IMMAF elects new board, approves 15 committees, commissions

A historic Ordinary General Assembly of International Mixed Martial Arts Federation concluded with the merger of IMMAF and WMMAA and a new Board of Directors elected unanimously to represent the sport of amateur MMA. Presidents from 48 national federations representing the amateur sport worldwide, meeting in Bahrain on November 15, 2019 elected Kerrith Brown of … Continue reading IMMAF elects new board, approves 15 committees, commissions

Myanmar’s Aung La N Sang promises much more to come in 2020, more epic stories to tell

It has been an auspicious year for "The Burmese Python" Aung La N Sang, 34, of Myitkyina, Kachin, Myanmar. The reigning ONE Light Heavyweight and Middleweight World Champion had two successful title bouts in 2019 and he assures his fans that they can expect much more in 2020. Aung was recently in Malaysia for "ONE: … Continue reading Myanmar’s Aung La N Sang promises much more to come in 2020, more epic stories to tell

Evolve MMA’s Sam-A Gaiyanghadao crowned ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Champion at ‘ONE: Mark of Greatness’ in Malaysia

Training out of Evolve MMA in Singapore, Sam-A Gaiyanghadao, 36, of Thailand is the first ever champion of the strawweight division of ONE Championship's striking-only league ONE Super Series in kickboxing. He won the inaugural title at "ONE: Mark of Greatness." ONE Championship held “ONE: Mark of Greatness” at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, … Continue reading Evolve MMA’s Sam-A Gaiyanghadao crowned ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Champion at ‘ONE: Mark of Greatness’ in Malaysia

Dagestan, Russia’s Alaverdi Ramazanov crowned ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion at ‘ONE: Mark of Greatness’ in Malaysia

Training out of Venum Training Camp Thailand, Alaverdi “Dagger” Ramazanov, 23, of Dagestan, Russia has been crowned as the first ever champion of the bantamweight division of ONE Championship's striking-only league ONE Super Series in kickboxing. He earned the title at "ONE: Mark of Greatness" in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ONE Championship held "ONE: Mark of … Continue reading Dagestan, Russia’s Alaverdi Ramazanov crowned ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion at ‘ONE: Mark of Greatness’ in Malaysia

Philippines’ Denice Zamboanga earns 1st ONE Championship win, beats Jihin Radzuan at ‘ONE: Mark of Greatness’ in Malaysia

Training out of Fairtex Gym in Bangkok, Thailand, Denice “The Menace Fairtex” Zamboanga, 22, of the Philippines was one of the winners at “ONE: Mark of Greatness.” It was her first ONE Championship victory. ONE Championship held “ONE: Mark of Greatness” at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on December 6, 2019. She faced Wushu … Continue reading Philippines’ Denice Zamboanga earns 1st ONE Championship win, beats Jihin Radzuan at ‘ONE: Mark of Greatness’ in Malaysia

Team Stungun’s Yoon Chang Min calls out Team Lakay’s Edward Kelly after ‘ONE: Mark of Greatness’ win in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Representing Team Stungun, “The Big Heart” Yoon Chang Min, 25, of Busan, South Korea was one of the winners at “ONE: Mark of Greatness." During his post-fight interview, the undefeated mixed martial artist expressed his interest in fighting Edward “The Ferocious” Kelly, 35, who is training out of the Team Lakay gym in La Trinidad, … Continue reading Team Stungun’s Yoon Chang Min calls out Team Lakay’s Edward Kelly after ‘ONE: Mark of Greatness’ win in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

‘ONE: Mark of Greatness’ results: Sam-A Gaiyanghadao vs Wang Junguang, Alaverdi Ramazanov vs Zhang Chenglong in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Promotion: ONE Championship Title: “ONE: Mark of Greatness“ Venue: Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Date: December 6, 2019 Cage Announcer: Dom Lau   PRELIMINARY CARD Sovannahry “The Sweet Savage” Em (Cambodia and United States) vs Rayane Bastos (Brazil) SPORT: MMA DIVISION: Women’s Flyweight WINNER: RAYANE BASTOS METHOD: Submission via Guillotine Choke TIME AND ROUND: 2:40 of Round 1 … Continue reading ‘ONE: Mark of Greatness’ results: Sam-A Gaiyanghadao vs Wang Junguang, Alaverdi Ramazanov vs Zhang Chenglong in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Ev Ting, Amir Khan (©ONE Championship)

Did Amir Khan beat Ev Ting in Singapore? Kiwi MMA fighter wants rematch with Eduard Folayang

ONE Championship held “ONE: Edge of Greatness” at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore on November 22, 2019. On the card were four Muay Thai matches and six mixed martial arts bouts. In the co-main event, Ev “E.T.” Ting, 29, of Malaysia and New Zealand fought Amir Khan, 24, of Singapore in an MMA … Continue reading Did Amir Khan beat Ev Ting in Singapore? Kiwi MMA fighter wants rematch with Eduard Folayang

England’s Helen Harper: MMA saved my life

Helen "Hellraiser" Harper, 32, of England made her professional mixed martial arts debut at "Malaysian Fighting Championship 6" in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on May 25, 2013. It was the first ever female MMA fight in the country. On November 15, 2019, Harper will fight Luana Pinheiro, 26, of Brazil at "BRAVE 29" at the Khalifa … Continue reading England’s Helen Harper: MMA saved my life

Comedy Central series ‘Stand-Up, Asia!’ Season 4 premiere announced

Comedy Central will premiere the fourth season of its original production "Stand-Up, Asia!" on November 12, 2019 at 7.30 p.m. (WIB) and 8.30 p.m. (PH/MY/SG/HK/TW). Introducing a fresh stand-up and sketch format, it is going to be unstaged, unhinged and unexpected. "Stand-Up, Asia!" Season 4 is an 8-episode series airing every Tuesday for half an hour. … Continue reading Comedy Central series ‘Stand-Up, Asia!’ Season 4 premiere announced