Matthew Petela

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UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes Preview and Predictions

2 weeks ago | combatpress.com | Matthew Petela |Andrew Sumian

It is fight week, and the vacant featherweight title is on the line, as former champion Alexander Volkanovski looks to reclaim the belt against rising star Diego Lopes. Volkanovski has struggled recently, losing his bid to become a two-division champion after being kicked in the head by Islam Makhachev. After that loss, he arguably returned to action too quickly and was subsequently knocked out by Ilia Topuria, losing the featherweight title in the process.
ONE Fight Night 30: Kryklia vs. Knowles Results

2 weeks ago | combatpress.com | Matthew Petela

On Friday, Apr. 4, ONE Championship will host ONE Fight Night 30: Kryklia vs. Knowles Results, live from the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The event features title fights in Muay Thai and kickboxing. The event airs live on Amazon Prime Video starting at 8 p.m. ET. Check below for full results. FULL RESULTSMuay Thai bout: Roman Kryklia vs. Lyndon Knowles – for the heavyweight titleKickboxing bout: Regian Eersel vs.
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy Preview and Predictions

2 weeks ago | combatpress.com | Matthew Petela

The big show is back at the UFC Apex this weekend. After showing off across the globe, the promotion returns home with a pair of talented featherweights adorning the marquee. Josh Emmett is a longtime member of Team Alpha Male, and, like most fighters in that camp, he hits tremendously hard and has high-level wrestling. Those core skills have gotten him to the precipice of the division, once competing for the interim title.
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg Results

3 weeks ago | wp.me | Matthew Petela

On Saturday, Mar. 30, the UFC will host UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg, live from Arena CDMX in Mexico City. The event features a battle of top flyweight contenders. The event airs live on ESPN+ starting at 4 p.m. ET. Check below for full results. FULL RESULTSBrandon Moreno vs. Steve ErcegManuel Torres vs. Drew DoberRonaldo Rodríguez vs. Kevin BorjasKelvin Gastelum vs. Joe PyferDavid Martinez vs. Saimon OliveiraRaul Rosas Jr. vs. Vince MoralesEdgar Cháirez vs. CJ VergaraAteba Gautier vs.
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg Preview and Predictions

4 weeks ago | combatpress.com | Matthew Petela |Andrew Sumian

The international schedule continues for the UFC as they go from London over to Mexico City with a fight card topped by a battle between two elite flyweights with UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg. Brandon Moreno has been the face of the flyweight division for the past several years. His thrilling tetralogy with Deiveson Figueiredo was one of the greatest rivalries in the history of the sport.
ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang Results

1 month ago | wp.me | Matthew Petela

On Sunday, Mar. 23, ONE Championship will host ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang, live from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The event features Muay Thai, MMA, and kickboxing action, including multiple title fights. ONE 172 airs live on ONE Championship pay-per-view starting at 3 a.m. ET. Check below for full results. FULL RESULTSKickboxing bout: Takeru Segawa vs. Rodtang JitmuangnonKickboxing bout: Tawanchai PK Saenchai vs.
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady Preview and Predictions

1 month ago | combatpress.com | Matthew Petela |Andrew Sumian

From Las Vegas to London we go, as the UFC travels across the pond for a Fight Night inside the O2 Arena with welterweight title contenders closing out the show. Former champion Leon Edwards is looking to get back into the win column and earn a shot at getting his belt back. Standing in his way is Sean Brady, a gritty Philadelphian who is also looking for a shot at the belt. Both of these men have their eyes on Belal Muhammad, who took Edwards’ belt and also handed Brady his lone professional loss.
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2 Preview and Predictions

1 month ago | combatpress.com | Matthew Petela |Andrew Sumian

Staying home in Las Vegas, the UFC hosts another fight night inside the Apex with middleweight contenders on the marquee, as UFC Vegas 104 hits the stage on Saturday, Mar. 15. Just a couple short years ago, Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze met inside the Octagon with Vettori emerging with a somewhat controversial decision. They run it back this weekend over five rounds in a division that isn’t exactly deep on legitimate title threats.
UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev Results

1 month ago | combatpress.com | Matthew Petela

On Saturday, Mar. 8, the UFC will host UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev, live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. The event features a light heavyweight title bout between champion Alex Pereira and challenger Magomed Ankalaev. The UFC 313 early prelims air live on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass starting at 6:30 p.m. ET, followed by the preliminary card on ESPN+ and ESPNEWS at 8 p.m. ET. The main card airs on ESPN+ pay-per-view at 10 p.m. ET. Check below for full results. FULL RESULTSAlex Pereira vs.
UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev Preview and Predictions

1 month ago | combatpress.com | Matthew Petela |Andrew Sumian

The fight capital of the world is host, once again, to a huge night for the UFC. Inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the light heavyweight championship will be on the line in the main event as world champion kickboxer and current UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira takes on surging contender Magomed Ankalaev to headline UFC 313.