Author Zach Aittama

Zach Aittama

Senior Staff Writer

Zach Aittama became a fan of martial arts at an early age. Hooked on the sport after one experience, Zach started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai as a teenager. Watching the sport only increased his interest, building a fascination for combat sports around the globe. Years of training and amateur bouts later, Zach continues to train while working and attending school full-time. Zach started writing for Fight Sport Asia in 2014 and joined the Combat Press staff in July of 2015.

Combat Press Kickboxing Rankings: March 2020

March 5, 2020

Kickboxing Rankings, Rankings, Spotlight

As kickboxing continues to grow on a global scale with promotions like GLORY, K-1, Kunlun Fight and more, fighters are constantly jockeying for position in the eyes (and rankings) of the media. Every month, Co...

Steven Wright’s Kickfighting Highlight of the Year for 2019

February 6, 2020

One of the most respected names in the sport of kickboxing, a coach, and a GLORY employee, Steven "The Warman" Wright produces a kickfighting highlight every year. Here is the latest edition, featuring some of ...

Combat Press Kickboxing Rankings: February 2020

February 5, 2020

Kickboxing Rankings, Rankings

As kickboxing continues to grow on a global scale with promotions like GLORY, K-1, Kunlun Fight and more, fighters are constantly jockeying for position in the eyes (and rankings) of the media. Every month, Co...

Combat Press 2019 Kickboxing Awards: Fight of the Year – Marat Grigorian vs. Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong

January 28, 2020

Now that 2019 is in the books, Combat Press is taking a look back at the best that the sport of kickboxing had to offer. Over the next week, Combat Press will announce its award winners in multiple categories, ...

Combat Press 2019 Kickboxing Awards: Event of the Year – K’Festa.2

January 28, 2020

Now that 2019 is in the books, Combat Press is taking a look back at the best that the sport of kickboxing had to offer. Over the next week, Combat Press will announce its award winners in multiple categories, ...

Combat Press 2019 Kickboxing Awards: Knockout of the Year – Alex Pereira vs. Jason Wilnis

January 28, 2020

Spotlight, Videos

Now that 2019 is in the books, Combat Press is taking a look back at the best that the sport of kickboxing had to offer. Over the next week, Combat Press will announce its award winners in multiple categories, ...

Combat Press 2019 Kickboxing Awards: Female Fighter of the Year – Tiffany van Soest

January 28, 2020

Now that 2019 is in the books, Combat Press is taking a look back at the best that the sport of kickboxing had to offer. Over the next week, Combat Press will announce its award winners in multiple categories, ...

Combat Press 2019 Kickboxing Awards: Upset of the Year – Samy Sana vs. Yodsanklai Fairtex

January 27, 2020

Now that 2019 is in the books, Combat Press is taking a look back at the best that the sport of kickboxing had to offer. Over the next week, Combat Press will announce its award winners in multiple categories, ...

Combat Press 2019 Kickboxing Awards: Comeback of the Year – Kouzi vs. Seiya Kawahara

January 27, 2020

Now that 2019 is in the books, Combat Press is taking a look back at the best that the sport of kickboxing had to offer. Over the next week, Combat Press will announce its award winners in multiple categories, ...

Combat Press 2019 Kickboxing Awards: Robbery of the Year – Kaew Weerasakreck vs. Rukiya Anpo

January 24, 2020

Now that 2019 is in the books, Combat Press is taking a look back at the best that the sport of kickboxing had to offer. Over the next week, Combat Press will announce its award winners in multiple categories, ...