Rafael "Ataman" Fiziev, 27, of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan earned his second victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Kyrgyzstani mixed martial artist was one of the "UFC Fight Night 172" winners. Also called “UFC on ESPN+ 30,” “UFC Fight Night 172” featured 12 MMA matches on the UFC … Continue reading Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s Rafael Fiziev earns 2nd UFC win at ‘UFC Fight Night 172’ on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Tunisia’s Mounir Lazzez earns 1st UFC win at ‘UFC on ESPN 13’ on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Mounir "Sniper" Lazzez, 32, made his successful Ultimate Fighting Championship debut at "UFC on ESPN 13." The Tunisian-Emirati mixed martial artist fights out of Tunisia by way of the United Arab Emirates. Lazzez has been competing professionally since 2012. Before joining the UFC, he competed in Dubai Fighting Championship, Desert Force, Phoenix Fighting Championship, BRAVE … Continue reading Tunisia’s Mounir Lazzez earns 1st UFC win at ‘UFC on ESPN 13’ on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
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Paris, France’s Tahar Hadbi signs new BRAVE CF deal
Tahar “Fast Hands” Hadbi, 32, of Paris, France has signed a new deal with BRAVE Combat Federation. The Algerian-French mixed martial artist competing in the welterweight has yet to fight since his two bouts in the Bahrain-based MMA promotion in 2018. Hadbi the first ever BRAVE CF fighter to fight to a No Contest twice … Continue reading Paris, France’s Tahar Hadbi signs new BRAVE CF deal
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Kamaru Usman is still UFC Welterweight Champion, beats Jorge Masvidal at ‘UFC 251’ on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Kamaru "The Nigerian Nightmare" Usman, 33, is still the welterweight champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Fighting out of Nigeria by way of Delray Beach, Florida, United States, the Nigerian-American mixed martial artist successfully defended his title at "UFC 251." Featuring 13 MMA matches, "UFC 251" took place at the UFC Fight Island on Yas … Continue reading Kamaru Usman is still UFC Welterweight Champion, beats Jorge Masvidal at ‘UFC 251’ on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
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Zambia joins IMMAF; Benjamin Bush is ZMMAA president
The Zambia Mixed Martial Arts Association made a new addition to the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation family from Africa. Representing the majority of practitioners in Zambia’s MMA community, the ZMMAA aims to expand their opportunities through the establishment of a national amateur league and coaches’ education and certification. Serving as the ZMMAA president is Benjamin … Continue reading Zambia joins IMMAF; Benjamin Bush is ZMMAA president
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Zimbabwe’s Sha Sha is 2020 BET Awards’ Best New International Act
Charmaine Mapimbiro, who is professionally Sha Sha, was one of the winners at the 20th Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards on June 28, 2020. The Best New International Act award was given to the songstress from Mutare, Zimbabwe. Including Sha Sha, the only BET Awards 2020 nominee from Zimbabwe, there were two artists from Africa nominated … Continue reading Zimbabwe’s Sha Sha is 2020 BET Awards’ Best New International Act
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Denver, Colorado’s Youssef Zalal earns 2nd UFC win, decisions Jordan Griffin at ‘UFC Vegas 4’
Youssef Zalal, fighting out of Morocco and Denver, secured his second UFC victory at "UFC Vegas 4" on June 27, 2020, defeating Jordan Griffin by unanimous decision. The event featured 10 fights, with notable wins from Mike Perry and Dustin Poirier. Zalal's record improved to 9-2, marking a three-fight winning streak.
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Jussie Smollett case: Abimbola Osundairo, Olabinjo Osundairo to testify against ex-‘Empire’ star
Brothers Abimbola Osundairo and Olabinjo Osundairo claim that Jussie Smollett paid them to stage a hate crime. The two brothers, who are originally from Nigeria, recently declared that they are willing to testify against the "Empire" alum. Smollett claimed that two masked men punched him in the face, poured an unknown chemical substance on him … Continue reading Jussie Smollett case: Abimbola Osundairo, Olabinjo Osundairo to testify against ex-‘Empire’ star
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Can Amin Ayoub dethrone Cleiton Silva as BRAVE CF’s lightweight king?
Amin “Fierceness” Ayoub, 24, of Nantes, France revealed the next opponent he wants to face after renewing his BRAVE Combat Federation contract. The French-Tunisian mixed martial artist wants to challenge reigning BRAVE CF Lightweight World Champion Cleiton “Predator” Silva, 33, of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Training out of Bulgarian Top Team in Sofia, Bulgaria, … Continue reading Can Amin Ayoub dethrone Cleiton Silva as BRAVE CF’s lightweight king?
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Angelina Jolie: Refugees don’t flee to improve their lives
People are currently talking about Angelina Jolie's statement about her divorce with Brad Pitt in a recent interview. Almost no one, however, is talking about what she said about refugees in the same interview. “I see all people as equal," Jolie recently told Vogue India. "I see the abuse and suffering and I cannot stand … Continue reading Angelina Jolie: Refugees don’t flee to improve their lives
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