ONE Championship brings total capital to $346 million

ONE Championship announced on June 15, 2020 that it has added $70 million to its war chest. This brings the Singapore-based martial arts organization's total capital to $346 million. Also, ONE Championship has streamlined operations. These include a 20 percent reduction of total worldwide headcount. "I am thrilled to announce that ONE Championship closed another … Continue reading ONE Championship brings total capital to $346 million

Hong Kong’s Gareth.T releases ‘best me i can’ via Umami Records

Hong Kong R&B artist Gareth.T has released his first single via Singapore based indie label Umami Records. Titled "best me i can," it is a smooth R&B song filled with lush harmonies and soulful grooves. "best me i can" is about making the most of our short lives and always striving to be the best … Continue reading Hong Kong’s Gareth.T releases ‘best me i can’ via Umami Records

BJJ icon TomDeBlass admires what Chatri Sityodtong has done with ONE Championship

Tom "T-Bone" DeBlass, 38, of Forked River, New Jersey, United States is the most recent addition to the already impressive ONE Championship roster. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu icon and mixed martial arts veteran is excited to step inside the circle for the Singapore-based martial arts organization as soon as tense circumstances surrounding the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have … Continue reading BJJ icon TomDeBlass admires what Chatri Sityodtong has done with ONE Championship

WWE, ONE Championship, UFC among top sports brands on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram in 2019

World Wrestling Entertainment, ONE Championship and the Ultimate Fighting Championship had a great year in 2019 particularly in the realm of online video viewership. These combat sports properties boast a strong social media influence and have consistently delivered a stream of online video for mass media consumption. In 2019, WWE, ONE Championship and the UFC … Continue reading WWE, ONE Championship, UFC among top sports brands on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram in 2019

15 sports organizations with highest YouTube, Facebook, Instagram views in 2019

Professional wrestling and mixed martial arts did very well in 2019 particularly in the realm of online video viewership. The latest statistics released by leading independent global data and online video analytics provider Tubular Labs showed end-users and consumers gravitated more towards combat sports and martial arts content compared to other sports. Amajor authority in … Continue reading 15 sports organizations with highest YouTube, Facebook, Instagram views in 2019

HubbaBubbas, Kwak Pureunhaneul release bilingual song ‘Rumble Under My Toes’ via Umami Records

Singapore indie-pop trio HubbaBubbas has collaborated with Korean indie darling Kwak Pureunhaneul on their brand new single "Rumble Under My Toes." The collaboration song was released via Singapore-based indie label Umami Records. The release also includes a Korean version of "Sunset in My Pocket" featuring Kwak. The original version has just been nominated for five … Continue reading HubbaBubbas, Kwak Pureunhaneul release bilingual song ‘Rumble Under My Toes’ via Umami Records

List of Japanese men photographed by Leslie Kee

Leslie Kee is one of the top celebrity photographers from Asia. He was born in Singapore on April 5, 1971 to a Japanese father and a Singaporean mother. Based in Japan, Kee is known for his celebrity portraits, highly kinetic fashion images and charity photobooks. Among his advertising clients are Adidas, Espirit, Gap, H&M, Isetan, … Continue reading List of Japanese men photographed by Leslie Kee

[EXCLUSIVE] HubbaBubbas’s Mervyn Ye shares story behind ‘Rumble Under My Toes’ featuring Kwak Pureunhaneul

Via Umami Records Singapore, “Rumble Under My Toes” and “Sunset In My Pocket” are now out on Spotify and other streaming platforms worldwide. These are collaboration songs of Singapore-based indie pop artist HubbaBubbas and Korean indie sensation Kwak Pureunhaneul. “Rumble Under My Toes” and “Sunset In My Pocket” showcase more nuanced, stripped-down approach to songwriting … Continue reading [EXCLUSIVE] HubbaBubbas’s Mervyn Ye shares story behind ‘Rumble Under My Toes’ featuring Kwak Pureunhaneul

ONE Championship partners with Xiaomi, Intel, HP, Logitech

Singapore-based martial arts organization ONE Championship has announced new strategic partnerships including Xiaomi, Intel, HP and Logitech. Commitments span martial arts and esports platforms in 2020 and will also include "The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition." Among the 16 contestants of “The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition,” one will win a US$250,000 job offer to work for a … Continue reading ONE Championship partners with Xiaomi, Intel, HP, Logitech

EVOLVE Live Zoom Classes to offer BJJ, MMA Muay Thai, boxing lessons for all ages, experience levels

Evolve MMA is offering something to those who always wanted to kickstart their martial arts journey but never quite got the courage or opportunity to. They can now do this from the comfort of their own home and for a good cause through the EVOLVE Live Zoom Classes, which was launched by the Singapore-based martial … Continue reading EVOLVE Live Zoom Classes to offer BJJ, MMA Muay Thai, boxing lessons for all ages, experience levels