The World Fencing League (WFL), the world's first professional fencing league, has announced its expansion into Asia, beginning with Fight in the Sky, an exclusive, invite-only showcase held in partnership with Tatler on January 22 , 2027 , at Cloud 39 at The Henderson, overlooking Hong Kong's iconic skyline.
The event will bring together some of the world's most celebrated fencing stars, including two-time Olympic gold medalist Cheung Ka-long (HKG), Miles Chamley-Watson (USA), Kaylin Hsieh (HKG), Sébastien Patrice (FRA) and more.
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The World Fencing League will expand to Asia with Fight in the Sky in January 2026. Photo source: WFL
Hong Kong Fencer Ryan Choi is Hong Kong's first-ever World Champion. Photo source: WFL
Hong Kong Fencer Ryan Choi Chun-yin served as captain of Team Shield at the inaugural World Fencing League in Los Angeles. Photo source: WFL
Miles Chamley-Watson is the founder of World Fencing League and an Olympic medallist. Photo source: WFL
Miles Charley-Watson signs autographs with young fans at the inaugural World Fencing League in Los Angeles. Photo source: WFL
Hong Kong's Ryan Choi Chun-yin and Miles Chamley-Watson faced off in the men's foil bout at the inaugural World Fencing League in Los Angeles. Photo source: WFL
The World Fencing League will expand to Asia with Fight in the Sky in January 2026. Photo source: WFL
Fight in the Sky marks a significant milestone in the World Fencing League’s (WFL) global expansion, bringing its innovative, entertainment-driven approach to one of the sport's most passionate fencing markets. The showcase will set the stage for the World Fencing League’s (WFL) first founding season competition event in the region in April 2027 , with further details to be announced.
The announcement follows the World Fencing League’s (WFL) successful debut in Los Angeles in April 2026 , which attracted 1.8 million global broadcast viewers across more than 23 distribution partners, including DAZN, CNBC, Tencent Sports, NOW TV, SPOTV and PCCW. The sold-out event also generated over 500 million social media views and welcomed high-profile guests including Lewis Hamilton, Kim Kardashian and Swizz Beatz, demonstrating fencing's potential to reach audiences far beyond its traditional fanbase.
Hong Kong has emerged as one of the world's leading fencing markets, producing some of the sport's most celebrated champions. Two-time Olympic gold medalist Cheung Ka-long, who made history at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, and world champion Ryan Choi have helped elevate fencing to new heights in the city. Choi, who competed at World Fencing League (WFL)'s Los Angeles debut, has described the league as "a breakthrough for fencing."
Hong Kong Fencer Ryan Choi is Hong Kong's first-ever World Champion. Photo source: WFL
Hong Kong Fencer Ryan Choi Chun-yin served as captain of Team Shield at the inaugural World Fencing League in Los Angeles. Photo source: WFL
Through its partnership with Tatler, the World Fencing League (WFL) will connect world-class sport with some of Asia's most influential communities. Bringing together elite athletes, business leaders, cultural figures and leading brands, the collaboration aims to create extraordinary experiences that extend beyond the sporting competition itself.
"Los Angeles proved there's a global audience ready for fencing presented this way," said Zhen Ren Teo, CEO of the World Fencing League (WFL). "Hong Kong is a city that already loves this sport and has produced some of its greatest champions. Kicking off our founding season here is a statement about where the future of fencing is heading."
"Seeing Ryan Choi win in LA in front of that crowd told us exactly where we needed to go next," said Miles Chamley-Watson, Founder of the World Fencing League (WFL). "We're not creating a moment, we're creating a legacy, and Hong Kong is the next chapter."
Miles Chamley-Watson is the founder of World Fencing League and an Olympic medallist. Photo source: WFL
Miles Charley-Watson signs autographs with young fans at the inaugural World Fencing League in Los Angeles. Photo source: WFL
“Sport has an extraordinary ability to bring people together,” said Michel Lamunière, Chairman & CEO, Tatler Asia At Tatler, we believe in creating exceptional experiences around the passions that connect our communities. Partnering with the World Fencing League (WFL) allows us to bring a fresh and exciting sporting experience to Hong Kong, combining world-class talent, innovation and our network of influential communities.”
Fight in the Sky will combine world-class fencing, cutting-edge technology and premium hospitality in an intimate setting. Bringing together elite athletes, business leaders, tastemakers and partners, the event will showcase the sport against the spectacular backdrop of Victoria Harbour.
The World Fencing League (WFL) is reimagining fencing for a new generation of fans through a fast-paced, team-based competition format that brings together the world's best male and female fencers. Its innovative broadcast presentation incorporates AI-powered blade-tracking technology developed by Dentsu Lab Tokyo and Rhizomatiks, making the speed and precision of fencing more accessible to audiences. The World Fencing League (WFL) is also developing further technological innovations, including AI-assisted refereeing, as part of its long-term vision for the sport.
