Ontario, Canada’s Jesse Ronson earns 1st UFC win, submits Nicolas Dalby on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Jesse "The Body Snatcher" Ronson, 34, of London, Ontario, Canada earned his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut with flying colors. The Canadian mixed martial artist was one of the winners at “UFC on ESPN 14.” Featuring 15 MMA bouts, “UFC on ESPN 14” took place on the UFC Fight Island on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, … Continue reading Ontario, Canada’s Jesse Ronson earns 1st UFC win, submits Nicolas Dalby on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Wigan, England’s Tom Aspinall earns 1st UFC win on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Tom Aspinall, 27, of Atherton, Wigan, Greater Manchester, England made his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut with a bang. The English mixed martial artist was one of the winners at “UFC on ESPN 14.” Featuring 15 MMA bouts, “UFC on ESPN 14” took place on the UFC Fight Island on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United … Continue reading Wigan, England’s Tom Aspinall earns 1st UFC win on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Alberta, Canada’s Tanner Boser earns 3rd UFC win, knocks out Raphael Pessoa on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Tanner “The Bulldozer” Boser, 28, of Alberta, Canada has shown his knockout power yet again. The Canadian mixed martial artist was one of the winners at “UFC on ESPN 14,” which marked his third victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Featuring 15 MMA bouts, “UFC on ESPN 14” took place on the UFC Fight Island on … Continue reading Alberta, Canada’s Tanner Boser earns 3rd UFC win, knocks out Raphael Pessoa on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Stockholm, Sweden’s Khamzat Chimaev wins 2 UFC fights in Abu Dhabi in 10 days

Khamzat “Borz” Chimaev (Хамзат Чимаев), 26, of Stockholm, Sweden recently made two records in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In 10 days, the undefeated Chechen-Swedish mixed martial artist won his first two fights in the promotion, both of which took place on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This made Chimaev the MMA fighter … Continue reading Stockholm, Sweden’s Khamzat Chimaev wins 2 UFC fights in Abu Dhabi in 10 days

Isao Kobayashi’s ‘Pancrase 316’ post-fight interview

Reigning Featherweight King of Pancrase Champion Isao Kobayashi made his return to action since successfully defending his title against Kyle Aguon in October 2019. In this official interview, he reflects on his “Pancrase 316” main event non-title bout against Akira Okada, who holds the number five rank in the division above. Tell us how you … Continue reading Isao Kobayashi’s ‘Pancrase 316’ post-fight interview

‘Pancrase 316’ results: Isao Kobayashi vs Akira Okada, Emiko Raika vs Takayo Hashi in Tokyo, Japan

Pancrase successfully put on a stellar lineup at “Pancrase 316” at the Shinkiba Studio Coast in Tokyo, Japan on July 24, 2020. This was after the legendary mixed martial arts promotion had a five-month hiatus because of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The preliminary card and main card featured eight MMA bouts. Tickets and seating … Continue reading ‘Pancrase 316’ results: Isao Kobayashi vs Akira Okada, Emiko Raika vs Takayo Hashi in Tokyo, Japan

Mark Fairtex Abelardo: Fabricio Andrade is a high-level striker

Mark “Tyson” Fairtex Abelardo, 28, of will solely represent New Zealand and the Philippines at  at “ONE: No Surrender.” He will welcome Fabricio “Wonder Boy” Andrade, 22, of Brazil, who is set to make his ONE Championship debut. Featuring mixed martial arts, Muay Thai and kickboxing, “ONE: No Surrender” will take place in Bangkok, Thailand … Continue reading Mark Fairtex Abelardo: Fabricio Andrade is a high-level striker

‘Bellator 241’ results: Ricky Bandejas vs Sergio Pettis, Jason Jackson vs Jordan Mein in Uncasville, Connecticut

Promotion: Bellator MMA Title: "Bellator 241" Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Date: July 24, 2020 Number of bouts: 7 https://www.facebook.com/conandailynews/photos/a.167659688158314/167659694824980/?type=3&theater Bout # FIGHTERS Division Red Corner (Country) Blue Corner (Country) UNDERCARD 1 Rudy Schaffroth (USA) Ras "The Jamaican Shamrock" Hylton (USA) Heavyweight REFEREE: Bryan Miner WINNER: RAS HYLTON METHOD: Unanimous Decision (29-28, … Continue reading ‘Bellator 241’ results: Ricky Bandejas vs Sergio Pettis, Jason Jackson vs Jordan Mein in Uncasville, Connecticut

NBA, Titan announce merchandising partnership to relaunch Philippines’ official online NBA Store

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Titanomachy International, Inc. (Titan) announced on July 23, 2020 a multiyear merchandising partnership to relaunch the official online NBA Store in the Philippines. The latter is the leading basketball specialty concept store in the country. Operated by Titan, NBAStore.com.ph will go live on August 6, 2020 to provide fans across the … Continue reading NBA, Titan announce merchandising partnership to relaunch Philippines’ official online NBA Store

Abdoul Abdouraguimov, Carl Booth to headline ‘BRAVE CF 38’ in Stockholm, Sweden

BRAVE Combat Federation has announced the main event of "BRAVE CF 38." It will be a welterweight bout between Abdoul “The Conqueror” Abdouraguimov, 24, of Nantes, France and Carl “The Bomber” Booth, 29, of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. "BRAVE CF 38" will take place in Stockholm, Sweden on August 8, 2020. It will be the second … Continue reading Abdoul Abdouraguimov, Carl Booth to headline ‘BRAVE CF 38’ in Stockholm, Sweden