Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and casinos have a strong connection. MMA events are exciting with different fighting styles and interesting stories. Casinos like this excitement because it fits their fun environment of gambling games. For many years, casinos have hosted big MMA fights and sponsored the sport. This helps casinos by bringing in more people. At the same time, MMA promotions get money and more visibility from working with casinos. This partnership has helped MMA grow quickly...
Every month, Combat Press will provide MMA rankings for each weight class from heavyweight to flyweight, as well as the pound-for-pound rankings (including all genders). Note: the numbers in parentheses represent the fighter’s ranking from the previous month. Jon Jones (1) Ciryl Gane (2) Tom Aspinall (3) Sergei Pavlovich (4) Curtis Blaydes (5) Alexander Volkov (6) Jailton Almeida (7) Marcin Tybura (8) Jairzinho Rozenstruik (9) Tai Tuivasa (10) No top-10 fighters were in action this month, so the...
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Kade Ruotolo has taken over the submission grappling world, and he’ll look to do the same in mixed martial arts when he debuts in the sport against Blake Cooper in a lightweight battle on Friday, Jun. 7, at ONE 167: Stamp vs. Zamboanga. While preparing for his bouts, the ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion likes to listen to music. And he’s got a particular genre he always turns to. “I love reggae music. My entire life, my parents grew […] The post ONE 167’s Kade Ruotolo:...
Stipe Miocic’s ascent in the world of mixed martial arts is a compelling narrative of resilience, strategy, and unparalleled success. As the former two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion, Miocic’s career encapsulates what it means to rise to the pinnacle of one of the world’s most challenging sports. This article meticulously charts Miocic’s journey, delving into his most significant fights, examining his strategies, and celebrating his numerous achievements in the octagon. Here, we reveal how...
With the growing popularity of women’s MMA, it is important to recognize these women with a rankings system of their own. Between the UFC’s inclusion of weight classes from strawweight up to featherweight, Bellator’s increasing attention to the women’s side of the sport, and the all-female promotion Invicta FC, more and more women are being exposed to casual and hardcore fans alike. Every month, Combat Press compiles the staff’s individual rankings from featherweight to atomweight to create the...
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Kiran Singh, the Indian flyweight MMA fighter, has carved her path in the world of mixed martial arts. With a 6-3-0 professional record, she stands out as a fierce competitor. Let’s delve into her journey, victories, and challenges. In a recent interview with MMA India Kiran Singh Opened up on her journey of becoming a professional MMA fighter. Singh explained how she started practicing combat sports at the tender age of 12. When asked about the inspiration behind choosing MMA as a career,...
Demetrious Johnson, the former UFC flyweight champion, recently dropped a bombshell by revealing that the UFC provided quarterly incentives to fighters based on their Instagram traffic. Here’s what he shared: The UFC encouraged fighters to remain active on social media and promote upcoming fights. They rewarded fighters based on their social media engagement. The fighter with the most traffic would receive a substantial reward. Specifically: First Place: $25,000 Second Place: $12,000 ...