He was born Dushanbe, Tajikistan on February 8, 1990 to a Tajik father and Uzbek mother. He speaks Uzbek, Russian, Czech, Polish and English. In 1993, he and his family left Tajikistan […]
Baguio City’s Mark Striegl: I just pray that things become more organized during this chaotic time
Mark “Mugen” Striegl, 32, of the Philippines realized his dream of signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship amid the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Amid strict travel restrictions, the Filipino-American mixed martial artist traveled […]
Scott Farrell explains how UFC inspires Ringstar Boxing

Boxing has been in Scott Patrick Farrell’s heart since he was a little kid in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, England. Fate eventually brought him to Asia where he established Ringstar Boxing, a boxing promotion headquartered […]
Chatri Sityodtong: Yoshihiro Akiyama is a true Asian martial arts representative

Choo Sung Hoon (추성훈), 43, who is professionally known as Yoshihiro Akiyama (秋山成勲), is one of the mixed martial artists who previously competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and recently signed with ONE […]