Team Lakay fighters grace 109th Baguio City Day celebration

Fighters from the legendary mixed martial arts group Team Lakay participated in the celebration of the 109th annual Baguio City Day on September 1, 2018. A parade was organized to celebrate the city’s feat as the first Philippine city to make it to the prestigious global creative circle. Located at an elevation of 5,050 feet above … Continue reading Team Lakay fighters grace 109th Baguio City Day celebration

Miss Universe Singapore 2018 results: Manuela Bruntraeger crowns Zahra Khanum in Little India

beauty pageant: Miss Universe Singaporeedition: 7thdate: August 31, 2018venue:  One Farrer Hotel, Farrer Park, Little India, Singaporeinternational membership: Miss Universecandidates: 15national director: Nuraliza Osmanjudges: Elaine Daly, Eugene Wee, Lisa Marie White, Nuraliza Osman, Wendy Jacobs FINALISTS PLACEMENTNAME, AGETop 15Ameerah Smith, 23Chloe Padirac, 26Hilary Rupawalla, 26Ischelle Koo, 22Loo May Tia, 18Nicol Hunt, 25Renee Kee, 25Sharin Keong, 26Soh Qiao … Continue reading Miss Universe Singapore 2018 results: Manuela Bruntraeger crowns Zahra Khanum in Little India

Loren Mack, Amir Khan (© Alvin Berto)

Loren Mack explains why ONE Championship included boxing in its menu

ONE Championship revitalizes Asian boxing amidst declining interest, according to VP Loren Mack. The organization, renowned for mixed martial arts, plans to promote boxing through events like "ONE: Kingdom of Heroes," featuring a title fight between Srisaket Sor Rungvisai and Iran Diaz. Its growth has reached 1.7 billion potential viewers worldwide.

Brave CF announces full ‘Brave 16: Abu Dhabi’ fight card

  The 16th event of Brave Combat Federation will take place at the Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on September 21, 2018. The Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion has released the complete fight card, which will feature 11 bouts. "Brave 16" will take place under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalid … Continue reading Brave CF announces full ‘Brave 16: Abu Dhabi’ fight card

Kalgoorlie’s Daniel Dawson joins ONE Championship

Daniel Dawson, a celebrated martial artist from Australia, is set to debut at ONE Championship’s “Beyond the Horizon” in Shanghai on September 8, 2018. At 40 years old, he will face Mustapha Haida in a kickboxing match. With an extensive record and excitement about the event, he looks forward to showcasing his skills.

‘Floribama Shore’ Season 2 episode 8 features Karylle’s song ‘OMG’

Featured in “Floribama Shore” Season 2 episode 8 titled “The Faint Blue Line” is the song “OMG” by Filipino singer, host and actress Ana Karylle Padilla Tatlonghari-Yuzon, 37, who is mononymously known as Karylle. The episode aired on MTV on August 27, 2018. Released in 2011, “OMG” was the first single of Karylle’s fourth studio … Continue reading ‘Floribama Shore’ Season 2 episode 8 features Karylle’s song ‘OMG’

ONE Championship star Xiong Jing Nan: Boxing made me tougher

Xiong Jing Nan, the reigning ONE Women’s Strawweight World Champion, has built her success through boxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. She debuted in mixed martial arts in 2014 and quickly gained recognition, culminating in her championship win. Recently, she defended her title against Laura Balin, showcasing her relentless determination and drive.

Powerlifting aids boxing, basketball, football? Gawain Johnstone explains

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156382803611948&set=a.464561066947&type=3&theater In 2016, Gawain Johnstone, 32, became the first Australia-born male to squat 400 kilograms in a powerlifting competition. Recently, the Filipino-Australian powerlifting champion shared the benefits of powerlifting. “The pure lifts of powerlifting, meaning the squat, bench press and deadlifts, are the basics of every sport,” Johnstone shared. “For every sport, there is an … Continue reading Powerlifting aids boxing, basketball, football? Gawain Johnstone explains

Karylle pays tribute to Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier III referee Carlos Padilla Jr.

https://www.facebook.com/welovekarylle/photos/p.10155605205375906/10155605205375906/?type=1&theater On August 29, 2018, singer, host and actress Ana Karylle Padilla Tatlonghari-Yuzon, 37, who is mononymously known as Karylle, took to Instagram pay tribute to Carlos “Sonny” Dolorico Padilla Jr., 85. The latter served as the referee of the third bout between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnDOTOMgmmW/?taken-by=anakarylle Karylle is the daughter of Dr. … Continue reading Karylle pays tribute to Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier III referee Carlos Padilla Jr.

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Iran Diaz can be Mexico’s 187th world boxing champ

Iran “MagnifiKO” Diaz, a 28-year-old boxer from Mexico, aims to become the 187th world champion by contesting the WBC Super Flyweight Championship against Thailand's Srisaket Sor Rungvisai at “ONE: Kingdom of Heroes” in Bangkok. With a professional record of 14 wins, Diaz strives to join Mexico’s boxing legends.