Mixed Martial Arts
IMMAF appoints judo executive as new president
The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) has appointed another senior judo official to its executive team, with newly-elected president Kerrith Brown stating he made the switch due to ideological differences with the leadership of judo at a European and international level.
UFC loses EMEA chief Allen
David Allen has stepped down as senior vice-president and general manager of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) division less than six months after being appointed to the role at the mixed martial arts series.
UFC links up with USADA for major anti-doping drive
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is to partner with the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) as part of a major drug testing programme that will be rolled out across the mixed martial arts series.
UFC secures Korean debut with Seoul event
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) mixed martial arts series has reached an agreement to stage its maiden event in South Korea.
Vizer fires back amid World Combat Games withdrawals
SportAccord, the umbrella organisation for international sports organisations and federations, has defiantly predicted the 2017 World Combat Games in Lima, Peru will be “the biggest edition yet” despite a number of damaging splits with some of the event’s flagship sports.
UFC partners with IMMAF to boost MMA development
Mixed martial arts organisation the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has entered into a partnership with the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) in an effort to promote the development of the sport at an amateur level.
UFC unveils anti-doping scheme in wake of scandals
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has announced a new multi-million dollar anti-doping plan which it says will put it at the forefront of professional sports bodies, in the wake of a string of high-profile suspensions.
UFC promotes Allen to lead EMEA operations
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) mixed martial arts (MMA) series has promoted David Allen to the position of senior vice-president and general manager of its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) division.
UFC targets Asian development with new appointment
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has appointed Ken Berger as its new executive vice-president and general manager of Asia as part of a move to drive the mixed martial arts (MMA) organisation’s development in the region.
Fighters strike out at UFC with antitrust lawsuit
Mixed martial arts (MMA) organisation the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been hit by an antitrust lawsuit from a group of fighters who claim the series has an unfair monopoly grip over the MMA market.
White appointed to lead role with IMMAF
UFC breaks new ground with full-year schedule
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) mixed martial arts series has made history by announcing a full-year schedule for the first time, with 2015 set to take in 45 events across the US, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Australia and Asia.
Sambo pins down European Games spot
Combat sport discipline sambo has been added to the sports programme of the inaugural European Games in Baku next year.
Pacquiao acquires stake in MMA series
Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao has acquired an undisclosed stake in One Fighting Championship, Asia’s leading mixed martial arts series.
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The Leader: Dana White
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