ONE Championship has partnered with TV Tokyo to broadcast its martial arts content in Japan. This multi-year collaboration will feature weekly programming, showcasing live and recorded events. CEO Chatri Sityodtong emphasized the partnership's aim to elevate martial arts in Japan, reflecting the values of honor and respect while celebrating the country's rich martial arts history.
‘Brave 21: Saudi Arabia’ results: Marat Magomedov vs Jeremy Kennedy, Gadzhimusa Gadzhiev vs Rami Hamed
Promotion: Brave Combat Federation (Brave CF) Title: “Brave 21: Saudi Arabia” Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Indoor Sports Hall, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Date: December 28, 2018 PRELIMINARY CARD 1. Ahmad Makki (Saudi Arabia) vs Mohammed Doghani (Syria) DIVISION: Catchweight (69 kg) WINNER: AHMAD MAKKI METHOD: Submission vs North-South Choke TIME AND ROUND: Round 1 2. Rustam “Russian … Continue reading ‘Brave 21: Saudi Arabia’ results: Marat Magomedov vs Jeremy Kennedy, Gadzhimusa Gadzhiev vs Rami Hamed
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Catriona Gray, the most beautiful Choi Kwang-Do black belt
There is a long list of things that make Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray more than just a crowned pageant icon. One of the interesting things about the Filipino-Australian beauty queen is the fact that she is a Choi Kwang Do black belt. Choi Kwang Do is a striking martial art that originated in South … Continue reading Catriona Gray, the most beautiful Choi Kwang-Do black belt
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‘UFC 232’ results: Jon Jones vs Alexander Gustafsson, Cris Cyborg vs Amanda Nunes
Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championsip (UFC) Title: “UFC 232” Venue: The Forum, Inglewood, California, United States Date: December 29, 2018 EARLY PRELIMINARY CARD Brian "Boom" Kelleher (Selden, New York, United States) vs Montel "Quik" Jackson (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States) DIVISION: Catchweight (137 lbs) WINNER: MONTEL JACKSON METHOD: Submission via D'Arce Choke TIME AND ROUND: 1:40 of Round … Continue reading ‘UFC 232’ results: Jon Jones vs Alexander Gustafsson, Cris Cyborg vs Amanda Nunes
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Hideyuki Hata is ONE Championship Japan president
Hideyuki "Andy" Hata joins ONE Championship as President for Japan, tasked with expanding operations and growth in the region. With experience from Nielsen Sports and Sony, he aims to enhance the brand’s presence in Japan's martial arts market. ONE Championship's entry into Japan began in March 2019 with its inaugural event.
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Former Ateneo de Manila University student banned from Philippine Taekwondo Association events
A male taekwondo practitioner was dismissed from Ateneo de Manila University for bullying and banned indefinitely by the Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA). The PTA allows reinstatement contingent upon supervised counseling and rehabilitation. Failure to comply will result in expulsion. Filipino taekwondo legend Monsour del Rosario criticized the student's actions.
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Taekwondo practitioner asks teen to choose between assault and dignity
Ateneo de Manila University expelled a junior high student for bullying another student in a viral video. The victim's parents have spoken out, emphasizing their son's dignity despite his assault. They expressed a desire for him to be seen as a resilient young man rather than just a victim of bullying.
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9 people UFC star Jon Jones is following on Twitter
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon "Bones" Jones has more than 2 million followers on Twitter. He only follows 22 accounts on the microblogging site, nine of which are individual accounts of persons. 1. Ruth La'Ontra Jones, who is professionally known as Ruth La'Ontra, was born in Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States on July … Continue reading 9 people UFC star Jon Jones is following on Twitter
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Ateneo de Manila University student dismissed for bullying schoolmates
Ateneo de Manila University announced the dismissal of a junior high student for bullying after an investigation. The penalty was confirmed in a Facebook statement by President Jose Ramon T. Villarin on December 23, 2018. Concerns arose as only one incident was addressed, despite multiple allegations, prompting Senator Angara to request further action.
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URCC champ Mark Striegl weighs in on Ateneo de Manila University bullying controversy
Parents often enroll children in martial arts for self-defense, yet a taekwondo practitioner from Ateneo de Manila University became notorious for bullying classmates, sparking outrage online. Champion Mark Striegl criticized the behavior, highlighting that martial arts should promote personal growth, not aggression, and pointing to potential failures by the school and parents.
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