Spain’s Joel Alvarez earns 1st UFC win at ‘UFC Fight Night 153’ in Stockholm, Sweden

Joel "El Fenomeno" Alvarez, 26, of Gijon, Asturias, Spain was one of the winners at "UFC Fight Night 153." It was the Spanish mixed martial artist's first victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Featuring 12 mixed martial arts matches, "UFC Fight Night 153" took place at the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Sweden on June 1, … Continue reading Spain’s Joel Alvarez earns 1st UFC win at ‘UFC Fight Night 153’ in Stockholm, Sweden

‘UFC Fight Night 153’ results: Alexander Gustafsson vs Anthony Smith, Jimi Manuwa vs Aleksandar Rakic in Stockholm, Sweden

Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Title: "UFC Fight Night 153" Venue: Ericsson Globe, Stockholm, Sweden Date: June 1, 2019 PRELIMINARY CARD Joel "El Fenomeno" Alvarez (Spain) vs Danilo "Caterpillar" Belluardo (Italy) DIVISION: Lightweight WINNER: JOEL ALVAREZ METHOD: Technical Knockout TIME AND ROUND: 2:22 of Round 2 REFEREE: Rebin Saber Darko Stosic (Serbia) vs Devin "Brown … Continue reading ‘UFC Fight Night 153’ results: Alexander Gustafsson vs Anthony Smith, Jimi Manuwa vs Aleksandar Rakic in Stockholm, Sweden

Singapore Fighting Championship to hold ‘SFC 7: Eight Limbs’ at Juggernaut Fight Club on June 29, 2019

Singapore Fighting Championship is a month away from its next event titled “Eight Limbs.” The combat sports promotion’s team is back with round seven of its smashing multi-discipline event to make history with not one but two unprecedented World Boxing Council National Muay Thai Title bouts. “SFC 7: Eight Limbs” will take place at the … Continue reading Singapore Fighting Championship to hold ‘SFC 7: Eight Limbs’ at Juggernaut Fight Club on June 29, 2019

Eric Kelly, Trestle Tan, Angelie Sabanal to represent Philippines at ‘ONE: Legendary Quest’ at Baoshan Arena in Shanghai, China

Mixed martial artists Eric "The Natural" Kelly, 37, Trestle "Jun Minion" Tan, 34, and Angelie "The Explorer" Sabanal, 29, will represent the Philippines at "ONE: Legendary Quest" at the Baoshan Arena in Shanghai, China. The fight card features 10 MMA bouts, two kickboxing contests and two Muay Thai matches. In the second bout of the … Continue reading Eric Kelly, Trestle Tan, Angelie Sabanal to represent Philippines at ‘ONE: Legendary Quest’ at Baoshan Arena in Shanghai, China

Flying House, George Castro let Filipinos experience authentic Mexican food

Authentic Mexican food by George Castro, 45, is one of the best things in the menu of Flying House, a new restaurant located at 10 Malingap Street, Teacher’s Village, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The restaurant invited me and other bloggers to try out the recipe of the legendary mixed martial arts and fitness coach … Continue reading Flying House, George Castro let Filipinos experience authentic Mexican food

Brave CF to return to Colombia, partners with LFC Colombia

Brave Combat Federation received a warm welcome from the Colombian sports community in a press conference on May 26, 2019 in Bogoto, Colombia. Announced during the event was the partnership between the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion and Colombian MMA promotion Latin Fighter Championship Colombia. Representing Brave CF was its president Mohammed "The Hawk" Shahid. … Continue reading Brave CF to return to Colombia, partners with LFC Colombia

Undefeated Brave CF fighter Khamzat Chimaev eyes 3 belts in 3 divisions

Khamzat “Borz” Chimaev, 25, of Stockholm, Sweden wants to become a champion in three different weight classes. He is one of the undefeated mixed martial artists signed with Bahrain-based MMA promotion Brave Combat Federation. Currently, Chimaev holds a professional MMA record of 5 wins and 0 loss. On May 14, 2019, he took to Instagram … Continue reading Undefeated Brave CF fighter Khamzat Chimaev eyes 3 belts in 3 divisions

Struggling Filipino professional MMA fighters may now get free diagnostic, medical, neurologic exams in 28 hospitals

Filipino professional mixed martial artists from struggling families may now have their diagnostic, medical, neurologic exams for free in 28 hospitals in the Philippines. This was made official by the Administrative Order No. 2019-0006 issued by the country's Department of Health (DOH) on May 23, 2019. On August 15, 2018, the DOH entered into a … Continue reading Struggling Filipino professional MMA fighters may now get free diagnostic, medical, neurologic exams in 28 hospitals

Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy, Chatri Sityodtong, Giorgio Petrosyan (© ONE Championship)

Giorgio Petrosyan vs Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy rematch? Thai fighter ordained as Buddhist monk

The ONE Super Series bout between Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy, 25, of Thailand and Giorgio “Doctor” Petrosyan, 33, of Italy at “ONE: Enter the Dragon” was officially declared a No Contest on March 22, 2019. ONE Championship announced an automatic rematch between the two but the Thai contender did not accept it. On May 17, 2019, … Continue reading Giorgio Petrosyan vs Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy rematch? Thai fighter ordained as Buddhist monk

Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy, Atsushi Onari, Giorgio Petrosyan (© ONE Championship)

Giorgio Petrosyan vs Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy in ONE Super Series declared No Contest

Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy, 25, of Thailand defeated Giorgio “Doctor” Petrosyan, 33, of Italy via split decision at “ONE: Enter the Dragon” at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore on May 17, 2019. But on March 22, 2019, ONE Championship chairman and chief executive officer Chatri Sityodtong took to Facebook to announce that the decision … Continue reading Giorgio Petrosyan vs Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy in ONE Super Series declared No Contest