Why Team Lakay’s Danny Kingad’s mom never watched his fights

Danny “The King” Kingad, 24, of Baguio City, Philippines endured a wave of adversity on his way up despite his success in the ring as a ONE Championship athlete. Having come through poverty and the tragic loss of his father at a young age, the Igorot mixed martial artist credits his mother as an integral … Continue reading Why Team Lakay’s Danny Kingad’s mom never watched his fights

Team Lakay’s Lito Adiwang: Mother’s Day gives us reason to open up

For Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang, 27, vocalizing his appreciation can sometimes be a challenge. Training out of Team Lakay in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines, the tough and hard-hitting Igorot mixed martial artist embraces the added impetus that the special days like Mother's Day bring. “Through my actions, I give all my care and love to … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Lito Adiwang: Mother’s Day gives us reason to open up

[EXCLUSIVE] Bucharest, Romania’s Radu Mihaita spends COVID-19 quarantine time with his dog

Radu Mihaita, 31, was supposed to compete for a championship belt when the new coronavirus (COVID-19) paralyzed the sports industry in the entire world. The professional mixed martial artist is fighting out of Bucharest, Romania. Born on January 22, 1989, Mihaita made his professional MMA debut in 2016. From 2016 to 2020, he competed in … Continue reading [EXCLUSIVE] Bucharest, Romania’s Radu Mihaita spends COVID-19 quarantine time with his dog

ONE Championship’s Iuri Lapicus can’t wait to train with Giorgio Petrosyan, Armen Petrosyan

Team Petrosyan representative Iuri Lapicus, 24, fights out of Moldova by way of Italy. He has the highest number of professional mixed martial arts wins among the undefeated MMA fighters currently signed in ONE Championship. Lapicus was 15 years old when he moved from Moldova to Italy. He developed his grappling and striking skills at … Continue reading ONE Championship’s Iuri Lapicus can’t wait to train with Giorgio Petrosyan, Armen Petrosyan

Safford, Arizona’s Justin Gaethje is interim UFC Lightweight Champion, beats Tony Ferguson at ‘UFC 249’ in Jacksonville, Florida

Justin "The Highlight" Gaethje, 31, of Safford, Arizona, United States in the new interim champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship's lightweight division. He earned the title at “UFC 249.” Featuring 11 MMA matches, “UFC 249” took place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, USA on May 9, 2020. In the main event of … Continue reading Safford, Arizona’s Justin Gaethje is interim UFC Lightweight Champion, beats Tony Ferguson at ‘UFC 249’ in Jacksonville, Florida

Henry Cejudo is still UFC Bantamweight Champion, knocks out Dominick Cruz at ‘UFC 249’ in Jacksonville, Florida

Henry "The Messenger" Cejudo, 33, of Phoenix, Arizona, United States is still the reigning bantamweight champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The Mexican-American mixed martial artist successfully defended his belt at "UFC 249." Featuring 11 MMA matches, “UFC 249” took place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, USA on May 9, 2020. … Continue reading Henry Cejudo is still UFC Bantamweight Champion, knocks out Dominick Cruz at ‘UFC 249’ in Jacksonville, Florida

Batié’s Francis Ngannou knocks out Jairzinho Rozenstruik at ‘UFC 249’ in Jacksonville, Florida

Francis Ngannou, the Cameroonian-French fighter, won at UFC 249 on May 9, 2020, improving his MMA record to 15 wins and 3 losses. He defeated Jairzinho Rozenstruik in just 20 seconds, marking Rozenstruik’s first professional loss. The event took place in Florida amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing fighters from seven countries.

Methuen, Massachusetts’ Calvin Kattar earns 5th UFC win, knocks out Jeremy Stephens at ‘UFC 249’ in Jacksonville, Florida

Calvin "The Boston Finisher" Kattar, 32, of Methuen, Massachusetts, United States was one of the winners at “UFC 249.” It was his fifth victory in the mixed martial arts promotion Ultimate Fighting Championship, which is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Featuring 11 MMA matches, “UFC 249” took place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena … Continue reading Methuen, Massachusetts’ Calvin Kattar earns 5th UFC win, knocks out Jeremy Stephens at ‘UFC 249’ in Jacksonville, Florida

Ex-NFL star Greg Hardy earns 3rd UFC win, beats Yorgan de Castro at ‘UFC 249’ in Jacksonville, Florida

Greg Hardy, 31, of Millington, Tennessee, United States was one of the winners at “UFC 249.” It was the former football player's third victory in the mixed martial arts promotion Ultimate Fighting Championship, which is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Featuring 11 MMA matches, “UFC 249” took place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial … Continue reading Ex-NFL star Greg Hardy earns 3rd UFC win, beats Yorgan de Castro at ‘UFC 249’ in Jacksonville, Florida

Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Anthony Pettis earns 10th UFC win, beats Donald Cerrone at ‘UFC 249’ in Jacksonville, Florida

Anthony "Showtime" Pettis, 33, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States was one of the winners at “UFC 249.” It was the Mexican-Puerto Rican mixed martial artist’s 10th victory in the MMA promotion Ultimate Fighting Championship, which is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Featuring 11 MMA matches, “UFC 249” took place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial … Continue reading Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Anthony Pettis earns 10th UFC win, beats Donald Cerrone at ‘UFC 249’ in Jacksonville, Florida