6 days ago
Undefeated and uncompromising, Elbek Alyshov steps into the brightest spotlight of his career at The Inner Circle 24 with absolutely no intention of leaving without the coveted 26 pounds of gold.
The surging 27-year-old Azerbaijani-Russian challenges ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion "The Tormentor" Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu in the blockbuster main event on Friday, July 31, with the division's most coveted prize hanging in the balance.
The highly anticipated World ****** le showdown streams exclusively for members at live.onefc.com from Bangkok's historic Lumpinee Stadium.
To Alyshov, Baatarkhuu is the ultimate blueprint of what relentless ambition and an unbreakable will can build on the world's largest martial arts stage.
The Mongolian ****** leholder's ascent has been nothing short of legendary. A Road to ONE: Mongolia winner and a breakout sensation on Netflix's hit series Physical: Asia, Baatarkhuu permanently sealed his place in history by submitting former divisional king Fabricio "Wonder Boy" Andrade to become his country's historic second ONE World Champion.
#historic #elbek
The surging 27-year-old Azerbaijani-Russian challenges ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion "The Tormentor" Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu in the blockbuster main event on Friday, July 31, with the division's most coveted prize hanging in the balance.
The highly anticipated World ****** le showdown streams exclusively for members at live.onefc.com from Bangkok's historic Lumpinee Stadium.
To Alyshov, Baatarkhuu is the ultimate blueprint of what relentless ambition and an unbreakable will can build on the world's largest martial arts stage.
The Mongolian ****** leholder's ascent has been nothing short of legendary. A Road to ONE: Mongolia winner and a breakout sensation on Netflix's hit series Physical: Asia, Baatarkhuu permanently sealed his place in history by submitting former divisional king Fabricio "Wonder Boy" Andrade to become his country's historic second ONE World Champion.
#historic #elbek
11 days ago
Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Let's start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Former UFC champion whose coach allegedly stole millions now working food delivery: 'I do whatever it takes': I have to imagine there's a market for Andrade to sell private training lessons and make WAY more money than Door Dash.
Justified? Rampage Jackson punches handsy streamer at house party: 'I don't play that gay s—t': Jackson forced to hang out with streamer dorks and getting felt up does feel a bit like karmic punishment.
Controversial UFC fighter claims responsibility for getting Ryan Clark fired from ESPN — 'Let this be a lesson': Josh Hokit knows how to keep his name in the headlines.
#welcome #former #andrade
Let's start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Former UFC champion whose coach allegedly stole millions now working food delivery: 'I do whatever it takes': I have to imagine there's a market for Andrade to sell private training lessons and make WAY more money than Door Dash.
Justified? Rampage Jackson punches handsy streamer at house party: 'I don't play that gay s—t': Jackson forced to hang out with streamer dorks and getting felt up does feel a bit like karmic punishment.
Controversial UFC fighter claims responsibility for getting Ryan Clark fired from ESPN — 'Let this be a lesson': Josh Hokit knows how to keep his name in the headlines.
#welcome #former #andrade
21 days ago
Staff attends Brazilian U-20 Championship matchCredits: Disclosure / CBF
The Brazil U-20 National Team coaching staff was present this Tuesday (14) at São Januário, in Rio de Janeiro, to watch the match between Vasco and Cruzeiro in the quarterfinals of the Brazilian U-20 Championship.
Representing CBF’s youth national teams, the technical observation was carried out by Branco, coordinator of the youth national teams; Paulo Victor, head coach of the Brazil U-20 National Team; Lucas Andrade, ***** istant coach; Djair de Brito, technical observer; and Paulo Andreazzi, supervisor.
The staff’s presence is part of the ongoing process of monitoring players competing in the country’s main youth tournaments. In-person observation complements the ***** yses carried out throughout the season and supports the evaluation process for future call-ups to the Brazil U-20 National Team. The continuous observation methodology has been one of the priorities of the youth national teams coordination, aiming to strengthen integration between clubs and the national team and broaden knowledge of the new generation of Brazilian football talent.
On the field, Vasco defeated Cruzeiro 2-0 and secured qualification for the semifinals of the Brazilian U-20 Championship. The Rio club showed consistency throughout the 90 minutes, overturning the tie deficit and securing a place among the competition’s final four.
The Brazil U-20 National Team coaching staff was present this Tuesday (14) at São Januário, in Rio de Janeiro, to watch the match between Vasco and Cruzeiro in the quarterfinals of the Brazilian U-20 Championship.
Representing CBF’s youth national teams, the technical observation was carried out by Branco, coordinator of the youth national teams; Paulo Victor, head coach of the Brazil U-20 National Team; Lucas Andrade, ***** istant coach; Djair de Brito, technical observer; and Paulo Andreazzi, supervisor.
The staff’s presence is part of the ongoing process of monitoring players competing in the country’s main youth tournaments. In-person observation complements the ***** yses carried out throughout the season and supports the evaluation process for future call-ups to the Brazil U-20 National Team. The continuous observation methodology has been one of the priorities of the youth national teams coordination, aiming to strengthen integration between clubs and the national team and broaden knowledge of the new generation of Brazilian football talent.
On the field, Vasco defeated Cruzeiro 2-0 and secured qualification for the semifinals of the Brazilian U-20 Championship. The Rio club showed consistency throughout the 90 minutes, overturning the tie deficit and securing a place among the competition’s final four.
