American Top Team’s Hayder Hassan joins Brave CF

Iraqi-American mixed martial artist Hayder "Hulk" Hassan, 36, is the most recent athlete to join Bahrain-based MMA promotion Brave Combat Federation. He is training out of American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida, United States. Hassan was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on October 20, 1982 to Iraqi parents. Originally from Baghdad, Iraq, the parents relocated … Continue reading American Top Team’s Hayder Hassan joins Brave CF

IMMAF recognizes FPLAJDA in French Polynesia; MMA legalization in French territory postponed

The Polynesian Federation of Wrestling and Associated Disciplines, or Fédération Polynésienne de Lutte, d’arts Martiaux Mixtes, Jiu Jistu Brésilien et Disciplines Associées (FPLAJDA), has been recognized by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF). The membership was announced at a press conference on October 11, 2019 in Tahiti. Hiro Lemaire is the current president of … Continue reading IMMAF recognizes FPLAJDA in French Polynesia; MMA legalization in French territory postponed

HotelPlanner is ONE Championship’s hotel booking partner

ONE Championship has partnered with HotelPlanner, a leading provider of online solutions and services to the global hotel sales market. The partnership was officially announced on October 16, 2019, which was three days after the martial arts organization's history “ONE: Century 世紀” event in Tokyo, Japan that featured mixed martial arts, Muay Thai and kickboxing. … Continue reading HotelPlanner is ONE Championship’s hotel booking partner

Brave CF, KHK MMA reveal 15 MMA fighters in KHK World Championship shortlist

Brave Combat Federation and KHK MMA originally wanted to shortlist only 10 mixed martial artists as participants of the inaugural KHK World Championship. However, the organizations extended the list and included 15 MMA fighters instead. The one-night, four-men, open weight tournament will grant the winner a US$ 100,000 check plus the right to be called … Continue reading Brave CF, KHK MMA reveal 15 MMA fighters in KHK World Championship shortlist

Eddie Alvarez vs Christian Lee in the US? Who’s ONE Championship’s true lightweight king?

Christian “The Warrior” Lee, 20, of Singapore and Eddie “The Underground King” Alvarez, 35, of the United States are two of the top mixed martial artists competing in ONE Championship's lightweight division. The former currently holds two belts as the reigning ONE Lightweight World Champion and the grand winner of the inaugural ONE Lightweight World … Continue reading Eddie Alvarez vs Christian Lee in the US? Who’s ONE Championship’s true lightweight king?

Myanmar’s Aung La N Sang is still ONE Light Heavyweight World Champion, knocks out Brandon Vera at ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ in Japan

"The Burmese Python" Aung La N Sang, 34, of Myanmar is still the reigning ONE Light Heavyweight World Champion. The Burmese-American mixed martial artist successfully defended his title at “ONE: Century 世紀” in Tokyo, Japan. “ONE: Century 世紀” was the second ONE Championship event held in Japan and it marked the martial arts organization’s 100th … Continue reading Myanmar’s Aung La N Sang is still ONE Light Heavyweight World Champion, knocks out Brandon Vera at ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ in Japan

Evolve MMA’s Shinya Aoki earns 10th ONE Championship, submits Honorio Banario at ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ in Tokyo, Japan

Shinya "Tubikan Judan" Aoki, 36, of Japan was one of the winners at “ONE: Century 世紀” in Tokyo, Japan. It was the Japanese mixed martial arts veteran's 10th victory in ONE Championship. “ONE: Century 世紀” was the second ONE Championship event held in Japan and marked the martial arts organization’s 100th live event. The combat sports … Continue reading Evolve MMA’s Shinya Aoki earns 10th ONE Championship, submits Honorio Banario at ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ in Tokyo, Japan

Brazil’s Bibiano Fernandes is still ONE Bantamweight World Champion, submits Kevin Belingon at ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ in Tokyo, Japan

Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes, 39, of Brazil is still the reigning champion of the bantamweight division of ONE Championship. He successfully defended his title at “ONE: Century 世紀” in Tokyo, Japan. “ONE: Century 世紀” was the second ONE Championship event held in Japan and it marked the martial arts organization’s 100th live event. The combat sports … Continue reading Brazil’s Bibiano Fernandes is still ONE Bantamweight World Champion, submits Kevin Belingon at ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ in Tokyo, Japan

India’s Arjan Bhullar gets 1st ONE Championship win, decisions Mauro Cerilli at ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ in Tokyo, Japan

Arjan "Singh" Bhullar, 33 of India was one of the winners at “ONE: Century 世紀” in Tokyo, Japan. It was the Indian-Canadian mixed martial artist's first victory in ONE Championship. “ONE: Century 世紀” was the second ONE Championship event held in Japan and marked the martial arts organization’s 100th live event. The combat sports event had … Continue reading India’s Arjan Bhullar gets 1st ONE Championship win, decisions Mauro Cerilli at ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ in Tokyo, Japan

Mei Yamaguchi gets 6th ONE Championship win, decisions Jenny Huang at ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ in Tokyo, Japan

Mei “V.V.” Yamaguchi, 36, of Tokyo, Japan was one of the winners at “ONE: Century 世紀” in Tokyo. It was the Japanese mixed martial artist's sixth victory in ONE Championship. “ONE: Century 世紀” was the second ONE Championship event held in Japan and marked the martial arts organization’s 100th live event. The combat sports event had … Continue reading Mei Yamaguchi gets 6th ONE Championship win, decisions Jenny Huang at ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ in Tokyo, Japan