In the fast-paced world of mixed martial arts, fighters often have unique stories that shape their careers. In a recent episode of the Couch Warrior Podcast, host Mike spoke with Connor Matthews, a Dana White Contender Series 2023 Week 10 contract winner and emerging UFC fighter. Matthews shared insights into his early martial arts journey, his time in the military, and his triumphant return to the Octagon.
Eddie Abasolo and Luke Lessei are both coming off competitive losses to the elite of the ONE Championship featherweight Muay Thai division. Now, they will try to right the ship against each other on Friday, February 16, at ONE Fight Night 19. Abasolo, however, does not view the high-stakes matchup as a rebound fight.
In a recent episode of the Couch Warrior Podcast, host Mike welcomed Charalampos Grigoriou, who recently won a contract during season 7 of Dana White's Contender Series after knocking out Cameron Smotherman one minute into the fight. The conversation delved into Grigoriou's martial arts journey, his feelings on representing Cyprus and Greece, and future plans.
UFC Bantamweight champion “Suga” Sean O’Malley is set to defend his newly-earned title for the first time on March at UFC 299 against Marlon “Chito” Vera, a violently dangerous fighter sporting the most finishes (10) in the division’s history.
Caged Aggression, the Iowa-based MMA promotion known for its multi-night events, began rolling out its 25 scheduled fights this week for its upcoming March card, starting with both main events. The organization’s 20th two-night event has been touted as “historic”, with seven of its 25 fights having championship stakes.
More championship action is on the way this Friday night in Philadelphia. After taking the month of January off from MMA to begin a Muay-Thai promotion, Atlantic City-based Cage Fury Fighting Championships is back for more action this weekend.
While Las Vegas will be undoubtedly the epicenter of the sports universe this week thanks to Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium this Sunday night, don't forget that you've got a full weekend of MMA to watch before the ballgame happens. After Battlefield Fight League gets the weekend schedule going on Thursday night, the action returns stateside the next evening.
Live coverage of CFFC 129 begins Friday at 7 pm ET/ 4 pm PT on the CFFC OnlyFans feed with the free undercard. Action continues at 9 pm ET/ 6 pm PT on UFC Fight Pass with the main card. Barring any postponed or cancelled fights between now and then, an 11-fight card will take place.
