Khalid bin Hamad inaugurates BRAVE International Combat Week 2022; Bahrain hosts MMA Super Cup, ‘BRAVE CF 57’

His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, 32, has inaugurated the activities of the BRAVE International Combat Week 2022, which is being held under his patronage. He is the BRAVE Combat Federation founder, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports first deputy chairman, the Public Sports Authority president and the Bahrain Olympic Committee president. Held … Continue reading Khalid bin Hamad inaugurates BRAVE International Combat Week 2022; Bahrain hosts MMA Super Cup, ‘BRAVE CF 57’

IMMAF stars Ramazan Gitinov, Sabrina Laurentina de Sousa join Bahrain’s MMA Super Cup 2022 team

The home team for the MMA Super Cup, Team Bahrain, has been revealed, as the world number #1 ranking squad prepares to meet Tajikistan in the opening quarterfinals. The MMA Super Cup takes place next week in Manama on 9, 10 and 12 March 2022, broadcast on immaf.tv. Organized by BRAVE Combat Federation as part of BRAVE International … Continue reading IMMAF stars Ramazan Gitinov, Sabrina Laurentina de Sousa join Bahrain’s MMA Super Cup 2022 team

Union Cycliste Internationale event to be held in Bongabon, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the governing body for sports cycling, is set to hold its inaugural sanctioned gravel world championships series. The first event will take place in Bongabon, Nueva Ecija, Philippines on April 3, 2022.  The Trek UCI Gravel World Series will serve as its alternative off-road version for the premier UCI Gran … Continue reading Union Cycliste Internationale event to be held in Bongabon, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Jordan’s Hazem Kayyali leads Arab Champions team at MMA Super Cup 2022 in Bahrain

At MMA Super Cup 2022, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia will compete as a team called the Arab Champions. The team will be lead by International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) rising star and middleweight Hazem Kayyali, 21, of Jordan. In cooperation with the IMMAF and the Khalid Bin Hamad Sports Organization (KHK SPORTS), the MMA … Continue reading Jordan’s Hazem Kayyali leads Arab Champions team at MMA Super Cup 2022 in Bahrain

Vladimir Putin stripped of black belt; World Taekwondo bans Russia and Belarus

Vladimir Putin, 69, attained the rank of master of sambo in 1963 and master of judo in 1975. In 1976, he became the city champion in judo in Leningrad, Russia, which was renamed Saint Petersburg in 1992. In November 2013, an honorary 9th dan black belt was conferred to Putin by World Taekwondo, a member … Continue reading Vladimir Putin stripped of black belt; World Taekwondo bans Russia and Belarus

Amrit Magar biography: 10 things about Edgware, London man who stalked Emma Raducanu 

Amrit Magar, a resident of Greater London of Nepali descent, stalked tennis champion Emma Raducanu in 2021. Previously an Amazon delivery driver, he was banned from contacting her and her family for five years after being found guilty of stalking. He is married to Bina and has a dog named Logan.

Uganda’s David Onama earns 1st UFC win, knocks out Gabriel Benitez in Enterprise, Nevada

Fighting out of Uganda by way of Kansas City, Missouri, United States, David "Silent Assassin" Onama, 27, was one of the winners at the Ultimate Fighting Championship event “UFC Fight Night 201,” also known as “UFC on ESPN+ 59” or “UFC Vegas 48.” It was his first victory in the mixed martial arts promotion based in Las … Continue reading Uganda’s David Onama earns 1st UFC win, knocks out Gabriel Benitez in Enterprise, Nevada

Calgary, Alberta’s Chad Anheliger earns 1st UFC win, knocks out Jesse Strader in Enterprise, Nevada

Chad "The Monster" Anheliger, 35, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada was one of the winners at the Ultimate Fighting Championship event "UFC Fight Night 201," also known as "UFC on ESPN+ 59" or "UFC Vegas 48." It was his first victory in the mixed martial arts promotion based in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Featuring 12 … Continue reading Calgary, Alberta’s Chad Anheliger earns 1st UFC win, knocks out Jesse Strader in Enterprise, Nevada

Auckland, New Zealand’s Carlos Ulberg earns 1st UFC win in Houston, Texas

Carlos "Black Jag" Ulberg, 31, of Auckland, New Zealand was one of the winners at "UFC 271." It was his first victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Featuring 14 mixed martial marts matches, "UFC 271" was held at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, United States. In the sixth bout of the evening, Ulberg fought Fabio … Continue reading Auckland, New Zealand’s Carlos Ulberg earns 1st UFC win in Houston, Texas

Victoria, Canada’s Dustin Joynson earns 1st ONE Championship win in Singapore

Dustin Joynson, 36, of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada was one of the winners at the ONE Championship event "ONE: Bad Blood." It was his first victory in the Singapore-based martial arts organization. Featuring nine mixed martial arts bouts and one Muay Thai contest, "ONE: Bad Blood" was held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, … Continue reading Victoria, Canada’s Dustin Joynson earns 1st ONE Championship win in Singapore