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Joe Cochrane is award-winning foreign correspondent and editor based in Jakarta, Indonesia. He has covered Indonesia and Southeast Asia for the past 24 years for leading global media including The New York Times and Newsweek magazine. He is a former war correspondent with multiple tours in Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan.
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Indonesia unveils new military drone as feud over South China Sea incursions escalates
Indonesia has unveiled a prototype of its MALE unmanned aerial vehicle on the same day it filed a diplomatic protest with Beijing over Chinese vessels in the South China Sea. Despite the protest, Chinese vessels, accompanied by coastguard ships, were seen fishing near Natuna, prompting Indonesia to deploy warships. An Indonesian official stated that while the country is not at war with China, it will not tolerate border violations.
PFL President Ray Sefo: ‘We’re Doing the Right Things’
Ray Sefo, President of Fighter Operations for the Professional Fighters League (PFL), discusses the organization's unique league format and the upcoming playoffs. The PFL, which offers a $1 million grand prize in each weight class, is set to dominate the MMA stage with events in Florida. Sefo, a former fighter and Hall of Famer, expresses excitement for the playoffs and the fighters' control over their destiny. Despite comparisons, Sefo insists the PFL is not in competition with the UFC but with itself, aiming to grow and improve. The PFL's decision to postpone the 2020 season due to COVID-19 is seen as a positive move, and the league's format continues to excite fans and fighters alike.
BKFC ‘Knuckle Mania’ Results: Hart Spoils VanZant’s Debut, Nguyen Unseats Bedford
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship hosted Knuckle Mania in Lakeland, Florida, where UFC veteran Paige VanZant made her promotional debut against Britain Hart. The co-main event featured Johnny Bedford and Dat Nguyen vying for the 135-pound title. Additionally, Chris Leben fought Quentin Henry.
BKFC: Knuckle Mania Weigh-in Video, Photos and Results
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship's Knuckle Mania event will take place on Feb. 5 in Lakeland, Florida, featuring UFC veteran Paige VanZant's promotional debut against Britain Hart. The co-main event includes Johnny Bedford versus Dat Nguyen for the 135-pound title. The preliminary card airs live at 8 p.m. ET, followed by the main card on Fite TV pay-per-view at 9 p.m. ET. Weigh-in results and photos are provided, detailing the matchups and fighters' weights.
Plant Outclasses Truax to Retain Super Middleweight Title
On January 30, Premier Boxing Champions hosted a boxing event at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles, where undefeated IBF super middleweight titleholder Caleb Plant successfully defended his title against former champion Caleb Truax.
Rizin.26 Preview and Predictions
Rizin.26, a mixed martial arts and kickboxing event, is set to take place on New Year's Eve at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan, featuring 16 bouts. The main MMA event is a bantamweight title rematch between Kai Asakura and Kyoji Horiguchi. The card also includes the world's top kickboxer, Tenshin Nasukawa, facing Muay Thai crossover Kumandoi Phetjaroenvit, and a women's atomweight title fight between Ayaka Hamasaki and Miyuu Yamamoto. Other notable debuts include Olympic wrestler Shinobu Ota and kickboxing sensation Ren Hiramoto. The event will be available via pay-per-view stream on the LiveNow platform.
Combat Press 2020 MMA Awards: Regional/International Promotion of the Year – Cage Warriors
Combat Press reflects on the best of MMA in 2020, highlighting the challenges faced by regional organizations due to the pandemic. Despite these challenges, Cage Warriors stood out by hosting eight events, including a trilogy of shows with title fights, earning them the Combat Press Regional/International Promotion of the Year award. Other organizations like KSW and Rizin Fighting Federation also received praise for their efforts during the year.
A rush to create Asean travel bubble holds too much risk
The article discusses the risks and considerations of creating travel bubbles in Southeast Asia amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The Asean bloc is optimistic about the initiative, with Indonesian President Joko Widodo being a major proponent. However, experts like Rajiv Biswas and Lin Neumann urge caution, emphasizing the need for stable health conditions and coordinated vaccination programs. The article highlights the complexities of bilateral arrangements and the importance of safe travel for economic connectivity in the region.
PFL’s Clay Collard: No MMA, No Problem… Let’s Box
Clay Collard, a 27-year-old mixed martial artist from Utah, has embraced boxing during the COVID-19 pandemic after the Professional Fighters League's 2020 season was postponed. Collard, who has a background in both MMA and boxing, competed in six professional boxing matches this year, winning five. He views boxing as a way to improve his overall fight game and make ends meet. Collard is eagerly anticipating the PFL's 2021 season, which features a unique format with regular season, playoffs, and $1 million championship fights.
Innovation, Expansion and Partners: The Focus of PFL’s Donn Davis
Donn Davis, co-founder and chairman of the Professional Fighters League (PFL), emphasizes innovation and fan engagement in mixed martial arts. The PFL has introduced the SmartCage, an OTT platform, and plans for a real-time gaming feature. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the PFL has maintained financial stability by focusing on a global media audience rather than live events. Davis positions the PFL as the second-leading MMA organization worldwide, supported by a unique league format and substantial championship prizes.
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