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
At a press conference in Tokyo on August 23, 2018, ONE Championship's CEO Chatri Sityodtong announced the organization’s first live event in Japan, scheduled for March 31, 2019. He emphasized promoting martial arts' values and culture, inspiring through athlete stories and integrity. Multiple upcoming events promise thrilling martial arts action throughout 2018.
Renzo Gracie: I believe in Chatri Sityodtong’s vision for martial arts
Brazilian martial arts icon Renzo Gracie attended the inaugural ONE Championship press conference in Tokyo on August 23, 2018, emphasizing the significance of the event for martial arts in Japan. Gracie, alongside notable champions, expressed pride in the revival of martial arts culture in the country and forecasted a promising future for ONE Championship.
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
Integrated PLDT, Smart network expansion boosts speeds, revenues
PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have accelerated the rollout of the group’s fixed and wireless networks, boosting data speeds and company revenues in the first half of 2018. As of end-June, Smart has installed more than 3,900 LTE base stations, increasing the total count by 45 percent to over 12,600. This … Continue reading Integrated PLDT, Smart network expansion boosts speeds, revenues
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
Baguio City’s Eduard Folayang talks Wushu, MMA, Asian Games 2018
Many of the celebrated superstars in the constantly evolving world of mixed martial arts have come from different martial arts backgrounds such as boxing, Muay Thai, wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. However, the extraordinary Chinese discipline of Wushu has given birth to many of the most talented athletes in the sport today particularly in the Philippines. … Continue reading Baguio City’s Eduard Folayang talks Wushu, MMA, Asian Games 2018