Hong Kong's Ryan Choi Chun-yin and Miles Chamley-Watson faced off in the men's foil bout at the inaugural World Fencing League in Los Angeles. Photo source: WFL
Following Fight in the Sky, the World Fencing League (WFL) will return to the region in April 2027 for the first competition event of its founding season, marking the next step in building a global professional league for one of the world's oldest Olympic sports.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jim Kelly set the standard for every Bills quarterback, but even the Hall of Famer likely wouldn't have made the type of play Josh Allen pulled off Sunday.
Allen passed for 255 yards and two touchdowns, using his improvisational brilliance to tie Kelly's franchise record for TD passes, and Buffalo held off the Las Vegas Raiders 33-30 on Sunday.
The Raiders (3-3), who have lost three in a row, rallied late to tie it at 23-all. James Cook rushed for a 3-yard touchdown with 4:43 left to put the Bills (5-1) ahead for good. Tyler Bass added a 38-yard field goal with 1:56 remaining for what turned out to be a crucial two-possession lead.
Allen equaled Kelly's franchise record of 258 TD passes in the third quarter, escaping almost a sure sack by shot-putting a 12-yard pass to Keon Coleman. Bills fans, who accounted for well more than half the crowd at Allegiant Stadium, chanted “M-V-P!”
“The last two weeks, the amount of fans we've had in both stadiums is pretty remarkable,” Allen said, referencing the friendly crowd at SoFi Stadium in a win over the Rams. “It feeds us, and we play better when we feel that energy and feel that juice.”
As for the toss to Coleman, Allen said he was “just doing what I got to do to help this team win a football game.”
Bills coach Joe Brady joked that “it was a great play call.”
“That's who he is,” Brady said. “I thought he was outstanding today.”
Allen's five-game streak of games with a rushing touchdown ended, one short of the Super Bowl-era record set four years ago by Chicago's Justin Fields.
Cook, making extra certain to secure the ball after fumbling twice Monday night against the Rams and losing one in overtime, was mistake-free in rushing for 95 yards. He also caught three passes for 58 yards, including a 26-yarder against a Raiders defense that went the other way, leaving him alone to set up his go-ahead score.
“They asked me in the (CBS) production (meeting) last night, ‘What are you going to do with James Cook?’ I was like, ‘Hand him the football,’” Brady said. “I didn't get to stand right here without James, and it's the confidence I have in him in not making it anything bigger than what it needs to be. I trust that he's going to correct it and clean it up, and he was outstanding today.”
The Bills had their first game without a turnover after committing nine over the previous three weeks.
Kirk Cousins threw for 313 yards and two touchdowns to Tre Tucker for the Raiders. The latter was a gorgeous 44-yarder with 1:32 left that brought Las Vegas within three points. Tucker finished with five catches for 97 yards.
Michael Mayer caught seven passes for a career-high 95 yards for Las Vegas, and fellow tight end Brock Bowers hauled in four receptions for 70 yards.
The Raiders had opportunities to put even more pressure on one of the league's best teams, but they scored touchdowns on two of five trips to the red zone.
“That’s unacceptable,” coach Klint Kubiak said. “And that starts with me.”
A critical missed chance for Las Vegas came early in the fourth quarter, when it had second-and-goal at the Bills 1-yard line while trailing by 10 points.
Ashton Jeanty was stuffed for a 3-yard loss when defensive lineman Greg Gaines blasted through the line of scrimmage. Then, Bills cornerback Davison Igbinosun broke up Cousins' third-down pass in the end zone to force a field goal.
“We got to come away with those four-point plays and get the touchdown,” Cousins said.
The Bills appeared to be in firm control when they took a 23-13 lead on Allen's sensational pass to Coleman, but the Raiders tied it on Cousins' 11-yard pass to Tucker with 8:07 left.
Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, who is playing for his sixth team in six seasons, was ejected late in the first half after spitting at a Raiders player.
Las Vegas had just picked up a first down on a defensive holding call, and the unsportsmanlike-conduct penalty on Gardner-Johnson advanced the ball to Buffalo's 14-yard line. That helped set up Matt Gay's 27-yard field goal as time expired to make it 13-13.
Bills: WR DJ Moore (shoulder) and DL Ed Oliver (knee) did not play for the second week in a row. OLB Bradley Chubb (ribs) went out briefly in the second quarter before returning. TE Dalton Kincaid (ribs), playing in his hometown on his 27th birthday, was injured in the third quarter but returned.
Bills: After a bye, host Baltimore on Nov. 1.
Raiders: Host the Los Angeles Rams next Sunday.
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Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) celebrates a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during an NFL football game in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) is stopped by Buffalo Bills linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr (52), cornerback Dee Alford (23) and safety Cole Bishop (24) during an NFL football game in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Buffalo Bills linebacker Dorian Williams (42) celebrates with fans after an interception against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III (4) is flipped out of bounds just short of the goal line during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates with fans during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (10) runs for a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during an NFL football game in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Buffalo Bills cornerback Davison Igbinosun (21) celebrates a play against the Las Vegas Raiders during an NFL football game in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) celebrates his touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during an NFL football game in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) scrambles as he looks to throw against the Las Vegas Raiders during an NFL football game in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/John Locher)
