Alex Kenton to fight Ellis Barboza for WBC European title
Liverpool Muay Thai fighter Alex Kenton is set to fight Ellis Barboza for the WBC bantamweight European title in August.
Kenton became the UK’s number one bantamweight on Saturday after beating former number one, Tyree Stevens.
The 22-year-old fighter put his...
LISTEN: Muay Thai fighter Alex Kenton aiming to be best in UK
Alex Kenton has a chance to become the number one bantamweight in the UK when he faces Tyree Stevens this weekend.
The Titanium Combat Academy Muay Thai fighter can also gain an international ranking if he beats his nemesis on...
Create a Fighter Contender Series showcases future of combat sports
Create a Fighter Contender Series held its second-ever show this weekend in Liverpool mixing a variety of MMA, kickboxing, and submission grappling with 15 fights.
The three sports have become increasingly popular recently, and the Contender Series gave Liverpool's up-and-coming...
Connor Hughes eager to impress with PFL opportunity
Liverpool’s Connor Hughes moved to 7-0 over the weekend as he defeated Everton Cruz via unanimous decision in Preston.
The fight was Hughes’ final regional bout before he sets his sights on the PFL card in Berlin on July 8th.
Hughes...
Liverpool fighter Darren Till granted release from the UFC
Darren Till has left the UFC after requesting to be released from his contract.
He exits after a near eight-year run, which saw him compete for the welterweight title at one stage.
Former UFC fighter Chris Fishgold on MMA comeback trail
Unable to impose himself on the featherweight division in the UFC, after a near three-year absence from the cage Chris Fishgold is back after admitting he fell out of love with MMA.
The Liverpool native returns to MMA next month...
Liverpool’s Connor Hughes to compete in PFL Europe
Liverpool’s Connor Hughes has been announced as a member of the PFL Europe roster.
He will compete in an eight-man lightweight tournament with the winner earning $100,000.
5 Liverpool MMA fighters to watch
Liverpool's MMA scene continues to grow with the likes of Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann becoming superstars in 2022.
They have set the example to follow. Here are 5 more Merseysiders hoping to make a name for themselves in 2023.
Liam...
Profile: ‘Meatball’ Molly McCann’s MMA and LGBTQ journey
Professional UFC fighter ‘Meatball’ Molly McCann made her name in UFC in 2022. This LGBTQ+ history month, we take a look at the career of a proud member of the community.
Growing up in Liverpool’s Norris Green, McCann, now 32,...
Merseyside and Cheshire bags three titles at youth boxing championships
The Merseyside and Cheshire region secured three national titles at the annual youth boxing championships in Solihull.
Louis Szeto, Thomas Flynn and Tyler McIntyre were all victorious in Sunday's youth cadet finals to mark a successful tournament for the region.
