Category: MARTIAL ARTS
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Title fight, rising stars and 16 nations represented at BRAVE CF 29’s blockbuster card
Bahrain, October 18, 2019: BRAVE Combat Federation has officially released the full fight card for its return to the Kingdom of Bahrain (BRAVE CF 29 blockbuster). BRAVE CF 29 takes place at the Khalifa Sports City Arena, on November 15th, and will have a total of 15 bouts, three of which make up the KHK…
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Junior World Championships, Marrakech 2019, the Springboard to the Future
Marrakech, October 15, 2019: There is no doubt that the Junior World Championships that are about to open in Marrakech, Morocco, and whose official draw was held on Tuesday, October 15, are a springboard to the future. For the 517 competitors (294 men and 223 women), from 81 countries on five continents, everything is in…
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IMMAF recognises the FPLAJDA in French Polynesia, Sports Minister Postpones Legalisation and Recognition of MMA
London, October 15, 2019: The Polynesian Federation of Wrestling and Associated Disciplines (FPLAJDA) has been recognised by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF), with its membership announced at a press conference on Friday 11 October in Tahiti (FPLAJDA recognised IMMAF French). Hosted by the FPLAJDA as part of its bid for national sport recognition,…
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IPPON AT THE OLYMPIC MUSEUM
Lausanne, October 8, 2019: A beautiful autumn sun was shining above the Olympic Museum on the shores of Lake Geneva in Lausanne on Monday, October 7th (IPPON OLYMPIC MUSEUM). All conditions were in place for International Olympic Committee President, Thomas Bach, and International Judo Federation President, Marius Vizer, together with the members of the IJF…
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Joshua Pacio to defend One Strawweight World Championship against Rene Catalan, initial bouts announced for ONE: Masters of Fate
Manila, Philippines, October 07, 2019: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced its return to Manila, the bustling capital of the Philippines (Joshua Pacio Rene Catalan). This 8 November at the Mall of Asia Arena, ONE: MASTERS OF FATE will see the world’s best martial arts talent…
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ONE Championship Athletes showcase skills at ONE martial arts FAN FEST open workout
Tokyo, Japan, October 6, 2019: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), recently held an Open Workout at the ONE Martial Arts Fan Fest featuring select ONE: CENTURY 世紀 athletes. Demetrious Johnson, Brandon Vera, Aung La N Sang, Angela Lee, Christian Lee, Xiong Jing Nan, Kevin Belingon, and Bibiano Fernandes…
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Al-Selawe dominates, avenges loss to arch-rival Abdoul and reclaims BRAVE CF title
Abu Dhabi, October 4, 2019: Abu Dhabi is a special place for Jarrah Al-Selawe (Jarrah Al Selawe dominates). It was there that “The Jordanian Lion” first became a BRAVE Combat Federation champion, and this Friday, he returned to the Mubadala Arena to reclaim the Welterweight world title in emphatic fashion by stopping Abdoul Abdouraguimov in…
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Nominees for the 2019 Amateur MMA Awards
London, October 4, 2019: The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) and World Mixed Martial Arts Association (WMMAA) are pleased to announce the 2019 Amateur MMA Awards Nominees for the following categories: • National Team of the YearMale Athlete of the Year • Female Athlete of the YearJunior Athlete of the Year (18 – 20…
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Meet and Greet ONE Championship Founder Chatri Sityodtong and your favorite ONE Superstars at the ONE martial arts fan fest
Tokyo, Japan, October 01, 2019: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced that the organization will be conducting exclusive Meet-and-Greet sessions with ONE Championship superstars during the ONE Martial Arts Fan Fest, happening from 5-6 October at the Bellesalle Shibuya Garden in Tokyo, Japan. At the ONE…
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Christian Lee replaces Eddie Alvarez in ONE Lightweight World Grand Prix Championship Final
Tokyo, Japan, September 30, 2019: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced that current ONE Lightweight World Champion Christian Lee replaces Eddie. “The Warrior” Lee of Singapore has replaced Eddie “The Underground King” Alvarez in the ONE Lightweight World Grand Prix Championship Final. Alvarez was forced to…