On July 4, 2018, the largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship (ONE), held the official “ONE: Battle for the Heavens” face-off at the Roof Top Bar of the Park Hyatt in Guangzhou, China. Leading the 10 pairs of ONE Championship athletes during the pre-fight event were Yodcherry Sityodtong, 19, of … Continue reading [PHOTOS] Andre Meunier vs Ibrahim El Bouni at ‘ONE: Battle for the Heavens’ in Guangzhou, China
[PHOTOS] Tatsumitsu Wada vs Reece McLaren at ‘ONE: Battle for the Heavens’ in Guangzhou, China
On July 4, 2018, the largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship (ONE), held the official “ONE: Battle for the Heavens” face-off at the Roof Top Bar of the Park Hyatt in Guangzhou, China. Leading the 10 pairs of ONE Championship athletes during the pre-fight event were Yodcherry Sityodtong, 19, of Thailand … Continue reading [PHOTOS] Tatsumitsu Wada vs Reece McLaren at ‘ONE: Battle for the Heavens’ in Guangzhou, China
[PHOTOS] Yodcherry Sityodtong vs Kai Ting Chuang at ‘ONE: Battle for the Heavens’ in Guangzhou, China
On July 4, 2018, the largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship (ONE), held the official “ONE: Battle for the Heavens” face-off at the Roof Top Bar of the Park Hyatt in Guangzhou, China. Leading the 10 pairs of ONE Championship athletes during the pre-fight event were Yodcherry Sityodtong, 19, of Thailand … Continue reading [PHOTOS] Yodcherry Sityodtong vs Kai Ting Chuang at ‘ONE: Battle for the Heavens’ in Guangzhou, China
Why ONE Championship overturned Sagetdao Petpayathai’s ‘ONE: Spirit of a Warrior’ victory
Sagetdao “Deadly Star” Petpayathai, 31, of Singapore celebrated when his hand was raised by referee Olivier Coste at “ONE: Spirit of a Warrior” on June 29, 2018. However, the celebration did not last long as the result was overturned by ONE Championship just hours after the fight. “ONE: Spirit of a Warrior” took place at … Continue reading Why ONE Championship overturned Sagetdao Petpayathai’s ‘ONE: Spirit of a Warrior’ victory
Brave CF star Carlston Harris excited about his first title defense
Fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, reigning Brave Combat Federation Welterweight Champion Carlston “Mocambique” Harris, 30, went on hiatus due to injury. Now that the fighter born in Guyana has recovered and is back in training, he is excited about his first title defense. “I am expecting my first title defense as early as … Continue reading Brave CF star Carlston Harris excited about his first title defense
Brave CF is first international MMA promotion to host event in Africa
It has been confirmed that “Brave 14” will be held in Tangier, Morocco on August 18, 2018. This makes Bahrain-based mixed martial arts organization Brave Combat Federation the first international promotion to host an event in Africa. The announcement was made on the 49th edition of “Brave News,” which was released on July 1, 2018. … Continue reading Brave CF is first international MMA promotion to host event in Africa
Petchdam Kaiyanghadao vs Josh Tonna at ‘ONE: Pursuit of Power’ in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Petchdam Kaiyanghadao of Bangkok, Thailand and Josh “Timebomb” Tonna of Canberra, Australia are scheduled to fight on July 13, 2018 at “ONE: Pursuit of Power.” It will be the first time for both martial artists to compete in ONE Super Series, the striking-only league of ONE Championship. Taking place at the … Continue reading Petchdam Kaiyanghadao vs Josh Tonna at ‘ONE: Pursuit of Power’ in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
CM System founder Cristiano Marcello signs with Brave CF
Brazilian mixed martial arts veteran Cristiano Marcello, 40, has signed with Bahrain-based MMA promotion Brave Combat Federation. He is the founder of CM System, a martial arts academy in Curitiba, Brazil. “I signed a three-fight contract with Brave," Marcello announced. He added that his promotional debut will take place either in Bahrain in November 2018 … Continue reading CM System founder Cristiano Marcello signs with Brave CF
Will Brave CF bring ‘Brave 14’ to the Philippines?
Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion Brave Combat Federation has confirmed that that its 14th event is scheduled on August 18, 2018. The venue has yet to be announced but among those that are rumored to be the host country of “Brave 14” are South Africa, Spain, Morocco, Brazil and the Philippines. “Brave 14” marks the first … Continue reading Will Brave CF bring ‘Brave 14’ to the Philippines?
Undefeated Hawaiian MMA fighter Ilima-Lei Macfarlane is still Bellator Women’s Flyweight Champion
Hailing from Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, mixed martial artist Ilima-Lei "The Ilimanator" Macfarlane, 28, became the first ever champion of Bellator MMA in its women's flyweight division on November 3, 2017. On June 29, 2018, she successfully defended her title from her Colombian opponent. Macfarlane became the inaugural Bellator Women's Flyweight Champion after submitting Emily … Continue reading Undefeated Hawaiian MMA fighter Ilima-Lei Macfarlane is still Bellator Women’s Flyweight Champion
