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Sponsorship Opportunity for Pro-Boxer, Stanley “Kid Muscle” Johnson

Posted on November 1, 2025 by A. J. Riot

Introducing Stanley “KiD Muscle” Johnson, @k1dmuscle the newest member of Team LI, the esports division of Long Island Gaming League (LIGL) — in collaboration with Eruption Boxing & MMA Management / @eruptionboxing and Muscle Syndicate. He dominates in the ring, while leveling up in the game. Stanley is a fighter, a gamer, and a creator. As a boxer, his record is 7 – 1 (5 KOs), is ranked #12 in the US Cruiserweight division, and #108 worldwide. Stanley brings the same discipline that fuels his boxing career into esports and digital media.

Next Fight: Nov 8 | WBC Australian Title | Stanley Johnson vs Karim Maatalla (10–2, 8-win streak) | Melbourne, Australia

Gaming Debut: Now streaming, competing, and creating as part of Team LI — including highlights from his EVO 2025 appearance and exclusive behind-the-scenes content from both the ring and the arena.

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18 Years of Real Fight Promotion!

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Vitaliy Vovk

🎉 18 Years of Real Fight Promotion!

Today marks a special milestone.

Eighteen years ago, on October 26, 2007, the first-ever tournament — RFP 1: West Fight 1 — took place, beginning a story that continues to this day.

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Vitaliy Vovk

MMA Promoter | Event Organizer | Analyst

Founder & President of Real Fight Promotion (RFP) – one of the longest-running and most recognized MMA organizations in Ukraine. Organizer of 100+ MMA events. Contributor, analyst, and Trusted Promoter collaborating with leading global MMA platforms.

https://rfpromo.com/

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Investment Opportunity: Build Ukraine’s First Global MMA League

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Vitaliy Vovk

We’re seeking a strategic partner or investor to co-build Ukraine’s first global sports league — with plans for international franchising, a global broadcast network, NFTs, betting integrations, and the launch of the RFP Champions League.

Our media partners include PrimeFight.TV, FightPlus.eu, and United Fight Alliance, and our fighters are future stars in MMA.

RFP offers a rare combination: a trusted brand, a scalable model, strong social impact, and a clear path to global expansion.

Attached is our full commercial proposal. I’d welcome the chance to discuss how we can co-create a major international sports brand — with legacy, impact, and growth potential.

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Vitaliy Vovk

MMA Promoter | Event Organizer | Analyst

https://rfpromo.com/

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WBU World Championship Title in Master Boxing – Event Preview

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Heather

Master Boxing: Germany vs. England – November 15, 2025, in Markt Erlbach, Germany

VENUE:

Rangauhalle

Zennhäuser Weg 6

91459 Markt Erlbach, Germany

Rafał Kwiatkowski (Saarbrücken, Germany) and Loris Baldacci (Italy) are competing for the WBU Masters Boxing World Title

The main event consists of two exceptional technical boxers. Therefore, this will make for a competitive matchup and what is likely to be an interesting fight. The boxers will be competing for a WBU World Championship title in Master Boxing.

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Heather

Combat Sports & Martial Arts Writer| Partnership Marketing and Digital Strategy Lead (Combat Sports)
I have been an avid viewer of Boxing and MMA for almost three decades. Since 2001, I have enjoyed watching the UFC. I hold an academic background in Gerontology from Madonna University, and spent 25 years working across both clinical and non-clinical healthcare settings. But a lifelong passion for writing and martial arts eventually pulled me toward a new chapter. Today, I write for FightMatrix.com. Additionally, I interview professionals in the Combat Sports sector.

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Top Fast Payout Casinos: Withdraw Quick in 2025

Posted on October 15, 2025 by A. J. Riot

Have you ever hit a jackpot and then had to wait forever to actually touch your winnings? Yeah, nothing kills the vibe faster than a “pending withdrawal” screen.

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Ready to cash out quickly and keep the fun rolling? Let’s dive into the top picks that won’t keep your money on hold.

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WBU Opens a New Chapter: Bare-Knuckle Fights Under Official Regulations

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Oleg

Press Release

The World Boxing Union (WBU) is expanding its scope and will now officially organize and sanction bare-knuckle fights. With a clear set of rules, the highest medical standards, and internationally consistent guidelines, the WBU emphasizes professionalism, safety, and transparency.

Worldwide operations will be overseen by Scott Dixon, while Ralf-Peter Frohn-Lux and Marco Sachon will serve as the official contact for Germany, providing direct access to the WBU and its bare-knuckle activities.

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From Heavyweights to Legends: 10 Boxers You Don’t Want to Face

Posted on September 17, 2025 by A. J. Riot

Boxing isn’t a sport for the faint-hearted. This explains why the sport is so popular everywhere you look — whether it’s the United States, China, Argentina or Poland, the fans of the sport are everywhere. Stepping into the ring, professionally or otherwise, has always required a show of power, speed, and strength.

Many people have been fortunate to punch others legally (via boxing). But there are some names that left an impact on their opponents. These aren’t just regular athletes, they’re men that combined toughness and skill, cementing them as boxers you’d never want to face in the real-world.

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Ranking of promising MMA fighters to watch out for

Posted on July 8, 2025 by A. J. Riot

The MMA network, especially the UFC is a very interesting sport and brings out some raw emotions when watching.

Almost every fight night, we get new crop of fighters from every corner of the globe. Either boxers making a transition to the MMA or a committed young fighter determined to prove himself on tour.

Some of the most exciting fighters we’ll be highlighting to watch out for this year include:

Felipe Lima
Tallison Texiera
Vinicius Oliveira
Baysangur Chamsoudinov
Carlos Prates
Esteban Ribovics
Raul Rosas Jr.

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Announcing FightMatrix and RFP Partnership

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Oleg

FightMatrix.com is excited to announce a partnership with Ukraine’s Real Fight Promotion.

Real Fight Promotion (RFP) is a leading organization in Ukraine specializing in mixed martial arts (MMA). Established in 2007, RFP is the oldest and most recognized league in the country, attracting top fighters from around the world to its tournaments. Their events take place at various venues across Ukraine and are broadcast to audiences in the U.S., Europe, and Ukraine, both live and on-demand. RFP guarantees a high standard of event organization, a strong reputation, and consistent growth, making us one of the key players on the global MMA stage!

The partnership between FightMatrix and RFP will expand the global reach of both partners, and ensure more accurate fight results and rankings for Ukrainian fighters on our website. We are also hoping to advance the MMA scene in Ukraine, Eastern Europe, and across the world.

UFC 315 Preview and More: All the Latest From the MMA World

Posted on May 9, 2025 by A. J. Riot

Photo by Steven Cordes on Unsplash

UFC 315 is set to take place at the Bell Centre in Montreal on May 10th, and fans are buzzing with excitement. Many have been waiting for this event for a while now, and with the UFC officially announcing the schedule, fans cannot wait for the event to start.

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