Why Brazil’s Leonardo Mafra loves super lightweight in MMA

Leonardo "Macarrão" Mafra, 30, of Brazil will make his debut in the super lightweight division on August 30, 2019 when he faces Djamil "Dynamite" Chan, 29, of the Netherlands. The Brazilian mixed martial artist used to compete in the welterweight division. Mafra and Chan will battle it out at "Brave 25" in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. … Continue reading Why Brazil’s Leonardo Mafra loves super lightweight in MMA

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Tonga’s Mikaele Ahomana wins Mister World 2019 talent competition, sings ‘Bless the Broken Road’

Mikaele Ahomana, 24, from Tonga, became a semi-finalist in Mister World 2019 by winning a talent competition with his rendition of "Bless the Broken Road." He is the first candidate from Tonga and currently resides in New Zealand. The finals will take place on August 23, 2019, in the Philippines.

Complete list of Miss Universe Laos 2019 candidates

Miss Universe Laos 2018 On-anong Homsombath, 24, of Vientiane, Laos will crown her successor at the Grand Ball Room of Landmark Mekong Riverside Hotel in Vientiane on August 24, 2019. It will be the second edition of the national beauty pageant that selects Laos's Miss Universe candidate. Homsonbath was runner-up to Miss Universe Laos 2017 Souphaphone … Continue reading Complete list of Miss Universe Laos 2019 candidates

Media application form for 2019 IMMAF-WMMAA World Championships

Event: 2019 IMMAF-WMMAA World Championships Venue: Khalifa Sports City Arena, Rd. No. 1008, Isa Town, Bahrain Dates: November 10-16, 2019 To apply for media accreditation to the tournament please supply the information requested below (and attached) to carnwath@immaf.org before October 11, 2019.  Visas: Please note that special visas are required for media persons travelling to Bahrain, for whom … Continue reading Media application form for 2019 IMMAF-WMMAA World Championships

Singapore Fighting Championship to hold ‘SFC 8: Renegades of Fight’ with 2 WBC titles

The Singapore Fighting Championship team is back yet again for round eight of its smashing multi-discipline event. The local combat sports promoter is set to make history with two World Boxing Council titles on the line with "SFC 8: Renegades of Fight," making it the most anticipated local combat sports event yet. For the main … Continue reading Singapore Fighting Championship to hold ‘SFC 8: Renegades of Fight’ with 2 WBC titles

Undefeated Filipino boxer Rey Caitom Jr.’s journey from Cebu to Singapore

Rey "The Future" Caitom Jr., 33, of the Philippines teased the boxing world with consecutive national titles at youth level and an undefeated professional boxing streak before announcing his retire at age 20 to fulfil his scholarship and achieve his life goal of building a house for his family. Having accomplished that and more, he … Continue reading Undefeated Filipino boxer Rey Caitom Jr.’s journey from Cebu to Singapore

Carlo Di Blasi

Ex-Savate Italian Champion Carlo Di Blasi is ONE Championship Italy president

ONE Championship has appointed Carlo Di Blasi as its president for Italy. With a background as a Savate champion and experience in various martial arts organizations, he will develop business strategies, manage key relationships, and promote the company’s values. Di Blasi aims to elevate martial arts in Italy and globally.

Miss República Dominicana 2019 results: Aldy Bernard crowns Clauvid Dály in Santo Domingo

beauty pageant: Miss Republica Dominica (Miss Dominican Republic)edition: 62ndvenue: Teatro Nacional, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republicdate: August 18, 2019candidates: 30hosts: Juan Carlos Pichardo, Zuleyka Riverabroadcaster: Color Vision https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0qLrWmUi30 . CANDIDATES Top 15Heidy Casalini (Azua)Sheyla Sánchez (La Altagracia)Nicole Aybar (San Cristobal)Michelle Ventura (Sanchez Ramirez)Melissa Domínguez (Santo Domingo Este)Top 10Génesis Suero (Barahona)Casandra Coradín (Dominican community in the US)Nidia Sánchez … Continue reading Miss República Dominicana 2019 results: Aldy Bernard crowns Clauvid Dály in Santo Domingo

IMMAF-WMMAA World Championships at Brave Combat Week to return to Bahrain in November 2019

The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation-World Mixed Martial Arts Association World Amateur MMA Championships will return to Bahrain as part of Brave International Combat Week from November 11-16, 2019. This will be the third consecutive year the combat sports event is taking place in the country. Hosted by the Bahrain Mixed Martial Arts Federation under … Continue reading IMMAF-WMMAA World Championships at Brave Combat Week to return to Bahrain in November 2019

Protesters burn buildings in West Papua, Indonesia, angered by police abuse against ethnic Papuan students

Accusations of police abuse against ethnic Papuan students have turned violent in West Papua, Indonesia. Thousands of protesters took to the streets The protesters burned local stores and the parliamentary building in Manokwari, West Papua. Indonesia's national police spokesman Dedi Prasetyo told Al Jazeera that a building West Papua Provincial Governor Dominggus Mandacan previously occupied was … Continue reading Protesters burn buildings in West Papua, Indonesia, angered by police abuse against ethnic Papuan students