Former World Boxing Association (WBA) Unified and World Boxing Organization (WBO) Flyweight Champion Juan "El Gallo" Francisco Estrada, 28, has joined the training camp of Iran "MagnifiKO" Diaz, 28, who is preparing for "ONE: Kingdom of Heroes." Both boxers are from Sonora, Mexico. Taking place at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand on October 6, … Continue reading Juan Francisco Estrada joins Iran Diaz’s team for ‘ONE: Kingdom of Heroes’
Shinya Aoki vs Ev Ting at ‘ONE: Kingdom of Heroes’ in Bangkok, Thailand
ONE Championship will be in Bangkok, Thailand on October 6, 2018 for "ONE: Kingdom of Heroes." One of the bouts on the fight card is between Shinya "Tobikan Judan" Aoki, 35, of Japan and Ev "E.T." Ting, 29, of New Zealand and Malaysia. Aoki and Ting will compete in the lightweight division at "ONE: … Continue reading Shinya Aoki vs Ev Ting at ‘ONE: Kingdom of Heroes’ in Bangkok, Thailand
Pancrase’s Yuki Niimura signs with ONE Championship
Japanese mixed martial artist Yuki “Yu-King” Niimura, 35, has signed with ONE Championship. He was one of the guests at the promotion’s first ever press conference in Japan, which took place at Park Hyatt Hotel in Tokyo on August 23, 2018. Several Japanese MMA fighters attended the press conference. Among them were ONE Strawweight World … Continue reading Pancrase’s Yuki Niimura signs with ONE Championship
Chatri Sityodtong: ONE Championship’s mission is sacred
On August 23, 2018, ONE Championship held its first ever press conference in Japan at Park Hyatt Hotel in Tokyo. Leading the event was ONE Championship chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong. “Our mission at ONE Championship is sacred, we want to unleash martial arts superheroes unto the world, world-class athletes who ignite passion and hope … Continue reading Chatri Sityodtong: ONE Championship’s mission is sacred
Renzo Gracie: I believe in Chatri Sityodtong’s vision for martial arts
Brazilian martial arts legend Renzo Gracie, 51, was among the special guests at the first ever ONE Championship press conference in the country, which took place at Park Hyatt Hotel in Tokyo on August 23, 2018. He was with his brother 5th degree BJJ Black Belt Ralph Gracie, 47, and ONE Championship chairman and CEO … Continue reading Renzo Gracie: I believe in Chatri Sityodtong’s vision for martial arts
Angela Lee, Bibiano Fernandes, Brandon Vera grace ONE Championship press conference in Japan
ONE Championship will soon be leaving their mark in the Land of the Rising Sun. The world’s premier martial arts organization will soon be breaking into Japan, which is one of the biggest martial arts markets in all of Asia. After seven years of dominating the biggest markets in Asia, ONE Championship will finally be … Continue reading Angela Lee, Bibiano Fernandes, Brandon Vera grace ONE Championship press conference in Japan
Team Lakay’s Stephen Loman to defend Brave CF title again in 2018
Representing Team Lakay of Baguio City, Philippines, Brave Combat Federation Bantamweight Champion Stephen “The Sniper” Loman, 23, will defend his title for the second time in 2018. This was recently confirmed by Brave CF president Mohammed Shahid. This makes Loman the second Brave CF champion to defend his title twice in 2018. The first one was reigning … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Stephen Loman to defend Brave CF title again in 2018
German-Moroccan fighter Ottman Azaitar is still undefeated, beats Danijel Kokora in Morocco
Reigning Brave Combat Federation Lightweight Champion Ottman "Bulldozer" Azaitar, 28, is still an undefeated fighter. Fighting out of Cologne, Germany, the German-Moroccan mixed martial artist recently competed in the Brave Combat Federation cage for the fourth time. Azaitar became the first Brave CF Lightweight Champion on November 17, 2017. He has yet to defend his title. On … Continue reading German-Moroccan fighter Ottman Azaitar is still undefeated, beats Danijel Kokora in Morocco
Team Lakay’s Jeremy Pacatiw makes history at ‘Brave 14’ in Morocco
On August 18, 2018, Jeremy "The Juggernaut" Pacatiw, 22, of Baguio City, Philippines competed in his sixth Brave Combat Federation fight at "Brave 14," which took place at the Omnisports Indoor Club in Tangier, Morocco. It was a victorious one as he defeated Keith “Killa” Lee, 21, of Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The win was via … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Jeremy Pacatiw makes history at ‘Brave 14’ in Morocco
‘Bellator 204’ results: Darrion Caldwell vs Noad Lahat, Logan Storley vs AJ Matthews
Promotion: Bellator MMA Title: “Bellator 204” Venue: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States Date: August 17, 2018 PRELIMINARY CARD 1. Jeff Nielsen (South Dakota, United States) vs Wyatt Meyer (United States) DIVISION: Welterweight WINNER: JEFF NIELSEN METHOD: Technical Knockout via Punches TIME AND ROUND: 2:53 of Round 1 REFEREE: 2. Lloyd McKinney (United States) vs Robiel Tesfaldet (Nebraska, United … Continue reading ‘Bellator 204’ results: Darrion Caldwell vs Noad Lahat, Logan Storley vs AJ Matthews
