Demetrious Johnson vs. Rodtang, ONE X Postponed Following Viral Outbreak In Singapore

Demetrious JohnsonThe celebratory tenth-year anniversary ONE: X event hosted by ONE Championship has been postponed from its slated December 5. landing pad, due to a recent viral outbreak in the promotion’s home country of Singapore.  The event, which was scheduled to take place on December 5. and featured a special rules matchup between Flyweight Grand Prix […]

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The celebratory tenth-year anniversary ONE: X event hosted by ONE Championship has been postponed from its slated December 5. landing pad, due to a recent viral outbreak in the promotion’s home country of Singapore. 

The event, which was scheduled to take place on December 5. and featured a special rules matchup between Flyweight Grand Prix victor and former UFC flyweight titleholder, Demetrious Johnson as well as Muay Thai practitioner, the decorated, Rodtang Jitmuangnon, has now been officially postponed until the early stages of next year, amid a record-high viral outbreak in Singapore. 

ONE: X officially postponed until early 2022 following viral outbreak in Singapore.

ONE Championship president, Chatri Sityodtong released an official statement this afternoon on his Facebook page, confirming that the anniversary event had been halted and subsequently postponed as a result of the viral outbreak.

BREAKING NEWS: Due to the record high outbreak in Singapore, ONE: X will now take place early next year instead of December 5.,” Sityodtong’s statement read. “The Singapore Government continues to do an extraordinary job in managing the situation for the country. I am full of gratitude and appreciation for its incredible leadership and excellence. Please note that our regular shows for November and December are expected to continue as per usual. It is a tricky time for everyone in Singapore, but I am confident that we will all get through these times by working together with compassion, resilience, creativity, and patience. Majulah Singapura!

ONE: X is not only a celebration of our tenth year anniversary, but it is also going to be the biggest event in our history. DJ vs. Rodtang, Fernandes vs. Lineker, and Le vs. Tonon are just a few fights on this mega card. I cannot wait to unveil what else we have in store for fans with ONE: X. Stay tuned for more exciting news!

Along with the highly-anticipated matching of Johnson and Rodtang, the promotion is also expected to field an undisputed bantamweight title fight between two-time division best, Bibiano Fernandes, as well as the surging knockout ace, former UFC bantamweight contender, John Lineker.

In a featherweight title bout, Thanh Le was scheduled to defend his title opposite surging Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player, New Jersey native, Garry Tonon — with that bout including the aforenoted pairings of Fernandes and Lineker, as well as Johnson and Rodtang now all postponed. 

Jason ‘Mayhem’ Miller Faces More Felony Charges Following Alleged Bar Fight

Jason MillerFormer UFC, WEC, and Strikeforce feature, Jason ‘Mayhem’ Miller is reportedly facing further felony charges following his arrest in September of this year, after the middleweight was allegedly involved in a bar fight just days before his arrest. Miller, 40, a native of Fayetteville in North Carolina, was not initially arrested following the alleged altercation […]

Jason Miller

Former UFC, WEC, and Strikeforce feature, Jason ‘Mayhem’ Miller is reportedly facing further felony charges following his arrest in September of this year, after the middleweight was allegedly involved in a bar fight just days before his arrest.

Miller, 40, a native of Fayetteville in North Carolina, was not initially arrested following the alleged altercation at the bar, however, is now reportedly facing two felony charges for battery and assault after a man was reportedly diagnosed with broken ribs following the alleged bar fight involving Miller.

Jason Miller faces felony charges following alleged bar fight before September arrest

The initial report from TMZ details that police did not make any arrests following the alleged bar fight involving Miller, with the alleged situation diffused by the time law enforcement had arrived. The alleged victim elected against filing charges against Miller, however, a hospital visit resulted in the diagnosis of several broken ribs, resulting in charges being eventually filed. Just days after the alleged altercation, Miller was arrested for felony domestic violence and was held on bail of $1.385 million as a result.

Miller has a rather colorful history with law enforcement, with arrests and charges littered throughout his recent years, including arrests for DUI (driving under the influence), battery, trespassing, vandalism, violations of protective orders, as well as alleged assaults of police officers. 

The former UFC fighter was charged with domestic violence after law enforcement officers responded to a phone call in San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles — with the caller showing signs of trauma around both her neck and face. 

A 39-fight professional veteran, Miller has managed to establish a 28-10(1) record, ending his career with a three-fight losing skid. 

