South Korea’s Kwon Won Il earns 4th ONE Championship win, knocks out Bruno Pucci fight in Singapore

"Pretty Boy" Kwon Won Il (권원일), 25, of Seoul, South Korea was one of the winners at "ONE: Inside the Matrix IV." It was the Korean mixed martial artist's fourth victory in the Singapore-based martial arts promotion ONE Championship. Training at Extreme Combat in Goyang, South Korea and Top Gym BF in Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines, Kwon fought Bruno "Puccibull" … Continue reading South Korea’s Kwon Won Il earns 4th ONE Championship win, knocks out Bruno Pucci fight in Singapore

Russia’s Aslanbek Zikreev earns 1st ONE Super Series win, beats Wang Junguang in Singapore

Aslanbek Zikreev, 25, of Russia was one of the winners at "ONE: Inside the Matrix IV." It was the Russian kickboxer's first victory in ONE Championship's striking-only league ONE Super Series. Training at Kuzbass Muay Thai in Russia, Zikreev fought "Golden Boy" Wang Junguang (王俊光), 25, of China at "ONE: Inside the Matrix IV," which featured … Continue reading Russia’s Aslanbek Zikreev earns 1st ONE Super Series win, beats Wang Junguang in Singapore

Colombia’s Dumar Roa knocks out ex-UFC fighter at ‘BRAVE CF 45’ in Bahrain

Dumar “Corazon de Leon” Roa, 30, of Guateque, Boyaca, Colombia faced a tough opponent at "BRAVE CF 45." The opponent, who made his BRAVE Combat Federation debut, previously competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Featuring two amateur MMA matches and six professional MMA fights, "BRAVE CF 45" took place at the Bahrain National Stadium in … Continue reading Colombia’s Dumar Roa knocks out ex-UFC fighter at ‘BRAVE CF 45’ in Bahrain

‘Bellator 253’ results: Darrion Caldwell vs AJ McKee, Benson Henderson vs Jason Jackson in Uncasville, Connecticut

Promotion: Bellator MMA Title: "Bellator 253" Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Date: November 19, 2020 Number of bouts: 9 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED  Canada: Jeremy Kennedy Jamaica: Jason Jackson New Zealand: JayJay Wilson USA: Sullivan Cauley, Jason Markland, Kevin Ferguson Jr., Kaheem Murray, Sergio de Bari, Jaleel Willis, Mark Lemminger, Matt Bessette, Raufeon Stots, … Continue reading ‘Bellator 253’ results: Darrion Caldwell vs AJ McKee, Benson Henderson vs Jason Jackson in Uncasville, Connecticut

‘ONE: Inside the Matrix 4’ results: Aslanbek Zikreev vs Wang Junguang, Rocky Ogden vs Joseph Lasiri in Singapore

Promotion: ONE Championship Title: "ONE: Inside the Matrix IV" Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium, Kallang, Singapore Date: November 20, 2020 Number of bouts: 5 Announcer: Dom Lau Commentators: Michael Schiavello, Mitch Chilson Judges:   FIGHT CARD https://www.facebook.com/conandailynews/photos/193024598955156   COUNTRIES REPRESENTED Australia: Rocky Ogden Brazil: Maira Mazar, Bruno Pucci China: Wang Junguang Italy: Joseph Lasiri Japan: Ryogo … Continue reading ‘ONE: Inside the Matrix 4’ results: Aslanbek Zikreev vs Wang Junguang, Rocky Ogden vs Joseph Lasiri in Singapore

‘BRAVE CF 45’ results: Ian Entwistle vs Dumar Roa, Zia Mashwani vs Nkosi Ndebele in Bahrain

Promotion: BRAVE Combat Federation (BRAVE CF) Title: "BRAVE CF 45" Venue: Bahrain National Stadium, East Riffa, Bahrain Date: November 19, 2020 Number of bouts: 7 FIGHT CARD https://www.facebook.com/conandailynews/photos/194337152157234   WEIGH-INS AND FACE-OFFS   COUNTRIES REPRESENTED Afghanistan: Abdul Azim Badakhshi Algeria: Mohamed Said Maalem Azerbaijan: Vagif Askerov Bahrain: Isa Almeari, Mohammed Zuhair, Murtaza Talha, Ali Abuhamda … Continue reading ‘BRAVE CF 45’ results: Ian Entwistle vs Dumar Roa, Zia Mashwani vs Nkosi Ndebele in Bahrain

World Lethwei Championship, its stars and Burmese roots

Bare knuckle combat is skyrocketing in popularity and taking the lead is Lethwei, the national martial art of Myanmar. Leading the charge is World Lethwei Championship (WLC), the biggest lethwei organization in the world. WLC has a stable of world-class lethwei champions from all over the world. Its events, 13 thirteen so far, are available … Continue reading World Lethwei Championship, its stars and Burmese roots

Muhammad Mokaev feels sorry for Murtaza Talha’s ‘BRAVE CF 45’ opponent Vadzim Litvin

Muhammad “The Punisher” Mokaev, 19, of England, United Kingdom believes that Murtaza Talha Ali, 26, of Bahrain is a dangerous fighter. The two, who are undefeated mixed martial artists, are signed with BRAVE Combat Federation and they both previously competed in the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation. On August 1, 2020, Mokaev made his BRAVE … Continue reading Muhammad Mokaev feels sorry for Murtaza Talha’s ‘BRAVE CF 45’ opponent Vadzim Litvin

Loren Mack: Bringing PFL to the Philippines is a must

The Professional Fighters League is looking at bringing its product to the Philippines as part of its global expansion efforts. Based in Washington, D.C., United States, the mixed martial arts organization was founded by Ray Sefo in 2017. The PFL stands out from other MMA organizations thanks to its unique format which features a regular season-style … Continue reading Loren Mack: Bringing PFL to the Philippines is a must

Dumar Roa, Ian Entwistle react to all-catchweight ‘BRAVE CF 45’ card in Bahrain

Dumar “Corazon de Leon” Roa, 30, of Guateque, Boyaca, Colombia and Ian “Enty” Entwistle, 33, of Accrington, England, United Kingdom will headline "BRAVE CF 45." All of the fights on the card are catchweight bouts. Based in Bahrain, mixed martial arts promotion BRAVE Combat Federation will hold “BRAVE CF 45” on November 19, 2020 at the Bahrain … Continue reading Dumar Roa, Ian Entwistle react to all-catchweight ‘BRAVE CF 45’ card in Bahrain