GAISF rejects IMMAF’s application for MMA’s sport recognition again

The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation’s latest application to the Global Association of International Sports Federations for observer status membership was refused again. This was despite the MMA governing body meeting all known criteria for sport recognition and having engaged with GAISF throughout three application processes over four years. No reason was given by GAISF … Continue reading GAISF rejects IMMAF’s application for MMA’s sport recognition again

Leah Van Dale biography: 13 things about WWE wrestler Carmella

Leah Van Dale is a professional wrestler, a dancer and a model. As a wrestler signed to World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.,  she is known for her ring name Carmella.  Carmella is a leopard print clad princess of Staten Island. She performs on the SmackDown brand of WWE. In 2018, Carmella ranked number 23 in the list … Continue reading Leah Van Dale biography: 13 things about WWE wrestler Carmella

Donald Trump: I’d love to see Colin Kaepernick get another shot

Colin Kaepernick, 32, protested against police brutality and racial inequality in the United States by kneeling during the national anthem. Donald Trump Sr., 74, the 45th U.S. president, is one of those who do not agree with this method of protest. "There are plenty of things you can protest," Trump told Sinclair Broadcast Group chief political correspondent … Continue reading Donald Trump: I’d love to see Colin Kaepernick get another shot

2019-2020 NBA Season to restart with 22 teams after COVID-19 hiatus

Due to the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the 2019-2020 season of the National Basketball Association temporarily stopped on March 11, 2020. But on June 4, 2020, the association’s board of governors approved a competitive format to restart the season with 22 teams. According to NBA commissioner Adam Silver, the board’s approval of the format is … Continue reading 2019-2020 NBA Season to restart with 22 teams after COVID-19 hiatus

Is Team Lakay’s Stephen Loman changing his BRAVE CF weight class after the COVID-19 pandemic?

Stephen “The Sniper” Loman, 24, of the Philippines is the longest reigning BRAVE Combat Federation. He became the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion's inaugural champion in the bantamweight division in 2017 by defeating Gurdarshan “Saint Lion” Mangat, 32, of India and Canada. Training out of Team Lakay in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines, Loman successfully defended his belt … Continue reading Is Team Lakay’s Stephen Loman changing his BRAVE CF weight class after the COVID-19 pandemic?

London, England’s Sam Patterson signs new BRAVE CF deal

Sam “The Future” Patterson, 23, of London, England, United Kingdom is the latest mixed martial artist to sign an extension deal with BRAVE Combat Federation. He is expected to have multiple fights under the Bahrain-based MMA promotion. "I'm fighting for one of the biggest organizations in the world in BRAVE Combat Federation," Patterson stated. "I … Continue reading London, England’s Sam Patterson signs new BRAVE CF deal

Romania to host BRAVE CF’s first post-COVID-19 show

Romania will host yet another BRAVE Combat Federation event. This will be the first event of the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts after going on a hiatus because of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. BRAVE CF has yet to announce the details of the comeback event, including the specific venue in Romania and the exact date. … Continue reading Romania to host BRAVE CF’s first post-COVID-19 show

Team Lakay’s Stephen Loman vs undefeated Dagestani MMA fighter Muhammad Mokaev?

Stephen "The Sniper" Loman, 24, of the Philippines has been reigning as the champion of BRAVE Combat Federation's bantamweight division since November 17, 2017 when he beat Gurdarshan “Saint Lion” Mangat, 32, of India and Canada. Training out of Team Lakay in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines, the Igorot mixed martial artist is undefeated in the … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Stephen Loman vs undefeated Dagestani MMA fighter Muhammad Mokaev?

ONE Championship brings total capital to $346 million

ONE Championship announced on June 15, 2020 that it has added $70 million to its war chest. This brings the Singapore-based martial arts organization's total capital to $346 million. Also, ONE Championship has streamlined operations. These include a 20 percent reduction of total worldwide headcount. "I am thrilled to announce that ONE Championship closed another … Continue reading ONE Championship brings total capital to $346 million

France’s Benoit St. Denis signs with BRAVE CF again; Undefeated MMA fighter thanks Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa

Benoit "God of War" Saint Denis, 24, of Paris, France has renewed his ties with BRAVE Combat Federation by signing a new long-term deal. This was confirmed by officials from the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion on June 14, 2020. St. Denis competes in the welterweight division. He is an undefeated fighter with a professional … Continue reading France’s Benoit St. Denis signs with BRAVE CF again; Undefeated MMA fighter thanks Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa