Maeva Coucke crowns Miss France 2019 Vaimalama Chaves in Lille, Hauts-de-France

Maëva Coucke won Miss France 2018 representing Nord-Pas-de-Calais, competing against 29 candidates. She crowned her successor, Vaimalama Chaves from Tahiti, on December 15, 2018, during the event held at Zénith de Lille. Chaves will represent France in Miss World and Miss Universe, continuing the pageant tradition.

Aung La N Sang’s statue erected in Myitkyina, Kachin, Myanmar

Reigning ONE Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion "Burmese Python" Aung La N Sang, 33, was born in Myitkyina, Kachin, Myanmar on May 21, 1985 to ethnic Kachin parents Insang Tuu Aung and Shadan Nanbu. Recently, Myitkyina honored the mixed martial arts superfighter with a statue. The statue was erected at the Kachin National Manau Park in Shatapru, Myitkyina. The traditional … Continue reading Aung La N Sang’s statue erected in Myitkyina, Kachin, Myanmar

Sinaloa, Mexico’s Gilberto Ramirez is still WBO World Super Middleweight Champion, still undefeated

Fighting out of Sinaloa, Mexico, Gilberto "Zurdo de Oro" Ramirez, 27, is still the reigning World Boxing Organization World Super Middleweight Champion. He recently defeated his challenger Jesse "Hard Work" Hart, 29, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Ramirez has been reigning as the WBO World Super Middleweight Champion since April 9, 2016. Hart was fifth challenger. … Continue reading Sinaloa, Mexico’s Gilberto Ramirez is still WBO World Super Middleweight Champion, still undefeated

Gilberto Ramirez vs Jesse Hart results: WBO World Super Middleweight Championship

Title: "Gilberto Ramirez vs Jesse Hart" Venue: American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, United States Date: December 14, 2018 Commission: Texas Combative Sports Program Promoter: Bob Arum (Top Rank) Matchmaker: Brad Goodman UNDERCARD 1. Jesus Arechiga vs David Martino DIVISION: Super Bantamweight WINNER:  JESUS ARECHIGA METHOD: Unanimous Decision ROUNDS: 4 REFEREE: Gregorio Alvarez JUDGES AND … Continue reading Gilberto Ramirez vs Jesse Hart results: WBO World Super Middleweight Championship

‘Bellator 212’ results: Brent Primus vs Michael Chandler rematch

Promotion: Bellator MMA Title: "Bellator 212" Venue: Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii Date: December 14, 2018 PRELIMINARY CARD Chris Avila (Lodi, California, United States) vs Brandon Pieper (Waipahu, Hawaii, United States) DIVISION: Lightweight WINNER: CHRIS AVILA METHOD: Submission via Rear-Naked Choke TIME AND ROUND: 3:44 of Round 1 REFEREE: Dayne Furuta Robson Gracie Jr. (New … Continue reading ‘Bellator 212’ results: Brent Primus vs Michael Chandler rematch

Brent Primus congratulates new Bellator Lightweight Champ Michael Chandler Jr.

Michael "Iron" Chandler Jr., 32, of Las Vegas, Nevada, United States recently redeemed the Bellator Lightweight World Championship from Brent Primus, 33, of Portland, Oregon, United States. The latter took to Instagram to congratulate the former. https://www.instagram.com/p/BrZl3nmFcTm/ On December 14, 2018, Primus and Chandler had their rematch in the main event of "Bellator 212" at the … Continue reading Brent Primus congratulates new Bellator Lightweight Champ Michael Chandler Jr.

ONE Championship’s Flyweight World Grand Prix to start in Japan at ‘ONE: A New Era’

ONE Championship chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong has confirmed the debuts of its Lightweight and Flyweight World Grand Prix. More than a month ago, the Singapore-based martial arts organization signed former UFC champions Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, 32, of Parkland, Washington, United States and Eddie “The Underground King” Alvarez, 34, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. https://twitter.com/YODCHATRI/status/1073207435219722241Continue reading ONE Championship’s Flyweight World Grand Prix to start in Japan at ‘ONE: A New Era’

Chatri Sityodtong, Eddie Alvarez (© Alvin Berto)

ONE Championship’s Lightweight World Grand Prix to start in Singapore at ‘ONE: Call to Greatness’

After signing former Ultimate Fighting Championship champions Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, 32, of Parkland, Washington, United States and Eddie “The Underground King” Alvarez, 34, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, ONE Championship announced that it would hold two Grands Prix in 2019. This was confirmed on December 13, 2018 by Chatri Sityodtong, the chairman and chief executive … Continue reading ONE Championship’s Lightweight World Grand Prix to start in Singapore at ‘ONE: Call to Greatness’

ONE Championship’s Joshua Pacio vs Hayato Suzuki rematch to be aired in the U.S. via Turner Sports?

After dominating the mixed martial arts scene in Asia for years, ONE Championship is reportedly entering America. The Singapore-based martial arts organization is expected to broadcast its events in the United States starting 2019. ONE Championship and Turner Sports have signed a three-year broadcast deal, sources told ESPN. The deal is said to be taking … Continue reading ONE Championship’s Joshua Pacio vs Hayato Suzuki rematch to be aired in the U.S. via Turner Sports?

Samy Sana: Giorgio Petrosyan ou un autre c’est la même chose

Born on December 10, 1988 in Paris, France, Samy “AK47” Sana turns 30 today. Two weeks before his birthday, the French-Algerian martial artist earned his first victory in ONE Championship's striking-only league ONE Super Series. Training out of Venum Training Camp in Pattaya, Thailand, Sana faced Armen Petrosyan, 32, of Gorizia, Italy at “ONE: Conquest of Champions” at the … Continue reading Samy Sana: Giorgio Petrosyan ou un autre c’est la même chose