‘Asia’s Next Top Model’ Cycle 6 contestants

On April 20, 2018, Thai-American  supermodel and beauty queen Cindy Bishop, 39, confirmed that she will reprise her role as the host of "Asia’s Next Top Model" Cycle 6. The new cycle of the modelling competition will be filmed in Thailand. "Asia’s Next Top Model" Cycle 6 will premiere on August 22, 2018 on Fox … Continue reading ‘Asia’s Next Top Model’ Cycle 6 contestants

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Manny Pacquiao is new WBA Regular Welterweight Champion

Manny Pacquiao, a Filipino boxing icon, became the new WBA Regular Welterweight Champion by defeating Lucas Matthysse at the "Fight of Champions" on July 15, 2018. This victory marked his 60th career win, making him a five-time welterweight champion, ending his previous loss against Jeff Horn.

Indonesia’s Vincent Majid vs Malaysia’s Jing Yi Chong at ‘Brave 12: KHK Legacy’

“The Believer” Jing Yi Chong of Malaysia faced a hometown opponent at “Brave 12: KHK Legacy” on May 11, 2018 at the Balai Sarbini Hall, Jakarta, Indonesia. He and his Indonesian opponent Vincent “Jack Hammer” Majid competed in the light heavyweight division. Both Jing and Majid entered the Brave CF cage as undefeated fighters at … Continue reading Indonesia’s Vincent Majid vs Malaysia’s Jing Yi Chong at ‘Brave 12: KHK Legacy’

When will Honorio Banario and Ev Ting have a rematch?

While most Team Lakay fighters had two fights in 2017, Honorio “The Rock” Banario, 28, only had one. His only bout in 2017 was a win over Jaroslav Jartiv, 25, at “ONE: Kings of Destiny” on April 21, 2017 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. I interviewed Banario during … Continue reading When will Honorio Banario and Ev Ting have a rematch?

Malaysian MMA fighter Hisyam Samsudin shares weight loss journey

Like many ONE Championship athletes, Hisyam “Zephyrus” Samsudin, 27, of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia has an inspiring story to share. Years ago, he was an overweight child. “I was really fat before,” Samsudin revealed. He used to weigh 100 kilograms as an overweight child whose only exercise was getting up off the couch to use the bathroom. … Continue reading Malaysian MMA fighter Hisyam Samsudin shares weight loss journey

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Australia’s Reece McLaren submits Malaysia’s Gianni Subba in Kuala Lumpur

Reece “Lightning” McLaren, 26, of Gold Coast, Australia was supposed to challenge ONE Championship's reigning flyweight champion Adriano "Mikinho" Moraes, 28, of Brazil at “ONE: Visions of Victory” at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on March 9, 2018. But due to injury, the Brazilian champion had to pull out of the competition. The … Continue reading Australia’s Reece McLaren submits Malaysia’s Gianni Subba in Kuala Lumpur

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Malaysia’s Agilan Thani submits India’s Amitesh Chaubey in Kuala Lumpur

It was a sweet victory for ONE Championship athlete Agilan “Alligator” Thani of Malaysia. On March 9, 2018, the wrestler and mixed martial artist won in front of his countrymen at “ONE: Visions of Victory” at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The action began with strikes at the center of the ONE Championship … Continue reading Malaysia’s Agilan Thani submits India’s Amitesh Chaubey in Kuala Lumpur

Singapore’s Christian Lee earns his 9th ONE Championship win in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Held at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, “ONE: Visions of Victory” marked the 10th ONE Championship bout of mixed martial artist Christian “The Warrior” Lee of Singapore. His sister Angela “Unstoppable” Lee is the reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion Angela “Unstoppable” Lee. Out of Christian's 10 ONE Championship bouts, the only time … Continue reading Singapore’s Christian Lee earns his 9th ONE Championship win in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Baguio City’s Danny Kingad earns 4th ONE Championship win in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Danny “The King” Kingad of Baguio City, Philippines earned his sixth win as a professional mixed martial artist at “ONE: Visions of Victory” at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on March 9, 2018. It was his fourth win under the ONE Championship banner. Kingad defeated Sotir “The Trouble” Kichukov of Bulgaria via unanimous … Continue reading Baguio City’s Danny Kingad earns 4th ONE Championship win in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Brazil’s Luis Santos earns 4th ONE Championship win in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

With a professional mixed martial arts record of 64 wins and 10 losses, Luis “Sapo” Santos of Brazil is one of the most experienced fighters of ONE Championship today. He has fought six bouts in the MMA promotion based in Singapore. On November 7, 2014, Santos made his ONE Championship debut at “ONE: Battle of … Continue reading Brazil’s Luis Santos earns 4th ONE Championship win in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia