The Fight Game…

…and The Beautiful Game

  • Simon has been one of the UK's most respected figures in the coverage of mixed martial arts.

    Eric Winter – Former Senior Vice President and General Manager, UFC

  • Simon Head has been pivotal in the coverage of British mixed martial arts.

    Izzy Carnwath – Strategic Communications Consultant and MMA PR Specialist

  • Simon is up there with the best when it comes to storytelling and reporting in the world of sports journalism.

    Dave Allen – Former Senior Vice President and General Manager (EMEA), UFC

  • When it comes to the UK’s love of MMA, Simon should take a huge amount of credit.

    Leigh Moore – Founder, Creative Players

  • Simon is a true pro in this business. Knowledgeable and fair in his reporting, he's a rarity these days.

    Thomas Gerbasi – Former Editorial Director, UFC

  • Simon is a talented, diligent and perceptive journalist. A great exponent of sports journalism in the digital age.

    James Elliott – Head of Sports - Media EMEA, CAA Evolution

  • MMA in the UK and beyond owes a lot to Simon's dedication and flair. He's always one of the first names on the team sheet, no matter the project.

    Rob Leigh – Former TV & Entertainment Editor, Mirror Online

  • Simon is a top operator and one of the leading MMA experts in the country.

    Shaun Custis – Head of Sport, The Sun

  • One of the best journalists in the game and an outstanding teammate, Simon can quite literally do it all. The epitome of a one man band!

    Chamatkar Sandhu – MMA Media Professional

Brands I’ve worked with

MMA Junkie

BBC Three

Sporting News

BT Sport

Low Kick MMA

MMANews.com

Cage Warriors

Sun Sport

IMMAF

Daily Express

ONE

The Big Lead

The FA

Newsweek

PFL

Apollo MMA

Crypto Fight Night

Football League World

BBC Sport

UFC

Daily Mirror

RDX Sports

TNT Sports

Paddy Power

FIRST.com

OPTA

BET.ca

The National UAE

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What can I do for you?

  • Sports coverage, done properly. No clickbait, no hit pieces, just professional sports event reporting.

  • I have led teams covering major global sporting events, launched and content-managed new websites, and worked on numerous brand and product launches.

  • Clean, engaging copy to help build your brand or promote your product.

  • With 25 years in the business, I know from experience what sportswriters and reporters need from sports PR communications.

  • I can call upon more than two decades of experience across sports media, editorial, content management, product launches, and project management to help you with your next project, big or small.

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