Ramon Gonzales earns 3rd ONE Championship win, submits Akihiro Fujisawa in the Philippines

Training out of Team Kyokushin, Hitman MMA and Kuwait Fight Club, Ramon “The Bicolano” Gonzales, 31, of Albay, Philippines was one of the winners at "ONE: Roots of Honor." It was his third victory in ONE Championship. Featuring two kickboxing contests, two Muay Thai bouts and 11 mixed martial arts matches, “ONE: Roots of Honor” … Continue reading Ramon Gonzales earns 3rd ONE Championship win, submits Akihiro Fujisawa in the Philippines

This is ‘Survivor’ alum Bi Nguyen’s advice to female MMA fighters

Vietnamese-American mixed martial artist Bi “KillHer Bee” Nguyen, 28, of Houston, Texas, United States was the first ONE Championship athlete I was able to interview during the "ONE: Roots of Honor" press conference at the City of Dreams Manila in Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She and reigning ONE Featherweight World Champion Martin “The Situ-Asian” … Continue reading This is ‘Survivor’ alum Bi Nguyen’s advice to female MMA fighters

‘ONE: Roots of Honor’ results: Martin Nguyen vs Narantungalag Jadambaa, Yosuke Saruta vs Joshua Pacio

Promotion: ONE Championship Title: “ONE: Roots of Honor” Venue: SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines Date: April 12, 2019 PRELIMINARY CARD Ramon “The Bicolano” Gonzales (Philippines) vs Akihiro “Superjap” Fujisawa (Japan) DIVISION: Strawweight (MMA) WINNER: RAMON GONZALES METHOD: Submission via Guillotine Choke TIME AND ROUND: 1:19 of Round 1 REFEREE: Yoshinori … Continue reading ‘ONE: Roots of Honor’ results: Martin Nguyen vs Narantungalag Jadambaa, Yosuke Saruta vs Joshua Pacio

[PHOTOS] Mouner Lazzez: Eldar Eldarov is an elite wrestler, not an elite fighter

High-level striker Mounir “The Sniper” Lazzez, 31, of Tunisia will look to make history by becoming the first-ever world Super Lightweight champion at “Brave 23: Pride and Honor” set for Amman, Jordan on April 19, 2019. He takes on Eldar “Khan” Eldarov, 27, of Bahrain for the inaugural divisional belt in the co-main event of Brave … Continue reading [PHOTOS] Mouner Lazzez: Eldar Eldarov is an elite wrestler, not an elite fighter

Bibiano Fernandes: I don’t like to do drama

Reigning ONE Bantamweight World Champion Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes, 40, of Brazil is accused of being too dramatic about his most recent bout against his rival Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon, 31, of the Philippines at “ONE: A New Era” at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan on March 31, 2019. But the Brazilian mixed martial arts … Continue reading Bibiano Fernandes: I don’t like to do drama

Did Bibiano Fernandes suffer amnesia after Kevin Belingon’s illegal elbows?

Fans of former ONE Bantamweight World Champion Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon, 31, of the Philippines are still irate. New champ Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes, 40, of Brazil recently claimed that he suffered temporary memory loss after the back of his head received illegal elbows from his Filipino rival at “ONE: A New Era” at the … Continue reading Did Bibiano Fernandes suffer amnesia after Kevin Belingon’s illegal elbows?

‘URCC Global: Raw Fury’ fight card: Chris Hofmann vs Musah Conteh, Mark Striegl vs Shunichi Shimizu

URCC Global will hold "URCC Global: Raw Fury" at The Cove at Okada Manila in Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines on April 27, 2019. It is the Philippines-based mixed martial arts promotion's first event this year. "URCC Global: Raw Fury" will feature 10 MMA matches, including URCC Global's signature 3-versus-3 match. Here is the full … Continue reading ‘URCC Global: Raw Fury’ fight card: Chris Hofmann vs Musah Conteh, Mark Striegl vs Shunichi Shimizu

Can Luan Santiago dethrone Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady at ‘Brave 23’ in Amman, Jordan?

Reigning Brave Combat Federation Lightweight Champion Abdul-Kareem “Pride of Palestine” Al-Selwady, 23, and Luan “Miau” Santiago, 24, of Brazil are two of the best young talents in the world of mixed martial arts today. The latter will challenge the former at "Brave 23." Both Abdul-Kareem and Santiago have been deemed as proof of Brave CF's … Continue reading Can Luan Santiago dethrone Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady at ‘Brave 23’ in Amman, Jordan?

Amman, Jordan’s City Mall to host ‘Brave 23’ pre-fight night events

Brave Combat Federation will be making its much-awaited return to Jordan on April 19, 2019 for the historical “Brave 23,” which will feature three world title bouts. But before fight night, the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion will provide fans with the traditional open workouts and the ceremonial weigh-ins at the City Mall in Amman, … Continue reading Amman, Jordan’s City Mall to host ‘Brave 23’ pre-fight night events

Can Jarrah Al-Selawe break Abdoul Abdouraguimov’s undefeated record at ‘Brave 23’ in Amman, Jordan?

When reigning Brave Combat Federation Welterweight Champion Jarrah “The Jordanian Lion” Al-Selawe, 26, of Jordan defends his title for the first time, a whole nation will be with him. He will meet undefeated grappler Abdoul “Sinistro” Abdouraguimov, 23, of France in the main event of “Brave 23” at the Al Hussein Youth City, Martyr Rashid … Continue reading Can Jarrah Al-Selawe break Abdoul Abdouraguimov’s undefeated record at ‘Brave 23’ in Amman, Jordan?