Pedro Carvalho: I Will Knock Patrício Pitbull Out By Ross Markey Make no mistake about it; Pedro Carvalho enters his featherweight title bout with Patrício 'Pitbull' this weekend in Connecticut, as a massive underdog. Although, that's nothing new for the Portuguese native. He's largely gone under the radar at 145-pounds - but victories over the … Continue reading Pedro Carvalho: I Will Knock Patrício Pitbull Out
Tyson Fury: Witnessing Something Special By Sina Latif In a sport which has many overused superlatives, there can't be enough to describe Tyson Fury. When Fury was born premature in 1988 and weighing just 1lb, the doctors gave him slim chances of survival. However, Fury proved he was a fighter from the first day he … Continue reading Tyson Fury: Witnessing Something Special
UFC 248: The Fallout By Ross Markey The contrast between Saturday night's main and co-main event at UFC 248, was simply staggering. In the co-headliner - we witness arguably the greatest fight in women's strawweight history between Zhang Weili, and Joanna Jędrzejczyk. The main event - a hugely forgettable middleweight title clash between Israel Adesanya … Continue reading UFC 248: The Fallout
(#6) JACK HERMANSSON FACES FORMER CHAMPION CHRIS WEIDMAN IN UFC® RETURN TO OKLAHOMA CITY UFC® returns to Oklahoma City for the third time with a thrilling middleweight bout between No. 6 ranked contender Jack Hermansson and former middleweight champion Chris Weidman. In a pivotal strawweight bout, No. 6 ranked contender Claudia Gadelha squares off with … Continue reading (#6) JACK HERMANSSON FACES FORMER CHAMPION CHRIS WEIDMAN IN UFC® RETURN TO OKLAHOMA CITY
WBSS Cruiserweight Final To Be Shown LIVE On Sky Sports In The UK UK fight fans can look forward to watching the conclusion of another World Boxing Super Series tournament after the WBSS partnered with Matchroom Boxing and Sky Sports to exclusively broadcast the massive Mairis Briedis vs Yuniel Dorticos Ali Trophy showdown later this … Continue reading WBSS Cruiserweight Final To Be Shown LIVE On Sky Sports In The UK
DENNIS HOBSON TEAMS UP WITH EUROSPORT Promoter Dennis Hobson has revealed a new partnership with Eurosport (SKY 410), with future Dennis Hobson Promotions’ shows being shown exclusively live on the channel. And, in a real coup for the broadcaster, the first event will be a ‘world’ title affair, with Sheffield’s Tommy Frank taking on Mexico’s … Continue reading DENNIS HOBSON TEAMS UP WITH EUROSPORT
A.J. McKee and Darrion Caldwell Clash at Bellator 244 By Ross Markey A Featherweight Grand Prix semi-final between undefeated prospect, A.J. 'Mercenary' McKee (16-0), and submission-specialist, Darrion 'The Wolf' Caldwell (15-3) has been matched for Bellator 244 on June 6th. in Chicago - per an official press release from the promotion. McKee, 24, has set … Continue reading A.J. McKee and Darrion Caldwell Clash at Bellator 244
Michael Chandler vs. Benson Henderson Rematch Set For Bellator 244 By Ross Markey A lightweight title rematch between reigning champion, Michael Chandler, and Benson 'Smooth' Henderson has been announced as the headliner for Bellator 244 on June 6th in Chicago, Illinois - per an official press release from the promotion. Missouri native, Chandler, last defeated … Continue reading Michael Chandler vs. Benson Henderson Rematch Set For Bellator 244
FightPost MMA Fighter of the Week: Joanna Jedrzejczyk By Dan McConnell Our weekly dose of mixed martial arts action this weekend was brought to us by Europe’s leading MMA promotion Cage Warriors and the world’s market leader promotion the UFC. Cage Warriors made their promotional debut in Manchester England, with bantamweight champion Jack Cartwright defending … Continue reading FightPost MMA Fighter of the Week: Joanna Jedrzejczyk
FightPost Boxer of the Week: Jono Carroll By Gary Kittilsen On what was a relatively quiet weekend for the sweet science one mans performance stood as tall as King Kong and above all others. The Manchester arena was host to the weekends only major card, and after quite a bit of build-up and a weigh-in … Continue reading FightPost Boxer of the Week: Jono Carroll
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