27 days ago
ONE Championship has locked in a blockbuster showdown for ONE SAMURAI 4, as Jonathan “The General” Haggerty prepares to defend his ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World **** le against Hiroki Akimoto, the man who once sat on the very throne the Englishman now occupies.
These two world-class strikers collide on Saturday, October 17, live from the iconic Ariake Arena in Tokyo, **** an.
Haggerty is widely regarded as one of the greatest pound-for-pound strikers on the planet. The London native, who trains under Team Underground and Knowlesy Academy, carries a career record of 24-5 and sits at 10-3 in the promotion.
He remains undefeated in kickboxing competition under the ONE banner. A former ONE Flyweight and Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion, “The General” added a third belt to his collection in November 2023.
The 29-year-old challenged ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion Fabricio “Wonder Boy” Andrade for the division’s vacant kickboxing belt at ONE Fight Night 16. Haggerty flatlined the Brazilian in the second round to become a two-sport ONE World Champion.
These two world-class strikers collide on Saturday, October 17, live from the iconic Ariake Arena in Tokyo, **** an.
Haggerty is widely regarded as one of the greatest pound-for-pound strikers on the planet. The London native, who trains under Team Underground and Knowlesy Academy, carries a career record of 24-5 and sits at 10-3 in the promotion.
He remains undefeated in kickboxing competition under the ONE banner. A former ONE Flyweight and Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion, “The General” added a third belt to his collection in November 2023.
The 29-year-old challenged ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion Fabricio “Wonder Boy” Andrade for the division’s vacant kickboxing belt at ONE Fight Night 16. Haggerty flatlined the Brazilian in the second round to become a two-sport ONE World Champion.
1 month ago
From newcomer to ranked contender, that's the goal for Colombia's Javier Reyes this 2026.
Reyes (23-5 MMA, 1-0 UFC), who joined the UFC through a Dana White Contender Series contract win in 2025, wants to make a big impact in his first year as an official UFC fighter. The featherweight **** le hopeful debuted for the UFC in February, stopping veteran Douglas Silva de Andrade in a first-round TKO. Now, Reyes returns at UFC Fight Night 280 (Paramount+) this Saturday at Crystal Palace in Baku, Azerbaijan. He takes on Kaan Ofli (13-4-1 MMA, 2-2 UFC).
Reyes intends to get another dominant win, climbing to 2-0 in the promotion, and call for a spot on September's Noche UFC event, setting himself up for a third – and maybe even a fourth to close out 2026.
"I think it's a possibility, yeah," Reyes told Hablemos MMA in Spanish when asked if he could find himself in the rankings by 2027. "I think I'll finish this guy and get directly into the top 15. I think at the very least I can close out the year in the top 15, and after that, I can begin to hunt the bigger names. But step by step."
Reyes made a big statement in his debut. He dispatches a tough and experienced Silva de Andrade. Despite the big win, he still feels UFC fans haven't seen what he's really about.
Reyes (23-5 MMA, 1-0 UFC), who joined the UFC through a Dana White Contender Series contract win in 2025, wants to make a big impact in his first year as an official UFC fighter. The featherweight **** le hopeful debuted for the UFC in February, stopping veteran Douglas Silva de Andrade in a first-round TKO. Now, Reyes returns at UFC Fight Night 280 (Paramount+) this Saturday at Crystal Palace in Baku, Azerbaijan. He takes on Kaan Ofli (13-4-1 MMA, 2-2 UFC).
Reyes intends to get another dominant win, climbing to 2-0 in the promotion, and call for a spot on September's Noche UFC event, setting himself up for a third – and maybe even a fourth to close out 2026.
"I think it's a possibility, yeah," Reyes told Hablemos MMA in Spanish when asked if he could find himself in the rankings by 2027. "I think I'll finish this guy and get directly into the top 15. I think at the very least I can close out the year in the top 15, and after that, I can begin to hunt the bigger names. But step by step."
Reyes made a big statement in his debut. He dispatches a tough and experienced Silva de Andrade. Despite the big win, he still feels UFC fans haven't seen what he's really about.
2 months ago
When Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla deflects praise from his work at the helm of the team as he did when he won the league's Coach of the Year award for the 2025-26 NBA regular season, it is truly not a made-up excuse to look humble for him to say his staff behind the scenes lay a lot of the groundwork for that success.
And one member of that staff who has been with the franchise for many years now just got some recognition for his work as the team's equipment manager, per recent reporting from the Boston Globe's Adam Himmelsbach.
Per the Globe, Andy Mannix was named as the NBA Equipment Managers ******* ociation’s co-equipment manager of the year for this season. Mannix will share the honor with Toronto Raptors equipment manager Curtis Andrade.
"Mannix has been with the franchise for 28 years, serving as a ball boy, facilities manager, and ******* istant equipment manager, before taking on his current role. This is his first time winning this honor," writes Himmelsbach.
"Guess I was due," joked Mannix of the honor.
And one member of that staff who has been with the franchise for many years now just got some recognition for his work as the team's equipment manager, per recent reporting from the Boston Globe's Adam Himmelsbach.
Per the Globe, Andy Mannix was named as the NBA Equipment Managers ******* ociation’s co-equipment manager of the year for this season. Mannix will share the honor with Toronto Raptors equipment manager Curtis Andrade.
"Mannix has been with the franchise for 28 years, serving as a ball boy, facilities manager, and ******* istant equipment manager, before taking on his current role. This is his first time winning this honor," writes Himmelsbach.
"Guess I was due," joked Mannix of the honor.
