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Cage Warriors 106: The MMA event of the year?

Cage Warriors 106: The MMA event of the year?

On Saturday, at West London’s Eventim Apollo, Cage Warriors broke the system. Officially dubbed ‘Night of Champions’, several other monikers would fit the bill; ‘Night of Upsets’, ‘Night of Drama’, or thanks to its grotesquely awesome main event, ‘The Red Wedding’. The main card was a five-fight title feast, with a bonus championship bout headlining…

Brett Martin might not have that “big, scary, heavyweight look,” but he’s ready for war at LFA 70

Brett Martin might not have that “big, scary, heavyweight look,” but he’s ready for war at LFA 70

On Friday, June 28, Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) will make its promotional debut in Wisconsin with LFA 70: Ferreira vs. Martin. The event will be headlined by a heavyweight tournament semi-final bout between two LFA debutants, Brazil’s Renan Ferreira (5-1) and Michigan’s Brett Martin (7-1). Martin, 25, is widely considered the state’s top heavyweight prospect….

Cage Warriors 106 Fight Card Preview: A guide to the promotion’s biggest ever event

Cage Warriors 106 Fight Card Preview: A guide to the promotion’s biggest ever event

Cage Warriors will appear at the Eventim Apollo in London for the first time on Saturday, June 29, for the largest event in the promotion’s history. The 13-fight event boasts six consecutive title fights and a preliminary card packed with some of UK MMA’s best talent. The main card will be broadcast live on UFC…

Eryk Anders on Elias Theodorou’s release: “He’s just not entertaining”
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Eryk Anders on Elias Theodorou’s release: “He’s just not entertaining”

In his two years as a UFC fighter, Eryk Anders has developed a good feel for the business. He knows what it takes to impress the boss and what not to do if you plan on keeping your spot on the roster. As a multi-sport athlete, Anders knows that at the heart of all sports…

Garry Tonon pledges support for Kron Gracie, Dillon Danis, and other grapplers transitioning to MMA

Garry Tonon pledges support for Kron Gracie, Dillon Danis, and other grapplers transitioning to MMA

Just five fights into his professional mixed martial arts career, Garry Tonon is already laying the foundations for what appears to be the ideal way to crossover from jiu-jitsu to MMA. “The Lion Killer” made his MMA debut with ONE Championship in March 2018, defeating Richard Corminal in the second round via ground and pound….

The WLC is looking to expand its horizons, and Cambodia may be the first stop

The WLC is looking to expand its horizons, and Cambodia may be the first stop

This year marks the World Lethwei Championship’s (WLC) fourth year of existence, and it has already made noise on a global stage. The companies impact on the sport in such a small time-frame is unprecedented; their deal with UFC Fight Pass has allowed Lethwei to grow exponentially and integrate itself into Western society. They have…

Kevin Lee reflects on loss to Rafael dos Anjos, will stay committed to welterweight
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Kevin Lee reflects on loss to Rafael dos Anjos, will stay committed to welterweight

UFC lightweight Kevin Lee has re-emerged following his loss to Raphael Dos Anjos at UFC Rochester on May 18. “The Motown Phenom” appeared on yesterday’s JRE MMA Show #67, opening up about his recent performance, changes to be made going forward and his future at lightweight. UFC Rochester Lee has been absent from the media…

Combate Americas announces partnership with Cricket Wireless

Combate Americas announces partnership with Cricket Wireless

The first Hispanic MMA franchise, Combate Americas, continues to make big moves, adding yet another a new sponsor. Combate Americas announced today a new partnership that makes Cricket Wireless the exclusive wireless sponsor of the promotion, giving Cricket visibility and consumer engagement at Combate’s five biggest events throughout 2019. The move comes after the two…

Brent Primus after Patricio Pitbull’s win over Michael Chandler: “I want that belt back”
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Brent Primus after Patricio Pitbull’s win over Michael Chandler: “I want that belt back”

Two weeks ago, former Bellator lightweight champion Brent Primus (9-1 MMA, 7-1 BMMA) got back into the win column after a loss to now ex-champion Michael Chandler, and he did it in style. Primus had lost his title rematch with Chandler in December, dropping a unanimous decision to his rival at Bellator 212. Primus had…