After nine days of an intensive training camp, Philippine Volcanoes head coach Stu Woodhouse has selected the touring team for the Philippine national rugby union team. They are preparing to compete in the 2019 Division 1 Asia Rugby Men’s Championships at the Taipei Municipal Stadium in Taipei, Taiwan. On May 28, 2019, the Philippine Volcanoes departed Philippine shores. … Continue reading [PHOTOS] 26 Philippine Volcanoes players chosen for 2019 Division 1 Asia Rugby Men’s Championships in Taipei, Taiwan
Brave CF to return to Colombia, partners with LFC Colombia
Brave Combat Federation received a warm welcome from the Colombian sports community in a press conference on May 26, 2019 in Bogoto, Colombia. Announced during the event was the partnership between the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion and Colombian MMA promotion Latin Fighter Championship Colombia. Representing Brave CF was its president Mohammed "The Hawk" Shahid. … Continue reading Brave CF to return to Colombia, partners with LFC Colombia
Undefeated Brave CF fighter Khamzat Chimaev eyes 3 belts in 3 divisions
Khamzat “Borz” Chimaev, 25, of Stockholm, Sweden wants to become a champion in three different weight classes. He is one of the undefeated mixed martial artists signed with Bahrain-based MMA promotion Brave Combat Federation. Currently, Chimaev holds a professional MMA record of 5 wins and 0 loss. On May 14, 2019, he took to Instagram … Continue reading Undefeated Brave CF fighter Khamzat Chimaev eyes 3 belts in 3 divisions
Philippine Volcanoes vs Sri Lankan Tuskers at Asia Rugby Championship 2019 in Taipei, Taiwan
The Philippine Volcanoes will face a mammoth task as they prepare to defend their Division 1 Asia Rugby Men’s Championships title. The men's 15s team of the Philippine national rugby union team will face their Sri Lankan counterpart called the Sri Lankan Tuskers in the Asia Rugby Championship 2019's opening semi-final match at the Taipei … Continue reading Philippine Volcanoes vs Sri Lankan Tuskers at Asia Rugby Championship 2019 in Taipei, Taiwan
Struggling Filipino professional MMA fighters may now get free diagnostic, medical, neurologic exams in 28 hospitals
Filipino professional mixed martial artists from struggling families may now have their diagnostic, medical, neurologic exams for free in 28 hospitals in the Philippines. This was made official by the Administrative Order No. 2019-0006 issued by the country's Department of Health (DOH) on May 23, 2019. On August 15, 2018, the DOH entered into a … Continue reading Struggling Filipino professional MMA fighters may now get free diagnostic, medical, neurologic exams in 28 hospitals
Giorgio Petrosyan vs Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy rematch? Thai fighter ordained as Buddhist monk
The ONE Super Series bout between Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy, 25, of Thailand and Giorgio “Doctor” Petrosyan, 33, of Italy at “ONE: Enter the Dragon” was officially declared a No Contest on March 22, 2019. ONE Championship announced an automatic rematch between the two but the Thai contender did not accept it. On May 17, 2019, … Continue reading Giorgio Petrosyan vs Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy rematch? Thai fighter ordained as Buddhist monk
Giorgio Petrosyan vs Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy in ONE Super Series declared No Contest
Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy, 25, of Thailand defeated Giorgio “Doctor” Petrosyan, 33, of Italy via split decision at “ONE: Enter the Dragon” at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore on May 17, 2019. But on March 22, 2019, ONE Championship chairman and chief executive officer Chatri Sityodtong took to Facebook to announce that the decision … Continue reading Giorgio Petrosyan vs Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy in ONE Super Series declared No Contest
‘ONE: Legendary Quest’ results: Stamp Fairtex vs Alma Juniku, Yoshihiro Akiyama vs Agilan Thani in Shanghai, China
Promotion: ONE Championship Title: "ONE: Legendary Quest" Venue: Baoshan Arena, Shanghai, China Date: June 15, 2019 PRELIMINARY CARD 1. Victorio "Indra" Senduk (Indonesia) vs Phoe "Bushido" Thaw (Myanmar) DIVISION: Women's Strawweight (MMA) WINNER: PHOE THAW METHOD: Knockout TIME AND ROUND: 4:17 of Round 1 REFEREE: Kemp Cheng 2. Itsuki Hirata (Japan) vs Angelie "The Explorer" Sabanal (Philippines) … Continue reading ‘ONE: Legendary Quest’ results: Stamp Fairtex vs Alma Juniku, Yoshihiro Akiyama vs Agilan Thani in Shanghai, China
Allstars’ Ilia Topuria joins Brave CF; Undefeated MMA fighter to challenge Team Lakay’s Stephen Loman?
Representing Georgia and Spain, undefeated mixed martial artist Ilia Topuria, 22, is the recent athlete signed by Brave Combat Federation. He competes in the bantamweight division so one of the toughest opponent he may face in the Bahrain-based MMA promotion is reigning Brave CF Bantamweight World Champion Stephen "The Sniper" Loman, 23, of the Philippines. … Continue reading Allstars’ Ilia Topuria joins Brave CF; Undefeated MMA fighter to challenge Team Lakay’s Stephen Loman?
Yoshihiro Akiyama’s ONE Championship debut set in Shanghai; Ex-UFC fighter to face Malaysian opponent
ONE Championship has announced the promotional debut of Sung Hoon Choo, 43, who is professionally known as Yoshihiro "Sexyama" Akiyama, 43, of Osaka, Japan. The Japanese mixed martial artist and judoka will face a Malaysian opponent at "ONE: Legendary Quest" at the Baoshan Arena in Shanghai, China on June 15, 2019. At "ONE: Legendary Quest," … Continue reading Yoshihiro Akiyama’s ONE Championship debut set in Shanghai; Ex-UFC fighter to face Malaysian opponent
