August 27, 2024

    Across The Pond profile UK Fighting Championships fighter Aaran Oliphant

    Myles Painter 27/08/2024

    Many of today’s leading MMA gyms have remained successful even when change comes knocking at the door because they all strive towards a single goal with a defined purpose. In today’s episode of Across The Pond, you will be introduced to the latest surgeon of Scottish steel primed for operation in UK Fighting Championships. An Amateur mixed martial artist since April 2022 and representing Higher Level Martial Arts under James Doolan, Aaran Oliphant holds a 4-1 record in five outings comprised of two decisions, one submission and one knockout. He has fought for several promotions throughout his career in the Amateur ranks including BMF and Caestus MMA. Oliphant has spent his whole Amateur career in the United Kingdom. Both of his finishes during his Amateur career have come inside the distance. Oliphant has gone to the scorecards twice over the course of his Amateur career, sweeping them across the board on both occasions. Each of his decision victories during his career as an Amateur mixed martial artist have resulted in a unanimous verdict. At BMF MMA 6, he faced Louie McEvoy and submitted him in the second round to secure his first and only submission victory as an Amateur. Oliphant defeated Seth Milne at Caestus MMA 1 via unanimous decision. Then at BMF MMA 8, he defeated Kyle McCulloch via unanimous decision to score his second decision win as an Amateur. At BMF Scotland, he defeated Sacha Dejeanty in the first round. The victory earned Oliphant the second decision win of his Amateur career. He also picked up his fourth win inside the Amateur ranks in the process. deceptively well rounded and having one of the leading men in all of European MMA to guide him along the Amateur path, Oliphant’s laser sharp MMA skill tree has opponents perilously close to the block of defeat by a fraction of a knife’s sharp end point!

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    The future of Bulgarian MMA is bright under BRAVE CF and world-class talent

    Aaron East 27/08/2024

    MMA in Bulgaria is positioned to make leaps in development after BRAVE Combat Federation’s debut event in the country.   BRAVE Combat Federation debuted in Bulgaria with BRAVE CF 86 and the event will go down into the history books as a game-changer for the MMA industry in Bulgaria.   It was evident from the attendance and the atmosphere inside the arena that the MMA fans in Bulgaria were waiting for an event of this magnitude. The crowd in attendance showered the BRAVE CF heroes with affection on fight night and made sure that their energy was felt around the world.   What stood out most during the event was the readiness of Bulgarian fighters to compete against world-class opponents. Six Bulgarian fighters fought in BRAVE CF 86, and all of them delivered memorable performances, showcasing the potential of Bulgarian MMA talent when given the right opportunities.   Anton Yanchev and Rusi Minev delivered dominant performances in their respective bouts, showcasing their skills to a global audience. Both fighters also received huge support from the crowd in attendance.   The atmosphere was electric for BRAVE CF’s debut in Bulgaria   Meanwhile, Pavel Vladev became an instant fan favourite with his exciting fighting style. Vladev had made headlines for his pre-fight intensity and replicated that energy inside the cage, defeating Christian Mach in the second round via ground and pound.   Although local fighters did face defeat, most of them showcased their heart and quality, with the Bulgarian fighters proving they could compete against top international MMA talent.   Along with bringing high-quality MMA action to Bulgarian fans, BRAVE Combat Federation also introduced some of the best international talent to Bulgaria, providing a huge boost to the MMA ecosystem in the country.   Since its inception, BRAVE Combat Federation has played a crucial role in bringing in a new era of MMA worldwide and BRAVE CF’s vision has made differences in the MMA ecosystems of 34 countries, with Bulgaria being the latest to benefit.   With its debut event now concluded, the future of MMA in Bulgaria looks promising with BRAVE Combat Federation.

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    Across The Pond Profile: Cage Fury Fighting Championships fighter Chris Vasil

    Myles Painter 27/08/2024

    Returning to a promotion where a fighter has had a taste of success will often reignite their hunger to forge through the tough times and transform them into a better version of themselves. In today’s episode of Across The Pond, you will meet a majestic sea eagle ready to replant the fruits of success in Cage Fury Fighting Championships at CFFC 136 on September 27 and soar once again at Featherweight. A professional mixed martial artist since February 2017 and representing Charlie’s Combat Club, Chris Vasil owns a 6-4 record in 10 contests comprised of four knockouts and two decisions. He has spent the majority of his career in the professional ranks with Cage Fury Fighting Championships. He has finished four out of his six overall wins during the course of his career as a professional MMA fighter. Vasil has spent his entire career as a professional mixed martial artist in the United States. In his professional MMA debut at COGA 53 Supreme Showdown 2, he faced Jessie Nutting and defeated him via unanimous decision. Vasil also defeated Edson Penado via unanimous decision at COGA 55 Rumble on the Ridge 38 to secure his second decision win as a professional. Then in his promotional debut with Cage Fury Fighting Championships at CFFC 75, he defeated Troy Guerrero via technical knockout in round one. Vasil knocked out Fadi Shuman in the first round at CFFC 88. He defeated Ben Wada via TKO in round three at COGA Supreme Showdown 6. Vasil knocked out Frank Wells in the third round at CFFC 116. The victory earned Vasil the fourth knockout win of his professional career in addition to victory number three under the Cage Fury Fighting Championships banner. He also picked up his sixth win inside the professional ranks in the process. At  CFFC 136 on September 27, he will face off against John Nguyen in a battle of the border at Featherweight. Good luck Chris!

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