Category: MARTIAL ARTS
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MMA World Governing Body Vs WADA Court Hearing set for 4 September in Lausanne
London, June 10 2019: The pending court case between the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF – WMMAA) and the World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) will hear on 4 September 2019 at the Tribunal d’Arrondissement in Lausanne, Switzerland (WADA Court Hearing). IMMAF – WMMAA is challenging the rejection of its prior application to become a WADA…
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Jonathan Haggerty to defend ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title against Rodtang Jitmuangnon in Manila
Manila, Philippines, June 10, 2019: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced ONE: DAWN OF HEROES, set for Friday, 2 August (Jonathan Haggerty). The Mall of Asia Arena in Manila will play host to another electrifying evening of world-class martial arts action. Once again, the world’s greatest…
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International expansion continues as Morocco and Iraq join IMMAF – WMMAA
By Isobel Carnwath, London, June 9, 2019: IMMAF – WMMAA, the world’s unified governing body for the sport of MMA, continues its global expansion as it welcomes representatives for mixed martial arts in Morocco and Iraq as its newest members (Morocco Iraq join IMMAF). IMMAF President Kerrith Brown said: “The addition of Morocco to our…
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The IMMAF considers legal action against GAISF
By Nicolas Davies, London, May 24, 2019: The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation IMMAF-WMMAA taking legal advice (legal action against GAISF) as the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) continues to reject IMMAF’s application for “observer” member status. A sport must be officially recognise by GAISF before it can consider for inclusion in the…
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“The refusal to recognize MMA is 100% political”
The times are changing. For a long time blamed as an undesirable in the international sports movement, the Mixed Martial Arts is gaining ground. The growth of its workforce does not mark any downtime. Above all, the opposition shows signs of openness. Norway and France, the last two countries where its practice was illegal, have…
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Initial Bouts announced for one: Legendary Quest on 15 June
Shanghai, China, May 20, 2019: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced the main event for ONE: LEGENDARY QUEST which takes place Saturday, 15 June at the Baoshan Arena in Shanghai. Reigning ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Stamp Fairtex of Thailand will defend her title against…
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Christian Lee knocks out Shinya Aoki to capture One Lightweight World Championship
By Loren Mack, Singapore, May 17, 2019: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), put on another exciting night of martial arts action at the Singapore Indoor Stadium (Lee knocks out Shinya). ONE: ENTER THE DRAGON featured a number of unforgettable and compelling contests to the delight of the crowd.…
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Five nations claim gold on the final day of the IBSA Grand Prix
Baku, May 15, 2019: Lenia Fabiola RUVALCABA ÁLVAREZ of Mexico was the second Paralympic champion to claim the gold this week at the IBSA Grand Prix in Baku, showing her strength in the -70kg category. The 33-year-old showed absolute dominance by defeating world champion Alana MARTINS (BRA) with kaeshi-waza. Other categories showed more surprising outcomes.…
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Shinya Aoki stares down Christian Lee at ONE: Enter the Dragon official kick-off press conference
Singapore, May 14, 2019: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), held the ONE: ENTER THE DRAGON Official Kick-Off Press Conference last 14 May at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Center in Singapore. In attendance was ONE Championship Chairman and CEO, Chatri Sityodtong, along with ONE Championship superstars…
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Hexigetu finishes with a flurry to seal first ONE Victory
Bangkok, May 12, 2019: “The Wolf Of The Grasslands” Hexigetu finishes ONE Victory registered his first win in ONE Championship with a dominant display against Ovais Shah “The Enigma” Shah in the opening bout of ONE: WARRIORS OF LIGHT. Although the Chinese athlete last seen in the Circle in September 2017, he quickly found his…