China’s Xie Bin submits Cambodia’s Sor Sey at ‘ONE: Reign of Kings’ in Pasay City, Philippines

Featuring 11 bouts, “ONE: Reign of Kings” is the third of the four ONE Championship events scheduled in the Philippines in 2018. In the fight card were eight mixed martial arts bouts and three matches under the Singapore-based martial arts promotion’s striking-only league ONE Super Series. The press conference for “ONE: Reign of Kings” took place … Continue reading China’s Xie Bin submits Cambodia’s Sor Sey at ‘ONE: Reign of Kings’ in Pasay City, Philippines

‘ONE: Reign of Kings’ results: Kevin Belingon vs Martin Nguyen, Shannon Wiratchai vs Shinya Aoki in Manila, Philippines

Promotion: ONE Championship Title: “ONE: Reign of Kings” Venue: SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines Date: July 27, 2018 PRELIMINARY CARD Sor Rey (Cambodia) vs “The Stalker” Xie Bin (China) DIVISION: Featherweight WINNER:  XIE BIN METHOD: Submission via Guillotine Choke TIME AND ROUND: 1:55 of Round 1 REFEREE: Yuji Shimada Rene … Continue reading ‘ONE: Reign of Kings’ results: Kevin Belingon vs Martin Nguyen, Shannon Wiratchai vs Shinya Aoki in Manila, Philippines

2018 Spanish Super Cup to take place in Morocco before ‘Brave 14’

https://www.facebook.com/RFEF/photos/a.501988295030.310752.211372260030/10154701849455031/?type=1&theater For the first time, the Supercopa de España or the Spanish Super Cup will be held outside Spain. The Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF) has confirmed plans to stage in Tangier, Morocco the 32nd edition of the annual football super cup contested by the winners of the previous season's La Liga and Copa del Rey competitions. The 2018 Spanish Super Cup will take place at … Continue reading 2018 Spanish Super Cup to take place in Morocco before ‘Brave 14’

ONE Championship, Globe Telecom partnership sealed at ‘ONE: Reign of Kings’ press conference

The third ONE Championship event to take place in the Philippines in 2018 was titled “ONE: Reign of Kings.” The press conference took place at the City of Dreams Manila in Parañaque, Metro Manila on July 24, 2018. Leading the panel at the press conference was ONE Championship chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong. The other panelists were reigning … Continue reading ONE Championship, Globe Telecom partnership sealed at ‘ONE: Reign of Kings’ press conference

2000+ mudders join 1st Tough Mudder Philippines in Alabang, Muntinlupa

Over 2,000 participants from the Philippines and overseas joined the first Tough Mudder Philippines, which took place from July 21-22, 2018 at Portofino Amore in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The event marked the first collaboration between Tough Mudder, Inc. and Proactive Sports Management. Tough Mudder Philippines is held in partnership with Proactive Sports … Continue reading 2000+ mudders join 1st Tough Mudder Philippines in Alabang, Muntinlupa

Shannon Wiratchai not scared of Shinya Aoki’s grappling?

https://www.facebook.com/Shannonwiratchai/photos/a.679779505403224.1073741828.250385668342612/1759115997469564/?type=3&theater Known as a topnotch grappler, Japanese mixed martial artist Shinya “Tobikan Shudan” Aoki, 35, will exhibit his skills at “ONE: Reign of Kings” at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines on July 27, 2018. Although aware of the grappler’s caliber, his Thai opponent Shannon “OneShin” Wiratchai, 29, is … Continue reading Shannon Wiratchai not scared of Shinya Aoki’s grappling?

‘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.

Mostafa Galal crowns Man of the World 2018 Cao Xuan Tai in San Juan

Mostafa Galal Mohammed Elezali from Egypt was crowned Man of the World 2017 on July 28, 2017, in the Philippines. He later crowned his successor, Cao Xuân Tài of Vietnam, on July 14, 2018. The event hosted 27 candidates and featured various special awards recognizing individual talents and attributes.

Manny Pacquiao has a big heart: Dyan Castillejo

Dyan Castillejo, 52, has followed the career of Manny "Pac-Man" Pacquiao, 39, since his fighting career took off. When I got the opportunity to interview the veteran sports journalist, I asked her about the common misconception about the Filipino boxing legend, who is also an incumbent senator in the Philippines. Castillejo could not think of … Continue reading Manny Pacquiao has a big heart: Dyan Castillejo