‘Lomachenko vs Rigondeaux’ results: Vasyl Lomachenko vs Guillermo Rigondeaux in New York City

organization: World Boxing Organization (WBO) title: "Vasyl Lomachenko vs. Guillermo Rigondeaux" venue: The Theater, Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, United States date: December 9, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/WorldBoxingOrg/photos/a.745837308766861.1073741866.201210109896253/2025891900761389/?type=3&theater UNDERCARD 1. Mikaela Joslin Mayer (USA) vs Nydia "Dha Phenomenal" Feliciano (USA) DIVISION: Lightweight WINNER: MIKAELA MAYER METHOD: Majority Decision ROUND: 4 2. Jose Gonzales (USA) vs Adan Gonzales (USA) DIVISION: … Continue reading ‘Lomachenko vs Rigondeaux’ results: Vasyl Lomachenko vs Guillermo Rigondeaux in New York City

Yoshitaka Naito, Alex Silva

Brazil’s Alex Silva crowned ONE Strawweight World Champion in Bangkok, Thailand

Alex "Little Rock" Silva, 35, of Brazil successfully dethroned ONE Championship's strawweight world champion Yoshitaka "Nobita" Naito, 33, of Japan and broke the Japanese mixed martial artist's undefeated record. Their match was the main event of "ONE: Warriors of the World" at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand on December 9, 2017. Although Silva had … Continue reading Brazil’s Alex Silva crowned ONE Strawweight World Champion in Bangkok, Thailand

Torrance, California’s Brian Ortega still undefeated, beats Cub Swanson at ‘UFC Fight Night 123’

Fighting out of Palm Springs, California, United States, Ultimate Fighting Championship athlete Cub Swanson, 34, lost his featherweight bout against Brian "T-City" Ortega, 26, of Torrance, California, USA at "UFC Fight Night 123" at Save Mart Center in Fresno, California on December 9, 2017. The victory improved Ortega's professional mixed martial arts record to 13 … Continue reading Torrance, California’s Brian Ortega still undefeated, beats Cub Swanson at ‘UFC Fight Night 123’

‘Bellator 190’ results: Rafael Carvalho vs Alessio Sakara in Firenze, Italy

promotion: Bellator MMA title: "Bellator 190" venue: Nelson Mandela Forum, Firenze, Italy date: December 9, 2017 PRELIMINARY CARD 1. Gregory "Blade" Babene (France) vs Tony Zanko (Italy) DIVISION: Middleweight WINNER: GREGORY BABENE METHOD: Armbar Submission TIME AND ROUND:2:04 of Round 1 MAIN CARD 2. Carlos "The Lion" Leal Miranda (Brazil) vs Mihail Nica (Republic of … Continue reading ‘Bellator 190’ results: Rafael Carvalho vs Alessio Sakara in Firenze, Italy

Anne Dunn crowns Miss Pacific Islands 2017 Matauaina To’omalatai in Nadi

Anne Christine Dunn from Fiji won Miss Pacific Islands 2016 in Samoa. She crowned Matauaina Gwendolyn To'omalatai of American Samoa as her successor in 2017, during an event with nine contestants. Special awards went to various finalists, with To'omalatai and Alexandra Iakopo receiving multiple honors.

Rico Verhoeven retains Glory Heavyweight Champion title

Rico Verhoeven, 28, of the Netherlands is still the Glory Heavyweight Champion. On December 9, 2017, the Dutch kickboxer successfully defended his title from Jamal Ben Saddik, 27, of Belgium at "Glory 49: Rotterdam" at Ahoy Rotterdam in Rotterdam, Netherlands. At "Glory 49: Rotterdam," Verhoeven knocked Saddik out via punches at 1:10 of Round 5. It … Continue reading Rico Verhoeven retains Glory Heavyweight Champion title

‘UFC Fight Night 123’ results: Cub Swanson vs Brian Ortega in Fresno, California

promotion: UFC title: "UFC Fight Night 123" venue: Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, United States date: December 9, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/UFCAsia/photos/a.176280559232763.1073741828.176272595900226/718606281666852/?type=3&theater PRELIMINARY CARD 1. Antonio Braga Neto (Brazil) vs Trevin "The Problem" Giles (USA) DIVISION: Middleweight WINNER: TREVUN GILES METHOD: Knockout via Punches TIME AND ROUND: 2:26 of Round 3 REFEREE: Frank Trigg 2. Chris "Gritz" … Continue reading ‘UFC Fight Night 123’ results: Cub Swanson vs Brian Ortega in Fresno, California

‘Glory 49’ results: Rico Verhoeven vs Jamal Ben Saddik in Rotterdam, Netherlands

promotion: Glory title: "Glory 49: Rotterdam" venue: Ahoy Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands date: December 9, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/GLORYSportsInternationalOfficial/photos/a.267454890002552.64308.267448130003228/1523405971074098/?type=1&theater "Glory 49: Rotterdam"  Tyjani Beztati (Morocco) vs Niclas Larsen (Denmark) WEIGHT CLASS: Lightweight Tournament Semifinal Bout A WINNER: TYJANI BEZTATI METHOD: Unanimous Decision TIME AND ROUND: Round 3 Stoyan Koprivlenski (Bulgaria) vs Maykol Yurk (Brazil) WEIGHT CLASS: Lightweight Tournament … Continue reading ‘Glory 49’ results: Rico Verhoeven vs Jamal Ben Saddik in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Yoshitaka Naito, Alex Silva

‘ONE: Warriors of the World’ results: Yoshitaka Naito vs Alex Silva in Bangkok, Thailand

promotion: ONE Championship title: “ONE: Warriors of the World” date: December 9, 2017 venue: Impact Arena, Bangkok, Thailand PRELIMINARY CARD 1. Tang De Pan (China) vs Asraful Islam (Bangladesh) DIVISION: Bantamweight WINNER: TANG DE PAN METHOD: Unanimous Decision TIME AND ROUND: Round 3 REFEREE: Kemp Cheng 2. Kritsada "Dream Man" Kongsrichai (Thailand) vs Rabin "The … Continue reading ‘ONE: Warriors of the World’ results: Yoshitaka Naito vs Alex Silva in Bangkok, Thailand

Robert Whittaker, Luke Rockhold to headline ‘UFC 221’ in Perth, Australia

Headlined by Robert Whittaker and Luke Rockhold, the Ultimate Fighting Championship event "UFC 221" will take place at the Perth Arena in Perth, Western Australia, Australia on February 11, 2018. Aside from the main event, two other matches have been confirmed so far. Jussier Formiga and Ben Nguyen will battle it out in the flyweight … Continue reading Robert Whittaker, Luke Rockhold to headline ‘UFC 221’ in Perth, Australia