UFC Singapore: Demian Maia chokes out Ben Askren in battle of grapplers
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu ace Demian Maia became the first person ever to submit Ben Askren inside the Octagon.
Sat Oct 26 2019
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Askren in Singapore: Who will emerge as the best grappler?
UFC will be holding its fourth event in Singapore this October 26, featuring a showdown of two legendary grapplers in the headline.
Mon Oct 21 2019
Demian Maia describes Ben Askren as a great grappler, fight will be interesting
UFC Fight Night 62 is scheduled to take place this October 26 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore.
Fri Oct 11 2019
Ben Askren says fight with Demian Maia will go his way
Ahead of the UFC showdown in Singapore this October 26, Ben Askren is confident that his fight against Demian Maia will go his way.
Mon Oct 07 2019
Agilan wants war in battle against Yushin Okami
Come October 13, Malaysian mixed martial arts (MMA) star Agilan Thani will be battling it out against Japan's finest, Yushin 'Thunder' Okami in Tokyo, Japan.
Sun Oct 06 2019
Former ONE superstar Ben Askren triumphs at UFC debut, beats Robbie Lawler
Former ONE Championship superstar Ben 'Funky' Askren proved that hes one of the best welterweights in the world, after beating Robbie Lawler in his UFC debut, Sunday.
Sun Mar 03 2019
Malaysia's finest athletes heap praise on ONE Championship
After a fantastic 2018 for ONE Championship, Malaysia's finest martial artists are buoyant over what the future could hold for The Home Of Martial Arts.
Mon Dec 24 2018
MMA: Alvarez signing just the start to more marquee names jumping to ONE
Although ONE already has a bevy of world-class talent on its roster, Alvarez is easily the biggest-name signing since Ben Askren joined the promotion in 2014.
Tue Oct 23 2018
MMA: Ben Askren retires undefeated, Aiman gets the win for Malaysia
Reigning ONE welterweight world champion Ben Askren beats Japanese fighter Shinya Aoki via stoppage at ONE: Immortal Pursuit in Singapore.
Sat Nov 25 2017
MMA: Ben Askren has no intention of giving up welterweight world title
Askren maintained that he has no intentions of giving up his gold-plated strap to Aoki as he collides with the Japanese submission wizard at ONE: IMMORTAL PURSUIT.
Mon Nov 20 2017
MMA: Agilan leaves title loss behind, sets sight on winning
Malaysian MMA fighter Agilan Thani is raring to enter the ONE Championship cage once more with an attempt to put himself back on the winning track.
Fri Aug 18 2017
MMA: Askren retains belt, Agilan proves he has guts
Reigning ONE welterweight world champion Ben Askren dominated Malaysia's Agilan Thani, Friday night, to retain his championship title and unbeaten record.
Sat May 27 2017
MMA: Malaysia's Agilan out to prove that Ben Askren is only human
Malaysia's Agilan Thani said he is confident of defeating world welterweight champion Ben Askren at ONE Championship's Dynasty Of Heroes, in Singapore, next Friday.
Wed May 17 2017
MMA: Malaysia's Agilan takes shot at world title against Ben Askren
After Ev Ting, another Malaysian mixed martial artist, Agilan Thani will be vying for a shot at a world championship title, soon.
Sat Apr 08 2017
MMA: Ben Askren dominates Nikolay Aleksakhin, stays undefeated
Ben 'Funky Askren' maintained his undefeated record after dominating his Russian opponent, Nikolay Aleksakhin in Manila, Friday night.
Sun Apr 17 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024