Mixed Martial Arts

The One Championship Asian mixed martial arts promotion has appointed Saurabh Mittal, founder and chairman of investment vehicle Mission Holdings, as its vice-chairman.

The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) has today (Thursday) said it has filed a civil lawsuit against the World Anti-Doping Agency over its refusal to endorse it as a Wada signatory.

Mixed martial arts promotion the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will stage an event in the Chilean capital of Santiago later this year, it has been announced.

The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) and World Mixed Martial Arts Association (WMMAA) have commenced merger talks amid an ongoing drive for the sport to gain wider acceptance in governance circles and ultimately press for a place at the Olympic Games.

Mixed martial arts promotion the Ultimate Fighting Championship will stage its first event in Perth next year after Western Australia lifted a ban on cage fighting.

The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) has announced that Melbourne will host its first major event in Oceania as part of the governing body’s ongoing drive for Olympic status.

Asian mixed martial arts promotion the One Championship has expanded its calendar to 24 events in 2018, including debut rounds in Japan and South Korea.

Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta have fully divested from the UFC after selling the majority of their shareholdings in the mixed martial arts series to the WME-IIMG agency at a $4bn (€3.3bn) valuation last summer.

Asian mixed martial arts promotion the One Championship has appointed Jack Lim, former chief commercial officer at Singaporean media company Mediacorp, to its elite senior management team.

Heed, a joint venture between Internet of Things (IoT) specialist AGT International and the WME-IMG agency, has signed partnerships with the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts series, EuroLeague Basketball and the Professional Bull Riders organisation to enhance the viewing experience for fans of the three sports.

Irish mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor has renewed his endorsement deal with drinks brand Monster Energy.

The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) has revealed plans to launch its first Junior Championships as part of ongoing efforts to secure a place in the Olympic Games.

Dana White, president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has denied reports he will leave the mixed martial arts promotion should the WME-IMG agency proceed with plans to buy out various minority partners in the organisation.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts series will stage its first event in mainland China later this year.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) mixed martial arts promotion has secured a multi-year global licensing agreement with fitness products manufacturer Dyaco International.

Venture capital firm Sequoia India and investment vehicle Mission Holdings have acquired significant shareholdings in the One Championship Asian mixed martial arts series.