Sambo is making its debut in Southeast Asian Games in the 30th edition of the biennial regional multi-sport event, which is hosted by the Philippines. There will be 11 athletes representing the host country in the sport. A Soviet martial art and combat sport, sambo originated in the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic in Soviet Union. The name of … Continue reading 11 Philippine national sambo team athletes competing in SEA Games 2019
‘Mindanao’ actress Judy Ann Santos wins Best Actress at Cairo International Film Festival 2019 in Egypt
Philippines' Judy Ann Santos won the Best Actress award at the Cairo International Film Festival 2019 for her performance in "Mindanao," which was directed by Brillante Mendoza and written by Honee Alipio with Armando “Bing” Lao as the creative consultant. It was the 41st edition of the international film festival. Including "Mindanao," 153 films from 63 … Continue reading ‘Mindanao’ actress Judy Ann Santos wins Best Actress at Cairo International Film Festival 2019 in Egypt
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Conor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone at ‘UFC 246’ in Las Vegas, Nevada in January 2020
Conor "The Notorious" McGregor, 31, and Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone, 36, will headline "UFC 246" at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on January 18, 2020, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed. They will compete in the welterweight division. "UFC 246" marks McGregor's 12th UFC bout. The Irish mixed martial artist has been competing … Continue reading Conor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone at ‘UFC 246’ in Las Vegas, Nevada in January 2020
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What Philippines’ Denice Zamboanga loves about Fairtex gym in Thailand
Denice "The Fairtex Menace" Zamboanga, 22, of the Philippines is set to make her ONE Championship debut on December 6, 2019 against Jihin “Shadow Cat” Radzuan, 21, of Malaysia. The pair will square off at “ONE: Mark of Greatness” at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Zamboanga currently holds a professional mixed martial arts … Continue reading What Philippines’ Denice Zamboanga loves about Fairtex gym in Thailand
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Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series 2020 schedule includes Japan, Pakistan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand
Rich Franklin's ONE Warrior Series has announced its 2020 schedule, featuring events in Singapore and other countries including Pakistan, Japan, and South Africa. The series aims to recruit new martial arts talent, having previously helped athletes secure contracts with ONE Championship. Six events are planned throughout the year, starting February 20, 2020.
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12 Miss Pacific Islands 2019 candidates competing in Port Moresby
Leoshina Mercy Kariha won the Miss Pacific Islands 2018 title representing Papua New Guinea against five competitors. The 2019 pageant will crown her successor on November 30, featuring 12 contestants from various Pacific islands. The event, originally founded in 1987, was renamed Miss Pacific Islands in 2014.
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‘ONE: Mark of Greatness’ fight card: Sam-A Gaiyanghadao vs Wang Junguang, Alaverdi Ramazanov vs Zhang Chenglong in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Promotion: ONE Championship Title: "ONE: Mark of Greatness" Venue: Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Date: December 6, 2019 Bout # FIGHTERS Sport (Division) Red Corner (Country) Blue Corner (Country) PRELIMINARY CARD 1 Sovannahry "The Sweet Savage" Em (Cambodia and United States) Rayane Bastos (Brazil) MMA (Women’s Flyweight) 2 Rui Botelho (Portugal) Taiki "Silent Snipper" Naito (Japan) Muay Thai (Flyweight) … Continue reading ‘ONE: Mark of Greatness’ fight card: Sam-A Gaiyanghadao vs Wang Junguang, Alaverdi Ramazanov vs Zhang Chenglong in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Benguet, Philippines’ Kelvin Vicente is Mister Universe Tourism 2019 first runner-up
Kelvin Aguilan Vicente, 27, of Benguet, Philippines almost won Mister Universe Tourism 2019. The Igorot beauty pageant veteran was named the first runner-up of the international male beauty pageant. Vicente was born in La Trinidad, Benguet on February 6, 1992. He graduated from Cordillera Career Development College in La Trinidad in 2012. La Trinidad is … Continue reading Benguet, Philippines’ Kelvin Vicente is Mister Universe Tourism 2019 first runner-up
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Team Lakay’s Geje Eustaquio comments on SEA Games 2019 controversies
Geje "Gravity" Eustaquio, 30, of the Philippines has expressed his opinion on the criticisms against his home country being criticized for its performance as the Southeast Asian Games 2019 host. Most of these critics are Filipinos, as noted by the former ONE Flyweight World Champion who is training out of Team Lakay in La Trinidad, … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Geje Eustaquio comments on SEA Games 2019 controversies
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Phil Hawes to keep close eye on Chad Hanekom vs Daniel Gaucho bout at ‘BRAVE CF 31’ in Durban, South Africa
Chad "Superman" Hanekom, 27, of Sunninghill, South Africa and Daniel "Gaúcho" Pereira, 28, of Curitiba, Parana, Brazil will compete for the inaugural BRAVE CF Middleweight World Championship title at “BRAVE CF 31.” The champion has yet to be crowned but there is already a challenger in the wait. Phil “Zilla” Hawes, 30, of Little Ferry, … Continue reading Phil Hawes to keep close eye on Chad Hanekom vs Daniel Gaucho bout at ‘BRAVE CF 31’ in Durban, South Africa
