Reigning ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon “The Truth” Vera, 40, of the Philippines attended the official face-off of “ONE: Beyond the Horizon” at the CHAR Bar & Grill located at Level 30 of the Indigo Hotel in Shanghai, China. He was a special guest and not one of the ONE Championship athletes set to compete … Continue reading Brandon Vera graces ‘ONE: Beyond the Horizon’ face-off in Shanghai, China
‘Cage Warriors 96’ results: Paddy Pimblett vs Soren Bak, Mick Stanton vs Jonas Billstein
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialCageWarriors/photos/a.642984629055041/2070343682985788/?type=3&theater Promotion: Cage Warriors Fighting Championship Title: "Cage Warriors 96" Venue: Echo Arena, Liverpool, Merseyside, England Date: September 1, 2018 PRELIMINARY CARD 1. Liam Gittins (Southport, Merseyside, England) vs Kevin Cordero Lopez (Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain) DIVISION: Flyweight WINNER: LIAM GITTINS METHOD: Technical Knockout TIME AND ROUND: 4:36 of Round 1 REFEREE: Marc Goddard … Continue reading ‘Cage Warriors 96’ results: Paddy Pimblett vs Soren Bak, Mick Stanton vs Jonas Billstein
Team Lakay fighters grace 109th Baguio City Day celebration
Fighters from the legendary mixed martial arts group Team Lakay participated in the celebration of the 109th annual Baguio City Day on September 1, 2018. A parade was organized to celebrate the city’s feat as the first Philippine city to make it to the prestigious global creative circle. Located at an elevation of 5,050 feet above … Continue reading Team Lakay fighters grace 109th Baguio City Day celebration
Loren Mack explains why ONE Championship included boxing in its menu
ONE Championship revitalizes Asian boxing amidst declining interest, according to VP Loren Mack. The organization, renowned for mixed martial arts, plans to promote boxing through events like "ONE: Kingdom of Heroes," featuring a title fight between Srisaket Sor Rungvisai and Iran Diaz. Its growth has reached 1.7 billion potential viewers worldwide.
Brave CF announces full ‘Brave 16: Abu Dhabi’ fight card
The 16th event of Brave Combat Federation will take place at the Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on September 21, 2018. The Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion has released the complete fight card, which will feature 11 bouts. "Brave 16" will take place under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalid … Continue reading Brave CF announces full ‘Brave 16: Abu Dhabi’ fight card
Kalgoorlie’s Daniel Dawson joins ONE Championship
Daniel Dawson, a celebrated martial artist from Australia, is set to debut at ONE Championship’s “Beyond the Horizon” in Shanghai on September 8, 2018. At 40 years old, he will face Mustapha Haida in a kickboxing match. With an extensive record and excitement about the event, he looks forward to showcasing his skills.
ONE Championship star Xiong Jing Nan: Boxing made me tougher
Reigning ONE Women’s Strawweight World Champion "The Panda" Xiong Jing Nan is one of the mixed martial artists who enjoy boxing. “Boxing made me tougher, and I would not quit easily,” she stated. With boxing already in her arsenal, Xiong proceeded to add more and more tools to become a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With … Continue reading ONE Championship star Xiong Jing Nan: Boxing made me tougher
Powerlifting aids boxing, basketball, football? Gawain Johnstone explains
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156382803611948&set=a.464561066947&type=3&theater In 2016, Gawain Johnstone, 32, became the first Australia-born male to squat 400 kilograms in a powerlifting competition. Recently, the Filipino-Australian powerlifting champion shared the benefits of powerlifting. “The pure lifts of powerlifting, meaning the squat, bench press and deadlifts, are the basics of every sport,” Johnstone shared. “For every sport, there is an … Continue reading Powerlifting aids boxing, basketball, football? Gawain Johnstone explains
Karylle pays tribute to Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier III referee Carlos Padilla Jr.
https://www.facebook.com/welovekarylle/photos/p.10155605205375906/10155605205375906/?type=1&theater On August 29, 2018, singer, host and actress Ana Karylle Padilla Tatlonghari-Yuzon, 37, who is mononymously known as Karylle, took to Instagram pay tribute to Carlos “Sonny” Dolorico Padilla Jr., 85. The latter served as the referee of the third bout between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnDOTOMgmmW/?taken-by=anakarylle Karylle is the daughter of Dr. … Continue reading Karylle pays tribute to Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier III referee Carlos Padilla Jr.
Iran Diaz can be Mexico’s 187th world boxing champ
Iran “MagnifiKO” Diaz, 28, can become the 187th world titleholder in boxing from Mexico. For him to accomplish this feat, he has to capture the World Boxing Council Super Flyweight World Championship from Srisaket Sor Rungvisai, 31, of Thailand at “ONE: Kingdom of Heroes.” Taking place at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, “ONE: Kingdom of … Continue reading Iran Diaz can be Mexico’s 187th world boxing champ
