IMMAF’s Peace Through MMA Commission led by Northern Ireland’s Danny Corr, Denis Rowan

The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation has launched a commission called Peace through MMA as part of its commitment to harnessing sport to mitigate violence and engender peace with a focus on developing programs to socially benefit young people. The committee is chaired by Danny Corr of the Ulster Amateur MMA Association. “I am honoured … Continue reading IMMAF’s Peace Through MMA Commission led by Northern Ireland’s Danny Corr, Denis Rowan

EVOLVE MMA scholarship offered to future martial arts world champions in Singapore

EVOLVE Mixed Martial Arts has launched a developmental program to identify and nurture the next generation of elite martial artists. The program is designed to provide support for talented martial artists that will enable them to fulfill their potential and achieve their dreams. Called the EVOLVE Future World Champions Program, EVOLVE MMA's offering is open … Continue reading EVOLVE MMA scholarship offered to future martial arts world champions in Singapore

‘BRAVE CF 36’ results: Todd Stoute vs Cristi Constantinov, Ion Surdu vs Kevin Ruart in Bucharest, Romania

Promotion: BRAVE Combat Federation (BRAVE CF), Real Xtreme Fighting (RXF) Title: “BRAVE CF 36“ Venue: Berăria H, Bucharest, Romania Date: July 27, 2020 Number of bouts: 5 Bout # FIGHTERS Division Red Corner (Country) Blue Corner (Country) UNDERCARD 1 Matiss Zaharovs (Latvia / Ireland) Bilal "Borz" Tipsaev (Sweden) Bantamweight REFEREE: WINNER: MATISS ZAHAROVS  METHOD: Technical … Continue reading ‘BRAVE CF 36’ results: Todd Stoute vs Cristi Constantinov, Ion Surdu vs Kevin Ruart in Bucharest, Romania

IMMAF registers with WADA ADeL platform to boost MMA participants’ education

The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation has successfully registered with WADA ADeL, the anti-doping e-learning platform (ADeL) offering access to all topics related to clean sport and anti-doping. Through access to the platform, the federation can now offer its membership enhanced courses and resources for MMA’s athletes, coaches, doctors, administrators and other participants interested in … Continue reading IMMAF registers with WADA ADeL platform to boost MMA participants’ education

‘UFC Fight Night 172’ results: Deiveson Figueiredo vs Joseph Benavidez, Jack Hermansson vs Kelvin Gastelum on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Title: "UFC Fight Night 172" (UFC on ESPN+ 30) Venue: UFC Fight Island, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Date: July 19, 2020 Number of bouts: 12 Bout # FIGHTERS Sport Red Corner (Country) Blue Corner (Country) PRELIMINARY CARD 1 Carlos "Boi" Felipe (Brazil) Sergey " Polar Bear" Spivak (Moldova) Heavyweight … Continue reading ‘UFC Fight Night 172’ results: Deiveson Figueiredo vs Joseph Benavidez, Jack Hermansson vs Kelvin Gastelum on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

‘UFC on ESPN 13’ results: Calvin Kattar vs Dan Ige, Tim Elliott vs Ryan Benoit on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Title: "UFC on ESPN 13" Venue: UFC Fight Island, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Date: July 16, 2020 Number of bouts: 11 Bout # FIGHTERS Sport Red Corner (Country) Blue Corner (Country) PRELIMINARY CARD 1 Jack "Tank" Shore (Wales) Aaron Phillips (USA) Bantamweight REFEREE: Herb Dean WINNER: JACK … Continue reading ‘UFC on ESPN 13’ results: Calvin Kattar vs Dan Ige, Tim Elliott vs Ryan Benoit on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Kevin Belingon vs Martin Nguyen rematch? Team Lakay star still wants ONE bantamweight belt

In 2018, Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen, 31, of Australia and Vietnam tried to become the first ever three-division world champion in the history of mixed martial arts. It was Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon, 32, of the Philippines who stopped it from happening. On August 18, 2017, Nguyen became the ONE Featherweight World Champion by dethroning … Continue reading Kevin Belingon vs Martin Nguyen rematch? Team Lakay star still wants ONE bantamweight belt

Kamaru Usman is still UFC Welterweight Champion, beats Jorge Masvidal at ‘UFC 251’ on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Kamaru "The Nigerian Nightmare" Usman, 33, is still the welterweight champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Fighting out of Nigeria by way of Delray Beach, Florida, United States, the Nigerian-American mixed martial artist successfully defended his title at "UFC 251." Featuring 13 MMA matches, "UFC 251" took place at the UFC Fight Island on Yas … Continue reading Kamaru Usman is still UFC Welterweight Champion, beats Jorge Masvidal at ‘UFC 251’ on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Alexander Volkanovski is still UFC Featherweight Champion, beats Max Holloway at ‘UFC 251’ on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski, 31, of Windang, New South Wales, Australia is still the featherweight champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The Macedonian-Greek-Australian mixed martial artist successfully defended his title at "UFC 251" on July 11, 2020 (or July 12, 2020 in the United Arab Emirates. Featuring 13 MMA matches, "UFC 251" took place at … Continue reading Alexander Volkanovski is still UFC Featherweight Champion, beats Max Holloway at ‘UFC 251’ on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Yekaterinburg, Russia’s Petr Yan is UFC Bantamweight Champion, beats Jose Aldo at ‘UFC 251’ on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Petr "No Mercy" Yan, 27, of Yekaterinburg, Omsk, Russia was crowned the new bantamweight champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship at "UFC 251" winners. The Russian mixed martial artist also earned his seventh consecutive win in the promotion. Featuring 13 MMA matches, "UFC 251" took place at the UFC Fight Island on Yas Island, Abu … Continue reading Yekaterinburg, Russia’s Petr Yan is UFC Bantamweight Champion, beats Jose Aldo at ‘UFC 251’ on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi