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Combat Press Women’s MMA Rankings: November 2019

November 1, 2019

With the growing popularity of women’s MMA, it is important to recognize these women with a rankings system of their own. Between the UFC’s inclusion of a bantamweight division, its addition of the strawweight...

Combat Press MMA Rankings: November 2019

Rob Tatum

November 1, 2019

Men's Rankings, Rankings, Spotlight

As MMA continues to grow its presence with the UFC, Bellator MMA, KSW, PFL and ONE Championship, fighters are constantly jockeying for position in the eyes (and rankings) of the media. Every month, Combat Pres...

Hindsight 20/20: Grading the Ben Askren for Mighty Mouse Trade One Year Later

Bryan Henderson

October 18, 2019

Opinion, Spotlight

It’s been roughly a year since the historic first trade in MMA history. The UFC “sent” its longtime, though recently dethroned, flyweight champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson to ONE Championship in exchan...

Combat Press Women’s MMA Rankings: October 2019

Riley Kontek

October 3, 2019

Rankings, Spotlight, Women's Rankings

With the growing popularity of women’s MMA, it is important to recognize these women with a rankings system of their own. Between the UFC’s inclusion of a bantamweight division, its addition of the strawweight...

Combat Press MMA Rankings: October 2019

Rob Tatum

October 1, 2019

Men's Rankings, Rankings, Spotlight

As MMA continues to grow its presence with the UFC, Bellator MMA, KSW, PFL and ONE Championship, fighters are constantly jockeying for position in the eyes (and rankings) of the media. Every month, Combat Pres...

Next Steps for the UFC Heavyweight Division

Matt Quiggins

September 18, 2019

Opinion, Spotlight

The dust has finally settled in the UFC’s heavyweight division. With Stipe Miocic regaining his heavyweight title from Daniel “DC” Cormier roughly a month ago, the division is ready to move forward. This is...

Phoenix Rising: The UFC’s Flyweight Division Isn’t Dead Yet

Bryan Henderson

September 16, 2019

Opinion, Spotlight

Just last year, it seemed as if the UFC’s flyweight division was history. The league’s long-reigning champion, Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, had been unseated by Henry Cejudo and then, in an even more shoc...

Combat Press Women’s MMA Rankings: September 2019

Riley Kontek

September 6, 2019

Rankings, Spotlight, Women's Rankings

With the growing popularity of women’s MMA, it is important to recognize these women with a rankings system similar to the men. Between the UFC’s inclusion of a bantamweight division, its addition of a strawwei...

Combat Press MMA Rankings: September 2019

Rob Tatum

September 2, 2019

Men's Rankings, Rankings, Spotlight

As MMA continues to grow its presence with the UFC, Bellator MMA, KSW, PFL and ONE Championship, fighters are constantly jockeying for position in the eyes (and rankings) of the media. Every month, Combat Pres...

Contender Series: Season 3, Episode 9 Preview and Predictions

Riley Kontek

August 16, 2019

Events, Previews, Spotlight

Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series continues its third season. The show, which moved to its new home on ESPN+ this year, aims to give top prospects a chance to impress the UFC brass in an attempt t...

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