Muay Thai or boxing? Iranian-Australian fighter Misagh Norouzi switches, trains with Bobby Mayne

From Muay Thai, Iranian-Australian fighter Misagh Norouzi, 22, is transitioning to boxing. He is expected to make his professional boxing debut in late 2019 or early 2020. Born in Tehran, Iran, Norouzi is now based in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. He has been training in Muay Thai since he was 18 and he now holds … Continue reading Muay Thai or boxing? Iranian-Australian fighter Misagh Norouzi switches, trains with Bobby Mayne

SMB, TNT, Blackwater Elite to compete in Terrific 12 East Asia Super League in Macao

Now that San Miguel Beer has taken home the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Trophy from TNT, the two Finals protagonists will rekindle their rivalry in a foreign tournament. They will be joined by Blackwater Elite in a 12-team competition that will also include ball clubs from China, Japan and South Korea. Dubbed The Terrific 12, the … Continue reading SMB, TNT, Blackwater Elite to compete in Terrific 12 East Asia Super League in Macao

Negros Occidental’s Harold Alarcon is Basketball Without Borders Asia 2019 Boys All-Star Game MVP

Hailing from Silay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines, National University student Harold Alarcon, 17, was awarded the recognition as the Most Valuable Player of the Boys All-Star Game of Basketball Without Borders Asia 2019. From Jr. NBA Philippines All-Stars, he was one of the three Filipinos who competed. Aside from Alarcon, two more Filipino athletes competed … Continue reading Negros Occidental’s Harold Alarcon is Basketball Without Borders Asia 2019 Boys All-Star Game MVP

Complete list of Basketball Without Borders Asia 2019 winners

The fourth and final day of Basketball Without Borders Asia 2019 in Tokyo, Japan concluded in thrilling fashion as the 64 campers from 18 countries and territories in Asia-Pacific competed in playoffs and championship games, a 3-point contest and a pair of All-Star games. The camp got underway in the morning with playoffs games to determine … Continue reading Complete list of Basketball Without Borders Asia 2019 winners

Brazil vs Venezuela: Luana Pinheiro, Yasmeli Araque to fight at ‘Brave 26’ in Bogota, Colombia

Judo champion and women's mixed martial arts top prospect Luana Pinheiro, 25, of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil has a date set for her return to Brave Combat Federation. After an impressive promotional debut victory at "Brave 11" on April 13, 2018, she is now scheduled to take on Venezuelan sensation Yasmeli Araque, 33, of … Continue reading Brazil vs Venezuela: Luana Pinheiro, Yasmeli Araque to fight at ‘Brave 26’ in Bogota, Colombia

Netherlands’ Ilias Ennahachi crowned ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion in in Bangkok, Thailand

Ilias Ennahachi, 23, of the Netherlands was crowned as the new ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion at “ONE: Dreams of Gold.” It was his debut in ONE Championship's striking-only league ONE Super Series. Featuring mixed martial arts, kickboxing and Muay Thai, “ONE: Dreams of Gold” took place at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand on … Continue reading Netherlands’ Ilias Ennahachi crowned ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion in in Bangkok, Thailand

Italy’s Giorgio Petrosyan is ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix finalist, knocks out Jo Nattawut in Thailand

Giorgio “The Doctor” Petrosyan, 33, of Italy was one of the winners at “ONE: Dreams of Gold.” The victory qualified him as one of the two finalists of ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix. Featuring mixed martial arts, kickboxing and Muay Thai, “ONE: Dreams of Gold” took place at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand … Continue reading Italy’s Giorgio Petrosyan is ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix finalist, knocks out Jo Nattawut in Thailand

Thailand’s Stamp Fairtex earns 1st MMA win in ONE Championship, submits Asha Roka at ‘ONE: Dreams of Gold’ in Bangkok

Reigning ONE Atomweight Kickboxing and Muay Thai World Champion Stamp Fairtex, 21, of Thailand was one of the winners at “ONE: Dreams of Gold.” It was her first mixed martial arts victory in ONE Championship. Featuring mixed martial arts, kickboxing and Muay Thai, “ONE: Dreams of Gold” took place at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand … Continue reading Thailand’s Stamp Fairtex earns 1st MMA win in ONE Championship, submits Asha Roka at ‘ONE: Dreams of Gold’ in Bangkok

France’s Samy Sana is ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix finalist, beats Dzhabar Askerov in Thailand

Samy “AK47” Sana, 30, of France was one of the winners at “ONE: Dreams of Gold.” The victory qualified the Algerian-French kickboxer as one of the two finalists of ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix. Featuring mixed martial arts, kickboxing and Muay Thai, “ONE: Dreams of Gold” took place at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, … Continue reading France’s Samy Sana is ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix finalist, beats Dzhabar Askerov in Thailand

Brazil’s Alex Silva earns earns 7th ONE Championship win, submits Stefer Rahardian at ‘ONE: Dreams of Gold’ in Bangkok, Thailand

Former ONE Strawweight World Champion Alex “Little Rock” Silva, 36, of Brazil was one of the winners at “ONE: Dreams of Gold.” It was the seventh ONE Championship victory of the Brazilian mixed martial artist, who is training out of Evolve MMA in Singapore. Featuring mixed martial arts, kickboxing and Muay Thai, “ONE: Dreams of Gold” … Continue reading Brazil’s Alex Silva earns earns 7th ONE Championship win, submits Stefer Rahardian at ‘ONE: Dreams of Gold’ in Bangkok, Thailand