IMMAF’s legal action with World Anti-Doping Agency in Lausanne, Switzerland postponed

The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF), the world governing body for the sport of amateur MMA, has agreed to postpone its court hearing with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). It had been scheduled for the Tribunal d’Arrondissement in Lausanne, Switzerland on September 4, 2019. “After a unanimous decision of the IMMAF board, we have agreed to … Continue reading IMMAF’s legal action with World Anti-Doping Agency in Lausanne, Switzerland postponed

Mauro Cerilli vs Arjan Bhullar at ‘ONE: Century’ in Tokyo, Japan

The ONE Championship bout between Mauro "The Hammer" Cerilli, 36, and Arjan Bhullar, 33, of India is happening at "ONE: Century" in Tokyo, Japan. Their heavyweight match at "ONE: Dawn of Heroes" on August 2, 2019 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines was cancelled due to the Italian … Continue reading Mauro Cerilli vs Arjan Bhullar at ‘ONE: Century’ in Tokyo, Japan

Why Luan Santiago, Cleiton Silva had to be separated at ‘Brave 25’ weigh-ins in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

"Brave 25" has developed into the ground of one of Brazil's most fierce rivalries in recent years. Reigning Brave Combat Federation Lightweight World Champion Luan “Miau” Santiago, 24, of Curitiba, Parana, Brazil and his challenger Cleiton “Predator” Silva, 33, of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil needed to be separated when they finally met eye to … Continue reading Why Luan Santiago, Cleiton Silva had to be separated at ‘Brave 25’ weigh-ins in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Brave International Combat Week: Prize money for 2019 IMMAF-WMMAA Senior World Championships medalists announced

The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation has announced prize money for medalists at the 2019 IMMAF-World Mixed Martial Arts Association World Championships. As part of the Brave International Combat Week, the MMA event will take place from November 10-16, 2019 in Manama, Bahrain. IMMAF will be awarding $1000 to each senior gold medalist, $500 to … Continue reading Brave International Combat Week: Prize money for 2019 IMMAF-WMMAA Senior World Championships medalists announced

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Manny Pacquiao honored by Grab Philippines, ONE Championship with framed belt on National Heroes Day

Grab Philippines celebrated National Heroes Day on August 26, 2019 by honoring Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, 40. The event was attended by the ride-hailing company's community members and ONE Championship senior executive Victor Cui, 48. Also in attendance was Team Lakay head coach Mark "The Machine" Sangiao, 39. He was with ONE Championship athletes Eduard "Landslide" … Continue reading Manny Pacquiao honored by Grab Philippines, ONE Championship with framed belt on National Heroes Day

‘UFC Fight Night 157’ results: Jessica Andrade vs Zhang Weili, Li Jingliang vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos in China

Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Title: "UFC Fight Night 157" (a.k.a. "UFC on ESPN+ 15") Venue: Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre Arena, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China Date: August 31, 2019 PRELIMINARY CARD Karolline Rosa "Karol" Cavedo (Brazil) vs Lara Fritzen Procopio (Brazil) DIVISION: Women's Bantamweight WINNER: KAROLLINE ROSA CAVEDO METHOD: Split Decision ROUNDS: 3 REFEREE: Thomas Fann Heili … Continue reading ‘UFC Fight Night 157’ results: Jessica Andrade vs Zhang Weili, Li Jingliang vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos in China

Felipe Efrain vs Team Lakay’s Stephen Loman rematch in the Philippines after ‘Brave 25’?

Felipe Efrain, 25, of Sao Paulo, Brazil will look to get back to title contention status when he takes on Brave Combat Federation newcomer Matheus Nicolau, 26, of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. They will co-headline “Brave 25” at the Minas Tenis Clube Arena in Belo Horizonte on August 30, 2019. Efrain is not looking … Continue reading Felipe Efrain vs Team Lakay’s Stephen Loman rematch in the Philippines after ‘Brave 25’?

ONE Championship, GAMMA to hold 1st GAMMA World Championship in Singapore with $100,000 contracts, Evolve MMA scholarships

With ONE Championship, the Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts will host the inaugural GAMMA World Championship in Singapore from November 18-23, 2019. Teams from over 60 countries have been invited to participate in the tournament. Competing for national pride, the teams will battle it out in the discipline of mixed martial arts across 16 … Continue reading ONE Championship, GAMMA to hold 1st GAMMA World Championship in Singapore with $100,000 contracts, Evolve MMA scholarships

Leonardo Mafra: Brave CF’s super lightweight will be very crowded soon

Leonardo “Macarrão” Mafra, 30, of Brazil is competing the super lightweight division for the first time. He will face Djamil “Dynamite” Chan, 29, of the Netherlands in the division at “Brave 25” at the Minas Tenis Clube Arena in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The newly formed division is a step forward in the direction … Continue reading Leonardo Mafra: Brave CF’s super lightweight will be very crowded soon

Full House’s Cleiton Silva: Training at my gym is like war

Training out of Full House Estúdio de Artes Marciais in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, Cleiton “Predator” Silva, 33, is one of the Brazilian mixed martial artists competing at “Brave 25” on August 30, 2019. It marks his third bout in Brave Combat Federation. Featuring 10 MMA bouts, "Brave 25" will take place at the … Continue reading Full House’s Cleiton Silva: Training at my gym is like war