Paul Iskandar from Lebanon won Mister International 2016 in Bangkok, Thailand, with 35 candidates participating. He crowned his successor, Lee Seung Hwan from South Korea, on April 30, 2018, in Yangon, Myanmar, where 36 competed. Key awards included Mister Congeniality and Mister Photogenic, showcasing various talents and backgrounds.
36 Mister International 2017 candidates competing in Yangon
Paul Iskandar represented Lebanon and won the title of Mister International 2016 in Bangkok, competing against 34 other contestants. He will crown his successor on April 30, 2018, at the National Theater of Yangon, where 36 men will compete for the 2017 title, founded by Alan Sim.
Malaysia’s Ev Ting decisions Costa Rica’s Ariel Sexton in Yangon, Myanmar
Ev “E.T.” Ting, 28, of Malaysia and New Zealand and Ariel “Tarzan” Sexton, 36, of Costa Rica co-headlined the ONE Championship event “ONE: Quest for Gold” at the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar on February 23, 2018. They battled it out in the lightweight division. During the 15-minute match, Ting tossed Sexton to the … Continue reading Malaysia’s Ev Ting decisions Costa Rica’s Ariel Sexton in Yangon, Myanmar
Myanmar’s Aung La N Sang crowned ONE Light Heavyweight World Champion in Yangon
"The Burmese Python" Aung La N Sang, 32, of Myanmar is now the reigning champion in both of ONE Championship's middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. The Kachin mixed martial artist won both titles in front of his countrymen in Yangon, Myanmar. Aung was born in Myitkyina, Myanmar. He graduated from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, … Continue reading Myanmar’s Aung La N Sang crowned ONE Light Heavyweight World Champion in Yangon
Myanmar’s Phoe Thaw knocks out Cambodia’s Sor Sey in Yangon
Phoe Thaw, 33, of Yangon, Myanmar is one of the undefeated mixed martial artists signed with ONE Championship. Since joining the promotion in 2015, he has fought five bouts, all of which took place at the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium in Yangon. Phoe’s inaugural bout was at “ONE: Kingdom of Warriors.” In the first round, he … Continue reading Myanmar’s Phoe Thaw knocks out Cambodia’s Sor Sey in Yangon
Russia’s Timofey Nastyukhin decisions Singapore’s Amir Khan in Yangon, Myanmar
Timofey Nastyukhin, 28, of Russia successfully returned to the ONE Championship cage at “ONE: Quest for Gold” at the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar on February 23, 2018. It was the Russian mixed martial artist's fifth win in the promotion. On December 5, 2014, Nastyukhin made his ONE Championship debut at “ONE: Warrior’s Way” … Continue reading Russia’s Timofey Nastyukhin decisions Singapore’s Amir Khan in Yangon, Myanmar
South Korea’s Dae Hwan Kim loses to Japan’s Daichi Takenaka in Myanmar via disqualification
ONE Championship fighters Dae Hwan Kim, 31, of South Korea and Daichi Takenaka, 28, of Japan competed in bantamweight division at “ONE: Quest for Gold” at the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar. Their bout was the third match on the main card. When the action started, Takenaka kicked Kim’s body. The Japanese mixed martial … Continue reading South Korea’s Dae Hwan Kim loses to Japan’s Daichi Takenaka in Myanmar via disqualification
Ye Thway Ne decisions Saw Min Min in Yangon, Myanmar
Burmese mixed martial artists Saw Min Min, 18, and Ye Thway Ne, 20, competed in the flyweight division at “ONE: Quest for Gold” n front of their countrymen at the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar on February 23, 2018. The two ONE Championship fighters were neck and neck during the three five-minute rounds. In … Continue reading Ye Thway Ne decisions Saw Min Min in Yangon, Myanmar
China’s Li Kai Wen submits Philippines’ Roel Rosauro in Yangon, Myanmar
ONE Championship fighter Li Kai Wen, 22, of China only needed 43 seconds to finish his bout in the first round at “ONE: Quest for Gold” against Roel “Akiyama” Rosauro, 29, of the Philippines. The two battled it out in the featherweight division at the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar on February 23, 2018. … Continue reading China’s Li Kai Wen submits Philippines’ Roel Rosauro in Yangon, Myanmar
Indonesia’s Priscilla Lumban Gaol submits Philippines’ Krisna Lumbaga in Yangon, Myanmar
Priscilla Hertati Lumban “Thathie” Gaol, 29, of Indonesia was very emotional while thanking her family and supporters after winning at “ONE: Quest for Gold” at the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar. She submitted Krisna “Phoenix” Limbaga, 28, of the Philippines via armbar at 4:05 of Round 1. During the post-fight interview inside the ONE … Continue reading Indonesia’s Priscilla Lumban Gaol submits Philippines’ Krisna Lumbaga in Yangon, Myanmar
