HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An up-and-coming MMA fighter from Waianae has signed to new organization in Japan — its first fighter from the islands. Kobe Leong’s love for fighting began at 10 ...

The Kamekona Tupuola actor was born on June 14, 1968 in Laie, Hawaii and was of American Samoan descent. The star was a former sumo wrestler and mixed martial artist, who was also a UFC fighter ...

A UFC Hall of Famer and former two-division champion, BJ Penn built a legacy as one of MMA’s most influential fighters.

Joshua "The Flyin' Hawaiian" Perreira, a Kailua-born mixed martial artist, is making his global debut tomorrow in ONE ...

‘Hawaii Five-0' fan favorite and former UFC fighter Taylor Wily dies at 56 Taylor Wily, a former sumo wrestler who became known for his role as confidential informant Kamekona Tupuola on both ...

Lucas Noonan / Bellator photo Maui professional mixed martial arts fighter Sumiko Inaba grew up dancing hula. From 5 to 15 years old, Inaba moved delicately to Hawaiian music and chants before ...

Flyin Hawaiian' Joshua Perreira is walking into the world stage of ONE Championship with a goal: to create a performance fight fans won't forget.