Jake Hughes
Jake Hughes is a journalism major based in a town near London, England. He has written soccer articles for publications such as "FourFourTwo Magazine" and national newspaper "The Daily Mail." He is, however, a combat sports junkie who loves all things MMA and boxing. Jake started writing for FIGHTLAND in early 2013.
Articles by Jake Hughes
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One to Watch: Ovince Saint Preux vs. Volkan Oezdemir
Looking to rebound from his devastating loss against Jimi Manuwa, Ovince Saint Preux has a point to prove against Swiss newcomer Volkan Oesdemir. Full story
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Johny Hendricks to Fight at Middleweight Against Hector Lombard
This signals the end of Hendricks’ hellish failed weight cuts to 170lbs. Finally. Full story
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Carl Frampton Loses for the First Time as Leo Santa Cruz Recaptures WBA Featherweight Title
Carl Frampton and Leo Santa Cruz produced the goods in a rematch which lived up to their first fight on Saturday night. Full story
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One to Watch: Andrei Arlovski vs. Francis Ngannou
A fight between a heavyweight mainstay and one of the division’s most exciting prospects throwing down on free TV? Count us in. Full story
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Amir Khan vs. Kell Brook Won't Be Happening Any Time Soon
The fight British boxing fans are craving has hit a snag yet again. Full story
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Are the Blackzilians on the Ropes?
The high-profile departures of both Rashad Evans and coach Henri Hooft from the Blackzilians are another example of the problems faced by so-called “super gyms.” Full story
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Nick Blackwell’s Trainer Has Boxing Licence Revoked for Coma-Inducing Sparring Session
The British Boxing Board of Control say “it’s not in the interests or welfare of boxing” for Liam Wilkins to hold a trainers licence. Full story
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British MMA Figurehead Brad Pickett to Have Retirement Fight in London
Just months after playing a part in Urijah Faber’s hometown bow, Brad Pickett gets a chance to bid a fond farewell in his backyard in March. Full story
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One to Watch: Oleksiy Oliynyk vs. Viktor Pesta
An all-European heavyweight clash. Full story
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Khabib vs. Ferguson: 2017's Most Anticipated Fight (So Far) Edges Closer to Confirmation
All signs are now pointing to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson finally meeting in the Octagon after all. Full story
