First aid training for Australian athletes, coaches

Sports might be fun but it is not without risks. Sports injuries are common and many athletes have come to an untimely end to their careers due to the irreversible damage of sports-related accidents. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 60,000 people were hospitalized in Australia due to sports injuries between 2016 … Continue reading First aid training for Australian athletes, coaches

Slovenia joins IMMAF; Zlatko Mahic is SMMAA president

The Slovenian Mixed Martial Arts Association has joined the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation. The SMMAA is the latest IMMAF member from Europe. Hailing from Ljubljana, Slovenia, World Freefight Challenge owner Zlatko Mahic is the president of the democratic SMMAA body. The association is underpinned by a vast base of member clubs and diverse leadership made … Continue reading Slovenia joins IMMAF; Zlatko Mahic is SMMAA president

Wanderlei Silva vs Quinton Jackson made Mehmosh Raza love MMA

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, 42, of the United States knocked out Wanderlei "The Axe Murderer" Silva, 43, of Brazil at "UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008" at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on December 27, 2008. This fight made Mehmosh “The Renegade” Raza, 25, of Pakistan interested in mixed martial arts. A … Continue reading Wanderlei Silva vs Quinton Jackson made Mehmosh Raza love MMA

BRAVE CF’s Mehmosh Raza: I didn’t fit in Pakistan nor in Ireland

Mehmosh “The Renegade” Raza, 25, fights out of Islamabad, Pakistan. Recently, the mixed martial artist signed with BRAVE Combat Federation talked about his childhood, which he split between Pakistan and Ireland. "Growing up, I was bullied a lot," Raza said. "I did not fit in Pakistan nor in Ireland. I was made fun of constantly … Continue reading BRAVE CF’s Mehmosh Raza: I didn’t fit in Pakistan nor in Ireland

‘ONE: No Surrender’ fight card: 3 ONE Super Series bouts in Bangkok, Thailand

ONE Championship has officially confirmed the resumption of its flagship event schedule beginning with "ONE: No Surrender" in Bangkok, Thailand on July 31, 2020. It marks the promotion’s expanded return to closed-door, audience-free live events. The first three major bouts confirmed to be in the "ONE: No Surrender" fight card feature an array of blockbuster … Continue reading ‘ONE: No Surrender’ fight card: 3 ONE Super Series bouts in Bangkok, Thailand

LeBron James is 2020 BET Awards’ Sportsman of the Year

LeBron James, 35, of the Los Angeles Lakers was one of the winners at the 20th Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards on June 28, 2020. The Sportsman of the Year award was given to the professional basketball player who has been competing in the National Basketball Association since 2003. Aside from James, three more NBA … Continue reading LeBron James is 2020 BET Awards’ Sportsman of the Year

Coconut Creek, Florida’s Dustin Poirier decisions Dan Hooker at ‘UFC Vegas 4’

Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier, 31, of Coconut Creek, Florida, United States and Dan "The Hangman" Hooker, 30, of Auckland, New Zealand headlined "UFC on ESPN 12," also known as "UFC Vegas 4." It was one of the Ultimate Fighting Championship events held during the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Featuring 10 MMA matches, "UFC Vegas 4" … Continue reading Coconut Creek, Florida’s Dustin Poirier decisions Dan Hooker at ‘UFC Vegas 4’

Orlando, Florida’s Mike Perry decisions Mickey Gall at ‘UFC Vegas 4’

Mike "Platinum" Perry, 28, of Orlando, Florida, United States had a redemptive win at "UFC on ESPN 12," also known as "UFC Vegas 4." Coming out of two consecutive losses, he earned his seventh victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Featuring 10 mixed martial arts matches, "UFC Vegas 4" took place at the UFC APEX … Continue reading Orlando, Florida’s Mike Perry decisions Mickey Gall at ‘UFC Vegas 4’

Broadalbin, New York’s Maurice Green submits Gian Villante at ‘UFC Vegas 4’

Maurice "The Crochet Boss" Greene, 33, of Broadalbin, New York, United States showed his impressive ground game at "UFC on ESPN 12," also known as "UFC Vegas 4." The African-American mixed martial artist earned his third victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Featuring 10 MMA matches, "UFC Vegas 4" took place at the UFC APEX … Continue reading Broadalbin, New York’s Maurice Green submits Gian Villante at ‘UFC Vegas 4’

Covington, Louisiana’s Brendan Allen decisions Kyle Daukaus at ‘UFC Vegas 4’

Brendan "All In" Allen, 24, of Covington, Louisiana, United States won three consecutive Ultimate Fighting Championship bouts. Training at Clementi's Gladiator Academy in Slidell, Louisiana, he was one of the winners at "UFC on ESPN 12," also known as "UFC Vegas 4." Featuring 10 mixed martial arts matches, "UFC Vegas 4" took place at the UFC … Continue reading Covington, Louisiana’s Brendan Allen decisions Kyle Daukaus at ‘UFC Vegas 4’