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Mixed martial arts

Volkanovski keeps promise with quick win over Evloev at UFC 333

Australia’s Alexander Volkanovski (right) competes against Russia’s Movsar Evloev in their men’s featherweight fight on Oct 25.
Australia’s Alexander Volkanovski (right) competes against Russia’s Movsar Evloev in their men’s featherweight fight on Oct 25.

We want answers: Late muay thai fighter Damian Ong’s family on his bout

The late muay thai fighter Damian Ong with his sister Agnes.
The late muay thai fighter Damian Ong with his sister Agnes.

Hearing Majulah Singapura, show of sportsmanship and bad translations: Moments of 2026 Asian Games

Tiffany Teo of Singapore raising the national flag after defeating Khilola Sobirova of Uzbekistan in the mixed martial arts women’s traditional 60kg final of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games on Sept 22.
Tiffany Teo of Singapore raising the national flag after defeating Khilola Sobirova of Uzbekistan in the mixed martial arts women’s traditional 60kg final of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games on Sept 22.

China's first Tibetan UFC fighter chases title dream and inspires fans

UFC flyweight fighter Su Mudaerji, celebrates after defeating Alex Perez in the Octagon during a UFC event in Shanghai, China, August 29, 2026. REUTERS/Go Nakamura
UFC flyweight fighter Su Mudaerji, celebrates after defeating Alex Perez in the Octagon during a UFC event in Shanghai, China, August 29, 2026. REUTERS/Go Nakamura

Can we be like MMA fighter Tiffany Teo, change careers and strike gold?

Tiffany Teo being hoisted by her coach and husband Sim Kai Xiong after winning gold in the mixed martial arts women’s traditional (60kg) final at the  2026 Asian Games.
Tiffany Teo being hoisted by her coach and husband Sim Kai Xiong after winning gold in the mixed martial arts women’s traditional (60kg) final at the  2026 Asian Games.

Forum: Don’t overlook potential of athletes outside conventional pathways

Hasta la vista, influencer: ‘Terminator’ robot floors US prankster in cage fight

Robotics startup REK organised on Sept 18 a cage match featuring influencer Frankie LaPenna and its Terminator-esque robot Rekbot.
Robotics startup REK organised on Sept 18 a cage match featuring influencer Frankie LaPenna and its Terminator-esque robot Rekbot.

From choir girl to MMA Asian Games gold: How Tiffany Teo overcame adversity to make history

Tiffany Teo of Singapore clinched Singapore’s first gold medal with an overtime victory in the women’s traditional 60kg final.
Tiffany Teo of Singapore clinched Singapore’s first gold medal with an overtime victory in the women’s traditional 60kg final.

Tiffany Teo wins Singapore’s first gold medal at Asian Games with victory in MMA final

Tiffany Teo being announced the winner during the mixed martial arts women’s traditional (60kg) final against Khilola Sobirova of Uzbekistan at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan on Sept 22.
Tiffany Teo being announced the winner during the mixed martial arts women’s traditional (60kg) final against Khilola Sobirova of Uzbekistan at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan on Sept 22.

ST Full-time Report: Gan Ching Hwee’s historic swim for S’pore at Asiad

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