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About Simon Head

Fighters Only's Global Head of Content, Simon is a veteran sports journalist and editor who has covered MMA for more than a decade for a host of major international outlets, including BBC Sport, BT Sport, MMA Junkie/USA Today, The Sun, and the Daily Mirror.

Cage Warriors 161: Mason Jones vs. Yann Liasse added to fight card for Dublin

By Simon Head|2023-09-14T13:16:41+01:00September 14th, 2023|Latest News|

A pivotal bout in the Cage Warriors lightweight division has been added to the fight card for Cage Warriors 161 in Dublin, Ireland.

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Bellator 301: Two title fights head stacked card for Chicago

By Simon Head|2023-09-14T13:41:08+01:00September 14th, 2023|Latest News|

Bellator has confirmed 10 bouts, including two championship fights, as the promotion heads to Chicago for a big event on Friday, November 17.

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Cage Warriors 163: Omiel Brown vs. Giannis Bachar set for welterweight title headliner in London

By Simon Head|2023-09-14T10:39:59+01:00September 14th, 2023|Latest News|

Fresh off his knockout of the year contender in his last outing, England's Omiel Brown is ready to challenge for Cage Warriors gold.

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Jack Della Maddalena planning ‘masterclass’ against Kevin Holland at Noche UFC

By Simon Head|2023-09-14T10:07:06+01:00September 14th, 2023|Latest News|

Rising Australian welterweight contender Jack Della Maddalena is charging towards the top of the UFC's 170-pound division, and plans on adding a big-name scalp to his resume on Mexican Independence Day.

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Kayla Harrison vs. Julia Budd added to PFL World Championship card for Washington DC

By Simon Head|2023-09-14T10:07:19+01:00September 13th, 2023|Latest News|

Kayla Harrison is all set to make her long-awaited return to the PFL SmartCage, and she'll do so at the PFL's 2023 season finale in Washington DC.

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Dana White’s Contender Series 62: Five more UFC contracts awarded on a wild night at the Apex

By Simon Head|2023-09-13T16:40:07+01:00September 13th, 2023|Latest News|

One of the most entertaining Contender Series nights we’ve seen at the UFC Apex saw five more fighters earn UFC contracts as each winner was handed a shot in the UFC after impressive wins in their Las Vegas showcase.

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Endeavor brings UFC and WWE under one roof with launch of TKO Group Holdings

By Simon Head|2023-09-13T08:57:24+01:00September 12th, 2023|Latest News|

UFC owners Endeavor officially closed their deal with pro wrestling leader WWE and launched a new company, TKO Group Holdings, at the New York Stock Exchange.

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Irish coach Paddy Holohan says team unity will be key ahead of Oktagon Challenge: England vs. Ireland

By Simon Head|2023-09-11T19:53:21+01:00September 11th, 2023|Latest News|

Oktagon's new reality show for the UK and Irish market is ready to hit screens on Tuesday, September 12, with Irish team coach Paddy Holohan excited for the action to unfold.

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UFC 293: Sean Strickland shocks the world, outpoints Israel Adesanya to win middleweight title

By Simon Head|2023-09-12T18:24:49+01:00September 10th, 2023|Latest News|

Sean Strickland produced one of the biggest championship upsets in UFC history by defeating Israel Adesanya to capture the middleweight title at UFC 293 in Sydney, Australia.

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Cage Warriors 159: Trevin Jones edges Wilson Reis via split decision in San Diego

By Simon Head|2023-09-10T15:35:43+01:00September 9th, 2023|Latest News|

Two former UFC veterans went face to face in the main event of Cage Warriors 159, with Trevin Jones bouncing back into the win column with a split-decision victory over Wilson Reis.

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