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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.

Top amateur national teams get set for MMA Super Cup

By Simon Head|2022-02-18T18:59:23+00:00February 18th, 2022|Latest News|

The top nations in IMMAF are preparing to face off in the inaugural MMA Super Cup, a special nation-versus-nation tournament designed to crown the best amateur MMA nation in the world.

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Kayla Harrison frustrated with lack of clarity on her fighting future: ‘I’m getting real sick of it’

By Simon Head|2022-02-17T20:32:42+00:00February 17th, 2022|Latest News|

If the fans are wondering why Kayla Harrison hasn't signed a new deal with a promotion yet, they're not alone. Harrison herself is also growing increasingly frustrated with her ongoing free agency.

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Luke Rockhold ready for potential Paulo Costa clash, provided Brazilian makes weight

By Simon Head|2022-02-17T20:05:02+00:00February 17th, 2022|Latest News|

Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold is looking to return to the octagon later this summer, and has identified a suitable opponent, providing they hit their mark on the scale.

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Beneil Dariush out, Bobby Green in to face Islam Makhachev at UFC Fight Night 202

By Simon Head|2022-02-19T14:27:59+00:00February 17th, 2022|Latest News|

Crowd-pleasing lightweight striker is stepping in on short notice to face surging Russian contender at the UFC Apex on February 26.

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Bellator stacks the deck with two huge title fights at Bellator 277

By Simon Head|2022-02-16T19:40:17+00:00February 16th, 2022|Latest News|

The infamous "Shark Tank" in San Jose, California will play host to two massive title fights as Bellator MMA loads up for a huge event on Friday, April 15.

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UAE Warriors announces move to Etihad Arena for Abu Dhabi double-header

By Simon Head|2022-02-15T00:28:04+00:00February 15th, 2022|Latest News|

Abu Dhabi-based promotion UAE Warriors has announced it has moved its upcoming two events in February to the Emirate's brand new Etihad Arena.

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Johnny Walker vs. Jamahal Hill promoted to new main event of UFC Fight Night 201

By Simon Head|2022-02-19T14:28:17+00:00February 14th, 2022|Latest News|

After a few paperwork issues, February 19th's UFC Fight Night card in Las Vegas now has a new main event, with Johnny Walker vs. Jamahal Hill replacing Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Rafael Fiziev as the event's headliner.

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Tial Thang reacts to no-contest with Sunoto at ONE: Bad Blood, says he’s ‘ready to do it again’

By Simon Head|2022-02-13T17:05:31+00:00February 13th, 2022|Latest News, Videos|

ONE Championship bantamweight contender Tial Thang has apologized for his part in his no contest with Sunoto Peringkat at ONE: Bad Blood on Friday.

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UFC 271: Israel Adesanya targets Jared Cannonier after winning Robert Whittaker rematch

By Simon Head|2022-02-13T07:02:03+00:00February 13th, 2022|Latest News, Videos|

Israel Adesanya defeated Robert Whittaker for a second time to retain the UFC middleweight title, then revealed that he already knows what he wants next.

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UFC 271: Tai Tuivasa stuns Derrick Lewis, then announces heavyweight takeover

By Simon Head|2022-02-13T06:49:47+00:00February 13th, 2022|Latest News, Videos|

Australian slugger Tai "Bam Bam" Tuivasa knocked out the UFC's knockout king at UFC 271, then announced himself as the next big thing in the UFC's heavyweight division.

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