Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

TJD and Klub Houz fighters win gold at RFC Submission Grappling event

SAMARAHAN: Fighters from Tempur Jerak Dekat MMA (TJD) and Klub.houz.mma delivered dominant performances at the recent Submission Grappling Competition held during the Rentap Fighting Championship, in collaboration with Hornbill Grappling BJJ. The event, held at The Summer Shopping Mall from Jan 16 to 18, featured a total of 14 bouts

Hasbullah Mood retains WBC Muaythai Malaysia title

SAMARAHAN: Hasbullah Mood has successfully defended the WBC Muaythai Malaysia National Bantamweight title with a second-round knockout at the Rentap Fighting Championship 7.0. In a statement issued by RFC, it stated that the emphatic victory headlined the championships held at The Summer Shopping Mall. Representing Phoenix Meranek x Rentap Muaythai

Malaysia CMAA finishes sixth as China dominates Sanya Cup

KUCHING: Malaysia’s CMAA Northern Lion Dance Team finished ahead of higher-seeded teams from Indonesia and Korea to place sixth at the 2026 Sanya Cup International Dragon and Lion Dance Elite Competition held in Hainan yesterday. Representing the country was the Chinese Martial Art Association (CMAA) Northern Lion Dance Team, organised

Submission Grappling 2.0 returns at Rentap Fighting Championship 7

SAMARAHAN: Submission Grappling 2.0 has returned to the Rentap Fighting Championship during its seventh edition at the Summer Mall here. In a statement, the organisers said the inclusion of submission grappling highlights their commitment to expanding combat sports opportunities beyond striking disciplines. The submission grappling segment was organised by Hornbill

Kuching City coach sounds comeback call after first-leg setback

KUCHING: After a tight 1–0 loss in the first leg, Kuching City FC head coach Aidil Sharin Sahak has warned that the Malaysia Cup tie is far from decided and promised a spirited challenge in the return fixture at Sarawak State Stadium. The Cats side fell short in their away

Penang scratch out first-leg win against Kuching City

KUCHING: Penang FC took a 1–0 lead over Kuching City FC, but coach Wan Rohaimi Wan Ismail warned the tie is far from decided against a strong and stable team. After creating several chances and having a late goal ruled offside, Wan Rohaimi felt his team could have won by

Tactical call, not injury, behind Aaron’s substitution

SAMARAHAN: Serian FA assistant coach, Rockeffller Sullau, has dismissed injury concerns surrounding forward Aaron Jeremiah Renang, explaining that the striker’s early substitution was a tactical decision. Serian FA booked their place in the last four of the Sarawak Premier League after defeating Kapit FA 6–1 on aggregate in the quarterfinals.

Fresh face Kamarul Julai gives Serian the edge

SAMARAHAN: Serian FA’s new winger, Kamarul Julai, said he visualised his diving header in his mind as the team pushes forward in the Sarawak Premier League semi-finals. The 32-year-old native of Kampung Jaya Ria scored a diving header at the far post from a free kick in the 21st minute

Serian FA turn focus to fixing flaws ahead of semi-finals

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Serian FA has qualified for the Sarawak Premier League semi-finals, but the team still has areas to improve, says club president Philip Jabu. Having sealed their place in the last four with a 6–1 aggregate victory over Kapit FA at Stadium Unimas here last night (Jan 18), Philip

Serian FA book semi-finals spot in Sarawak Premier League

SAMARAHAN: Serian FA marched into the Sarawak Premier League semi-finals after maintaining control over Kapit FA in the second leg at Stadium UNIMAS today (Jan 17). Holding a commanding 3-0 advantage from the first leg, Serian continued where they left off by striking early through Mackenzie Peter in the 16th