Henri is a reporter with experience covering a range of combat sports events and fighters across the UK scene. He has previously written for independent newspapers and has regularly covered promotions including Cage Warriors, PFL and Kingdom Combat Championship. His main focus is MMA, with additional interests in boxing and bare-knuckle boxing. He specialises in fighter interviews, pre-fight features and event reporting. Henri tries to bring genuine passion for combat sports into his writing. He enjoys being close to the action as well as capturing the build-up, bringing coverage to the fans who want to stay informed or learn more about what goes on behind the scene.
Cage Warriors Amateur Academy launched in Manchester as part of the promotion's triple-header weekend, giving amateur MMA fighters the opportunity to compete under the bright lights while showcasing the next generation of British talent.
Cage Warriors 207 delivered another memorable night in Manchester as Ieuan Davies captured the lightweight title with a stunning first-round submission, while Nathan Fletcher, Adam Cullen and George Staines all secured major victories on a card packed with finishes and upsets.
Andreeas Binder and Alexander O'Sullivan led a night packed with stoppages as Cage Warriors 206: Unplugged returned to Manchester with another action-filled event. Eight of the ten fights ended inside the distance.
Adam Cullen returns to Cage Warriors 207 on June 20 at Manchester's BEC Arena, where he faces Carl Jones following the withdrawal of Stefano Catacoli. The Next Generation MMA prospect discusses his evolution as a fighter, UFC ambitions and why fans can still expect fireworks inside the cage.
Dana White has revealed ambitious plans to continue building the UK market through UFC and Zuffa Boxing, including the possibility of a future UFC Performance Institute in Britain.
Rico Franco claimed the BKFC Interim Welterweight Championship with a stoppage win over Connor Tierney, while Darren Till made a statement in his bare-knuckle debut by stopping Aaron Chalmers at BKFC 90 Birmingham.
BKFC 90 heads to Birmingham on May 30 with Connor Tierney and Rico Franco battling for interim welterweight gold, while former UFC title challenger Darren Till makes his highly anticipated bare-knuckle debut against Aaron Chalmers.
PFL Africa champion Abraham Bably has exclusively confirmed to Combat Evolved that he will drop to light heavyweight for a high-profile showdown with former Professional Fighters League champion Rob Wilkinson at PFL San Diego on June 27.
PFL Belfast: Kelly vs Wilson delivered a high-energy night at the SSE Arena, featuring brutal finishes, back-and-forth wars, and a shocking main event result.
“I’m the best in Europe, and I want to prove that.”
“I’m no longer a one-trick pony.”
UFC London: Fight Night delivered a card full of contrasts at the O2 Arena, with explosive finishes, tactical battles, and a brutally honest crowd.
“I’m here to win, I’m here to fight and I’m here to get paid.”
“Electricity, speed, flamboyance, knockout – what the fans want to see, I am.”
"There has never been a better featherweight than me outside of the UFC - honestly, I can't think of one." - Aiden Lee
“The only goal is the UFC, since I’ve had my first amateur fight I’ve never thought of anything else.”
“At the end of the day, I’m going in there to hurt someone.”
Diogo Ramos: “I don’t really have game plans walking into it, I just fight my fight and whatever happens happens.”
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