Why MMA fighters should train with Gabay Forlales at Brawler’s Lab

Pole dancing and belly dance are not among the lessons you commonly learn in a mixed martial arts gym. But there are classes for these in Brawler’s Lab, whose head coach is the ball of fire Gabay Forlales, aside from classes for martial arts and combat sports. Brawler’s Lab is located at 203 MacArthur Highway … Continue reading Why MMA fighters should train with Gabay Forlales at Brawler’s Lab

ONE Championship’s Burn Soriano as an action star?

Hailing from Ilocos Sur, Philippines, ONE Championship athlete Burn “Hitman” Soriano has both the looks and the skills of an action star. But on the list of the things the Filipino mixed martial artist wants to try, acting is not included. I met Soriano on the evening of January 12, 2018 during the dedication ceremony … Continue reading ONE Championship’s Burn Soriano as an action star?

Miss Eco Philippines 2017 Cynthia Thomalla answers 5 beauty pageant questions

Among the Miss World Philippines 2017 queens, Miss Eco Philippines 2017 Cynthia Magpatoc Thomalla, 31, is the last to compete. She is currently in Egypt to represent the Philippines in the 2018 Miss Eco International beauty pageant. Thomalla will compete with more than 70 women for the 2018 Miss Eco International crown. The winner will … Continue reading Miss Eco Philippines 2017 Cynthia Thomalla answers 5 beauty pageant questions

Ringstar Boxing CEO Scott Farrell lauds Manny Pacquiao, Jerwin Ancajas, Jeson Umbal

When Ringstar Boxing CEO Scott Farrell visited the Philippines, he visited Manny Pacquiao and he did not visit the Filipino boxing legend alone. Filipino boxers Jerwin Ancajas and Jeson Umbal and Singaporean boxer Muhamad Ridhwan tagged along. On February 9, 2018, Ringstar Boxing spent a few hours with the Filipino media at the Kerry Sports … Continue reading Ringstar Boxing CEO Scott Farrell lauds Manny Pacquiao, Jerwin Ancajas, Jeson Umbal

The golden advice Manny Pacquiao gave Jerwin Ancajas

Filipino fight fans are already considering who among the young boxers will become the next Manny Pacquiao although the 39-year-old boxing legend, who is also an incumbent senator in the Philippines, has yet to officially hang up his gloves. One of the names that come to mind is Jerwin Ancajas. On September 3, 2016, Ancajas … Continue reading The golden advice Manny Pacquiao gave Jerwin Ancajas

Filipino boxer Jeson Umbal: Muhamad Ridhwan is like Singapore’s Manny Pacquiao

When Ringstar Boxing CEO Scott Farrell visited the Philippines, he brought with him Muhamad “The Chosen Wan” Ridhwan, 30, of Singapore and Jeson Umbal, 21, of the Philippines. While in the country, the three, along with their team, visited Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. After visiting Pacquiao, Farrell, Umbal and Ridhwan faced the Filipino media … Continue reading Filipino boxer Jeson Umbal: Muhamad Ridhwan is like Singapore’s Manny Pacquiao

Singaporean boxer Muhamad Ridhwan acknowledges Filipino foe Jeson Umbal’s strengths

Undefeated boxer Muhamad “The Chosen Wan” Ridhwan, 30, of Singapore is set to face Jeson Umbal, 24, of the Philippines on April 20, 2018 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore. They will headline “Roar of Singapore IV: The Night of Champions” as they compete for the vacant International Boxing Organization (IBO) Intercontinental Featherweight … Continue reading Singaporean boxer Muhamad Ridhwan acknowledges Filipino foe Jeson Umbal’s strengths

Team Lakay’s Eduard Folayang on keyboard warriors: Let them be

Fame is inevitable when a mixed martial artist becomes one of the top fighters of global organizations like ONE Championship. In this era of social media, supporters and critics alike can easily voice their opinions on famous MMA fighters for the world to see. It is very convenient for keyboard warriors to use nasty words … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Eduard Folayang on keyboard warriors: Let them be

ONE Championship’s Brandon Vera on home-court advantage in MMA

When a mixed martial artist fights in his or her hometown, he or she commonly gets to have his or her morale boosted by the cheering countrymen. Sometimes, each time the local hero is hit in the cage by the opponent from a foreign land, the crowd boos in unison. Curious about the value of … Continue reading ONE Championship’s Brandon Vera on home-court advantage in MMA

ONE Championship so Asian? Chatri Sityodtong explains

Launched on July 14, 2011 by Chatri Sityodtong and Victor Cui, ONE Championship has become the largest global sports media property in Asian history. Currently, the organization has 10 champions in 11 divisions, six of which are Asians. The only reigning ONE Championship champions who are not Asian are Ben “Funky” Askren, Bibiano “The Flash” … Continue reading ONE Championship so Asian? Chatri Sityodtong explains