The combat sports world is rolling in the dough. Money magazine Forbes recently took a look at the most valuable properties in the industry and released a list of organizations enjoying the fruits of their labor. With an $11.3 billion valuation, the UFC stood on top of the rankings. The American promotion has had another incredible year thanks to its partnership with ESPN, and having just come off a merger with professional wrestling juggernaut WWE. The WWE sat in the […] The post Forbes Ranks...
On Saturday, Apr. 27, the UFC hosted UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez, live from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The event featured a battle of flyweight contenders. UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez aired live in its entirety on ESPN+ starting at 4 p.m. ET. Check below for full results. The post UFC Vegas 91 Results: Perez Knocks Out Nicolau with a Right Hook first appeared on Combat Press.
After a week off, the UFC gets back to action from their home at the Apex in Las Vegas. Headlining the card is a flyweight scrap between Alex Perez and Matheus Nicolau. Perez is on a three fight losing streak and he needs a victory in the worst way. He came up short in his bid for a flyweight title against Deiveson Figueiredo and has not regained the form that earned him that title shot. His opponent, Nicolau, had rattled […] The post UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez Preview and Predictions...
Whether you tuned in or not, there’s no denying that UFC 300 was one of the most significant (and most gripping, to say the least) fighting events this year, and it drew in quite the crowd of even the most casual UFC also-viewed. Filled to the brim with talented fighters, big names, and eagerly-anticipated match-ups, UFC 300 was a spectacle that I certainly won’t forget in a hurry, let alone any other MMA fan, punter, onlooker whoever else happened to pass […] The post The Biggest Winners of...
ONE Championship’s heavyweight division continues to heat up in 2024, and rising contender Ben Tynan will have a quick turnaround in the hope of creating a storm at ONE 167: Stamp vs. Zamboanga on Friday, Jun. 7. “Vanilla Thunder” has delivered in both of his ONE Championship matches thus far, and he has quickly made a name for himself. But he’ll put all that on the line against former titleholder Mauro Cerilli inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Impact Arena. The Canadian talent […] The post Ben Tynan...
Many MMA fans like to place wagers at bookmakers when their favorite fighters get into the cage. Indeed, many study the matchups and have a flutter on different events and not just the main card fights. But which are the best online platforms for MMA sports betting? I want to introduce you to the concept of fast withdrawal betting sites. These sportsbooks offer lightning-quick payouts (often instant), so you can cash out your MMA bet earnings without any hassle. They […] The post How Fast...
ONE Championship has announced the signing of Masaaki Noiri, a K-1 Grand Prix and division champion. The Japanese-born Noiri confirmed the news on social media. Masaaki Noiri Masaaki Noiri is a highly talented knockout striker known for his dangerous hands. All six of his most recent wins were won by knockout. While competing in K-1, he earned the 2021 Grand Prix championship. He also held division titles at 65 kg and 67.5 kg. Noiri holds notable wins over fighters such […] The post K-1 Grand...
There was a time when women were not allowed to fight. Now, however, the situation is completely different. Women’s boxing has been a part of the Olympics since 2012 and many women have taken advantage of this situation. They take title after title and fight for what they want. Katie Taylor is certainly one of them. She started boxing as a child and won several European and international championships. She also gained medals from the Olympics and has risen to […] The post Katie Taylor: Ireland’s...
Rodtang Jitmuangnon will be back in Bangkok on Friday, Jun. 7. ONE Championship announced the return of “The Iron Man” as a star-studded addition to the ONE 167: Stamp vs. Zamboanga card this past Wednesday. Standing across from the Thai superstar will be Denis Puric, who is coming off a sterling win against Jacob Smith at last month’s ONE Fight Night 21. “The Bosnian Menace” has been sensational in recent months, with wins over Smith and Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat […] The post Rodtang vs. Denis Puric...
Knockout striker Cedric Doumbe will face Derek Anderson in the Bellator Championship Series on May 17 live from Paris, France at the Accor Arena. From a press release, the PFL reports that “Le Meilleur” Doumbe has signed a contract extension with the MMA organization. The French-born athlete has proven highly popular in France. His nine-second knockout in the PFL in 2023 went viral and impressed fans. Doumbe is a former GLORY Kickboxing world champion who is known for his tremendous […] The post...
The fourth Lee is ready to begin his ONE Championship journey. 18-year-old Adrian Lee will step into the Circle for the first time at ONE 167: Stamp vs. Zamboanga for a lightweight MMA bout that marks his professional debut. Following in the footsteps of his older siblings, Lee will start his journey in ONE as a teen. If the past predicts the future, fans are in store for a remarkable talent to make his first impression. Standing across from the […] The post Adrian Lee Set for Debut at ONE 167...
On Saturday, Apr. 20, 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. 20’ Results: Joe Ryan Defends Title first appeared on Combat Press.