Craig “The Thundercat” White signs with the UFC When the UFC need talent they often go looking in the direction of Cage Warriors. Craig “The Thundercat” White is the 86th fighter from that promotion to sign with the UFC. However White has a tough ask when he steps into the Octagon for the first time … Continue reading Craig “The Thundercat” White Signs with the UFC
Alvarez enrolled in VADA Testing Programme It might be a case of damage limitation but Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez has announced that he has now enrolled in a drug testing programme conducted by VADA, the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association. Alvarez posted on social media: “I want to let you know that I just signed the contract with … Continue reading Alvarez enrolled in VADA Testing Programme
Exclusive Caroline Pearce Interview Caroline Pearce has been covering MMA since 2013, mainly for BT Sport where she presented their Beyond the Octagon show and is a former international athlete. FightPost: Can you give us a brief history of your career prior to the BT Sport/UFC days Caroline: My first major television work prior to … Continue reading Exclusive Caroline Pearce Interview
A Case for Aaron Chalmers and CM Punk You don't have to look very far on whatever social media platform you use or the various blogs and groups that are out there to see the disdain for Aaron Chalmers and CM Punk on their MMA journey or probably more accurately the amount of exposure they … Continue reading A Case for Aaron Chalmers and CM Punk
Adonis Stevenson & Tony Bellew: Scores to Settle? By Lee Harwood The WBC light Heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson is calling out Tony Bellew for a rematch of their 2013 fight in Canada, a fight won by Stevenson via a 7th round stoppage. Bellew says if they meet again he will knock Stevenson out. Tony Bellew … Continue reading Adonis Stevenson & Tony Bellew: Scores to Settle?
Can Anyone Beat Amanda Nunes By Ross Markey On Saturday night, we were treated to one of the most dominant, complete and composed title defending displays in recent octagon memory, as hometown hero Amanda 'The Lioness' Nunes retained her bantawmeight championship in a one sided beat down of the talented Raquel Pennington, over five rounds. … Continue reading Can Anyone Beat Amanda Nunes
TIME TO SHINE LEE SELBY By Reece Woolcock ‘Lightning’ Lee Selby (26-1-0, 9 KOs), some may say in terms of boxing ability, he is the best in Britain. Yet for some reason the slick Welsh star has struggled to draw the big names and big fights he has wanted since his IBF World Title win … Continue reading TIME TO SHINE LEE SELBY
Raquel Pennington: Who's Right While it was hardly a Roberto Duran 'No Mas' moment, Raquel Pennington at the end of the 4th round of her title fight with Amanda Nunes this past weekend, told her corner "I'm Done, I want to be done". There has been widespread criticism that her corner didn't pull her out … Continue reading Raquel Pennington: Who’s Right
I have watched the footage of Conor McGregor attacking the bus prior to UFC 223 with his dolly multiple times. His behaviour raises many issues of course, but it got me thinking that not so long ago, McGregor himself was a struggling fighter, needing a payday, hoping for a win bonus or any kind of … Continue reading Molly McCann: Enjoy The Ride
ACB 87 bring their promotion to the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham this Saturday, and I am pleased to say I will be cageside covering this event for Fightpost. FIGHT CARD: Robert Whiteford vs. Kane Mousah Scott Askham vs. I. Chuzhigaev Takeya Mizugaki vs. Pietro Menga Rob Emerson vs. S. Shakhbulatov Dean Garnett vs. Dominique Wooding … Continue reading ACB 87
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