Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov died in a hospital in Moscow, Russia due to complications stemming from new coronavirus (COVID-19) infection on July 3, 2020. He was 57. Wrestling from an early age, Nurmagomedov started his his sports career with free-style wrestling in Ukraine where he won championship titles in judo and sambo. An Army veteran, he trained in … Continue reading Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov tribute: 13 celebrity tweets
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov biography: 13 things about Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father
Abdulmanap Magomedovich Nurmagomedov is the father and head coach of professional mixed martial artist Khabib "The Eagle" Nurmagomedov. They hail from Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia. Including Khabib, Abdulmanap has three children. The eldest is Magomed Nurmagomedov and the youngest is Amina Nurmagomedov. Abdulmanap was 5'10" tall. Here are 13 things about the Russian MMA coach: He … Continue reading Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov biography: 13 things about Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father
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Marc Goddard’s concern about MMA’s future remains
Marc Goddard, one of the best referees in the world of professional mixed martial arts, is leading the charge to make International Mixed Martial Arts Federation an outstanding reference in the field of regulatory governance. He has become an icon of MMA after working exclusively in the sport for 20 years, 16 of which as … Continue reading Marc Goddard’s concern about MMA’s future remains
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‘Pancrase 316’ fight card: Isao Kobayashi vs Akira Okada, Emiko Raika vs Takayo Hashi in Tokyo, Japan
After a five-month hiatus, Pancrase announced its return. The Japan-based mixed martial arts promotion will hold "Pancrase 316" at the Shinkiba Studio Coast in Tokyo, Japan on July 24, 2020. The "Pancrase 316" fight card has eight main card bouts, three preliminary bouts and 12 bouts in the 2020 Neo Blood Tournaments across six weight … Continue reading ‘Pancrase 316’ fight card: Isao Kobayashi vs Akira Okada, Emiko Raika vs Takayo Hashi in Tokyo, Japan
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Myanmar’s Aung La NSang is COVID-19 positive
“The Burmese Python” Aung La N Sang, 34, was tested for the new coronavirus (COVID-19) on June 29, 2020. The reigning ONE Light Heavyweight and Middleweight World Champion took to Facebook and Instagram to announce that the result came back positive on July 2, 2020. Because of this, Aung and his family will quarantine themselves … Continue reading Myanmar’s Aung La NSang is COVID-19 positive
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Slovenia joins IMMAF; Zlatko Mahic is SMMAA president
The Slovenian Mixed Martial Arts Association has joined the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation. The SMMAA is the latest IMMAF member from Europe. Hailing from Ljubljana, Slovenia, World Freefight Challenge owner Zlatko Mahic is the president of the democratic SMMAA body. The association is underpinned by a vast base of member clubs and diverse leadership made … Continue reading Slovenia joins IMMAF; Zlatko Mahic is SMMAA president
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Wanderlei Silva vs Quinton Jackson made Mehmosh Raza love MMA
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, 42, of the United States knocked out Wanderlei "The Axe Murderer" Silva, 43, of Brazil at "UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008" at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on December 27, 2008. This fight made Mehmosh “The Renegade” Raza, 25, of Pakistan interested in mixed martial arts. A … Continue reading Wanderlei Silva vs Quinton Jackson made Mehmosh Raza love MMA
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BRAVE CF’s Mehmosh Raza: I didn’t fit in Pakistan nor in Ireland
Mehmosh “The Renegade” Raza, 25, fights out of Islamabad, Pakistan. Recently, the mixed martial artist signed with BRAVE Combat Federation talked about his childhood, which he split between Pakistan and Ireland. "Growing up, I was bullied a lot," Raza said. "I did not fit in Pakistan nor in Ireland. I was made fun of constantly … Continue reading BRAVE CF’s Mehmosh Raza: I didn’t fit in Pakistan nor in Ireland
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‘ONE: No Surrender’ fight card: 3 ONE Super Series bouts in Bangkok, Thailand
ONE Championship has officially confirmed the resumption of its flagship event schedule beginning with "ONE: No Surrender" in Bangkok, Thailand on July 31, 2020. It marks the promotion’s expanded return to closed-door, audience-free live events. The first three major bouts confirmed to be in the "ONE: No Surrender" fight card feature an array of blockbuster … Continue reading ‘ONE: No Surrender’ fight card: 3 ONE Super Series bouts in Bangkok, Thailand
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Coconut Creek, Florida’s Dustin Poirier decisions Dan Hooker at ‘UFC Vegas 4’
Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier, 31, of Coconut Creek, Florida, United States and Dan "The Hangman" Hooker, 30, of Auckland, New Zealand headlined "UFC on ESPN 12," also known as "UFC Vegas 4." It was one of the Ultimate Fighting Championship events held during the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Featuring 10 MMA matches, "UFC Vegas 4" … Continue reading Coconut Creek, Florida’s Dustin Poirier decisions Dan Hooker at ‘UFC Vegas 4’
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