News for 'mixed-martial-arts'

Khamenei Among 10 Of The World's Longest-Serving Leaders

Khamenei Among 10 Of The World's Longest-Serving Leaders

Rediff.com7 days ago

From founding fathers to Europe's most unyielding rulers, these figures have not just held office, they have established a cult of leadership and will leave legacies, mostly mixed, that few can rival.

NSG Commandos' Dazzling Demo

NSG Commandos' Dazzling Demo

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

NSG personnel showcased their exceptional combat and counter-terrorism skills during the 41st Raising Day celebrations in Gurugram.

Zohran Mamdani shares 'weirdest' thing he spotted at White House during Trump meet

Zohran Mamdani shares 'weirdest' thing he spotted at White House during Trump meet

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Mamdani said he spotted a "UFC" coffee-table book among Trump's reading materials and added he had "no idea" that the White House was preparing to host a mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn in June 2026.

Shriya Satam adds to India's 16-medal Asian haul

Shriya Satam adds to India's 16-medal Asian haul

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

India's Shriya Milind Satam clinched the silver medal in the girls' 50kg Traditional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) category at the Asian Youth Games in Manama, Bahrain, on Saturday.

Kapow! Mixed martial arts show packs a punch

Kapow! Mixed martial arts show packs a punch

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

Full Contact Championship or FCC has been conducting mixed martial arts (MMA) bouts over the last three years in Mumbai. A ringside view of the fastest growing sport.

From wrestler to MMA fighter: Sangram Singh at 40

From wrestler to MMA fighter: Sangram Singh at 40

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Renowned Indian wrestler and MMA fighter Sangram Singh is set to make history once again as he prepares to compete in a series of international Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) bouts with the Levels Fight League (LFL), Europe's premier MMA promotion.

The Smashing Machine Review: Plenty Of Emotion

The Smashing Machine Review: Plenty Of Emotion

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Dwayne Johnson delivers a knockout in quite possibly the best role of his career, observes Mayur Sanap.

Cricket back in Asian Games: 2026 edition to feature T20s

Cricket back in Asian Games: 2026 edition to feature T20s

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has confirmed that cricket will be included in the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

How Tariff Trump Spent The Weekend

How Tariff Trump Spent The Weekend

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

There's nothing apparently that Trump likes better than see grown up men fighting; second, of course, to leaders of other countries kissing his backside.

'Money Is Trump's Driving Vice'

'Money Is Trump's Driving Vice'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

'His love of money goes beyond all reasons,' says Trump watcher Arjun Appadurai.

From Wushu champ to UFC winner: Puja's journey to MMA

From Wushu champ to UFC winner: Puja's journey to MMA

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

She has competed in other tournaments including Matrix Fight Night, where she won the straw-weight title twice.

Like Siddhant's Chemistry With Malavika? VOTE!

Like Siddhant's Chemistry With Malavika? VOTE!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The posters of Siddhant Chaturvedi and Malavika Mohanan's new film, Yudhra, are out, and they are looking very good.

Be A Part of Nayanthara's Life

Be A Part of Nayanthara's Life

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Superheroes, snowmen, freedom fighters, Sukanya Verma lists everything the OTT channels have to offer this week.

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

A major surprise in the 2024 Google search trends was the absence of iconic names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, M S Dhoni, and Virat Kohli from the list of the top 10 most-searched athletes.

WWE is now part of UFC

WWE is now part of UFC

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The merger forms TKO Group Holdings

How do athletes prepare for weight category sports?

How do athletes prepare for weight category sports?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The weight category sports at the Olympics are wrestling, boxing, taekwondo, judo and weightlifting. Most of these are combat sports and weight categories are designed to match athletes with competitors of similar size.

Ronaldo should have started against Everton: Ferguson

Ronaldo should have started against Everton: Ferguson

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Ronaldo has said Ferguson, who first signed him as an 18-year-old from Sporting Lisbon in 2003, played a big role in the player coming back to Old Trafford.

Krishna Shroff Isn't Your Regular Princess

Krishna Shroff Isn't Your Regular Princess

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

'You could be the king but watch the queen'.

Immigrant from India wins Israeli kickboxing championship

Immigrant from India wins Israeli kickboxing championship

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Obed Hrangchal, a 28-year-old Indian Jew from Mizoram who immigrated to Israel in 2020, has won the Jewish state's kickboxing championship and is likely to represent the country in international competitions.

Has BJP Fallen In Congress Trap?

Has BJP Fallen In Congress Trap?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

On balance, RG contesting from Raebareli instead of Amethi isn't the masterstroke the party's adherents are touting it to be, but neither is it the blunder the BJP and its tame media is framing it as, points out Prem Panicker.

