The Global Martial Arts Awards 2018 awards ceremony will take place at the JW Marriott Hotel South Beach in Singapore on November 8, 2018. The award-giving body bestows distinctive recognition onto superstar athletes, gifted coaches, innovative industry leaders, and media personalities who have left an indelible mark on the competitive world of martial arts in 2017. … Continue reading Complete list of Global Martial Arts Awards 2018 nominees
Dentsu’s Shuntaro Tanaka sees synergy between martial arts and eSports
On November 7, 2018, Dentsu's Shuntaro Tanaka announced a partnership with ONE Championship at the “ONE: Heart of the Lion” conference in Singapore, aiming to launch ONE eSports, a major global eSports Championship Series in Asia. This collaboration seeks to strengthen the eSports industry across Asia, particularly in Japan.
ONE Championship, Dentsu Inc. launch ONE eSports with Razer, Singtel
ONE Championship has launched ONE eSports, the largest eSports championship series in Asia, in partnership with Dentsu Inc. Announced on November 7, 2018, it aims to invest up to $50 million to showcase various game titles. Demetrious Johnson serves as the brand ambassador, with events set to complement ONE Championship's martial arts schedule in 2019.
What made Thai kickboxer Sorgraw Petchyindee Academy a champion
Sorgraw Petchyindee Academy, 25, is one of the top fighters in the roster of ONE Championship’s striking-only league ONE Super Series. Recently, the kickboxer from Prakhon Chai, Buriram, Thailand talked about his humble beginnings. The Prakhon Chai native started his martial arts career by garnering success in the smaller circuits. He eventually jumped to a … Continue reading What made Thai kickboxer Sorgraw Petchyindee Academy a champion
‘Creed’ actor Tony Bellew: Nonito Donaire wouldn’t wanna win like that
On November 3, 2018, Ryan Burnett, 26, of Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom suffered his first loss as a professional boxer in the hands of Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire, 35, San Leandro, California, United States. Among the boxers who felt bad for the former was his fellow British boxer Tony "Bomber" Bellew, 35, of Liverpool, Merseyside, … Continue reading ‘Creed’ actor Tony Bellew: Nonito Donaire wouldn’t wanna win like that
Jeremy Pacatiw vs Uloomi Karim bout at ‘Brave 17’ a ‘Creed’ scene?
The 17th event of Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion Brave Combat Federation was the first ever global MMA event in Pakistan. In the co-main event of the evening, a Filipino fighter received respect from the crowd after defeating a hometown hero. “Brave 17” took place at the Nistar Sports Complex in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan on October … Continue reading Jeremy Pacatiw vs Uloomi Karim bout at ‘Brave 17’ a ‘Creed’ scene?
Sage Northcutt moving from UFC to ONE Championship?
Sage "Super Sage" Northcutt, 22, of Katy, Texas, United States might be the fourth mixed martial artist to move from the Ultimate Fighting Championship to ONE Championship in 2018. On November 5, 2018, ONE Championship chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong took to Facebook to confirm that Northcutt will be one of the special guests at … Continue reading Sage Northcutt moving from UFC to ONE Championship?
California’s Daniel Cormier is still UFC Heavyweight Champion
Fighting out of San Jose, California, United States, Daniel "DC" Cormier, 39, is still the reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion. On November 3, 2018, he successfully defended the title from Derrick "The Black Beast" Lewis of Houston, Texas, United States at "UFC 230" at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, United States. With … Continue reading California’s Daniel Cormier is still UFC Heavyweight Champion
Brazil vs Poland: Marcos Rogerio de Lima, Adam Wieczorek fight at ‘UFC 230’ in New York City
Featuring 12 mixed martial arts matches, "UFC 230" took place at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, United States. Brazil and Poland were represented during the event. In the first bout of the evening, Adam "Siwy" Wieczorek, 26, of Chorzow, Poland) faced Marcos Rogerio "Pezao" de Lima of Ribeirâo Pires, Sao Paulo, … Continue reading Brazil vs Poland: Marcos Rogerio de Lima, Adam Wieczorek fight at ‘UFC 230’ in New York City
‘UFC 230’ results: Daniel Cormier vs Derrick Lewis, Chris Weidman vs Ronaldo Souza
Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championsip (UFC) Title: “UFC 230” Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, United States Date: November 3, 2018 PRELIMINARY CARD 1. Adam "Siwy" Wieczorek (Chorzow, Poland) vs Marcos Rogerio "Pezao" de Lima (Ribeirâo Pires, Sao Paulo, Brazil) DIVISION: Heavyweight WINNER: ROGERIO DE LIMA METHOD: Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) ROUNDS: 3 REFEREE: Dan Miragliotta 2. … Continue reading ‘UFC 230’ results: Daniel Cormier vs Derrick Lewis, Chris Weidman vs Ronaldo Souza
