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Rangel de Sá (10-1) vs. Ismael Bonfim (14-3) The Legacy Fighting Alliance has a special treat in store for its fans this weekend. The longtime feeder league for the UFC is headed to Brazil for a pair of shows this weekend. It starts on Friday with LFA 111. The card is loaded with prospects, including lightweight headliners Rangel “Anaconda” de Sá and Ismael “Marreta” Bonfim. The 24-year-old de Sá has been competing as a professional since 2016. He won his first four fights before dro...

UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moisés Preview and Predictions July 13, 2021 After a blockbuster pay-per-view just down the road at the T-Mobile Arena, it’s back to the UFC Apex this weekend for UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moisés. The headliners are a pair of highly touted lightweight prospects turned contenders. The familial bond between retired former champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev is well noted, but it is largely Makhachev’s talent that led to Nurmagomedov anointin...

Mar 9, 2018 at 10:46am PST The two-fight losing streak seemed like a small cut compared to the emotional scar left by Bradley’s first husky, Ice, passing away while he was overseas. A former wrestler at the University of Iowa, Bradley is a natural competitor. For people like Bradley, losing sucks. But that feeling pales in comparison to losing his support system at home. Even though Bradley has friends and family, it was Ice who was always there for him. Simply put, it was a catastrophic seri...

Rob Wilkinson (13-2) vs. Sam Kei (8-5) The Hex Fight Series returns this weekend with a card that’s heavy on amateur bouts and only includes a handful of professional contests. However, the headlining title tilt is certainly worthy of our attention. Light-heavyweight kingpin and former UFC fighter Rob Wilkinson puts his belt on the line against the company’s heavyweight champion, Sam Kei. Wilkinson has spent much of his career, including his UFC tenure, at middleweight. He had the misfortun...

A look at key fights from the weekend’s regional, developmental and international scene. This edition previews Combate 38, CES 56 and LFA 68.

A look at key fights from the weekend’s regional and international scene. This edition previews UWC 27, EFC Worldwide 86 and Open FC 5.

A look at key fights from the weekend’s regional and international scene. This edition previews Brave CF 51, LFA 109 and KSW 61.

One of the greatest qualities in a leader is to lead by example. It’s easy for someone to stand on a pulpit and preach about things they believe in, but it’s a whole new ballgame when it’s time to walk the walk. Nick “Nyquil” Browne is a leader on many levels. The collegiate wrestler and All-American boxer has been an instructor at the All-American MMA Academy in Uniontown, Pa., for several years, and earned his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu there in February. Around the same time...

Dilano Taylor (5-1) vs. Carlos Matos (8-1) Titan Fighting Championship returns for its 69th event on Friday. The show is a co-promotion with the Dominican Republic’s Fighting Force organization and features title fights for both companies. The Titan championship affair is a clash for the vacant welterweight title between prospect Carlos Matos and up-and-comer Dilano Taylor. The 24-year-old Matos made his pro debut in 2017 and has been nearly perfect ever since. “El Matador” secured each o...

Out of Obscurity: Heat 40, Road FC 40 and Jungle Fight 91 Every week, Combat Press takes a look at three regional, developmental or international cards from the upcoming weekend, previewing from each a single fight to which people should pay close attention. We will also list other significant bouts from the card, as well as information on how to follow each promotion and watch the events. Let’s discover those prospects that fight in the obscurity of the regional, developmental and internatio...