Todd Stoute, Issa Isakov sign new BRAVE CF contracts

BRAVE Combat Federation continues to tie up its stars to new contracts after confirming its return after the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pause. The latest athletes to sign an extension with the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion are Todd "The Black Hulk" Stoute, 36, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada and Issa Isakov, 30, of Athus, Belgium. "I … Continue reading Todd Stoute, Issa Isakov sign new BRAVE CF contracts

ONE Championship’s Angela Lee praises Denice Zamboanga’s team

The title bout between “Unstopabble” Angela Lee, 23, of Singapore and Denice “The Menace Fairtex” Zamboanga, 22, of the Philippines is one of the matches ONE Championship fans are eager to see after the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The former has been reigning as the promotion's champion in the women's atomweight division since May 6, … Continue reading ONE Championship’s Angela Lee praises Denice Zamboanga’s team

‘ONE Hero Series 14’ results: Xu Liu vs Zhao Xiao Yu in Shanghai, China

ONE Championship made a successful return to action, hosting back-to-back events in Shanghai, China. Both were closed-door audience-free events featuring an array of compelling bouts and exciting martial arts action. The second one was “ONE Hero Series 14,” which was held on June 21, 2020. Here are the results: Bout #1: Strawweight Mixed Martial Arts … Continue reading ‘ONE Hero Series 14’ results: Xu Liu vs Zhao Xiao Yu in Shanghai, China

‘ONE Hero Series 13’ results: Ze Lang Zha Xi vs Liang Hui in Shanghai, China

ONE Championship made a successful return to action, hosting back-to-back events in Shanghai, China. Both were closed-door audience-free events featuring an array of compelling bouts and exciting martial arts action. The first one was “ONE Hero Series 13,” which was held on June 20, 2020. Here are the results: Bout #1: Lightweight Mixed Martial Arts … Continue reading ‘ONE Hero Series 13’ results: Ze Lang Zha Xi vs Liang Hui in Shanghai, China

ONE Championship’s 20 most handsome fighters- 2020 Father’s Day edition

The world celebrated Father's Day on June 21, 2020. Several ONE Championship athletes were among the fathers who were honored on this day. A martial arts organization based in Singapore, ONE Championship is one of the top sports brands in the world today. Here are the 20 most handsome athletes who are fathers and are … Continue reading ONE Championship’s 20 most handsome fighters- 2020 Father’s Day edition

‘UFC Vegas 3’ results: Curtis Blaydes vs Alexander Volkov, Josh Emmett vs Shane Burgos in Nevada

Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Title: "UFC Vegas 3" Venue: UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Date: June 20, 2020 Number of bouts: 12 Bout # FIGHTERS Division Red Corner (Country) Blue Corner (Country) PRELIMINARY CARD 1 Austin "Thud" Hubbard (USA) Max Rohskopf (USA) Lightweight REFEREE: Mark Smith WINNER: AUSTIN HUBBARD METHOD: Technical Knockout … Continue reading ‘UFC Vegas 3’ results: Curtis Blaydes vs Alexander Volkov, Josh Emmett vs Shane Burgos in Nevada

Trojan Free Fighters’s Mario Saeed joins BRAVE CF

Mario "Rudeboy" Saeed, 29, has signed an exclusive multiple fight deal with BRAVE Combat Federation. Training at Trojan Free Fighters in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, the Kurdish-Italian competes in the lightweight division. Saeed is a a submission specialist who holds a professional MMA record of 13 wins and 4 losses. He is currently riding … Continue reading Trojan Free Fighters’s Mario Saeed joins BRAVE CF

GAISF rejects IMMAF’s application for MMA’s sport recognition again

The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation’s latest application to the Global Association of International Sports Federations for observer status membership was refused again. This was despite the MMA governing body meeting all known criteria for sport recognition and having engaged with GAISF throughout three application processes over four years. No reason was given by GAISF … Continue reading GAISF rejects IMMAF’s application for MMA’s sport recognition again

Is Team Lakay’s Stephen Loman changing his BRAVE CF weight class after the COVID-19 pandemic?

Stephen “The Sniper” Loman, 24, of the Philippines is the longest reigning BRAVE Combat Federation. He became the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion's inaugural champion in the bantamweight division in 2017 by defeating Gurdarshan “Saint Lion” Mangat, 32, of India and Canada. Training out of Team Lakay in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines, Loman successfully defended his belt … Continue reading Is Team Lakay’s Stephen Loman changing his BRAVE CF weight class after the COVID-19 pandemic?

London, England’s Sam Patterson signs new BRAVE CF deal

Sam “The Future” Patterson, 23, of London, England, United Kingdom is the latest mixed martial artist to sign an extension deal with BRAVE Combat Federation. He is expected to have multiple fights under the Bahrain-based MMA promotion. "I'm fighting for one of the biggest organizations in the world in BRAVE Combat Federation," Patterson stated. "I … Continue reading London, England’s Sam Patterson signs new BRAVE CF deal