Coco Altatis Brazil, combat sports, MMA, South America, sports

‘Brave CF 11’ results: Luan Santiago vs Lucas Martins in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

promotion: Brave Combat Federation (Brave CF) title: “Brave CF 11” venue: Terrace, Mineirao Stadium, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil date: April 13, 2018  Carlos Kremer, Bruno Malfacine, Mohammed Shahid, Wanderlei Silva, Rafael Pereira PRELIMINARY CARD Arnold Quero vs. Caio Gregório DIVISION: Featherweight WINNER: ARNOLD QUERO METHOD: Unanimous Decision ROUNDS: 3 Elaine Leal vs. Luana Pinheiro … Continue reading ‘Brave CF 11’ results: Luan Santiago vs Lucas Martins in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Coco Altatis Asia, combat sports, MMA, Philippines, sports

ONE Championship to launch 5-rope ring in Pasay City, Philippines

ONE Championship's "Heroes of Honor" event in Manila will feature all 11 bouts in a new five-rope ring, breaking from the organization's tradition of holding mixed martial arts contests in a cage. This change has prompted adjustments and excitement among fighters, including former world title contender Kevin Belingon, who welcomes the transition to the ring for his upcoming bout. The event will also mark the debut of the ONE Super Series, showcasing various martial arts disciplines including kickboxing and Muay Thai.

Coco Altatis Brazil, combat sports, MMA, South America, sports

Wanderlei Silva, Mohammed Shahid grace ‘Brave 11’ weigh-ins in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

The official weigh-ins for “Brave 11” were hosted by Brave Combat Federation at Ouro Minas Palace Hotel, where Brazilian MMA legend Wanderlei Silva and president Mohammed Shahid presided. The event featured Brazilian and Middle Eastern fighters, with the highlight being Lucas Martins vs. Luan Santiago for the interim lightweight championship. The event showcased the promotion's first women's strawweight bout in Brazil.

Coco Altatis Asia, China, combat sports, MMA, Singapore, sports

Singapore’s Huang Shi Hao to fight China’s Xie Bin in Kallang

Huang Shi Hao Huang Shi Hao, 25, of Singapore will fight Xie Bin, 20, of Tianjin, China at “ONE: Unstoppable Dreams”. They will compete in the bantamweight division. ONE Championship will hold “ONE: Unstoppable Dreams” at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore on May 18, 2018. The fight card features mixed martial arts, Muay Thai and kickboxing … Continue reading Singapore’s Huang Shi Hao to fight China’s Xie Bin in Kallang

Coco Altatis Asia, boxing & kickboxing, combat sports, Europe, Italy, Singapore, sports, Thailand

Thailand’s Singtongnoi Por Telakun to fight Italy’s Joseph Lasiri in Kallang, Singapore

Singtongnoi Por Telakun from Thailand will face Joseph Lasiri from Italy in a Muay Thai fight at “ONE: Unstoppable Dreams” in Singapore on May 18, 2018. Telakun, a renowned Thai fighter, will make his ONE Super Series debut, while Lasiri, a respected kickboxing competitor, seeks redemption after his last bout. The event will feature various martial arts matches.

Coco Altatis Asia, combat sports, MMA, Singapore, South Korea, sports

Singapore’s Amir Khan to fight South Korea’s Sung Jong Lee in Kallang

Amir Khan, 23, of Singapore will fight Sung Jong Lee, 32, of Cheonan, South Korea at “ONE: Unstoppable Dreams”. They will battle it out in the lightweight division. ONE Championship will hold “ONE: Unstoppable Dreams” at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore on May 18, 2018. The fight card features mixed martial arts, Muay Thai … Continue reading Singapore’s Amir Khan to fight South Korea’s Sung Jong Lee in Kallang

Coco Altatis Asia, boxing & kickboxing, combat sports, Europe, Netherlands, Singapore, sports, Thailand

Thailand’s Yodsanklai Fairtex to fight Netherlands’ Chris Ngimbi in Singapore

Yodsanklai “The Boxing Computer” Fairtex, 32, of Pattaya, Thailand will face Chris “The African Warrior” Ngimbi of Eindhoven, Netherlands at "ONE: Unstoppable Dreams". They will compete in a kickboxing match in the 72.5 kg division. Yodsanklai Fairtex vs Chris Ngimbi Fairtex is one of the most recognizable names in the world of Muay Thai. His … Continue reading Thailand’s Yodsanklai Fairtex to fight Netherlands’ Chris Ngimbi in Singapore

Coco Altatis Asia, boxing & kickboxing, combat sports, Singapore, South America, sports, Suriname, Thailand

Thailand’s Sam-a Gaiyanghadao to fight Suriname’s Sergio Wielzen in Kallang, Singapore

ONE Championship will hold “ONE: Unstoppable Dreams” at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore on May 18, 2018. There are two co-main events on the main card, one of which is an inaugural title bout. Sam-a Gaiyanghadao vs Sergio Wielzen ONE Championship will crown its first ever ONE Super Series Muay Thai Flyweight World … Continue reading Thailand’s Sam-a Gaiyanghadao to fight Suriname’s Sergio Wielzen in Kallang, Singapore

Coco Altatis Asia, Bahrain, combat sports, MMA, sports

IMMAF, WMMAA unify before World Championships in Bahrain

The International MMA Federation (IMMAF) and the World Mixed Martial Arts Association (WMMAA) have merged to unify the sport of mixed martial arts. This move aims to strengthen the bid for sport recognition, particularly in relation to the Olympic movement. Both organizations anticipate benefits such as combined events and increased resources. The Kingdom of Bahrain will host the 2018 World Championships, further solidifying its presence in the MMA world.

Coco Altatis Asia, combat sports, MMA, sports, Taiwan

ONE Championship medical services VP Dr. Warren Wang is BJJ practitioner from Taiwan

Dr. Warren Wang, ONE Championship's Vice President of Medical Services, oversees the safety of athletes. A trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, he focuses on protecting fighters and is vigilant during matches. Dr. Wang emphasizes the importance of attentiveness and swift intervention to ensure the well-being of the competitors.