It has been confirmed that “Brave 14” will be held in Tangier, Morocco on August 18, 2018. This makes Bahrain-based mixed martial arts organization Brave Combat Federation the first international promotion to host an event in Africa. The announcement was made on the 49th edition of “Brave News,” which was released on July 1, 2018. … Continue reading Brave CF is first international MMA promotion to host event in Africa
CM System founder Cristiano Marcello signs with Brave CF
Brazilian mixed martial arts veteran Cristiano Marcello, 40, has signed with Bahrain-based MMA promotion Brave Combat Federation. He is the founder of CM System, a martial arts academy in Curitiba, Brazil. “I signed a three-fight contract with Brave," Marcello announced. He added that his promotional debut will take place either in Bahrain in November 2018 … Continue reading CM System founder Cristiano Marcello signs with Brave CF
Will Brave CF bring ‘Brave 14’ to the Philippines?
Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion Brave Combat Federation has confirmed that that its 14th event is scheduled on August 18, 2018. The venue has yet to be announced but among those that are rumored to be the host country of “Brave 14” are South Africa, Spain, Morocco, Brazil and the Philippines. “Brave 14” marks the first … Continue reading Will Brave CF bring ‘Brave 14’ to the Philippines?
Undefeated Hawaiian MMA fighter Ilima-Lei Macfarlane is still Bellator Women’s Flyweight Champion
Hailing from Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, mixed martial artist Ilima-Lei "The Ilimanator" Macfarlane, 28, became the first ever champion of Bellator MMA in its women's flyweight division on November 3, 2017. On June 29, 2018, she successfully defended her title from her Colombian opponent. Macfarlane became the inaugural Bellator Women's Flyweight Champion after submitting Emily … Continue reading Undefeated Hawaiian MMA fighter Ilima-Lei Macfarlane is still Bellator Women’s Flyweight Champion
China’s Ma Jia Wen earns 6th ONE Championship win, Thai opponent’s victory overturned
Many fight fans raised their eyebrows at the unanimous decision victory of Sagetdao “Deadly Star” Petpayathai, 31, of Singapore and Thailand over "Cannon” Ma Jia Wen, 21, of China at “ONE: Spirit of a Warrior” on June 29, 2018. On June 30, 2018, ONE Championship chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong took to Facebook to announce that the … Continue reading China’s Ma Jia Wen earns 6th ONE Championship win, Thai opponent’s victory overturned
‘LFA 44’ results: Matthew Frincu vs Christian Aguilera
https://www.facebook.com/279910592341290/photos/p.658135444518801/658135444518801/?type=1&theater Promotion: Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) Title: "LFA 44" Venue: Comerica Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, United States Date: June 29, 2018 Amateur Bout 1. Ivan Tena vs Christian Leon DIVISION: Featherweight WINNER: IVAN TENA METHOD: Technical Knockout via Punches ROUND: 0:23 of Round 3 REFEREE: Professional Bouts PRELIMINARY CARD 2. Kevin Natividad vs Tyler Bialecki DIVISION: … Continue reading ‘LFA 44’ results: Matthew Frincu vs Christian Aguilera
‘Bellator 201’ results: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane vs Alejandra Lara
Promotion: Bellator MMA Title: “Bellator 201” Venue: Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, California Date: June 29, 2018 PRELIMINARY CARD 1. Tyrell Fortune vs Giovanni Suran DIVISION: Heavyweight WINNER: TYRELL FORTUNE METHOD: Technical Knockout via Punches TIME AND ROUND: 4:35 of Round 2 REFEREE: Frank Trigg 2. Joey Davis vs Craig Plaskett DIVISION: Welterweight WINNER: JOEY DAVIS METHOD: Unanimous Decision … Continue reading ‘Bellator 201’ results: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane vs Alejandra Lara
Myanmar’s Mite Yine makes successful ONE Championship debut
Reigning ONE Middleweight and Light Heavyweight World Champion “The Burmese Python” Aung La N Sang, 33, was not the only local hero who emerged victorious at “ONE: Spirit of a Warrior” at the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar on June 29, 2018. His fellow Burmese mixed martial artist Mite Yine, 25, was also one of … Continue reading Myanmar’s Mite Yine makes successful ONE Championship debut
Myanmar’s MMA hero Aung La N Sang is still ONE Middleweight World Champion
Once again, the Burmese mixed martial arts fans were emotional as they witnessed their very own hero "The Burmese Python" Aung La N Sang, 33, win a bout at the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar. The two-division world champion successfully defended one of this two belts from a Japanese challenger at "ONE: Spirit of … Continue reading Myanmar’s MMA hero Aung La N Sang is still ONE Middleweight World Champion
Brazil’s Leandro Issa earns 6th ONE Championship win
Representing Brazil, Leandro “Brodinho” Issa, 34, conquered his Guamanian opponent at “ONE: Spirit of a Warrior” at the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar on June 29, 2018. It was the sixth time the Brazilian mixed martial artist won in ONE Championship. Issa competed against Roman “Sonic Boom” Alvarez, 23, of Guam in the bantamweight division in the … Continue reading Brazil’s Leandro Issa earns 6th ONE Championship win
