Bianca Basilio: Brazilian jiu-jitsu star looking to take MMA by storm
The inaugural instalment of the MMA Super Cup showcased talent from all around the world and allowed a platform for new stars to showcase their talent.
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Vanshaj, Aman advance to men's finals at Asian Youth & Junior Boxing Championships
Vanshaj (63.5kg) and Aman Singh Bisht (+92kg) registered commanding wins to enter the youth men's finals at the 2022 ASBC Asian Youth & Junior Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan. Last edition's silver medallist Vanshaj knocked out Syria's Ahmad Nabaa in a referee stopping the contest verdict in the first round itself while Aman too produced an equally aggressive display to secure a convincing 4-0 win over Kazakhstan's Tim Ofeypotashov in his semifinal bout late on Friday night.
Vishwanath, Raman storm into semis of Asian Youth & Junior Boxing Championships
Vishwanath Suresh (48kg) and Raman (51kg) entered the youth men's semifinals of the Asian Youth and Junior Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan on Monday. Vishwanath got the better of Tajikistan's Meroj Zoidov by a split 4-1 decision to secure his second successive medal at the prestigious continental championships. On the other hand, Raman outpunched Jordan's Yazan Albitar in an impressive 5-0 win.
Boost for Saudi clubs as Kingdom hosts 2022 AFC Champions League games
RIYADH: The Asian ambitions of Saudi Arabian clubs received a major boost on Thursday with the announcement that all five groups in the western zone of the 2022 AFC Champions League will be held in the Kingdom in April.
Mumbai City AFC to make AFC Champions League debut in Riyadh
Indian Super League side Mumbai City FC will play their AFC Champions League group matches in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh in April, in what will be their debut appearance in the top-flight club competition of the continent. Riyadh will host the Group B matches, featuring UAE's Al Jazira, Saudi Arabia's Al Shabab and three-time AFC Cup winners Air Force Club of Iraq, besides Mumbai City.
Mumbai City FC To Make AFC Champions League Debut In April In Riyadh
Indian Super League (ISL) side Mumbai City FC will play their AFC Champions League group matches in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh in April, in what will be their debut appearance in the top-flight club competition of the continent. Riyadh will host the Group B matches, featuring UAE's Al Jazira, Saudi Arabia's Al Shabab and three-time AFC Cup winners Air Force Club of Iraq, besides Mumbai City. Mumbai City FC qualified for the AFC Champions League after topping the league phase of the ISL 2020-21.
Russian Mixed Martial Arts Union suspended by global governing body IMMAF
Cape Town — The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation has drawn the line in the sand on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine this week.
Thailand to face Uzbekistan in quest for Asian Cup berth
HONG KONG : Southeast Asian champions Thailand will take on 2011 Asian Cup semi-finalists Uzbekistan in the next round of qualifying for the 2023 Asian Cup finals in June.