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‘That was killing me inside’: Marcus Buchecha considered retirement during forced layoff at ONE, celebrates UFC debut

BAD MMA News — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Marcus Buchecha | ONE Championship Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Marcus Buchecha makes his octagon debut later this month, taking on Martin Buday on July 26 at UFC Abu Dhabi , but the heavyweight talent almost never made it this far. In fact, he considered ending his career during a feud with his previous promotion, ONE Championship.

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‘That was killing me inside’: Marcus Buchecha considered retirement during forced layoff at ONE, celebrates UFC debut – MMA Fighting

Jackson’s MMA and Evolve MMA Form Strategic Partnership

BAD MMA News — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 08:06:40 +0000

Evolve Mixed Martial Arts and Jacksons Mixed Martial Arts have formed a strategic partnership that could potentially see the likes of Jon Jones , Georges St-Pierre , Carlos Condit, Donald Cerrone and Clay Guida traveling from Albuquerque, N.M., to Singapore to train. According to the press release released jointly by the two powerhouse camps, the partnership between Evolve MMA and Jackson’s MMA will kick off with the “Elite Fighters Exchange Program.” The professional fighters, world champions and coaches from both camps will be able to train at Evolve MMA and Jackson’s MMA to create a diverse learning environment for everyone. Evolve MMA is headed by Chatri Sityodtong, who works alongside former wrestling Olympian Heath Sims, while 2010 MMA Coach of the Year Greg Jackson is the man behind Jackson’s MMA.

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Jackson’s MMA and Evolve MMA Form Strategic Partnership – MMA Weekly

Sherilyn Lim, and ONE FC’s search for a female star Singapore can call its own

BAD MMA News — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 20:05:00 +0000

If Sherilyn Lim goes walking down a different street that day, maybe her whole life heads off in another direction.

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Sherilyn Lim, and ONE FC’s search for a female star Singapore can call its own – MMA Junkie

Trio of Singapore vs. Malaysia fights added to October’s ONE FC 11

BAD MMA News — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 15:00:00 +0000

ONE FC’s October event has grown with the addition of three fights featuring fighters from Singapore against opponents from Malaysia.

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Trio of Singapore vs. Malaysia fights added to October’s ONE FC 11 – MMA Junkie

UFC announces Jan. 4 for debut event in Singapore

BAD MMA News — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 16:20:00 +0000

The UFC will makes its debut in Southeast Asia when it hosts an event in Singapore on Jan. 4, officials today announced.

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UFC announces Jan. 4 for debut event in Singapore – MMA Junkie

Bibiano Fernandes vs. Soo Chul Kim Unification Bout Headlines ONE FC: Total Domination

BAD MMA News — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 21:11:26 +0000

A bantamweight unification bout between reigning champion Soo Chul Kim and interim champion Bibiano Fernandes will headline One FC’s October event in Singapore.

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Bibiano Fernandes vs. Soo Chul Kim Unification Bout Headlines ONE FC: Total Domination – MMA Junkie

UFC Announces The Ultimate Fighter China; Tryouts in July and August

BAD MMA News — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 20:33:27 +0000

The UFC has put out the call for the next international edition of The Ultimate Fighter with China announced as the next host country of the venerable reality series. UFC officials on Saturday announced the Chinese version of The Ultimate Fighter via its Chinese-language website. Not surprisingly, TUF China is kicking off with a search for fighters from some of the lighter weight classes. UFC officials are asking for featherweight, lightweight and welterweight fighters to try out for the show’s inaugural edition. Tryouts are currently set for July 21 at the Beijing Metropark Lido Hotel, July 25 at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, and Aug. 3 at The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel in Macao

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UFC Announces The Ultimate Fighter China; Tryouts in July and August – MMA Weekly

‘The Ultimate Fighter: China’ tryouts announced for July and August

BAD MMA News — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 15:30:00 +0000

A long-discussed Chinese version of “The Ultimate Fighter” is now a step closer to reality following the UFC’s announcement of show tryouts that begin next month. Officials are searching for featherweight, lightweight and welterweight hopefuls to try out for the show, which will air on the Chinese-language Liaoning TV. North American broadcast plans weren’t announced. Officials today posted the announcement on the UFC-China website . The cast eventually will feature 16 fighters, though not necessarily with competitors from all the above weight classes. Head coaches haven’t been determined. Tryouts are being held in three different locations on three different dates: Beijing’s Metropark Lido Hotel (July 21), Marina Bay Sands Singapore (July 25) and The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel (Aug.

‘The Ultimate Fighter: China’ tryouts announced for July and August – MMA Junkie