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Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Sport
- Borneo Post
MMA spectacle set to thrill Kuching with 35 bouts at Boulevard Mall tomorrow
Tsan (centre, back row) in a group photo with the tournament officials, sponsors, participants and coaches. KUCHING (July 26): Mixed martial arts (MMA) fans in Kuching are in for a thrilling spectacle tomorrow (July 27), as the Sarawak Mixed Martial Arts Sports Hub (SMASH) at Boulevard Shopping Mall hosts an explosive day of combat sports action featuring 35 adrenaline-charged bouts. The one-day event, jointly organised by SMASH and Mad Fight Club, will feature over 80 fighters from Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Brunei competing in MMA, boxing, and kickboxing matchups. 'This is a fantastic platform to not only showcase the talent of our local MMA athletes but also to promote the growth of combat sports in Sarawak. 'We are indeed proud and honoured to organise this kind of competition and bring the MMA fights to Sarawak,' said organising chairman Tsan Nieng Khai who is SMASH owner and Mad Fight Club president. He is also the tournament's deputy head referee, assisting head referee Jiang Tao from China and Asia MMA. Tsan, who is also president of the Sarawak Mixed Martial Arts Association (SAMMA), said the tournament has drawn a diverse mix of clubs and teams, including Turkey MMA Gym, Panglima Seman Boxing Club, Malaysian Mixed Martial Arts Association, PS Boxing Bintulu, Fearless MMA Gym, Mad Fight Club, Joe Academy Boxing, Rebel Boxing Club, Airforce Firefighter, TSM Boxing Club, Warmonger Training Academy, Kota Samarahan Boxing Club, and Money Fattloy Team. Spectators are required to purchase an entrance ticket priced at RM15, which includes cash vouchers redeemable for food and drinks on-site. Sunday's action kicks off at 9am, with the prize presentation and closing ceremony scheduled for 5pm. One of the most highly anticipated matchups will see Budinanto from Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia, take on Tisalona Joannes of PS Boxing Bintulu — a clash expected to light up the ring and thrill fans. Kuching mma Sarawak Sarawak Mixed Martial Arts Sports Hub smash
Borneo Post
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Borneo Post
Sarawak wushu sanda team team seeks to complete historic mission at national tourney in Seremban
Two sanda athletes spar under the watchful eyes of Tsan. KUCHING (May 16): The Sarawak wushu sanda (free sparring) team is looking forward to complete a historic mission at the 14th National Youth KBS-KPM-AG Asia Wushu Championship in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan on May 29 to June 2. The seven-strong team led by state sanda head coach Tsan Nieng Khai is targeting to contribute four gold medals to the Sarawak wushu contingent, which includes 24 taolu (optional routine) athletes. Shouldering Sarawak's challenge are all new faces, who were selected during a state-wide tour headed by Tsan and coach Lyde Lait. The team comprises Maevess Choo Lee Ying (Girls U12 39kg), Leeroy Valentine Lavern (Boys U14 52kg), Max Choo Jun Howe (Boys U14 48kg), Reon Chrisson Youngle (Boys U17 60kg), Lima Jauku Youngley (Boys U13 45kg), Ar Rayyan Abdullah Hamizan (Boys U17 75kg), and Putra Irfan Dzakwan Abdul Shukri (Boys U17 48kg). 'Despite fielding new faces, l am quite confident that the athletes can pose a strong challenge and give other teams a good run for their money. 'The athletes are undergoing a intensive centralised training at MMA Hub Kuching, Boulevard Shopping Mall from May 12 to 24,' said Tsan who is also MMA Hub owner and Sarawak Mixed Martial Arts Association president. Meanwhile, the taolu team consists of Aster Dylan Tamat, Jocelyn Ha Chen Xi, John Phang, Angel Wong Jing Xuan, Darren Hii Chee Yik, Yong Jing Xing, Ellie Sia Yu Xin and Ashlynn Tou Hui Chin (Jun Wei Bintulu Wushu Club); Loh Thai Yi and Wong Xin Yi (Piasau Zhong Hua Wushu Club); Andra Chan Zhi Zheng, Bewell Chan Zhi Zui, Dexter Thian Shyan Khai, Elson Chong Jia Bao, Hong Wu Kang, and Kimberly Bong Wei Shi (Kuching Elite Wushu Club); Ashley Yong, Angus Tan Yan Hong, Amber Tan Ling Xin, Sharen Kiu, Bryan Wee Hao Quan, Ashly Ong Yee Ern, and Crystal Wee Yu Tang (Jun Lun Professional Wushu Training Centre); Elvis Lee Qi Ye (Persatuan Wushu Bahagian Mukah); as well as Hao Quan, Ashly Ong Yee Ern, and Crystal Wee Yu Tang (Jun Lun Professional Wushu Training Centre). Tsan Nieng Khai wushu sanda
