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Nika Papava: Georgia’s Next Great Kickboxing Prospect Is Just Getting Started
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1335+ words) At 18 years old, Nika Papava has already accomplished more than many fighters achieve in an entire career. Undefeated at 12-0 as a professional, a champion in both kickboxing and boxing in Georgia, and fresh off a successful debut in Japan’s KNOCK…...
Combat Press 2025 MMA Awards: Male Fighter of the Year – Islam Makhachev
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (257+ words) Combat Press Combat Press 2025 MMA Awards: Male Fighter of the Year – Islam Makhachev A new year is here, and that means it’s time for Combat Press to take a look back at the best of MMA in 2025. In the coming…...
ONE Fight Night 44’s Regan Upshaw: Unusual Path to Pro MMA
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (809+ words) For most athletes, the path to competing on the global stage follows a familiar roadmap. Years of organized competition, steady progression through amateur ranks, and carefully planned career moves often define the journey. Regan Upshaw’s story is anything but conventional....
Who Should Face Islam Makhachev for the Welterweight Title Next?
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (438+ words) So, who out of Garry, Prates, and Morales should get the first crack at Makhachev?Let’s take a look at each of their cases. He lost. Narrowly outpointed. But his stock somehow grew in defeat, and since then, hehas gotten…...
Combat Press 2025 MMA Awards: Team of the Year – Eagles MMA
8+ mon, 6+ day ago (247+ words) Combat Press Combat Press 2025 MMA Awards: Team of the Year – Eagles MMA A new year is here, and that means it’s time for Combat Press to take a look back at the best of MMA in 2025. In the coming days,…...
UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates Results
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (62+ words) Combat Press On Saturday, May 2, the UFC hosted UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates, live from the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia. The event featured a welterweight battle between Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates. The event aired…...
PFL Chicago: Pettis vs. McKee Weigh-In Results
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (121+ words) On Saturday, Apr. 11, the Professional Fighters League will host PFL Chicago: Pettis vs. McKee, live from the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Ill. The event features a stacked lineup of MMA action. The event airs live on ESPN+ starting at 6 p.m. ET. The…...
UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates Preview and Predictions
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (504+ words) starting at 4 a.m. ET. Combat Press writers Matt Petela and Andrew Sumian preview the action this week....he deserves to be on the UFC roster next week. Petela: Cam Rowston. He is a finisher, plain and simple....
Combat Press 2025 MMA Awards: Upset of the Year – Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili
8+ mon, 6+ day ago (198+ words) Combat Press Combat Press 2025 MMA Awards: Upset of the Year – Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili A new year is here, and that means it’s time for Combat Press to take a look back at the best of MMA in 2025. In…...
OKTAGON 92 Results and Video: Lucia Szabová, Makhmud Muradov Win
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (213+ words) On Saturday, Aug. 1, OKTAGON hosted OKTAGON 92 live from Central Tennis Court Slávie in Prague, Czechia. And it’s fair to say it didn’t go very well for one of Europe’s premier MMA promotions. OKTAGON 92’s 10-fight card featured just three finishes…...