Resultados completos de la tercera edición de Ichigeki en Brasil

La tercera edición de Ichigeki, celebrada el 19 de septiembre 2019, fue un susurro, elevó la audiencia que asistió a la casa del evento Villa Show en el distrito de Icoaraci, en la región metropolitana de Belém, en el estado de Pará, Brasil, que fue testigo de grandes Muay Thai y peleas de MMA. En … Continue reading Resultados completos de la tercera edición de Ichigeki en Brasil

Brandon Vera: Aung La N Sang is a man among men

For ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon “The Truth” Vera, 41, of the Philippines, ONE Middleweight and Light Heavyweight World Champion Aung La N Sang, 33, of Myanmar is a good role model, a true martial artist and a person everyone can look up to and aspire to become. The two are set to headline the … Continue reading Brandon Vera: Aung La N Sang is a man among men

ONE Championship’s Eddie Alvarez reveals his biggest regret in life

Having competed in Bellator MMA, the Ultimate Fighting Championship and ONE Championship, Eddie “The Underground King” Alvarez, 35, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States is one of the most accomplished mixed martial artists who are still currently active. But if there is one thing he regrets, it is the fact that he did not finish college.  https://twitter.com/Ealvarezfight/status/1174024745161039873Continue reading ONE Championship’s Eddie Alvarez reveals his biggest regret in life

What is Batten disease? How did the UFC help raise awareness for the genetic disorder?

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is using its power to help raise awareness for Batten disease. The mixed martial arts promotion with immense following recently responded to a request from non-profit foundation called Project Sebastian. Batten disease Typically found in children, Batten disease is a rare group of nervous system disorders called neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type … Continue reading What is Batten disease? How did the UFC help raise awareness for the genetic disorder?

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1st Uzbek UFC fighter Makhmud Muradov to face Alessio Di Chirico in Copenhagen, Denmark

Uzbek-Czech mixed martial artist Makhmud “Mach” Muradov, 29, has signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. On September 17, 2019, he took to Instagram to share the news to his followers. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2fQ3kkonmV/   This makes Muradov the first Uzbek MMA fighter to join the UFC. He will make his promotional debut at "UFC Fight Night 160," … Continue reading 1st Uzbek UFC fighter Makhmud Muradov to face Alessio Di Chirico in Copenhagen, Denmark

Singapore’s Amir Khan is ONE Championship, Vaseline’s campaign ambassador

Amir Khan, a 24-year-old mixed martial artist from Singapore, has been appointed ambassador for a joint campaign by ONE Championship and Vaseline, aimed at promoting healing through martial arts. The #HealingChampions program engages youth in martial arts training and personal development from April 2019 to November 2020, fostering life skills and self-defense techniques.

Andy Hata: ONE Championship’s mission is very important

ONE Championship's second event in Japan, “ONE: Century 世紀,” will occur on October 13, 2019, at Ryogoku Kokugikan, featuring 28 World Champions. Media day was attended by company leaders who emphasized the mission to inspire through martial arts. The event promises unprecedented global broadcasting reach, marking a historic milestone in martial arts.

Javier Mendez, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov

How Khabib Nurmagomedov raised $100,000 for Dustin Poirier’s foundation to help Ugandan kids

Reigning UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov, 30, of Dagestan, Makhachkala, Russia stayed true to his promise to Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier, 30, of Coconut Creek, Florida, United States. The undefeated Dagestani mixed martial artist raised $100,000 for the foundation of the former interim UFC Lightweight Champion. When Poirier challenged Nurmagomedov in the main … Continue reading How Khabib Nurmagomedov raised $100,000 for Dustin Poirier’s foundation to help Ugandan kids

Kazuhiro Sakamoto, Andy Hata, Chatri Sityodtong, Carlos Alimurung, Masakazu Sakai (©ONE Championship)

ONE Championship, Pancrase, Shooto leaders grace ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ event in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

ONE Championship held the official “ONE: Century 世紀” media day at the Park Hyatt in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan on September 17, 2019. It was graced by the Singapore-based martial arts organization's chairman and chief executive officer Chatri Sityodtong along with Pancrase CEO Masakazu Sakai and Shooto CEO Kazuhiro Sakamoto. On March 31, 2019, ONE Championship … Continue reading ONE Championship, Pancrase, Shooto leaders grace ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ event in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

Kapolei, Hawaii’s Louis Smolka gets 7th UFC win, knocks out Ryan MacDonald at ‘UFC Fight Night 158’ in Vancouver, Canada

Louis "Da Last Samurai" Smolka, 28, of Kapolei, Hawaii, United States was one of the winners at "UFC Fight Night 158,” also known as “UFC on ESPN+ 16.” It was the Hawaiian mixed martial artist's seventh victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. "It feels amazing to get the knockout," Smolka said after his recent UFC win. … Continue reading Kapolei, Hawaii’s Louis Smolka gets 7th UFC win, knocks out Ryan MacDonald at ‘UFC Fight Night 158’ in Vancouver, Canada