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Jose Aldo: “Everyone wants to cut into our line, let’s cut into theirs too”
At UFC 163 Jose Aldo will look to defend his featherweight championship against former WEC lightweight champion and UFC divisional standout Anthony Pettis. Pettis has long been considered the number...
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Brazilian featherweight Junior Assuncao inks deal with XFC
He’s back; Brazilian Featherweight Junior Assuncao is returning to the XFC! In 2010, Assuncao, a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Black Rope in Capoeira, defeated John Mahlow to capture the XFC...
View ArticleDustin Poirier survives early scare, defeats Erik Koch via Unanimous Decision
Both fighters came out with good technical strikes at the start of the 1st frame, but it was Koch who came closest to a finish when he locked up a tight Triangle choke on Poirier. In his post-fight...
View ArticleChad Mendes become the first man to knock Clay Guida out
And it’s his 4th straight knockout inside the octagon. Chad Mendes also showcased some outstanding wrestling defense, and did well in countering Clay Guida’s footwork and striking. In the end, Mendes...
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Donald Cerrone plans on dropping to 145-pounds following UFC 167 bout with...
November 16 may be the last time we see Donald Cerrone enter the Octagon as a lightweight fighter. During a Google chat on Monday, Cerrone hinted at making the move to featherweight following his UFC...
View ArticleTwo contests green lit for BRACE 24, including McPhail vs. Van Aswegen
Two Featherweight bouts are the latest additions to the BRACE 24 event which goes down later this month. Peter Cross (1-3) returns to the BRACE banner to take on Sydney’s Darwin Sugarit, while unbeaten...
View ArticleBRACE 24 adds Kevin Manderson vs. Jacob Pettett
With BRACE set to stage its 24th installment later this month, the fight card for the event looks to be shaping up rather nicely. Previously announced match-ups for BRACE 24 include a Featherweight...
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UFC Fight Night 34 adds Will Chope vs. Bekbulat Magomedov
For Will Chope (19-5), it’s now the biggest fight of his life. And a dream turned reality. Fight Sport Asia reported early Wednesday morning that Chope is set to take on unbeaten prospect, Bekbulat...
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“Lion” Takeshi angles for successful debut on foreign soil
In less than a month, Japan’s Takeshi “Lion” Inoue (21-8) fights for Singapore-based Rebel Fighting Championship, in a headlining 145-lbs tilt against top Australian phenom, “Ruthless” Rob Lisita...
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BRACE 24 line-up finalized, Standing vs. Nguyen serves as headliner
On November 29, Australia-based BRACE hosts its 24th event in Australia’s capital city of Canberra, at the AIS Arena bringing a headlining Featherweight title bout that’s set to have fight fans on the...
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BRACE 24 Results: Martin Nguyen claims vacant 145-lbs title in main event
It was a day to remember for Martin Nguyen (7-0) as he left the BRACE cage with his unbeaten record in tact, and a championship title belt strapped around his waist. The Australian took on Luke...
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Rebel FC 1′s Rob Lisita: “I’ll show no mercy in there. Expect to see a lot of...
Fighters beware, we’ve got a slugger on the lose. And he’s not going to go easy on anyone. For years, Phuket Top Team’s “Ruthless” Rob Lisita (12-5) has treated fans and neutrals alike to exciting...
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Sean Soriano confident, unfazed by Tatsuya Kawajiri’s experience
It’s probably not the most ideal of promotional debuts for Sean Soriano. After all, the call was only made when Hacran Dias, the original opponent for Tatsuya Kawajiri, had to withdraw from proceedings...
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Martin Nguyen on a quest for MMA stardom
Newly signed ONE FC prospect Martin Nguyen (3-0) will be seen as an underdog hereon in but don’t feel bad for counting him out. Such is the nature of the fight game, for people to doubt a fighter who’s...
View ArticleWatch ROAD FC 014 via tape delay on The Fight Network
If you’re wondering how you can watch this weekend’s ROAD FC 014 event, fear not for Canada’s premier combat channel, The Fight Network, has you covered. MMA-in-Asia.com has confirmed with ROAD FC...
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ROAD FC 014 Results: Choi Mu-Gyeom tops Bae Yong Kwon in a huge upset,...
ROAD Fighting Championship’s fourteenth instalment took place this past weekend, February 9th, in front of a packed audience at the Seoul Olympic Hall in Seoul, South Korea. The main card streamed LIVE...
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REBEL FC 2: Battle Royale set for August 1st, 8-man 145-lbs tourney featured
A picture of the opening ceremony that took place in REBEL FC’s inaugural event last year. Following an impressive debut event in December 2013, REBEL Fighting Championship is going big with its second...
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Brackets announced for REBEL FC’s 8-man tourney, Will Chope & Miguel Torres...
Former WEC champ Miguel Torres is one of 8-fighters vying for the chance to claim REBEL FC’s 145-lbs title. After announcing all eight competitors, REBEL Fighting Championship officials today unveiled...
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REBEL FC 2: Battle Royale set with 10 fights, 8-man tournament spotlighted
Official fight poster for REBEL FC 2: Battle Royale in Singapore The second event of REBEL Fighting Championship has been set. REBEL FC 2: Battle Royale will showcase a four-fight main card and six...
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Herbert Burns working towards title shot following third ONE FC victory
Herbert Burns feels he merits a shot at the 145-lbs belt, and is willing to face anyone at the top of the weight class to prove it Herbert Burns (4-0) isn’t getting any younger and the former Brazilian...
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