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South Wales Argus
10-06-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Pontypool MMA fighter makes international debut with Belgium fight
23-year-old Levi Batchelor is travelling to Belgium in pursuit of his MMA career. The Pontypool local is, in his words, travelling to 'enemy territory' for a showdown against rival fighter Fahdi Khaled. Levi has just signed a contract with the Professional Fighters League and Professional Fighters League Europe. His Brussel's based fight is expected to attract at least 11,000 people. Pontypool professional MMA fighter Levi Batchelor is travelling abroad for a fight (Image: Levi Batchelor) Speaking of his recent career jump Levi said: 'I'm feeling really excited actually. It's a big step up and I'm going over to enemy territory for this next fight. 'I'm up against a guy that's Belgium-Tunisian and a very experienced Mua Thai fighter and now he's taken on MMA.' Levi first started his training in Shore Mixed Martial Arts, Llanhilleth. He weighs in at 135 Pounds and is classed as 'bantamweight.' So far, he's got an amateur record of ten wins and one loss and in his professional career he has two wins and is undefeated. His opponent has the same professional record. Pontypool professional MMA fighter Levi Batchelor is travelling abroad for a fight (Image: Levi Batchelor) Levi had the following to say to people considering getting into the sport. 'The hardest part is giving it a go, but it is just by having a go a lot of people find it quite daunting going into a sport that's deemed violent. 'I don't believe it had to be violent with mixed martial arts there's so many arts involved. I started with jujitsu. It boosts your confidence. It gives you sense of a hobby and finding a place that suites you. "There's not one size fits all when it comes to coaching and gyms there's a place for everybody.' A fight poster advertising the pro fight in Belgium (Image: Levi Batchelor) Levi shared how excited he is for his first professional fight. 'This is what I set out to do, fighting in front of big crowds and all the hard work's coming together. 'I'm just excited for it all to be honest. Already got quite a good number of Welsh fans travelling over for the event.'
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former France and Man United player Evra's mixed martial arts debut postponed
PARIS (AP) — Former France and Manchester United player Patrice Evra's mixed martial arts debut has been postponed. The 43-year-old Evra was set to fight in Paris on May 23, but the Professional Fighters League Europe said on Thursday that the event had been rescheduled to a later date yet to be announced. The PFL said Evra, who retired from soccer in 2019, has been training in combat alongside MMA star Cédric Doumbé. 'I've been training alongside the best in the world for years, and they'll also tell you I'm ready for this," Evra said. Evra played for Manchester United nearly 400 times from 2006-14. He captained the club on several occasions. He also played for Nice, Monaco, Juventus, Marseille and West Ham. He was named France captain at the 2010 World Cup but was stripped of the captaincy during the tournament after the team went on strike at training. ___ AP soccer: The Associated Press
News18
08-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
Patrice Evra's MMA Debut Bout Postponed To Later Date
The 43-year-old was set to fight in Paris on May 23, but the Professional Fighters League Europe said that the event had been rescheduled to a later date yet to be announced. Former France and Manchester United player Patrice Evra's mixed martial arts debut has been postponed. The 43-year-old Evra was set to fight in Paris on May 23, but the Professional Fighters League Europe said on Thursday that the event had been rescheduled to a later date yet to be announced. The PFL said Evra, who retired from soccer in 2019, has been training in combat alongside MMA star Cédric Doumbé. 'I've been training alongside the best in the world for years, and they'll also tell you I'm ready for this," Evra said. Evra played for Manchester United nearly 400 times from 2006-14. He captained the club on several occasions. He also played for Nice, Monaco, Juventus, Marseille and West Ham. He was named France captain at the 2010 World Cup but was stripped of the captaincy during the tournament after the team went on strike at training. (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - Associated Press) Location : France First Published:
Winnipeg Free Press
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Former France and Man United player Evra's mixed martial arts debut postponed
PARIS (AP) — Former France and Manchester United player Patrice Evra's mixed martial arts debut has been postponed. The 43-year-old Evra was set to fight in Paris on May 23, but the Professional Fighters League Europe said on Thursday that the event had been rescheduled to a later date yet to be announced. The PFL said Evra, who retired from soccer in 2019, has been training in combat alongside MMA star Cédric Doumbé. 'I've been training alongside the best in the world for years, and they'll also tell you I'm ready for this,' Evra said. Evra played for Manchester United nearly 400 times from 2006-14. He captained the club on several occasions. He also played for Nice, Monaco, Juventus, Marseille and West Ham. He was named France captain at the 2010 World Cup but was stripped of the captaincy during the tournament after the team went on strike at training. ___ AP soccer:
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former France and Man United player Evra's mixed martial arts debut postponed
PARIS (AP) — Former France and Manchester United player Patrice Evra's mixed martial arts debut has been postponed. The 43-year-old Evra was set to fight in Paris on May 23, but the Professional Fighters League Europe said on Thursday that the event had been rescheduled to a later date yet to be announced. Advertisement The PFL said Evra, who retired from soccer in 2019, has been training in combat alongside MMA star Cédric Doumbé. 'I've been training alongside the best in the world for years, and they'll also tell you I'm ready for this," Evra said. Evra played for Manchester United nearly 400 times from 2006-14. He captained the club on several occasions. He also played for Nice, Monaco, Juventus, Marseille and West Ham. He was named France captain at the 2010 World Cup but was stripped of the captaincy during the tournament after the team went on strike at training. ___ AP soccer:
