Combat Sports – Asia Times

Angela Lee and Istela Nunes. Photo: Dux Carvajal/ONE Championship

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Asian MMA takes center stage

by Pedro Chan May 26, 2017February 18, 2020

Angela Lee is yet to reveal whether or not the spotlight’s glare is starting to distract her. Outwardly at least. So far the 20-year-old One Championship atomweight world champion has managed to keep resolutely focused on her title defense Friday night against the 24-year-old Brazilian Istela Nunes. It’s been an impressive effort given the fact […]

Ooof... Angela Lee lands a blow against Jenny Huang in Bangkok. Photo: One Championship

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Angela Lee promises fight fans an early night

by Pedro Chan May 24, 2017February 18, 2020

Hong Kong boxer Rex Tso achieved 21 victories in the Clash of Champions II. Photo: Facebook/ Rex Tso

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Rex Tso secures 21st win, boosted by Philippines training

by Asia Times staff March 13, 2017February 18, 2020

Hong Kong boxer Rex Tso is well-prepared for the coming match with Japan's Hirofumi Mukai on Saturday. Photo: Facebook /John Tsang

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Rex Tso toughens up with some help from star Filipino sluggers

by Asia Times staff March 7, 2017February 18, 2020

Photo: Twitter

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UFC signs up Chinese MMA fighter Wang Guan

by Pedro Chan February 28, 2017February 18, 2020

The next big China's Mixed Martial Arts fighter? Photo: AFP

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The blood, the sweat, the glory: UFC returns to Asia

by Pedro Chan February 23, 2017February 18, 2020

Hong Kong Boxing Association promotes different ring combat sports and organizing local and international events. Photo: Hong Kong Boxing Association

China, Hong Kong

HK Boxing Association under fire over young fighter’s death

by Asia Times staff February 22, 2017February 18, 2020

Ladies Night: Angela Lee gears up to defend her world title against Taiwan's Huang. Photo courtesy ONE Championship

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Asia’s ‘Unstoppable’ vows to avoid Ronda Rousey’s mistakes

by Pedro Chan January 25, 2017February 18, 2020

Photo courtesy of Varmakalai Asan Gopalakrishnan.

China, India, Middle East, South Asia

Varmakalai – the ‘deadly’ art that’s dying

by Anusha Venkat January 24, 2017February 18, 2020

He could have been a contender: Even Asia Times North Asia Editor Peter Langan caught a touch of bare-knuckle fever when he went toe-to-toe with Manny Pacquiao at the FCC in Tokyo. Photo: FCC Japan

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Tale of the tape: ONE Championship draws investors

by Asia Times staff December 15, 2016February 18, 2020

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