Why Vijay Deverakonda Posed Nude For Liger Poster

Why Vijay Deverakonda Posed Nude For Liger Poster

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'Vijay was adamant. He wanted the first poster to be eyecatching. Vijay wants to make a splash with his Bollywood debut.'

Cho chweet! Tiger takes Krishna out for dinner

Cho chweet! Tiger takes Krishna out for dinner

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Tiger's day out!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

America's teenager Missy Franklin dominated the headlines last week. Also Barcelona's 'soccer clinic' for peace garnered enough attention. But what caught us unaware was mixed martial arts. Rediff.com gives a quick tour through BEST Photos of the Week!

MMA fighter Mangat to be part of series to raise funds for COVID-19 pandemic

MMA fighter Mangat to be part of series to raise funds for COVID-19 pandemic

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

The 'Together At Home' series will provide fans an in-depth look into how MMA athletes are living through the coronavirus outbreak, as well as offer engaging home fitness workouts on April 18 and 19.

Sports events still ongoing despite coronavirus pandemic

Sports events still ongoing despite coronavirus pandemic

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The Olympics from July 24-August 9 in Tokyo have not been postponed or suspended. The Copa America from June 12-July 12 in Argentina and Colombia is set to go ahead.

Ritu Phogat maintains unbeaten record in MMA

Ritu Phogat maintains unbeaten record in MMA

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

It was her third straight win in 2020 and her fourth on the trot.

How Angela is twisting her way to the top...

How Angela is twisting her way to the top...

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Victory moved Angela Lee to 3 victories and no losses in her career, and more significantly, carved her name into the annals of history.

'I'm proud to say that I've worked my a** off'

'I'm proud to say that I've worked my a** off'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Fitness model and entrepreneur Krishna Shroff shares her inspiring career journey.

Fairytale Fights. Fables. Time Travel

Fairytale Fights. Fables. Time Travel

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Romance in the nineties, fairytale fights, fables and time travelling between mythological times to modern -- fantasy and reality collide on OTT this week.

PHOTOS: What brings boxing legend Mike Tyson to India

PHOTOS: What brings boxing legend Mike Tyson to India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson made his maiden trip to India to launch the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) League in Mumbai on Friday.

Liger Review

Liger Review

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Liger is a dead duck from the word go, declares Sukanya Verma.

Ritu Phogat ready for tilt at MMA world title

Ritu Phogat ready for tilt at MMA world title

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Phogat, who will make her MMA debut against South Korea's Kim Nam-hee at One Championship's Age of Dragons event in Beijing on Saturday,

Sanjay Dutt, Raj Kundra start a fight!

Sanjay Dutt, Raj Kundra start a fight!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

The actor and the British entrepreneur have joined hands to launch Super Fight League.

PIX: Stars attend the first Super Fight League match

PIX: Stars attend the first Super Fight League match

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

Bipasha Basu and Sushmita Sen walked the ramp, along with owners Sanjay Dutt and Raj Kundra.

Ritu Phogat earns dominant victory in MMA debut

Ritu Phogat earns dominant victory in MMA debut

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

After securing the mounted crucifix position, Phogat pounded Kim out until the referee intervened.

UFC cuts bout after fighter tests positive for coronavirus

UFC cuts bout after fighter tests positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com9 May 2020

UFC has withdrawn a bout from Saturday's card in Jacksonville after middleweight Jacare Souza and two of his cornermen tested positive for the new coronavirus, the mixed martial arts promotion said. Brazilian-born Souza was supposed to fight American Uriah Hall at UFC 249, which was originally scheduled for April 18 in New York but postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Neetu Chandra to help Randeep Hooda with action scenes

Neetu Chandra to help Randeep Hooda with action scenes

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

The actor invited his former girlfriend Neetu Chandra to help him with his stunts in Deepak Tijori's Do Lafzon Ki Yeh Kahani.

5 Things To Know About Vijay Deverakonda's Liger

5 Things To Know About Vijay Deverakonda's Liger

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Earlier titled Fighter, this much anticipated film from the Arjun Reddy star has been made at a whopping budget of Rs 125 crores.

'Mike Tyson is scary and sweet at the same time'

'Mike Tyson is scary and sweet at the same time'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

'He is really sharp and it was just amazing.'

Khabib calls time on MMA career after vow to mother

Khabib calls time on MMA career after vow to mother

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

'I talked to my mother three days (ago). She didn't want me to go fight without (my) father, but I promised her it's going to be my last fight, and if I give my word, I have to follow this'