Ben Matthews is a journalist who specialises in combat sports. An avid MMA fan on both the global and regional level, he has 5 years worth of reporting experience for digital news outlets. His experience is backed by a NCTJ training alongside a bachelors degree in Journalism & Publishing. Engaging, knowledgeable and contextualised coverage is what he aims to provide in his writing.
Cage Warriors 208 saw the promotion return to London in style, with reigning champion Nik Bagley successfully defending his title and Jordan Vucenic inching closer to a UFC return.
Chris Billam-Smith and Ryan Rozicki went to war in Bournemouth, with the former WBO cruiserweight champion emerging victorious after an action-packed main event.
Welsh UFC welterweight Oban Elliot believes he is entering the best form of his career as he prepares for his return to the Octagon, determined to make a statement in his next outing.
Anthony Joshua laid out his violent intentions before his boxing return against Kristian Prenga on July 25, as the pair prepare to meet in a heavyweight clash in Jeddah.
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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