Thailand-based mixed martial arts promotion Full Metal Dojo has just crowned its new middleweight champion. Glenn “Teddy Bear” Sparv, 30, of Vaasa, Ostrobothnia, Finland earned the title by defeating Mehdi Bagheri, 30, of Shahr-e Kord, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Iran. Sparv and Bagheri competed for the FMD Middleweight Championship on November 3, 2018. They headlined “Full Metal Dojo: … Continue reading Finland’s Glenn Sparv is new FMD Middleweight Champion
Honda Asian Journey 2018: Honda kicks off big caravan thru Malaysia to MotoGP race
On November 2, 2018, the Honda Group of Companies in the Asia and Oceania region kicked off the Honda Asian Journey 2018 in Penang, Peninsular Malaysia, Malaysia. It is a Honda big bike caravan that will cruise down West Malaysia, ending up at the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) event on November 4, 2018. Once again, over 60 riders comprised of customers, journalists, Honda dealers, … Continue reading Honda Asian Journey 2018: Honda kicks off big caravan thru Malaysia to MotoGP race
‘Full Metal Dojo: Big Trouble in Little Bangkok’ results: Mehdi Bagheri vs Glenn Sparv
Promotion: Full Metal Dojo (FMD) Title: “Full Metal Dojo: Big Trouble in Little Bangkok” Venue: Insanity Nightclub, Sukhumvit soi 11, Bangkok, Thailand Date: November 3, 2018 AMATEUR BOUTS 1. Sirirot “Prince Dragon” Silchaitan (Thailand) vs Bryson Dean Collins (South Africa) DIVISION: Bantamweight WINNER: SIRIROT SILCHAITAN METHOD: Submission via Rear-Naked Choke TIME AND ROUND: 1:56 of Round 2 REFEREE: 2. Stan "Pizdanuke" … Continue reading ‘Full Metal Dojo: Big Trouble in Little Bangkok’ results: Mehdi Bagheri vs Glenn Sparv
‘Glory 61: New York’ results: Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong vs Josh Jauncey, Jady Menezes vs Anissa Meksen
Promotion: Glory Kickboxing Title: “Glory 61: New York” Venue: Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, United States Date: November 2, 2018 SUPERFIGHT SERIES 1. Chommanee Sor Taehiran (Thailand) vs Ashley Nichols (Canada) DIVISION: Super Bantamweight WINNER: CHOMMANEE SOR TAEHIRAN METHOD: Split Decision ROUNDS: 3 2. Justin Houghton (USA) vs Vince McGuinness (USA) DIVISION: Lightweight WINNER: JUSTIN HOUGHTON METHOD: Unanimous Decision ROUNDS: 3 3. Charles … Continue reading ‘Glory 61: New York’ results: Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong vs Josh Jauncey, Jady Menezes vs Anissa Meksen
Zebaztian Kadestam vs Tyler McGuire: Ben Askren’s previous title to be contested at ‘ONE: Warrior’s Dream’ in Jakarta, Indonesia
ONE Championship will crown its new welterweight champion on November 17, 2018 in the main event of "ONE: Warrior's Dream" at the Jakarta Convention Center in Jakarta, Indonesia. Competing for the vacant title are Zebaztian "The Bandit" Kadestam, 28, of Sweden and Tyler McGuire, 32, of the United States. Undefeated mixed martial artist Ben "Funky" … Continue reading Zebaztian Kadestam vs Tyler McGuire: Ben Askren’s previous title to be contested at ‘ONE: Warrior’s Dream’ in Jakarta, Indonesia
ONE Championship flyweight ranking: Geje Eustaquio, Demetrious Johnson, Adriano Moraes, Kairat Akhtemov, Gianni Subba, Reece McLaren
ONE Championship flyweight fighters Weight limit: 135 lbs (61.2 kg) Champions Adriano Moraes: September 12, 2014- November 21, 2015 Kairat Akhtemov: November 21, 2015- August 5, 2017 Adriano Moraes: August 5, 2017-June 23, 2018 Geje Eustaquio: June 23, 2018- present Interim: Adriano Moraes: August 13, 2016- August 5, 2017 Geje Eustaquio: January 26, 2018-June 23, 2018 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ … Continue reading ONE Championship flyweight ranking: Geje Eustaquio, Demetrious Johnson, Adriano Moraes, Kairat Akhtemov, Gianni Subba, Reece McLaren
France’s Abdoul Abdouraguimov beats Brazil’s Rodrigo Cavalheiro at ‘Brave 17’ in Pakistan
Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion Brave Combat Federation hosted its 17th event at the Nistar Park Sports Complex in Lahore, Pakistan on October 27, 2018. “Brave 17” featured 10 bouts with fighters representing 12 countries. The fight night featured intense rounds of action featuring heated rivalries, outbursts of emotions and athletes showcasing intense showmanship. The … Continue reading France’s Abdoul Abdouraguimov beats Brazil’s Rodrigo Cavalheiro at ‘Brave 17’ in Pakistan
Chatri Sityodtong: Via ONE Championship, Demetrious Johnson will change the world
On October 29, 2018, ONE Championship announced former UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson as a new athlete, emphasizing his status as the best mixed martial artist. CEO Chatri Sityodtong expressed excitement about Johnson's potential impact and legacy in Asia, alongside other recent UFC transitions to ONE Championship.
Demetrious Johnson may fight Team Lakay’s Geje Eustaquio in ONE Championship cage soon
The first ONE Championship opponent of former UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, 32, of Kirkland, Washington, United States may be reigning ONE Flyweight World Champion Geje “Gravity” Eustaquio, 29, of Baguio City, Philippines. The former said he is ready to face the latter, who is one of the three reigning ONE Championship champions representing … Continue reading Demetrious Johnson may fight Team Lakay’s Geje Eustaquio in ONE Championship cage soon
Switzerland vs USA: Volkan Oezdemir, Anthony Smith fight at ‘UFC Fight Night 138’ in Canada
Featuring 13 mixed martial arts matches, “UFC Fight Night 138” took place at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada on October 27, 2018. In the main event of the evening, Volkan “No Time” Oezdemir, 29, of Fribourg, Switzerland faced Anthony “Lionheart” Smith of Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Blue Corner Oezdemir, who is of Turkish … Continue reading Switzerland vs USA: Volkan Oezdemir, Anthony Smith fight at ‘UFC Fight Night 138’ in Canada
