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How the First MMA Trade Could Set a Precedent

October 29, 2018

When the UFC first announced in 2011 the introduction of the flyweight division and subsequent flyweight tournament, fans were excited to see some of the best in the world compete. Familiar faces to UFC fans in...

MMA Loses Its Funk: Ben Askren’s Career Ends With ‘What If?’

Mike Straus

November 30, 2017

Opinion, Spotlight

Last weekend marked the end of one of MMA’s most interesting careers. It only took Ben Askren a mere 57 seconds to finish Shinya Aoki at ONE Championship: Immortal Pursuit. Askren walks away from the sport with...

The Weekend in Scraps: Bisping’s Demise, Askren Goes Out on Top, Adesanya, Tenshin, Kovalev Impress

Combat Press

November 27, 2017

Opinion, Spotlight

Every Monday, the Combat Press staff gathers its thoughts on the previous weekend’s fights and fight news. This feature isn’t a recap and it isn’t an editorial, but rather a bit of both worlds. We’ll scour the ...

ONE Championship Immortal Pursuit Results: Askren Stops Aoki, Retires Undefeated

Rob Tatum

November 24, 2017

Events, Results, Spotlight

On Friday, Nov. 24, ONE Championship returned to the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore, for ONE Championship: Immortal Pursuit. In the night's main event, welterweight champion Ben Askren hung u...

ONE Championship: Immortal Pursuit Preview and Predictions

Zach Aittama

November 22, 2017

Events, Previews, Spotlight

On Friday, Nov. 24, ONE Championship returns to the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore, for ONE Championship: Immortal Pursuit. In the night's main event, welterweight champion Ben Askren looks t...

The Weekend in Scraps: UFC Rotterdam, Invicta FC Crowns a Champion, Askren Reigns at ONE

Combat Press

September 4, 2017

Opinion, Spotlight

Every Monday, the Combat Press staff gathers its thoughts on the previous weekend’s fights and fight news. This feature isn’t a recap and it isn’t an editorial, but rather a bit of both worlds. We’ll scour the ...

ONE Championship Shanghai Results: Askren Stops Kadestam, Retains Title

Zach Aittama

September 2, 2017

Events, Results, Spotlight

On Saturday, Sept. 2, ONE Championship will play host to its 60th event from Shanghai, China. In the evening's main event, ONE welterweight champion Ben Askren defends his title against former PXC welterweig...

Out of Obscurity: LFA 21, ONE Championship and KOTC

Bryan Henderson

August 31, 2017

Events, Out of Obscurity, Previews, Spotlight

Every week, Combat Press takes a look at three regional, developmental or international cards from the upcoming weekend, previewing from each a single fight to which people should pay close attention. We will a...

Combat Press MMA Rankings: May 29, 2017

Rob Tatum

May 29, 2017

Men's Rankings, Rankings, Spotlight

As MMA continues to grow its presence with the UFC, Bellator MMA, WSOF and ONE Championship, fighters are constantly jockeying for position in the eyes (and rankings) of the media. Every week, Combat Press w...

ONE Championship Dynasty of Heroes Results: Lee, Askren Retain Belts With Submission Wins

Rob Tatum

May 26, 2017

Events, Results, Spotlight

On Friday, May 26, ONE Championship returned to the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore, for ONE Championship: Dynasty of Heroes. Angela Lee made the second defense of her ONE women's atomweight t...

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