Khabib Nurmagomedov, Tony Ferguson to headline ‘UFC 223’ in Brooklyn, New York

Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov, 29, and Tony “El Cucuy” Ferguson, 33, will headline “UFC 223” at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, United States on April 7, 2018. During a press conference on January 19, 2018, Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White confirmed that the winner will be the new UFC Lightweight Champion. Pressed … Continue reading Khabib Nurmagomedov, Tony Ferguson to headline ‘UFC 223’ in Brooklyn, New York

Busan, South Korea’s Doo Ho Choi knocked out by Jeremy Stephens in St. Louis, Missouri

Ultimate Fighting Championship athlete Doo Hoo “The Korean Superboy” Choi, 26, of Busan, South Korea and Jeremy “Li’l Heathen” Stephens, 31, of California, United States headlined “UFC Fight Night 124” at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri, USA on January 14, 2018. The American mixed martial artist knocked out his Korean opponent via punches … Continue reading Busan, South Korea’s Doo Ho Choi knocked out by Jeremy Stephens in St. Louis, Missouri

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4 Baguio MMA fighters on ‘ONE: Global Superheroes’ fight card

Four mixed martial artists from Baguio City, Philippines are in the fight card of ONE Championship's "ONE: Global Superheroes," which will take place at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City, Philippines on January 26, 2018. They are Eric "The Natural" Kelly, 35, Edward "The Natural" Kelly, 33, Geje "Gravity" Eustaquio, 28, and Joshua "Passion" … Continue reading 4 Baguio MMA fighters on ‘ONE: Global Superheroes’ fight card

‘Den of Thieves’ marks UFC Featherweight Champion Max Holloway’s acting debut

With a professional mixed martial arts record of 19 wins and 3 losses, Ultimate Fighting Championship's reigning featherweight champion Max "Blessed" Holloway, 26, of Hawaii, United States is a veteran martial artist. But when it comes to acting, the Hawaiian MMA fighter is a newbie. Holloway is making his debut as an actor in the … Continue reading ‘Den of Thieves’ marks UFC Featherweight Champion Max Holloway’s acting debut

Badr Hari, Hesdy Gerges to headline ‘Glory 51’ in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Badr Hari and Hesdy Gerges will headline "Glory 51" at Ahoy Rotterdam, Netherlands on March 3, 2018. The two Dutch kickboxers, who are both 33 years old, will battle it out in the heavyweight division. Both born in the Netherlands, Hari and Gerges have trained under Thom Harinck. Hari is of Moroccan descent as his parents … Continue reading Badr Hari, Hesdy Gerges to headline ‘Glory 51’ in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Martin Nguyen’s coach Fari Salievski is Asia’s top coach in martial arts

In 2017, Vietnamese-Australian mixed martial artist Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen, 28,  made history by winning two belts, the featherweight and lightweight world titles of ONE Championship. Behind this feat is his coach Fari Salievski, 52. On December 31, 2017, ONE Championship released a list of Asia’s top five coaches in martial arts. On top of … Continue reading Martin Nguyen’s coach Fari Salievski is Asia’s top coach in martial arts

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Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao is among ONE Championship fighters’ top coaches

Team Lakay, the famed mixed martial arts team based in Baguio City, Philippines, had a rollercoaster ride in 2017. Keeping the team strong and intact amid the highs and lows is its founder and head coach, Mark “The Machine” Sangiao. Just a day before 2018, ONE Championship released a list of Asia’s top five coaches … Continue reading Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao is among ONE Championship fighters’ top coaches

Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson

The top fighters in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's lightweight division have spoken. The reigning champion Conor McGregor and the interim champion Tony Ferguson took to Twitter to respond to Khabib Nurmagomedov who called them out at “UFC 219.” After defeating Edson Barboza Jr. at “UFC 219,” Nurmagomedov said if the UFC approved, he could fight … Continue reading Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson

Shut up, Conor McGregor: Khabib Nurmagomedov

Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov, 29, won his 25th professional MMA fight at “UFC 219” on December 30, 2017, keeping his undefeated record untainted. Among those who were not impressed by this feat is the reigning UFC Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor, 29. On January 1, 2018, McGregor took to Twitter to let the world know … Continue reading Shut up, Conor McGregor: Khabib Nurmagomedov

10 most beautiful ONE Championship fighters 2017

Based in Singapore, ONE Championship was founded by Chatri Sityodtong and Victor Cui on July 14, 2011. The mixed martial arts promotion's inaugural event took place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore on September 3, 2011. The first ONE Championship event in 2017 was "ONE: Quest for Power", which took place at the … Continue reading 10 most beautiful ONE Championship fighters 2017