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
MMA: Former UFC champion Vitor Belfort signs with ONE Championship
After roping Eddie Alvarez, Demetrious Johnson and Sage Northcutt, ONE Championship has now signed another mixed martial arts (MMA) legend, 'The Phenom' Vitor Belfort.
Fri Mar 01 2019
AirAsia inks deal with top MMA promotion UFC
World largest mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion, UFC announced today a new multi-territory partnership with Asias leading low-cost carrier, AirAsia.
Sat Nov 04 2017
ONE Championship vs UFC: What UFC does, doesn't resonate in Asia!
ONE Championship chairman and CEO, Chatri Sityodtong believed that the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) still lacked the true value of martial arts as celebrated in Asia.
Sat Jun 24 2017
MMA: McGregor gets revenge with decision win over Diaz
Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor won a thrilling decision victory over Nate Diaz in their rematch at the Ultimate Fighting Championship's UFC 202.
Sun Aug 21 2016
MMA: Miesha Tate submits Holly Holm to win UFC title
The victory handed Tate her first title win in Ultimate Fighting Championship, while Holm suffered her first loss in her professional career.
Sun Mar 06 2016
Martial Arts: 'I'll be back,' says beaten Rousey
Rousey, tagged the world's most feared female prizefighter, was hospitalised after Holm sent her crashing to the canvas in the second round of their bout with a savage kick to her jaw.
Mon Nov 16 2015
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024