PFL 5: Patrick Brady Knew Nothing About MMA Beyond Chuck Liddell. Six Weeks Later,...
Atlanta, GA — Heavyweight Patrick Brady brings an undefeated record to the PFL SmartCage this Friday in Atlanta, Georgia — where he finally gets to make his promotional debut. Brady (5-0) was supposed to compete at PFL 2 in Las...
UFC Vegas 75’s Jared Cannonier: Vettori Not On Executioner’s Block Despite Personality
UFC middleweight Jared Cannonier knew he'd throw down with the "Italian Dream" Marvin Vettori some day. That day just happens to arrive this Saturday, with Cannonier looking to make it two straight wins since his title fight loss against Israel...
Bellator 297: Daniel James Discusses MMA’s Power to Change Lives, Friendship with ‘Big MMA...
Fourth-ranked Bellator heavyweight contender Daniel James opens the main card of Bellator 297 this Friday night in his home city of Chicago against Gokhan Saricam. Ahead of the fight, he sat down with Cageside Press to discuss this high-profile...
PFL 5: Amber Leibrock Credits Recent Success to Change in Mentality
Atlanta, GA — Following a stunning head kick knockout at PFL 2 that went viral and hit ESPN's highlight reel, Amber Leibrock appears to have the proverbial target on her back. "I mean, sure. I would, right?" Leibrock (7-4) noted...
Yoel Romero Attends Bellator 297 Press Conference Virtually Due to Fear of Heights
Yoel Romero fears no man in the cage. That much is clear. Heights? Well, that's another story. Romero (15-6) is set to face Vadim Nemkov for the Bellator light heavyweight championship this Friday at Bellator 297 in Chicago, Illinois. With the...
Bellator 297: Sergio Pettis Discusses Self-Improvement, Taking Out “Big Fish”
Sergio Pettis was in a tough spot in 2018. He had lost three of his last four fights to ranked opposition and the UFC was trying to get rid of the flyweight division for good. He would end up...
PFL 5: Larissa Pacheco Wants to Share Card With Francis Ngannou
Atlanta, GA — Women's lightweight 2022 champ and current featherweight Larissa Pacheco has had more of the spotlight on her than ever before after becoming the first fighter to defeat Olympic gold medallist and two-time PFL champ Kayla Harrison. Pacheco...
It’s Another Day At The Office For Timur Khizriev At Bellator 297
Chicago, IL - Undefeated Bellator featherweight Timur Khizriev comes into Bellator 297 to take on Richie Smullen on Friday night. "I have nothing against this opponent. I checked him. He's pretty good," Khizriev told reporters including Cageside Press on Tuesday. "I...
PFL 5’s Maurice Greene: Francis Ngannou “Not That Scary,” “Just Strong”
Atlanta, GA — PFL heavyweight Maurice Greene believes this is the time to make his mark in the sport of mixed martial arts. Paired up with returning champ Ante Delija at PFL 5 in Atlanta this Friday, for Greene (11-7)...
Bellator 297: Alex Polizzi Expects Ugly, Wild, Pretty Violent Fight Against Karl Moore
Bellator light heavyweight Alex Polizzi is happy to get back in the cage at Bellator 297 this Friday, especially being just 90 minutes away from home. That said, he does admit he's tried to distance himself a little bit from...