Upset, new champions, retirements, new ventures. Last night was action-packed and delivered on its promise of being a tremendous gift for fight fans. Our editor went to the PFL London event and reports from an ecstatic city celebrating great feats and mourning defeats. Results disclosed.
Sensational Saturday: 4 Events Not To Miss
Today is a true treat for fight fans – especially British fans – as it marks the return of bare-knuckle prize fighting to London, while Anthony Joshua takes on Alexander Usyk in a highly anticipated rematch. As if that wasn’t enough, the Professional Fighters League (PFL) makes its UK debut in London and Leon “Rocky” Edwards battles for the UFC Welterweight title as he takes on Kamaru Usman for a second time. Take your seats, prepare the screens, and enjoy the show.
Hur fungerar betting på kampsport?
Kampsport och MMA har på senare år klättrat upp till att bli en riktigt populär bettingsport. Inte så konstigt. Kampsport är en klassisk idrottsgren, kanske till och med världens äldsta. Redan de gamla grekerna slog vad om vem som skulle ta hem kampen på arenan. I dag behöver du dock inte ta dig till kampsportens spelplats för att satsa en slant på rätt vinnare. Online finns det en lång rad spelbolag och casinon som erbjuder dig chansen att ta hem matchen samtidigt som ringens champion. Men hur fungerar det där med betting på kampsport egentligen?
What’s On: August 12-14th
This weekend sees Bantamweight Dominick Cruz pitted against Marlon “Chito” Vera at UFC Fight Night in San Diego, while Combate Global returns with an All-Female card. The PFL playoffs continue with the Swede Sadibou Sy fighting for a spot in the PFL Welterweight finals.
PFL Playoffs: Interview with Sadibou Sy
Tomorrow, August 13th, the 2022 PFL Playoffs continue with Welterweight and Heavyweight showdowns in Cardiff, Wales. Amongst the contenders battling for a spot in the finals is the Swedish Welterweight Sadibou Sy. We spoke to him ahead of his semifinal bout.
RIP: “Judo” Gene LeBell
A legend of the martial arts community has passed away. “Judo” Gene LeBell (1932-2022) was a sensei, stuntman, wrestler, and “The Godfather of Grappling.” He will be sorely missed by many.
Karate Combat: Interview with Bas Rutten
The legendary MMA world champion Bas Rutten is now a brand ambassador for the promotion “Karate Combat” which was launched in 2018. We spoke to him about his own karate background and what makes Karate Combat unique amidst other promotions.
The Founder of The UFC: Interview with Campbell McLaren
In 1993, a revolution in the world of sports took place. The UFC was founded, and two years later the name “MMA” was established. One of the key figures in the creation of the UFC, and the sport of MMA, is Campbell McLaren who has since left the UFC and launched Combate Global. We spoke to him about his role in creating the UFC, the history of MMA, and his new ventures.
PFL Playoffs Begin
The PFL Playoffs kick off tonight with the Semifinals, live from the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Sweden’s 10 Best MMA Fighters
Sweden has been doing incredibly well in MMA for many years, often punching above its weight given the relatively small population. With athletes in all major promotions, past champions looking to gain their titles, and sure future title contenders, the future is bright. Here are Sweden’s top 10 pound-for-pound MMA athletes to keep an eye on.