Adrian Pang, a fighter from Brisbane, Australia, speaks highly of Team Lakay, especially their determination and talent. Although he lost to Eduard Folayang in 2016, Pang admires the Filipino fighter's skill and heart. Despite subsequent losses, he remains confident and aims to deliver exciting fights for his fans.
ONE Championship CEO: ONE Super Series has the world’s best strikers
ONE Championship is heading back to the Philippines for the 13th time. On April 20, 2018, the promotion will launch ONE Super Series at “ONE: Heroes of Honor” at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Not only will the blockbuster card feature familiar matches under ONE Championship’s Global Rule … Continue reading ONE Championship CEO: ONE Super Series has the world’s best strikers
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Philippines’ Honorio Banario to face Australia’s Adrian Pang after Czech Republic’s Jaroslav Jartim
Honorio Banario, a Filipino MMA fighter, achieved a memorable victory by knocking out Jaroslav Jartim at “ONE: Kings of Destiny” in 2017. He is set to face Adrian Pang in April 2018 after winning four consecutive matches. Moving up to the lightweight class, Banario aims to elevate his status with an eye on becoming a top contender.
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Is weight-cutting by dehydration safe? Dr. Warren Wang explains
Based in Taiwan, Dr. Warren Wang became ONE Championship's vice president of medical services in 2015. He joined the Singapore-based company in 2014 under a different capacity. Upon assuming the new role, Wang saw many opportunities to improve upon the mixed martial arts promotion’s medical practices. He said, "It’s about making the sport safer for … Continue reading Is weight-cutting by dehydration safe? Dr. Warren Wang explains
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Angeles’s Billy Jack Sanchez arrested in Tinglayan, Kalinga
Billy Jack Sanchez, 24, was arrested in Buscalan, Tinglayan, Kalinga, Philippines on March 31, 2018, for possessing marijuana worth 941,250 Philippine pesos. He was caught with four marijuana bricks and six tubular marijuana stalks, weighing 11,170 grams. Sanchez, a resident of Timog Park Homes in Angeles, Pampanga, was detained pending a case for violating Republic Act Number 9165. Despite claims of marijuana's benefits, he faced legal consequences. In 2017, Sanchez left his job in Qatar to fight in a mixed martial arts bout against Kiko Matos, which resulted in a defeat via submission.
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Brave CF’s event in Indonesia confirmed
Brave Combat Federation has announced that its 12th event will be hosted in Indonesia. The agreement to conduct the event in the country was officially signed by KHK Sports CEO Mohammed Shahid. Indonesia is home to singer-songwriter Anggun, Miss International 2017 Kevin Lilliana, martial artists and Hollywood actors Joe Taslim and Iko Uwais, and ONE … Continue reading Brave CF’s event in Indonesia confirmed
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Ahtisa Manalo, Mariem Velazco among early Miss International 2018 favorites
The coronation night of Miss International 2018 is still months away but two contestants are already creating buzz online. Pageant fans from around the world are rooting for Maria Ahtisa Manalo, 20, of the Philippines and Mariem Velazco, 19, of Venezuela. Currently, Venezuela is the country with the most Miss International crowns. Venezuelan beauty queens … Continue reading Ahtisa Manalo, Mariem Velazco among early Miss International 2018 favorites
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K-pop boy band 100% leader Seo Minwoo found dead in his Gangnam, Seoul home
The leader of K-pop boy band 100% was found dead in his home in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea on March 25, 2018. Seo Minwoo, who is mononymously known as Minwoo, died of cardiac arrest, according to 100%’s label TOP Media. He was 33. TOP Media said in a statement released through its official website that … Continue reading K-pop boy band 100% leader Seo Minwoo found dead in his Gangnam, Seoul home
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Seoul’s Dae Hwan Kim: Tokyo’s Masakazu Imanari is strong but I’m stronger
Dae Hwan Kim, a 31-year-old fighter from Seoul, will face Masakazu Imanari in his seventh match at ONE Championship on April 20, 2018. After two early victories, Kim seeks to overcome two recent losses. He believes in his superior skills and aims for a knockout victory, holding a record of 12 wins and 3 losses.
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Fern. releases debut EP; ‘Into You’ garners 1.5+ million Spotify plays
Fernando Tan Wunderkind musician Fernando Tan, 17, who is professionally known as Fern., launched his self-titled debut extended play “Fern.” on March 30, 2018. Having only been active on the scene for a few months, the teenage singer-songwriter-producer has already garnered multiple achievements. "Into You" by Fern. Fern. released his first single titled “Into You” … Continue reading Fern. releases debut EP; ‘Into You’ garners 1.5+ million Spotify plays
