Mathew Scott is a Hong Kong-based journalist covering sports, cinema and culture while also working as a creative consultant.
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It’s easy to overlook the fact that Wu Yanan is just 25 years old, given everything the Chinese bantamweight has gone through both inside and outside the cage.
It’s easy to overlook the fact that Wu Yanan is just 25 years old, given everything the Chinese bantamweight has gone through both inside and outside the cage.
Mackenzie Dern returns to the cage this weekend on the blockbuster main card at UFC 273 out of Jacksonville, Florida, to face seventh-ranked American Tecia Torres.
Mackenzie Dern returns to the cage this weekend on the blockbuster main card at UFC 273 out of Jacksonville, Florida, to face seventh-ranked American Tecia Torres.
UFC 275 will take place at the Singapore Indoor Arena in June, and the likes of Glover Teixeira and Valentina Shevchenko will defend their crowns at an event that will be a pay-per-view first for the region.
UFC 275 will take place at the Singapore Indoor Arena in June, and the likes of Glover Teixeira and Valentina Shevchenko will defend their crowns at an event that will be a pay-per-view first for the region.
‘He’s always open to chatting,’ China’s first full-time F1 driver says of Spanish legend – ‘he’s the guy I looked up to most, and to have him as a friend is really special’.
‘He’s always open to chatting,’ China’s first full-time F1 driver says of Spanish legend – ‘he’s the guy I looked up to most, and to have him as a friend is really special’.
Ma Qinghua was the first Chinese driver to join Formula One and says the experience was ‘like nothing else on earth’.
Ma Qinghua was the first Chinese driver to join Formula One and says the experience was ‘like nothing else on earth’.
Sport’s boss in mainland China points to more regular racing, big plans for the future – and the rise of a local F1 hero.
Sport’s boss in mainland China points to more regular racing, big plans for the future – and the rise of a local F1 hero.
Chinese bantamweight star Song Yadong takes on former title contender Marlon Moraes at UFC Fight Night 203. Win, and a run towards a possible title shot awaits the 24-year-old from Harbin.
Chinese bantamweight star Song Yadong takes on former title contender Marlon Moraes at UFC Fight Night 203. Win, and a run towards a possible title shot awaits the 24-year-old from Harbin.
No 4-ranked strawweight faces Marina Rodriguez on Saturday night and says ‘this is why we fight’ as she prepares for packed T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
No 4-ranked strawweight faces Marina Rodriguez on Saturday night and says ‘this is why we fight’ as she prepares for packed T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Chinese lightweight prospect Rong Zhu will be chasing a knockout and the bonus money that he hopes will come with it, when he meets Ignacio Bahamondes at UFC Vegas 49 this weekend.
Chinese lightweight prospect Rong Zhu will be chasing a knockout and the bonus money that he hopes will come with it, when he meets Ignacio Bahamondes at UFC Vegas 49 this weekend.
Featherweight Ramona Pascual to become first woman from the city to fight in UFC when she faces Josiane Nunes in Las Vegas this weekend.
Featherweight Ramona Pascual to become first woman from the city to fight in UFC when she faces Josiane Nunes in Las Vegas this weekend.
Featherweight returns to the cage to fight American Chas Skelly at UFC Vegas 48 on Sunday.
Featherweight returns to the cage to fight American Chas Skelly at UFC Vegas 48 on Sunday.
China’s first full-time Formula 1 driver admits there were times of doubt and struggle before his historic signing by Alfa Romeo.
China’s first full-time Formula 1 driver admits there were times of doubt and struggle before his historic signing by Alfa Romeo.
Nation’s first full-time driver at top level talks about making history with Alfa Romeo, and why any celebrations have been put on hold.
Nation’s first full-time driver at top level talks about making history with Alfa Romeo, and why any celebrations have been put on hold.
