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9 September, 2024
Fame and celebrity
Meet the UFC’s Colby Covington, who loves Trump and just called out LeBron James
Covington walked into a recent UFC fight kissing a bobblehead of the president-elect on a gold chain; the mixed martial artist says he plans to attend Trump’s inauguration in January.
18 Dec 2024 - 5:00AM
Malaysia
Malaysian MMA fans hail UFC legend Khabib’s plan to launch gym in Johor
6 Dec 2024 - 5:54PM
Trending in China
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Chinese MMA champion Shi Ming gains viral fame for contrasting persona as TCM doctor
2 Dec 2024 - 9:00AM
Sexual harassment and assault
Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor sexually assaulted woman, jury finds
The Irish fighter must pay victim Nikita Hand nearly US$260,000 in damages.
4 Dec 2024 - 12:47PM
Fame and celebrity
Who is UFC president Dana White’s ultra-private wife, Anna White?
UFC president and avid Donald Trump supporter Dana White has been married to his wife Anna for 28 years, but the pair made headlines in 2022 after getting into a physical fight in Mexico.
13 Nov 2024 - 6:00AM
ONE Championship
Ayaka Miura v Macarena Aragon, 2 other bouts complete line-up for ONE 169
Their atomweight MMA bout brings the number of matchups at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok on November 9 to 12, including 3 title fights.
30 Oct 2024 - 4:07PM
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ONE Championship
Much-awaited fight between Takeru, Rodtang locked in, says ONE Championship CEO
The Japanese kickboxer and Thai Muay Thai veteran have a deal, says Chatri Sityodtong, but they have to win their respective fights first.
26 Sep 2024 - 1:38PM
ONE Championship
Veteran fighter John Lineker already building a future outside ONE Championship
Nicknamed Hands of Stone for his punching power, the 34-year-old has started his own construction company.
3 Sep 2024 - 6:25PM
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Asia’s first female UFC champion Zhang Weili relives her rise in Unstoppable
Chinese MMA fighter Zhang Weili has been credited with inspiring a generation of young women after claiming her country’s first UFC title, a story told in this gripping new documentary
30 Aug 2024 - 2:45PM
ONE Championship
Aung La N Sang out to show ONE 168 opponent Shamil Erdogan he is no ‘easy fight’
The veteran Myanmar fighter, a US-based former title-holder, is still a middleweight contender and is coming off 3 straight stoppage wins.
26 Aug 2024 - 7:15PM
Fame and celebrity
How Dee Devlin went from waitress to ex-UFC champ Conor McGregor’s fiancée
The couple have been dating since 2008, got engaged in 2020 and have four children together – sons Conor Jack Jr, Rían and Mack, and daughter Crois
19 Aug 2024 - 6:00AM
ONE Championship
ONE Championship double champ Jonathan Haggerty’s brother Freddie making waves
The 19-year-old has been matched with Kaichon Sor Yingcharoenkarnchang at ONE Friday Fights 72.
22 Jul 2024 - 1:51PM
ONE Championship
Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu aims to add Carlo Bumina-ang to list of Filipino conquests
Baatarkhuu beat Filipinos in his first three ONE Championship fights with the most recent of those at the expense of Jhanlo Sangiao who represents Team Lakay.
22 Jul 2024 - 1:40PM
ONE Championship
Jarred Brooks’ ONE Championship reputation in tatters after disqualification
American will be back in action at ONE Fight Night 24 next month with a bout against Gustavo Balart in Bangkok.
18 Jul 2024 - 7:41PM
ONE Championship
Undefeated Samat Mamedov signs with ONE Championship, set for debut in US event
Victory could see him become a contender to fight Christian Lee for the welterweight title.
18 Jul 2024 - 7:27PM
ONE Championship
Rasulov rues failed test which cost him ONE Championship title despite win
Despite extending unbeaten record to 14-0 with victory over Ok Rae Yoon, he was not able to secure the belt.
11 Jul 2024 - 3:28PM
ONE Championship
MMA welterweights Tetsuka, Fitikefu to do battle on ONE 168 card in Denver
The winner of the Ball Arena bout will be well positioned for a shot at reigning champion Christian Lee when he returns from his two-year hiatus.
11 Jul 2024 - 3:09PM
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ONE Championship
I’ll take Malykhin’s heavyweight belt with one punch, says Kane
Oumar Kane expects to fight triple world champion Anatoly Malykhin at ONE 169 in September.
7 Jul 2024 - 3:26PM
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ONE Championship
Rasulov wants Lee fight after tough win over Ok Rae-yoon at ONE Fight Night 23
Alibeg Rasulov claims unanimous decision win in Bangkok and turns his attention to lightweight title holder Christian Lee.
6 Jul 2024 - 1:44PM
Fame and celebrity
Meet Rachelle Goulding, Scooter Braun’s multi-hyphenate new girlfriend
The Canadian actress and model has been publicly single for a decade, but has recently been linked to the notorious ex-music manager
24 Jul 2024 - 4:23PM
ONE Championship
Hong Kong’s Yu looks to extend winning streak at Fight Night 24
Hongkonger has not lost since February last year and has been victorious in last six fights with the latest being a one-sided decision win over Lara Fernandez at ONE Fight Night 20.
29 Jun 2024 - 1:07PM
ONE Championship
Kelly’s atomweight submission grappling belt on line at ONE Fight Night 24
ONE Fight Night 24 will now have two title fights with former champion Jarred Brooks facing Gustavo Balart in a bid to become the interim strawweight champion as the main event.
26 Jun 2024 - 2:06PM
ONE Championship
Buntan v Meksen at ONE 23 called off, Ok v Rasulov takes over as main event
Interim lightweight MMA title fight between Ok Rae Yoon and Alibeg Rasulov has been bumped up to become the showpiece in Bangkok, following a last-minute change.
25 Jun 2024 - 3:22PM
ONE Championship
Malykhin to defend MMA heavyweight title at ONE Championship’s debut in Atlanta
ONE 169 on November 8 in the Georgian state capital continues the promotion’s expansion into the potentially lucrative US market.
20 Jun 2024 - 1:25PM
ONE Championship
Chinese fighters Sanlang Gexi, Lan Jiacheng added to ONE Friday Fights 68 bill
Jarred Brooks and Gustavo Balart will battle each other for the interim strawweight title at ONE Fight Night 24, because of the continued absence of Joshua Pacio.
19 Jun 2024 - 3:03PM
ONE Championship
ONE Championship boss says promotion is on track for profitability in 2024
Earlier this year, Forbes reported that revenue in 2023 had been around US$140 million, driving the promotion’s value up to US$1.3 billion.
18 Jun 2024 - 3:35PM
ONE Championship
Petchtanong not focused on titles ahead of ONE Championship return from ban
The Thai fighter won the bantamweight kickboxing title in 2022 but never got to defend it after failing an out-of-competition test.
16 Jun 2024 - 6:00PM
ONE Championship
Frustrated Zamboanga wants shot at interim atomweight MMA ONE Championship title
The Filipina, who won her latest challenge against Noelle Grandjean on Saturday, says she is tired of waiting for her chance at a belt as champion Stamp Fairtex recovers from surgery.
13 Jun 2024 - 7:06PM
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