Tag: UFC

Rhiannon Dixon: “I’ll fight anyone. I want to get back to world level as soon as possible.”

Rhiannon Dixon: "I'll fight anyone. I want to get back to world level as soon as possible." "I'm allowed to walk without my crutches now," the opening words of Rhiannon Dixon. A simple response, but equally a sign of significant progress of an injury that forced the cancellation of her 'comeback' fight in March. A … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: “I’ll fight anyone. I want to get back to world level as soon as possible.” →

Stevie Morgan: “The world title is the ultimate goal.”

Stevie Morgan: "The world title is the ultimate goal." Stevie Morgan had a brief moment in the bright lights last year. A date with one of the greatest female fighters of all time, that catapulted her right into the mainstream spotlight. The fight with Amanda Serrano last July didn't go her way. But Morgan is … Continue reading Stevie Morgan: “The world title is the ultimate goal.” →

Ringside Report: Ben Whittaker Stops Liam Cameron in Birmingham

Ringside Report: Ben Whittaker Stops Liam Cameron in Birmingham If Ben Whittaker was feeling any pressure on Sunday night in Birmingham, he certainly didn't show it in the ring. His promoter Ben Shalom promised a demolition job. And that was pretty much how it turned out. Whittaker became the first fighter to stop Liam Cameron … Continue reading Ringside Report: Ben Whittaker Stops Liam Cameron in Birmingham →

Paddy Pimblett: “I think I am going to finish Chandler in the first two rounds.”

Paddy Pimblett: "I think I am going to finish Chandler in the first two rounds." "It's the perfect fight at the perfect time." The words of UFC lightweight title contender Paddy Pimblett. Next month, Pimblett will head to Miami, Florida, to take on the former title challenger Michael Chandler at UFC 314. Pimblett is undefeated … Continue reading Paddy Pimblett: “I think I am going to finish Chandler in the first two rounds.” →

Mikaela Mayer: “They will have to pay me some big bucks for me to fight Lauren Price in Wales.”

Mikaela Mayer: "They will have to pay me some big bucks for me to fight Lauren Price in Wales." There was a time when the phone didn't ring. A time when Mikaela Mayer was without a world title. A fighter who was deemed high risk and no reward. But that victory over Sandy Ryan last … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “They will have to pay me some big bucks for me to fight Lauren Price in Wales.” →

Skye Nicolson vs. Tiara Brown: Big Fight Preview & Prediction

Skye Nicolson vs. Tiara Brown: Big Fight Preview & Prediction Skye Nicolson heads into yet another fight week with an unbeaten opponent ready and waiting for her. An opponent who is yet again expected to be the ultimate test for the unbeaten and largely untouchable WBC featherweight champion of the world. Tiara Brown has been … Continue reading Skye Nicolson vs. Tiara Brown: Big Fight Preview & Prediction →

Mai Soliman: “All roads lead to the world title.”

Mai Soliman: "All roads lead to the world title." Mai Soliman is seven fights into her professional career. Only one early blemish spoils her resume. But the Egyptian-born super-flyweight contender has recovered quite magnificently from that early reversal and is now edging ever closer to a shot at the world title. Soliman spent a good … Continue reading Mai Soliman: “All roads lead to the world title.” →

Beyond The Ropes: Carmen Lynch

Beyond The Ropes: Carmen Lynch It was just twenty-four hours removed from her first-ever visit to the Institute of Sport in Sheffield. A long trip to spar with the elite GB talent that resides in that famous gym. Carmen Lynch struggles to get quality spars in her native Wales as her reputation grows with each … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Carmen Lynch →

Miranda Davies: “Boxing has helped save me through some tough times.”

Miranda Davies: "Boxing has helped save me through some tough times." Miranda Davies was once a county standard runner. Like many, she fell into boxing by chance. Davies has overcome much adversity in her life. A fighter in many ways. The 31-year-old was born in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Davies was always likely to have a life … Continue reading Miranda Davies: “Boxing has helped save me through some tough times.” →