Miller featured as a coach on The Ultimate Fighter 14 back in December 2011, dropping a third round knockout loss to arch-rival and opposing head coach, former UFC middleweight champion and Hall of Fame inductee, Michael Bisping

Video: Mariusz Pudzianowski KOs ‘Bombardier’ Stiff In 18 Seconds At KSW 64

PudzianowskiMariusz Pudzianowski vs. “Bombardier” didn’t last very long. With UFC Vegas 41 and Bellator 269 taking place Saturday night, one fight that was anticipated yet under the radar was the KSW 64 super heavyweight co-main event between Pudzianowski and Serigne Ousmane Dia, more commonly known as “Bombardier.”” With both fighters combining for well over 580 […]

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Mariusz Pudzianowski vs. “Bombardier” didn’t last very long.

With UFC Vegas 41 and Bellator 269 taking place Saturday night, one fight that was anticipated yet under the radar was the KSW 64 super heavyweight co-main event between Pudzianowski and Serigne Ousmane Dia, more commonly known as “Bombardier.””

With both fighters combining for well over 580 pounds, one could only expect a knockout.

And it came in just 18 seconds as Pudzianowski countered “Bombardier” with a right hook just as the latter was looking to close the distance with strikes himself.

You can watch the finish below:

As a result, Pudzianowski — a five-time World’s Strongest Man titleholder — has now won four in a row with his professional MMA record now standing at 16-7, 1 NC.

“Bombardier” meanwhile suffered his first defeat in MMA and now holds a 2-1 record.

What did you think of the short fight?

VIDEO | Kim Jong Un Watches Soldiers’ Test Of Strength In Martial Arts Propaganda Event

Kim Jong UnNorth Korean dictator, Kim Jong Un, as well as numerous other military personnel, officials and members recently watched from a raised vantage point as soldiers from the North Korean military broke blocks with their heads, lying in broken glass and breaking themselves free from chains during a martial arts display.  The propaganda event celebrated the […]

Kim Jong Un

North Korean dictator, Kim Jong Un, as well as numerous other military personnel, officials and members recently watched from a raised vantage point as soldiers from the North Korean military broke blocks with their heads, lying in broken glass and breaking themselves free from chains during a martial arts display. 

The propaganda event celebrated the 76. founding anniversary of the Worker’s Party of Korea (WPK) — the party Un currently resides over. 

Titled as ‘Defence Development Exhibition Self-Defence 2021’ and aired on the state ran North Korean television station, KRT, Un watched from a raised elevation as soldiers participated in bizarre feats of strength, which included breaking themselves from chains, lying on glass, as well as breaking blocks and bricks over their heads, and throwing knives. 

Soldiers also lay on beds of nails, while other participants broke cinderblocks and bricks on their bare chests using sledgehammers. 2×4 boards were also broken using taekwondo techniques, as well over the backs of the soldiers.

Sledgehammers were also used on soldiers’ elbows, forearms, and hands to break blocks and bricks. Soldiers also hurdled vehicles and broke ceramics with various spinning wheel kick techniques.

Kim Jong Un claims weapons development is “necessary” to oppose hostile policies from the United States

Amused by the propaganda display from the participating and attending soldiers, Un smiled, applauded, and chuckled from his elevated position at the event. The dictator later claimed that it was “necessary” for North Korea to develop weapons in a bid to oppose hostile policies from the United States, as well as prepare for a military build-up in bordering South Korea, as reported by the state media. (H/T BloodyElbow)

VIDEO | Trailer For New MMA Movie ‘Bruised’ Starring Halle Berry, Valentina Shevchenko Drops

Halle BerryThe trailer for the upcoming release of a new mixed martial arts picture, Bruised directed by and featuring renowned actor, Halle Berry as well as current undisputed UFC flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko has been released ahead of its November 24. Thanksgiving release on Netflix.  The feature, which is slated to release on Netflix on November 24. and […]

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The trailer for the upcoming release of a new mixed martial arts picture, Bruised directed by and featuring renowned actor, Halle Berry as well as current undisputed UFC flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko has been released ahead of its November 24. Thanksgiving release on Netflix. 

The feature, which is slated to release on Netflix on November 24. and in select theaters for screening on November 17. is directed by the aforenoted, and written by Michelle Rosenfarb. 

