UFC Fight Night Auckland Fighter Profile - Dan Hooker By Ross Markey Dan Hooker returns home this weekend, in search of a third straight success. On Saturday night, lightweight contender, Dan 'The Hangman' Hooker, returns to home soil, as a native hero. The Auckland born striker headlines for the first time under the UFC banner, … Continue reading UFC Fight Night Auckland Fighter Profile – Dan Hooker
Frans Mlambo Believes a Title Shot is in Reach With a Win Over Ricky Bandejas By Ross Markey In terms of highly-touted prospects to emerge from Dublin's Straight Blast Gym over the course of the previous five years, - Frans 'The Black Mamba' Mlambo is arguably the most promising. The 8-4 contender has made a … Continue reading Frans Mlambo Believes a Title Shot is in Reach With a Win Over Ricky Bandejas
UFC Auckland: Felder vs Hooker & The Fragmented Lightweight Division By James Lee As Paul Felder and Dan Hooker prepare to headline this weekend’s event in New Zealand, a cloud of uncertainty follows their future. The main talking point surrounding a fight should always be the actual contest, however, it is hard in this case … Continue reading UFC Auckland: Felder vs Hooker & The Fragmented Lightweight Division
Richard Kiely Focusing on Injury-Free Return and Fight of the Night Honours at Bellator Dublin By Ross Markey Kickboxing ace, Richard 'The Face' Kiely is somewhat late to the show for Bellator Dublin this Saturday night - but make no mistake about it, the charismatic striker is sure to draw in a significant audience nonetheless. … Continue reading Richard Kiely Focusing on Injury-Free Return and Fight of the Night Honours at Bellator Dublin
Conor McGregor & Paul Felder: The Feud Escalates By Ross Markey Paul Felder takes on Dan Hooker tomorrow night in the main event of UFC Fight Night Auckland in a pivotal lightweight clash. In the background, a rivalry has been steadily brewing between surging contender, Felder, and former two-weight world champion, Conor McGregor. The Philidelphia … Continue reading Conor McGregor & Paul Felder: The Feud Escalates
Shogun Rua vs. Minotouro Nogueira III Set for UFC 250 By Ross Markey A matchup between future UFC Hall of Fame inductees and two of the most recognisable mixed-martial-artists to emerge from the hotbed of Brazil - has been put together, for the third time. Former PRIDE FC great and light heavyweight champion, Maurício 'Shogun' … Continue reading Shogun Rua vs. Minotouro Nogueira III Set for UFC 250
Richie Smullen Eyes "Big-Name Opponent" and Appearance at MSG With Bellator Dublin Victory By Ross Markey In terms of natural grappling talents within the featherweight ranks of Bellator's hotly contested featherweight division, Wicklow native, Richie Smullen has certainly made his presence known right off the bat. The 28-year-old has appeared twice under the promotion's banner … Continue reading Richie Smullen Eyes “Big-Name Opponent” and Appearance at MSG With Bellator Dublin Victory
Morgan Charrieré Takes on Darko Banović for Interim Title in Cage Warriors London Main Event Featherweight number one contender Morgan Charrieré (15-7) will battle Darko Banović (17-7) for the Interim belt on March 20th, topping one of Cage Warriors’ biggest London cards of all time. Two of Europe’s most elite featherweights will meet at the … Continue reading Morgan Charrieré Takes on Darko Banović for Interim Title in Cage Warriors London Main Event
Former Cage Warriors Champion, Ross Houston Signs With Bellator By Ross Markey Undefeated former Cage Warriors welterweight champion, Ross 'The Hitman' Houston has signed a contract to join the 170-pound ranks with Bellator MMA. As reported earlier this month, Houston vacated the Cage Warriors welterweight championship in order to negotiate with other promotions. News of … Continue reading Former Cage Warriors Champion, Ross Houston Signs With Bellator
Valentina Shevchenko vs. Joanne Calderwood Booked for UFC 251 in June By Ross Markey Valentina Shevchenko will attempt her fourth title defence on June 6th. at UFC 251 A flyweight title matchup between reigning champion, Valentina 'Bullet' Shevchenko, and perennial contender, Joanne 'JoJo' Calderwood is expected to feature at UFC 251 on June 6th. Shevchenko … Continue reading Valentina Shevchenko vs. Joanne Calderwood Booked for UFC 251 in June
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