Big MMA fight card takes center stage Feb. 18

Glendale G. Rosal 02/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It’s all systems go for the “City Kings Fight League: Prospect” MMA fight card which unfolds tomorrow, February 18, 2023, at the old Sacred Heart School gymnasium along General Maxilom Avenue. A presser…

Jake Paul signs with PFL, challenges Nate Diaz to 2-bout match

Reuters 01/06/2023

Jake Paul is entering the mixed-martial arts scene, signing a multi-fight, multi-year contract with Professional Fighters League on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed for Paul, however ESPN reported that his deal is the first of PFL’s…

Noblefranca faces tough foe in Zamboanga MMA tilt

Glendale G. Rosal 11/11/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — YawYan ArDigma’s Renan “Limbas” Noblefranca faces a tough test against Ramel “The Warrior” Yacapin of the Team Goldflex Cagayan de Oro in the “Zamboanga Del Norte Amateur Mixed Martial Arts” on Saturday, November…

Amanda Nunes aims for revenge against Julianna Pena at UFC 277

Reuters 07/30/2022

A pair of title fight rematches headline Saturday night’s UFC 277 in Dallas. The main event at American Airlines Center is a runback of one of the most shocking results in UFC history, as bantamweight champion Julianna…

Buhay ni Yassi sinagip ng pagboboksing at MMA; nakipaglaban sa matinding anxiety

Ervin Santiago 09/21/2021

NANG dahil sa pagboboksing nalampasan ni Yassi Pressman ang aniya’y “pinakamadilim” na bahagi sa kanyang buhay. Buong-tapang na inamin ng actress-TV host na malaki ang naitulong sa kanya ng boxing para maka-move on sa pinagdaanan niyang pagsubok…

GAB to train personnel on proper handling of hematoma machines for contact sports

Glendale G. Rosal 08/31/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) will soon train and distribute personnel who will demonstrate the proper use of their newly procured hematoma screening machines that are to be distributed to several areas…

Master Ekin hopes to revive MMA scene in Cebu as Yaw-Yan turns 49

Glendale G. Rosal 08/20/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — On its 49th founding anniversary, Yaw-Yan ArDigma Martial Arts Federation head Master Benigno “Ekin” Caniga Jr. hopes to revive the once flourishing Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) scene in Cebu, which was halted by…

YawYan master holds free martial arts clinic in Day-as

Glendale G. Rosal 07/29/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The chief of the YawYan ArDigma Martial Arts Federation, Master Benigno “Ekin” Caniga Jr. is holding a free martial arts clinic for the youth to keep them fit and active amidst the pandemic.…

Yaw-Yan fighters show soft side, distribute goods to 150 poor families

Glendale G. Rosal 06/02/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Despite being badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Yaw-Yan ArDigma, Cebu’s vaunted Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) team, still found a way to extend a charitable hand to the needy. This after the…

Cebuana bags gold in tough Jiu-jitsu meet in UAE

Glendale G. Rosal 04/09/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Angel Sanchez proved that being a frontline worker, a mother, and a wife can’t stop her from reaching the zenith of her very demanding sport – Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ). Earlier today, April 9, 2021,…

Cebu MMA gyms bear brunt of COVID-19 restrictions

Glendale G. Rosal 04/06/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebu is considered a hotbed of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in the country with a thriving MMA community and more than a dozen MMA gyms operating. Cebu’s pioneer MMA gym, the YawYan ArDigma, regularly…

Former Olympic wrestler Pliev loses finger during MMA fight

Reuters 04/02/2021

Canadian MMA fighter Khetag Pliev had his finger surgically re-attached after it was severed during his co-main event bout with Devin Goodale at the Cage Fury Fighting Championship in Philadelphia on Thursday night. Pliev, the former Olympic…

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