Uzbek-Czech mixed martial artist Makhmud “Mach” Muradov, 29, has signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. On September 17, 2019, he took to Instagram to share the news to his followers. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2fQ3kkonmV/ This makes Muradov the first Uzbek MMA fighter to join the UFC. He will make his promotional debut at "UFC Fight Night 160," … Continue reading 1st Uzbek UFC fighter Makhmud Muradov to face Alessio Di Chirico in Copenhagen, Denmark
Singapore’s Amir Khan is ONE Championship, Vaseline’s campaign ambassador
Amir Khan, a 24-year-old mixed martial artist from Singapore, has been appointed ambassador for a joint campaign by ONE Championship and Vaseline, aimed at promoting healing through martial arts. The #HealingChampions program engages youth in martial arts training and personal development from April 2019 to November 2020, fostering life skills and self-defense techniques.
Andy Hata: ONE Championship’s mission is very important
ONE Championship's second event in Japan, “ONE: Century 世紀,” will occur on October 13, 2019, at Ryogoku Kokugikan, featuring 28 World Champions. Media day was attended by company leaders who emphasized the mission to inspire through martial arts. The event promises unprecedented global broadcasting reach, marking a historic milestone in martial arts.
How Khabib Nurmagomedov raised $100,000 for Dustin Poirier’s foundation to help Ugandan kids
Reigning UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov, 30, of Dagestan, Makhachkala, Russia stayed true to his promise to Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier, 30, of Coconut Creek, Florida, United States. The undefeated Dagestani mixed martial artist raised $100,000 for the foundation of the former interim UFC Lightweight Champion. When Poirier challenged Nurmagomedov in the main … Continue reading How Khabib Nurmagomedov raised $100,000 for Dustin Poirier’s foundation to help Ugandan kids
ONE Championship, Pancrase, Shooto leaders grace ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ event in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
ONE Championship held the official “ONE: Century 世紀” media day at the Park Hyatt in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan on September 17, 2019. It was graced by the Singapore-based martial arts organization's chairman and chief executive officer Chatri Sityodtong along with Pancrase CEO Masakazu Sakai and Shooto CEO Kazuhiro Sakamoto. On March 31, 2019, ONE Championship … Continue reading ONE Championship, Pancrase, Shooto leaders grace ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ event in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
France’s Yohan Lidon to defend WKN title at ‘La Nuit des Challenge 19’ in Saint-Fons
Fighting out of Lyon, France, Yohan Lidon, 36, will defend his World Kickboxing Network (WKN) World Super Middleweight Championship belt in the main event of “La Nuit des Challenge 19” in Saint-Fons, France on December 14, 2019. It will be the fifth time he is defending the title. Lidon claimed the prestigious WKN strap on … Continue reading France’s Yohan Lidon to defend WKN title at ‘La Nuit des Challenge 19’ in Saint-Fons
Kapolei, Hawaii’s Louis Smolka gets 7th UFC win, knocks out Ryan MacDonald at ‘UFC Fight Night 158’ in Vancouver, Canada
Louis "Da Last Samurai" Smolka, 28, of Kapolei, Hawaii, United States was one of the winners at "UFC Fight Night 158,” also known as “UFC on ESPN+ 16.” It was the Hawaiian mixed martial artist's seventh victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. "It feels amazing to get the knockout," Smolka said after his recent UFC win. … Continue reading Kapolei, Hawaii’s Louis Smolka gets 7th UFC win, knocks out Ryan MacDonald at ‘UFC Fight Night 158’ in Vancouver, Canada
Tyson Fury wants Deontay Wilder next after breaking Otto Wallin’s undefeated record
Tyson “Gypsy King” Fury, 31, of Cheshire, England, United Kingdom is still an undefeated boxer. After beating Otto Wallin, 28, of Sundsvall, Sweden, the British boxer called out Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder, 33, of Alabama, United States. "Deontay Wilder, I want you next, bum," Fury said after his victory over Wallin. "Now, I’m going … Continue reading Tyson Fury wants Deontay Wilder next after breaking Otto Wallin’s undefeated record
Austin Hubbard feels great to get 1st UFC win, decisions Kyle Prepolec at ‘UFC Fight Night 158’ in Vancouver, Canada
Austin "Thud" Hubbard, 27, of Denver, Colorado, United States was one of the winners at "UFC Fight Night 158,” also known as “UFC on ESPN+ 16.” It was the American mixed martial artist's first victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. "It feels great to get that first win," Hubbard said after his first UFC win. … Continue reading Austin Hubbard feels great to get 1st UFC win, decisions Kyle Prepolec at ‘UFC Fight Night 158’ in Vancouver, Canada
Fighting in Abu Dhabi, UAE has been Brave CF champ Abdoul Abdouraguimov’s dream
Reigning Brave Combat Federation Welterweight World Champion Abdoul “The Conqueror” Abdouraguimov, 23, of France is set to defend his title for the first time. His title defense will be the main event of "Brave 27," which will take place at the Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on October 4, 2019. “I’ve always … Continue reading Fighting in Abu Dhabi, UAE has been Brave CF champ Abdoul Abdouraguimov’s dream
