Igorot arnisador Crisamuel Delfin wins gold at SEA Games 2019 in Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines

A proud Igorot, Crisamuel Delfin, 25, represented the Philippines in the Southeast Asian Games 2019 in arnis. He won the gold medal in the men's anyo (form) non-traditional open-weapon exhibition at the Angeles University Foundation gym in Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines on December 3, 2019. Born on September 10, 1994, Delfin weighs 49kg and stands 152cm. … Continue reading Igorot arnisador Crisamuel Delfin wins gold at SEA Games 2019 in Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines

Sweden’s Anton Larsson replaces Jon Chris Corton as Dansheel Moodley’s opponent at ‘BRAVE CF 31’ in Durban, South Africa

Jon Chris “Happy Feet” Corton, 26, of the Philippines was supposed to co-headline "BRAVE CF 31," making him the first ever Filipino mixed martial artist to ever compete in a professional MMA bout in South Africa. However, he had to pull out from the card due to visa issues. BRAVE Combat Federation will hold “BRAVE … Continue reading Sweden’s Anton Larsson replaces Jon Chris Corton as Dansheel Moodley’s opponent at ‘BRAVE CF 31’ in Durban, South Africa

Philippines’ Hidilyn Diaz wins gold at SEA Games 2019 at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila

Hidilyn Diaz, 28, of the Philippines contributed to the gold medals of her home country in the ongoing Southeast Asian Games 2019. She won at the women's weightlifting competition at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila, Philippines on December 2, 2019. Weighing 55kg and standing 146cm, Diaz competed … Continue reading Philippines’ Hidilyn Diaz wins gold at SEA Games 2019 at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila

‘BRAVE CF 32’ is Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s first ever international MMA event

BRAVE Combat Federation's 32nd event will be its first ever event to take place in Kyrgyzstan. It will also be the first ever international mixed martial arts event in the country's capital Bishkek. In partnership with WEF Global, BRAVE CF will hold “BRAVE CF 32” at Kaba Uulu Kozhomkul in Bishkek on December 14, 2019. … Continue reading ‘BRAVE CF 32’ is Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s first ever international MMA event

Mzwandile Hlongwa: I’ll destroy Jeremy Smith at ‘BRAVE CF 31’ in Durban, South Africa

Mzwandile “Shakebone” Hlongwa, 29, of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa will fight Jeremy "Pitbull" Smith, 34, of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at "BRAVE CF 31." It will the second bout of the former in BRAVE Combat Federation and the fourth outing of the latter in the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion. BRAVE CF will hold “BRAVE … Continue reading Mzwandile Hlongwa: I’ll destroy Jeremy Smith at ‘BRAVE CF 31’ in Durban, South Africa

Chang Juncheng, Yu Jianhong to headline ‘Legend FC 14’ at The MGM Theater in Macau, China; Miao Jie, Liu Jie co-headline

Legend Fighting Championship has announced its last event in 2019. The China-based mixed martial arts promotion will hold "Legend FC 1" at the MGM Theater in Macau, China on December 28, 2019. Two rising stars of Chinese MMA will clash in the main event as Yu Jianhong looks for redemption against a surging Chang Juncheng. … Continue reading Chang Juncheng, Yu Jianhong to headline ‘Legend FC 14’ at The MGM Theater in Macau, China; Miao Jie, Liu Jie co-headline

Philippines’ Carlos Yulo earns gold at 2019 SEA Games men’s artistic gymnastics

Carlos Edriel Yulo, 19, of the Philippines earned the gold medal in men's artistic gymnastics in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. It is the 30th edition of the biennial regional multi-sport event, which is hosted by the Philippines. The artistic gymnastics contest of the SEA Games 2019 took place at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in … Continue reading Philippines’ Carlos Yulo earns gold at 2019 SEA Games men’s artistic gymnastics

SEA Games 2019 results: Dancesport in Royce Hotel, Pampanga, Philippines

Event: 30th Southeast Asian Games Sport: Dancesport Venue: Royce Hotel, Clark Freeport Zone, Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines Date: December 1, 2019 JUDGES George Radukan (Romania) Alan Winter (Denmark) Johnny Lekens (Belgium) Sylvia Pitton (Italy) Marek Chojnacki (Poland) Lubos Novotny (Czech Republic) Thierry Prevel (France) Anna Firstova (Russian Federation) Jeffrey van Meerkerk (Netherlands) Luis Vano (Spain) Gunce … Continue reading SEA Games 2019 results: Dancesport in Royce Hotel, Pampanga, Philippines

Leni Robredo praises SEA Games 2019 organizers, performers, athletes, world champions

Leni Robredo, 54, was one of the people who expressed their appreciation to the 2019 Southeast Asian Games opening ceremony. The vice president of the Philippines took to Twitter to thank not only the Filipino athletes and world champions but also the performers during the opening ceremony and all the people behind it. https://twitter.com/lenirobredo/status/1200779026291277825   … Continue reading Leni Robredo praises SEA Games 2019 organizers, performers, athletes, world champions

SEA Games 2019 opening ceremony earns praises, shows Philippines’ power in sports, music, beauty pageants

Hosted by the Philippines, the 2019 Southeast Asian Games was surrounded by controversies days before it officially started. But after its opening ceremony on November 30, 2019, the 30th edition of the biennial regional multi-sport event received much positive feedback. The Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan, Philippines served as the venue of the SEA Games … Continue reading SEA Games 2019 opening ceremony earns praises, shows Philippines’ power in sports, music, beauty pageants