takes Decision Over Jomthong first appeared on Combat Press.
On Saturday, Apr. 13, the UFC will host UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill, live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. The event features two championship bouts and a fight for the symbolic “BMF” title. The UFC 300 early prelims air live on ESPN+, ESPN and UFC Fight Pass starting at 6 p.m. ET, followed by the preliminary card on ESPN+ and ESPN at 8 p.m. ET. The main card airs on ESPN+ pay-per-view at 10 p.m. ET. Check […] The post UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill Results first appeared on Combat Press.
On Friday, Apr. 12, the Professional Fighters League hosted PFL 2: 2024 Regular Season, live from The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, Nev. The event featured the first round of lightweights and light heavyweights. The preliminary card aired live on ESPN+ starting at 6 p.m. ET, followed by the main card on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. ET. Check below for full results. The post PFL 2 ‘2024 Regular Season’ Results: Six Knockouts, Three Submissions, One Decision first appeared on Combat Press.
ONE Championship arrived in the United States for the first time in May 2023, and the promotion dazzled audiences with ONE Fight Night 10 inside the 1stBank Center in Colorado. On Friday, Sep. 6, it will bring its unique brand of martial arts action back to downtown Denver at the Ball Arena. ONE 168: Denver is already shaping up to be a memorable night with two massive title bouts scheduled for the card. The pre-sale is now underway for fans […] The post ONE 168: Denver Pre-Sale Now Live first...
On Friday, Apr. 12, the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship will host BKFC Fight Night: Clearwater, live from the Orange County Chopper’s Roadhouse and Museum in Clearwater, Fla. The event features a light heavyweight showdown between Mike Richman and Erick Lozano. The event airs live on the BKTV app starting at 7 p.m. ET. Check below for full results. The post BKFC Fight Night: Clearwater Results first appeared on Combat Press.
On Friday, Apr. 12, the Professional Fighters League will host PFL 2: 2024 Regular Season, live from The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, Nev. The event features the first round of lightweights and light heavyweights. The preliminary card airs live on ESPN+ starting at 6 p.m. ET, followed by the main card on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. ET. The fighters hit the scales on Thursday, Apr. 11, and the results are below. Above is a weigh-in photo gallery […] The post PFL 2: 2024 Regular Season Weigh-In...