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.
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UFC 289 Countdown: Oliveira vs. Dariush

By |2023-06-06T08:45:22+01:00June 6th, 2023|Latest News, Videos|

The co-main event of UFC 289 features a number-one contender battle in the lightweight division as a former champion seeks to return to the 155-pound summit, while a patient and dangerous contender looks to earn his first shot at UFC gold.

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UFC 289 Countdown: Nunes vs. Aldana

By |2023-06-05T10:02:47+01:00June 5th, 2023|Latest News, Videos|

The headline bout at UFC 289 sees the return of one of the greatest female fighters of all time. Amanda Nunes is back to defend her UFC bantamweight title, and she'll take on Irene Aldana in a five-round title matchup in Vancouver on Saturday, June 10.

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Beneil Dariush says he’s on a different grappling level to Charles Oliveira: ‘We wouldn’t be in the same ballpark’

By |2023-06-06T14:26:45+01:00June 5th, 2023|Latest News|

Beneil Dariush has had to wait patiently for an opportunity to fight for the UFC lightweight title, and on Saturday night at UFC 289 he faces a former champion believing that victory should eliminate all doubt over what’s next for him.

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UFC Vegas 74: Amir Albazi edges split decision over Kai Kara-France, calls for October title shot

By |2023-06-04T12:13:57+01:00June 4th, 2023|Latest News|

Amir Albazi showed that he belongs in the UFC’s flyweight title conversation with a split-decision win over Kai Kara-France at UFC Vegas 74, then called for his next bout to be for the undisputed flyweight title.

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