Japanese MMA Federation to roll out coach education, to host 1st National Amateur MMA Championships

The Japanese Mixed Martial Arts Federation has announced ambitious plans to consolidate the development of amateur MMA as a sport in Japan and take it to the next level operationally. It has held a series of meetings with key stake holders and engaged a range of experts to enable the effective development of the amateur … Continue reading Japanese MMA Federation to roll out coach education, to host 1st National Amateur MMA Championships

‘ONE: Dawn of Heroes’ results: Martin Nguyen vs Koyomi Matsushima, Jonathan Haggerty vs Rodtang Jitmuangnon in Philippines

Promotion: ONE Championship Title: "ONE: Dawn of Heroes" Venue: SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines Date: August 2, 2019 PRELIMINARY CARD 1. "The Terminator" Sunoto (Indonesia) vs "Jungle Cat" Muhammad Aiman (Malaysia) DIVISION: Bantamweight (MMA) WINNER: MUHAMMMAD AIMAN METHOD: Unanimous Decision ROUNDS: 3 REFEREE: Olivier Coste 2. Samara "Marituba" Santos (Brazil) … Continue reading ‘ONE: Dawn of Heroes’ results: Martin Nguyen vs Koyomi Matsushima, Jonathan Haggerty vs Rodtang Jitmuangnon in Philippines

Brave CF champ Bubba Jenkins supports H.H. Sheik Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa’s vision

American mixed martial artist Bubba “Bad Man” Jenkins, 31, defended his Brave Combat Federation Featherweight World Championship title on July 25, 2019 with a dominant performance against Lucas “Mineiro” Martins, 30, of Brazil in the main event of “Brave 24: London.” It is an occasion that connected the highest-level of VIP personalities to world-class MMA … Continue reading Brave CF champ Bubba Jenkins supports H.H. Sheik Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa’s vision

Brazil’s Gabriel Miranda: What LFC Colombia, Brave CF are doing for South America is amazing

Brave Combat Federation, the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion founded by Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has partnered with Colombian MMA promotion Latin Fighter Championship Colombia. Featherweight contender Gabriel "Fly" Miranda, 29, of Brazil praised the partnership between the two promotions. "I think it's amazing what LFC and BRAVE CF are doing for South America … Continue reading Brazil’s Gabriel Miranda: What LFC Colombia, Brave CF are doing for South America is amazing

Mauro Cerilli to solely represent Italy at ‘ONE: Dawn of Heroes’ in Manila, Philippines

Fighting out of Italy, Mauro "The Hammer" Cerilli, 41, of Italy is returning to the Philippines with a mission to redeem himself. He is set to compete at "ONE: Dawn of Heroes," the third ONE Championship event in 2019 to take place in the Philippines. Cerilli will be the only representative of Italy at “ONE: … Continue reading Mauro Cerilli to solely represent Italy at ‘ONE: Dawn of Heroes’ in Manila, Philippines

Leandro Issa, Samara Santos to represent Brazil at ‘ONE: Dawn of Heroes’ in Manila, Philippines

Leandro "Brodinho" Issa, 35, and Samara "Marituba" Santos, 26, are the two representatives of Brazil at “ONE: Dawn of Heroes.” It is the third ONE Championship event in 2019 to take place in the Philippines. ONE Championship will hold “ONE: Dawn of Heroes” at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, … Continue reading Leandro Issa, Samara Santos to represent Brazil at ‘ONE: Dawn of Heroes’ in Manila, Philippines

Sunoto to solely represent Indonesia at ‘ONE: Dawn of Heroes’ in Manila, Philippines

Representing Indonesia, "The Terminator" Sunoto, 34, will be in the Philippines soon for "ONE: Dawn of Heroes." It will be his 15th bout in ONE Championship. Sunoto will be the only representative of Indonesia at "ONE: Dawn of Heroes." The  other countries that will be represented are Australia, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, the … Continue reading Sunoto to solely represent Indonesia at ‘ONE: Dawn of Heroes’ in Manila, Philippines

Martin Nguyen, Reece McLaren to represent Australia at ‘ONE: Dawn of Heroes’ in Manila, Philippines

Martin "The Situ-Asian" Nguyen, 30, and Reece "Lightning" McLaren, 27, are the two representatives of Australia at “ONE: Dawn of Heroes.” It is the third ONE Championship event in 2019 to take place in the Philippines. The other countries that will be represented are Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, … Continue reading Martin Nguyen, Reece McLaren to represent Australia at ‘ONE: Dawn of Heroes’ in Manila, Philippines

Maciej Gierszewski vs Brave CF lightweight champ Luan Santiago?

Polish mixed martial artist Maciej “MagicMan” Gierzewski, 32, who is currently based in Belfast, Northern Ireland made his successful Brave Combat Federation debut at “Brave 24: London.” The victory made him a possible challenger for reigning Brave CF Lightweight World Champion Luan “Miau” Santiago, 24, of Brazil. Featuring seven professional MMA bouts, “Brave 24: London” … Continue reading Maciej Gierszewski vs Brave CF lightweight champ Luan Santiago?

Cameron Else calls out Team Lakay’s Stephen Loman at ‘Brave 24: London’

Cameron “Killa Cam” Else, 28, of Margate, Kent, England made his successful Brave Combat Federation debut at “Brave 24: London.” After the victory, he directly called out reigning Brave CF Bantamweight World Champion Stephen “The Sniper” Loman, 23, of the Philippines, for a showdown. Featuring seven professional MMA bouts, “Brave 24: London” took place at … Continue reading Cameron Else calls out Team Lakay’s Stephen Loman at ‘Brave 24: London’