Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Garry “The Lion Killer” Tonon, 26, of New Jersey, United States has racked up a boatload of accomplishments as a celebrated grappler. Now, he is ready to take his talents to the ONE Championship cage to begin a mixed martial arts career. Tonon’s journey as a professional MMA commences as he is … Continue reading New Jersey’s Garry Tonon to start MMA journey in ONE Championship
Brazil’s Bibiano Fernandes: Australia’s Martin Nguyen is a 1-punch guy
ONE Featherweight and Lightweight World Champion Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen, 28, of Australia seeks to make history again as he squares off with ONE Bantamweight World Champion Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes, 37, of Brazil putting all the stops as he attempts to snare a third world title. The latter recently shared his assessment of his … Continue reading Brazil’s Bibiano Fernandes: Australia’s Martin Nguyen is a 1-punch guy
Sacramento, California’s Cynthia Calvillo accepts 6-month sanction for anti-doping policy violation
Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Cynthia Calvillo, 30, of Sacramento, Califonia, United States has accepted a six-month sanction for her anti-doping policy violation. This was announced by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) on March 7, 2018. The Californian mixed martial artist tested positive for Carboxy-THC, the pharmacologically-active metabolite of marijuana and/or hashish, above the decision … Continue reading Sacramento, California’s Cynthia Calvillo accepts 6-month sanction for anti-doping policy violation
‘UFC 222’ results: Cris Cyborg vs Yana Kunitskaya in Paradise, Nevada
promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title: "UFC 222" venue: T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, USA date: March 3, 2018 https://www.facebook.com/UFCAsia/photos/a.176273905900095.1073741827.176272595900226/752245571636256/?type=3&theater PRELIMINARY CARD 1. Jordan Johnson vs Adam Milstead DIVISION: Light Heavyweight WINNER: JORDAN JOHNSON METHOD: Split Decision ROUNDS: 3 REFEREE: Mark Smith 2. Cody Stamann vs Bryan Caraway DIVISION: Bantamweight WINNER: CODY STAMANN METHOD: Split Decision … Continue reading ‘UFC 222’ results: Cris Cyborg vs Yana Kunitskaya in Paradise, Nevada
‘Brave 10: The Kingdom Rises’ results: Elias Boudegzdame vs Jakub Kowalewicz in Amman, Jordan
promotion: Brave Combat Federation (Brave CF) title: “Brave 10: The Kingdom Rises” venue: Prince Hamzah Sports Hall, Amman, Jordan date: March 2, 2018 PRELIMINARY CARD Ikram Aliskerov (Russia) vs Chad "Superman" Hanekom (South Africa) DIVISION: Middleweight WINNER: IKRAM ALISKERIV METHOD: Split Decision (28-29, 30-27, 30-27) ROUNDS: 3 Nawras Abzakh (Jordan) vs Abdul "Abba" Hussein (Finland) … Continue reading ‘Brave 10: The Kingdom Rises’ results: Elias Boudegzdame vs Jakub Kowalewicz in Amman, Jordan
‘Bellator 195’ results: Darrion Caldwell vs Leandro Higo in Thackerville, Oklahoma
promotion: Bellator MMA title: "Bellator 195" venue: WinStar World Casino, Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States date: March 2, 2018 https://www.facebook.com/BellatorMMA/photos/a.10150726666929879.425504.58200959878/10156743042179879/?type=3&theater PRELIMINARY CARD 1. Ky Bennett (USA) vs Morgan "Barbie" Solis (USA) DIVISION: Women's Catchweight WINNER: KY BENNETT METHOD: Americana Submission TIME AND ROUND: 3:37 of Round 2 2. Justin "The Tactician" Patterson (USA) vs Brian Grinnell (USA) DIVISION: Welterweight WINNER: JUSTIN PATTERSON METHOD: Technical Knockout via Strikes … Continue reading ‘Bellator 195’ results: Darrion Caldwell vs Leandro Higo in Thackerville, Oklahoma
Bensalem, Pennsylvania’s Azunna Anyanwu accepts 1-year sanction for anti-doping policy violation
Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Azunna Anyanwu, 36, of Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States has tested positive for a prohibited substance. He accepted the standard one-year sanction for his anti-doping policy violation, the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced on March 2, 2018. Anyanwu tested positive for furosemide following an out-of-competition urine test conducted on October 18, 2017. … Continue reading Bensalem, Pennsylvania’s Azunna Anyanwu accepts 1-year sanction for anti-doping policy violation
Indian MMA fighter Roshan Mainam hopes to join ONE Championship, looks up to Martin Nguyen
Born on September 28, 1996, Roshan Mainam is one of the young Asian fighters hoping to be signed with the largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship. He is a mixed martial artist from Imphal, Manipur, India with a professional MMA record of 3 wins and 1 loss. Mainam’s most recent fight … Continue reading Indian MMA fighter Roshan Mainam hopes to join ONE Championship, looks up to Martin Nguyen
Saigon Sports Club CEO on Martin Nguyen: The world didn’t see him coming
ONE Championship recently held an open workout for Vietnamese-Australian fighter Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen, 28, at the Saigon Sports Club in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The reigning ONE Featherweight and Lightweight World Champion has a scheduled matchup against ONE Bantamweight World Champion Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes, 37, set for the main event of “ONE: … Continue reading Saigon Sports Club CEO on Martin Nguyen: The world didn’t see him coming
Dr. Warren Wang explains ONE Championship’s weigh-in system
ONE Championship has chosen to place full emphasis on ensuring athlete safety above all. Today, the safety standards at the Singapore-based martial arts promotion are truly revolutionary and the organization is leading the pack for all global martial arts organizations. One of the most significant developments that ONE Championship has made over the past couple … Continue reading Dr. Warren Wang explains ONE Championship’s weigh-in system
