Martial Arts

UFC martial art fighter gives win to Palestinians

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – American mixed martial artist Belal Muhammad has expressed his support for the Palestinian people who are facing the Israeli regime's atrocities in Al-Aqsa Mosque these days.

Iran to host next edition of Asian MMA competitions

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Iran's Martial Arts Associations Federation said Monday in a statement that International Mixed Martial Arts Federation has agreed that Iran will host the next edition of Asian MMA competitions.

Nasiri:

I.R. Iran National Muaythai Association becomes federation

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – "According to international law and with the approval of the I.R. Iran National Muaythai Association, Muaythai is a non-governmental federation from now on," Nasiri, the head of the newly created Iranian federation said.

Iran stands at top of Asian karate championships

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iranian karate teams at different age groups have won the title of the 19th edition of the Asian Karate Championships 2021 in Kazakhstan.

Iran's Goodary to face Thai opponent for WMC world title Dec.

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iranian martial artist Reza Goodary will fight against a former world champion from Thailand for the World Muaythai Council (WMC) world title later this year in December.

Amir Aliakbari to fight Russian heavyweight in Singapore

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian mixed martial artist Amir Aliakbari is set to take on the Russian heavyweight Anatoly Malykhin at the ONE Championship in Singapore on October 30.

Amir Sedighi elected as new head of Iran wushu fed.

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Amir Sedighi has been elected as the new president of Iran’s Wushu Federation on Sunday.

Iran to hold unprecedented 'online' Tai Chi tournament

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – For the first time in the history of martial arts, Iran's Wushu federation has decided to hold an online Tai Chi competition for Iranians across the country.

Iran claims title of 2019 Asian Muaythai C’ships

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Gaining a total of 33 medals, Iran claimed the title of the 2019 edition of IFMA Asian Muaythai Championships held in Abu Dhabi.

Iran wins bronze in Ju-Jitsu World C’ships

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Ju-Jitsu practitioner Kian Alizadeh gained a bronze medal in the 2019 edition of JJIF World Championships underway in UAE.

IFMA president urges Iran to establish an independent federation for Muaythai

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Secretary General of the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) Stephan Fox has urged Iran for formation of an independent federation for Muaythai.