Costa Rica’s Ariel Sexton submits Amir Khan at ‘ONE: Call to Greatness’ in Singapore

22 February 2019 – Singapore: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), delivered another amazing spectacle at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, delighting the packed crowd with a display of world-class martial arts action. ONE: CALL TO GREATNESS featured 11 exciting bouts. Costa Rican submission specialist Ariel “Tarzan” Sexton grappled his way … Continue reading Costa Rica’s Ariel Sexton submits Amir Khan at ‘ONE: Call to Greatness’ in Singapore

Chatri Sityodtong, Vitor Belfort

Vitor Belfort moving from UFC to ONE Championship?

Vitor "The Phenom" Belfort, 41, of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil may be the next mixed martial artist making a move from the Ultimate Fighting Championship to ONE Championship. On February 21, 2019, ONE Championship chief executive officer Chatri Sityodtong took to Facebook to share a photo of himself with the Brazilian MMA fighter. The photo … Continue reading Vitor Belfort moving from UFC to ONE Championship?

Amir Albazi vs Jose Torres: ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ pre-fight breakdown

José “Shorty” Torres is no stranger to Brave Combat Federation. The American become acquainted to KHK MMA, Brave CF’s parent company, even before the truly global promotion was established. That story traces back to when Shorty became the first fighter ever to win two world titles in the IMMAF World Championships. As a member of … Continue reading Amir Albazi vs Jose Torres: ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ pre-fight breakdown

Brave Combat Federation, TV5 sign exclusive broadcast deal in the Philippines

Brave Combat Federation, the flagship global mixed martial arts promotion based in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the signing of an exclusive broadcast deal with TV5 in the Philippines. The deal was officially signed on February 18, 2019, which is almost four weeks away from the promotion's first event in the country titled "Brave … Continue reading Brave Combat Federation, TV5 sign exclusive broadcast deal in the Philippines

Brave CF champ Stephen Loman trains with John Baylon, Dave Galera before ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’

Stephen “The Sniper” Loman, 23, is taking his "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors" challenger Elias “Smile” Boudegzdame, 25, of France very seriously. In an exclusive interview at the TV5 Media Center in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines on February 19, 2018, I asked the reigning Brave Combat Federation Bantamweight Champion about his preparations for the … Continue reading Brave CF champ Stephen Loman trains with John Baylon, Dave Galera before ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’

Jayson Margallo wasn’t Rex de Lara’s original ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ opponent

Rex “T-Rex” de Lara, 36, and Jayson “Oragon” Margallo, 24, will battle it out in the bantamweight division at “Brave 22: Storm of Warriors” at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 15, 2019. They are two of 11 Filipino mixed martial artists on the card. “Brave 22: … Continue reading Jayson Margallo wasn’t Rex de Lara’s original ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ opponent

Brave CF founder His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa to fight for 100 boxing rounds for charity

His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa is set to make his return to the ring. On February 15, 2019, the Bahraini prince who founded mixed martial arts promotion Brave Combat Federation took to Instagram to announce that he is fighting for 100 boxing rounds with all the earnings coming from the challenge being … Continue reading Brave CF founder His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa to fight for 100 boxing rounds for charity

Cameroonian-French fighter Francis Ngannou knocks out Cain Velasquez at ‘UFC on ESPN 1’ in Phoenix, Arizona

It only took Cameroonian-French mixed martial artist Francis "The Predator" Ngannou, 32, 26 seconds to end his fight at "UFC on ESPN 1." He knocked out his Mexican-American opponent Cain Velasquez, 36. Featuring 12 MMA fights, "UFC on ESPN 1" took place at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona on February 17, 2019. In the … Continue reading Cameroonian-French fighter Francis Ngannou knocks out Cain Velasquez at ‘UFC on ESPN 1’ in Phoenix, Arizona

‘UFC on ESPN 1’ results: Francis Ngannou vs Cain Velasquez, James Vick vs Paul Felder

Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championsip (UFC) Title: "UFC on ESPN 1" Venue: Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, Arizona, United States Date: February 17, 2019 EARLY PRELIMINARY CARD Aleksandra "Stitch" Albu (Russia) vs Emily 'Spitfire" Whitmire (USA) DIVISION: Women's Strawweight WINNER: EMILY WHITMIRE METHOD: Rear-Naked Choke TIME AND ROUND: 1:01 of Round 1 REFEREE: Ryan Breuggeman Renan "The Baron" Barão … Continue reading ‘UFC on ESPN 1’ results: Francis Ngannou vs Cain Velasquez, James Vick vs Paul Felder

Nihon University alum Shuya Kamikubo earns 3rd ONE Championship win at ‘ONE: Clash of Legends’ in Bangkok, Thailand

Shuya “Stealth” Kamikubo, 25, of Japan was one of the winners at “ONE: Clash of Legends” at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand on February 16, 2019. It was the Nihon University graduate's third win in ONE Championship. “ONE: Clash of Legends” is the first ONE Championship event in Thailand in 2019 and it featured five … Continue reading Nihon University alum Shuya Kamikubo earns 3rd ONE Championship win at ‘ONE: Clash of Legends’ in Bangkok, Thailand