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Out of Obscurity: Legacy FC 41, EFC 38 and WWFC 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 international circui...

Toe-to-Toe: The Thanksgiving Edition Well, here at Combat Press, we’ve gathered our troops to give our thanks. Before we begin, our managing staff would like to say that we’re thankful for each and every one of our staff members, from the writers who join us here, to those who are away at the moment, and to our photographers and contributors. And we’re also thankful for you, the readers. Advertisement However, the central focus of this gathering is to look at what we’re thankful for in ...

It’s that time again. Every summer, the combat sports world turns its attention to the sweltering Nevada desert for International Fight Week. And this year, the action inside the cage is likely to rival the July heat. Unfortunately, UFC 189 is longer at a steady boil after featherweight kingpin Jose Aldo was forced out the main event due to a broken rib. However, the promotion salvaged the card by inserting two-time title challenger Chad Mendes against rising star Conor McGregor. The pair wil...

[Ed. Note — This feature originally appeared on Combat Press prior to the scheduled fight between Nick Browne and Arthur Estrázulas at Legacy Fighting Alliance 95. After its publication, the fight was rescheduled for LFA 97. The article has been lightly edited here to account for the change in events.] 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�...

January 12, 2021 This weekend’s UFC event is not only the promotion’s return to Fight Island, but it is also the first event of the calendar year and the promotion’s debut on ABC. In the UFC on ABC 1 main event, top featherweight contenders clash when former champion Max Holloway takes on the surging Calvin Kattar. Holloway is looking to rebound after a pair of championship losses to Alexander Volkanovski. Meanwhile, Kattar is in search of the biggest win of his professional career with a...

GLORY 44: Chicago took place last weekend at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Ill. Following the exciting event, we break down what’s ahead for the winners and losers of everything from the first fight of the night to the main event for the GLORY welterweight title. Winners Murthel Groenhart: The controversy surrounding their second meeting warrants a third chance for Harut Grigorian to best Groenhart. Grigorian has won 14 of his past 16, including victories over Tayfun Ozcan, Antoine Pin...

Every week, Combat Press takes a look at three regional, developmental and 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 international circuits, waiting for their shot at the bright lights...

Priya Saini (4-0) vs. Monika Kiran Ghag (2-1) The holiday season often leads to a very thin docket of fights, but this gives us a chance to look at a fighter like India’s Priya Saini. Her nickname is “Unbeatable,” which has thus far proven to be true. The rising star returns at Soul of Warriors 2, where she’s set to meet Monika Kiran Ghag in the evening’s co-headliner. The 19-year-old Saini debuted in early 2019 and has topped all four of her pro opponents. Her first three fights ende...

Combat Press 2020 MMA Awards: Other Categories A new year is on the horizon, and that means it’s time for Combat Press to take a look back at the best of MMA in 2020. In the coming days, Combat Press will announce its award winners in multiple categories, covering everything from the action in the cage to the biggest stories surrounding the sport. Fighters are most frequently the ones in the spotlight in MMA, and deservedly so. They are the athletes who put their bodies on the line in the nam...

A new year is on the horizon, and that means it’s time for Combat Press to take a look back at the best of MMA in 2020. In the coming days, Combat Press will announce its award winners in multiple categories, covering everything from the action in the cage to the biggest stories surrounding the sport. Upset of the Year Shana Dobson vs. Mariya Agapova (UFC on ESPN 15) When you hear the phrase “greatest upsets in MMA history,” fights like Holly Holm against Ronda Rousey, Chris Weidman vers...