Francis Lui’s six-year-old becomes the first horse trained in the city to win 19 races as he goes back-to-back in the Group One Hong Kong Mile
Francis Lui’s six-year-old becomes the first horse trained in the city to win 19 races as he goes back-to-back in the Group One Hong Kong Mile
The talented five-year-old comes out on top in Sunday’s Group One at Sha Tin in a race marred by a shocking fall
The talented five-year-old comes out on top in Sunday’s Group One at Sha Tin in a race marred by a shocking fall
The Australian puts on a show to win the first three races on international day before taking a bad turn in the Hong Kong Sprint
The Australian puts on a show to win the first three races on international day before taking a bad turn in the Hong Kong Sprint
The brilliant French trainer has won feature races all over the planet and is looking to add one more to the collection before he retires at the end of the month
The brilliant French trainer has won feature races all over the planet and is looking to add one more to the collection before he retires at the end of the month
Alain de Royer-Dupre’s charge moves fluently ahead of the Hong Kong Vase, while Aidan O’Brien’s three-year-old looks fresh for the Mile
Alain de Royer-Dupre’s charge moves fluently ahead of the Hong Kong Vase, while Aidan O’Brien’s three-year-old looks fresh for the Mile
After seeing the curtain come down on the career of the great Contrail, the enigmatic Japanese trainer is coming to terms with saying goodbye to another of his stars
After seeing the curtain come down on the career of the great Contrail, the enigmatic Japanese trainer is coming to terms with saying goodbye to another of his stars
Danon Kingly and Hishi Iguazu work the house down while Pyledriver goes about his business on Thursday morning
Danon Kingly and Hishi Iguazu work the house down while Pyledriver goes about his business on Thursday morning
The reigning Horse of the Year jumps from barrier two, while local Sprint hope Wellington will have his work cut out from a wide alley
The reigning Horse of the Year jumps from barrier two, while local Sprint hope Wellington will have his work cut out from a wide alley
The Australian pockets an extra HK$200,000 at Happy Valley on Wednesday night as Awesome Treasure and Fearless Fire salute
The Australian pockets an extra HK$200,000 at Happy Valley on Wednesday night as Awesome Treasure and Fearless Fire salute
After snaring a winner at Sha Tin on Sunday, the South African looks to continue the positive start to his second Hong Kong stint
After snaring a winner at Sha Tin on Sunday, the South African looks to continue the positive start to his second Hong Kong stint
Golden Sixty chases back-to-back wins in a race with an honour roll boasting superstars such as Good Ba Ba, Jim And Tonic, Able Friend and Maurice
Golden Sixty chases back-to-back wins in a race with an honour roll boasting superstars such as Good Ba Ba, Jim And Tonic, Able Friend and Maurice
Sam Beatson from New Zealand’s Riversley Park remembers a yearling who ‘had the scope, the frame, a lot of quality and a great head’
Sam Beatson from New Zealand’s Riversley Park remembers a yearling who ‘had the scope, the frame, a lot of quality and a great head’
The 29-year-old is in career-best form ahead of Wednesday night’s International Jockeys’ Championship at Happy Valley
The 29-year-old is in career-best form ahead of Wednesday night’s International Jockeys’ Championship at Happy Valley
Surging lightweights Brad Riddell and Rafael Fiziev will clash in co-main event of UFC Vegas 44 this weekend, with a likely top-10 ranking awaiting the winner.
Surging lightweights Brad Riddell and Rafael Fiziev will clash in co-main event of UFC Vegas 44 this weekend, with a likely top-10 ranking awaiting the winner.
‘The Mongolian Murderer’ returns to action in flyweight clash against American Cody Durden at UFC Fight Night 198.
‘The Mongolian Murderer’ returns to action in flyweight clash against American Cody Durden at UFC Fight Night 198.
Rising strawweight Loma Lookboonmee takes on Mexico’s Lupita Godinez at this weekend’s UFC Fight Night 198 in Las Vegas.
Rising strawweight Loma Lookboonmee takes on Mexico’s Lupita Godinez at this weekend’s UFC Fight Night 198 in Las Vegas.
Rising bantamweight star faces American Julio Arce at UFC Fight Night 197 on Saturday as he looks to climb the rankings.
Rising bantamweight star faces American Julio Arce at UFC Fight Night 197 on Saturday as he looks to climb the rankings.
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