Ben Matthews is a combat sports journalist and lifelong MMA enthusiast with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Publishing and NCTJ training. Having covered mixed martial arts for the past five years, he focuses on delivering informed, engaging coverage across the sport while continuing to establish himself within the industry.
Most Valuable Promotions will enter the world of MMA for the first time with a Netflix event headlined by Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano.
Jack Rafferty previews his welterweight debut against Ekow Essuman, discussing his move to 147lbs, world-level ambitions and the pressure of fighting in Manchester on the Don’t Blink card.
Multiple late fight cancellations forced Cage Warriors 205 in Glasgow to proceed with a heavily disrupted fight card.
Nathaniel Wood calls for a top 15 opponent following his UFC London win, naming Yair Rodriguez and Patricio Pitbull as potential next fights.
Simeon Powell faces Emiliano Sordi at PFL Sioux Falls on May 2 at the Sanford Pentagon, live on DAZN in the UK.
“I’m in love with the sport because of the violence of it.”
“I will be tunnel vision, I’ll be focused on the job I have to do – and that is taking out Michael Page. Nothing else matters to me. Once the job is done, then I will look around and take it in.”
“I’m going to come out strong like always. Try to ‘swang and bang’ in the middle, heavyweight style. I’ll be a lot more focused, not with my chin in the air, but I’ll come out aggressive.”
Two champions fell at Cage Warriors 200 as Paddy McCorry and Nik Bagley delivered dominant performances to claim middleweight and featherweight gold in Dublin.
“This is my life, it’s my way of life. I’ve done this since I was young, and I plan on being a champion. I’ll do whatever it takes to get there.”
“I think for me? Stylistically she’s perfect. The perfect opponent for me to get a head kick KO on and a bonus.”
We spoke with Marin Vetrila as he prepares to face undefeated Yusuf Ali-Taleb at a 74kg catchweight in London. “I don’t think about the danger. I’m just making sure I’m ready.”
Ahead of Cage Warriors 203, we spoke with Tariq Pell, who sees his next fight as his “footstep into the UFC”.
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