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A look at three key fights from the weekend’s regional, developmental and international scene. This edition previews CES MMA 31, KSW 32 and CFFC 52. ....
Bellator Newcastle: Pitbull vs. Scope Preview and Predictions Bellator MMA heads back across the pond to Newcastle, England, and the Utilita Arena on Feb. 9 for Bellator Newcastle. The main event of the evening features one of Bellator’s top veterans, lightweight contender Patricky “Pitbull” Freire. Freire, who is currently riding a four-fight winning streak, meets Ryan Scope, who will be fighting in front of his home crowd and will enter the cage for the first time in over a year. The rest of the main card features a lot of English talent. The co-headliner features undefeated lightweight Aaron Chalmers against Corey Browning. Also at lightweight, Terry Brazier takes on Chris Bungard. Finally, at middleweight, undefeated prospect Fabian Edwards takes on Lee Chadwick. ....
Five Welterweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2021 Welcome to year eight of the annual “Prospects the UFC Should Sign” series, in which we’ll examine five MMA prospects per division the UFC should sign in the upcoming year. This series started during my time as a writer for Bleacher Report, continued through my tenures at Today’s Knockout and FanSided, and now it stays alive another year here at Combat Press. Let’s examine the welterweight division, a weight class that is loaded with talent. Advertisement In picking these prospects, I’ll try my hardest to stay away from fighters who are currently in top organizations, such as Bellator or the Professional Fighters League, but a couple may pop up. In the past, I’ve had some great picks on the list and some that haven’t worked out. Below are the previous year’s selections, followed by the five men the UFC should offer roster spots to in the coming year. ....