Per a press release the brief synopsis of the movie’s plot is as follows; 

Jackie Justice (Halle Berry) is a mixed martial arts fighter who leaves the sport in disgrace. Down on her luc and simmering with rage and regret years after her fight, she’s coaxed into a brutal underground fight by her manager and boyfriend, Desi (Adan Canto), and grabs the attention of a fight league promoter (Shamier Anderson) who promises Jackie a life back in the Octagon. But the road to redemption becomes unexpectedly personal when Manny (Danny Boyd Jr.) — the son she gave up as an infant — shows up on her doorstep. BRUISED marks the directorial debut of Academy Award winner Hallie Berry and also stars Adriane Lenox, Sheila Atim, Valentina Shevchenko, and Stephen McKinley Henderson in a triumphant story of a fighter who reclaims her power, in and out of the ring, when everyone has counted her out.

This evening, the streaming platform officially released a two-minute teaser trailer of the film on their official Twitter account.

Halle Berry makes her directorial debut and stars in Bruised as Jackie Justice, a disgraced MMA fighter who is offered a chance at redemption — both in the cage and in life. Premieres November 24.

Bruised Set To Feature UFC Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko As Jackie Justice’s Main Rival

In the trailer footage show’s X-Men, Monsters Ball, Catwoman, and Gothika actor, Berry’s character, Justice compete in underground no rule fights, before then competing under the Shannon Knapp-led Invicta FC banner in professional bouts. 

Kyrgyzstan native, Shevchenko, the UFC’s current flyweight champion, is slated to play the character of Lady Killer in the upcoming film, playing the lead rival of Berry’s character, Justice throughout her professional career. 

22-3 as a professional mixed martial artist, Shevchenko has won all eight of her flyweight outings under the UFC’s banner, most recently stopping Lauren Murphy with fourth round ground strikes at UFC 266 last month, successfully defending her flyweight title for the sixth time consecutive time. 

VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov Faces Off With Manchester United Forward Cristiano Ronaldo

KhabibFormer undisputed UFC lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov attended Manchester United vs. Everton last weekend at Old Trafford as part of his trip to Britain on a promotional tour, with footage emerging of the retired Dagestani grappling engaging in a face-off with Portugal and United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo. Khabib, who announced his retirement from professional mixed […]

Khabib

Former undisputed UFC lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov attended Manchester United vs. Everton last weekend at Old Trafford as part of his trip to Britain on a promotional tour, with footage emerging of the retired Dagestani grappling engaging in a face-off with Portugal and United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Khabib, who announced his retirement from professional mixed martial arts back in October of last year following his successful lightweight title unification win against former interim champion, Justin Gaethje, citing the passing of his father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov as the reason he would be hanging up his gloves.

In March of this year, Khabib officially vacated his undisputed lightweight title, despite constant and transparent attempts from UFC president, Dana White, and promotional officials to entice Khabib to make one final Octagon walk. 

In the summer, Khabib claimed that the aforenoted, Ronaldo had told him that he would be completing a return to Manchester United from Italian giants, Juventus, prior to the completion of the shocking move — with the 36-year-old also linked with a stunning transfer to city rival’s Manchester City.

Attending last weekend’s Premier League fixture against Everton, Khabib watched on as United were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw — with Ronaldo limited to minutes off the bench following a midweek UEFA Champions League fixture against Villarreal where he netted in the 94th. minute to steal a 2-1 victory.

Pictures emerged post-match showing Khabib enjoying the festivities with former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, as well as former left-back, Patrice Evra, and Olympic gold medalist, Usain Bolt.

Meeting with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United’s Carrington training ground, Khabib engaged in a face-off with the Portugal international, as well as took multiple pictures — a couple of which appear to show Ronaldo attempting a single-leg takedown on the undefeated mixed martial artist. 

For Ronaldo, the five-time FIFA Ballon d’Or winner completed a shock move back to Manchester United in August for a reported initial fee of £12.85 million transfer from Juventus — penning a two-year contract with the Manchester club.

In his second debut for United, Ronaldo netted twice in a 4-1 victory over Newcastle United, and has since scored against West Ham United, BSC Young Boys, and the aforenoted, Villarreal from six total appearances. 

Khabib retired from professional mixed martial arts with an undefeated 29-0 record, successfully defending the UFC lightweight title in submission wins over the trio of former champions, Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, and the above mentioned, Gaethje.