Marcus Almeida

São Paulo, Brazil’s Marcus Almeida joins EVOLVE Fight Team; BJJ legend to challenge Brandon Vera?

Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida, 30, of São Paulo, Brazil has joined the EVOLVE Fight Team, the most decorated professional fight team in Asia. This was announced by EVOLVE Mixed Martial Arts on July 31, 2020. Almeida is a 13-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion. As a new EVOLVE Fight Team member, the Brazilian fighter is expected to … Continue reading São Paulo, Brazil’s Marcus Almeida joins EVOLVE Fight Team; BJJ legend to challenge Brandon Vera?

SB19’s debut album ‘Get in the Zone’ released via Sony Music

SB19's debut full-length album "Get in the Zone" is out now. It was released on all digital platforms worldwide via Sony Music on July 31, 2020. A Filipino boy band, SB19 has five members who trained under Korean entertainment company ShowBT and its official fan base name is A’TIN, which is pronounced like the number … Continue reading SB19’s debut album ‘Get in the Zone’ released via Sony Music

‘ONE: No Surrender’ weight, hydration results: Rodtang Jitmuangnon vs Petchdam Petchyindee Academy in Bangkok, Thailand

ONE Championship has released the official final weight and hydration results at "ONE: No Surrender." It marks the Singapore-based martial arts promotion’s expanded return to closed-door, audience-free live events and is its first flagship event after going on a hiatus due to the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Featuring mixed martial arts, Muay Thai and kickboxing … Continue reading ‘ONE: No Surrender’ weight, hydration results: Rodtang Jitmuangnon vs Petchdam Petchyindee Academy in Bangkok, Thailand

Barbie Almalbis releases ‘Umagang Kay Ganda’ via Sony Music Philippines, partners with Magnolia Dari Creme

Barbie Almalbis released “Umagang Kay Ganda,” the third single of her upcoming new album under Sony Music Philippines, on July 30, 2020. With the new song, the singer-songwriter is paying tribute to the courage and optimism of the Filipino people. “The current situation has made so many of us experience such a profound sense of … Continue reading Barbie Almalbis releases ‘Umagang Kay Ganda’ via Sony Music Philippines, partners with Magnolia Dari Creme

‘ONE: No Surrender’ fighters Rodtang Jitmuangnon, Yodsanklai IWE Fairtex, Stamp Fairtex’s pre-fight thoughts

“ONE: No Surrender” will take place in Bangkok, Thailand on July 31, 2020. It is ONE Championship's first flagship event after going on hiatus due to the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its expanded return to closed-door, audience-free live events. Mixed martial arts, Muay Thai and kickboxing will be featured in “ONE: No Surrender.” In … Continue reading ‘ONE: No Surrender’ fighters Rodtang Jitmuangnon, Yodsanklai IWE Fairtex, Stamp Fairtex’s pre-fight thoughts

Sponge Cola releases ‘Lumipas Ang Tag-Araw’ via Sony Music

Sponge Cola has officially signed to Sony Music, the record label that released the Filipino rock band's debut album "Palabas." To mark this return, the group dropped a new song titled “Lumipas Ang Tag-araw" out on all digital platforms worldwide on July 29, 2020. Capturing the essence of a belated summer anthem in less than four … Continue reading Sponge Cola releases ‘Lumipas Ang Tag-Araw’ via Sony Music

Miss World Philippines 2020 to crown 7 queens in January 2021; Bb. Pilipinas 2020 has 4 titles

Miss World Philippines producer ALV Events International has acquired the Philippines' official franchise for Miss Supranational. This means Miss World Philippines 2020 will crown seven queens. ALV Events International is the official franchise holder of Mister Supranational, as well. Mister Supranational Philippines 2019 Denver Hernandez was crowned in Mister World Philippines 2018. In 2019, Miss … Continue reading Miss World Philippines 2020 to crown 7 queens in January 2021; Bb. Pilipinas 2020 has 4 titles

List of Pancrase champions, weight classes, official rankings

The following is the official Pancrase rankings as of July 28, 2020. Numbers in brackets next to King and Queen of Pancrase champions denote number of title defenses. Due to the postponement of events since "Pancrase 312," ranked fighters will receive an extension of three months, making their required active terms 15 months from their … Continue reading List of Pancrase champions, weight classes, official rankings

ONE Championship, Cignal TV, TV5 partnership kicks off with ‘ONE: No Surrender’ broadcast

ONE Championship has partnered with Cignal TV and TV5 to broadcast "ONE: No Surrender," a closed-door MMA event in Bangkok on July 31, 2020. This collaboration aims to enhance MMA content for Filipino viewers, offering live events and programming on various platforms, ensuring an exciting MMA experience each week.

Mike Hastie biography: 10 things about Portland, Oregon antiwar activist

Mike Hastie is a Vietnam War veteran and antiwar activist from Portland, Oregon. He faced traumatic experiences during the war, leading to his activism with Veterans for Peace. In 2020, he confronted federal agents during a Black Lives Matter protest and shared his perspectives on wartime atrocities and accountability.