Coco Altatis Asia, Thailand, TV & film

‘Fast & Furious 9’ to film in Thailand’s Ko Pha-ngan, Krabi, Phuket

Thailand will be among the "Fast and Furious 9" filming locations. This marks the first time the country is used as a location in the "Fast and Furious" film series. The production will bring Thailand an estimated amount of 340 million baht. There will be three locations in the country namely Krabi, Ko Pha-ngan and Phuket. On June … Continue reading ‘Fast & Furious 9’ to film in Thailand’s Ko Pha-ngan, Krabi, Phuket

Coco Altatis Asia, Australia, combat sports, Oceania, sports, Thailand

Australia’s Alma Juniku fails to dethrone Thailand’s Stamp Fairtex as ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion

Reigning ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Stamp Fairtex, 27, of Pattaya, Thailand was the biggest winner at “ONE: Legendary Quest.” She successfully defended her belt from Alma Juniku, 18, of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Featuring three Muay Thai matches, two kickboxing contests and nine MMA bouts, “ONE: Legendary Quest” took place at the Baoshan Arena … Continue reading Australia’s Alma Juniku fails to dethrone Thailand’s Stamp Fairtex as ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion

Coco Altatis sports, Thailand

Thailand’s Stamp Fairtex: Alma Juniku is fast, aggressive

ONE Atomweight champion Stamp Fairtex is set to defend her title against Australian challenger Alma Juniku at "ONE: Legendary Quest" on June 15, 2019. Stamp respects Juniku's speed and aggression, promising an exciting match. Both fighters express readiness, with Juniku aiming to showcase her skills on the prestigious platform.

Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy, Chatri Sityodtong, Giorgio Petrosyan (© ONE Championship)
Coco Altatis Asia, combat sports, sports, Thailand

Giorgio Petrosyan vs Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy rematch? Thai fighter ordained as Buddhist monk

The ONE Super Series bout between Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy, 25, of Thailand and Giorgio “Doctor” Petrosyan, 33, of Italy at “ONE: Enter the Dragon” was officially declared a No Contest on March 22, 2019. ONE Championship announced an automatic rematch between the two but the Thai contender did not accept it. On May 17, 2019, … Continue reading Giorgio Petrosyan vs Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy rematch? Thai fighter ordained as Buddhist monk

Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy, Atsushi Onari, Giorgio Petrosyan (© ONE Championship)
Coco Altatis Asia, combat sports, Europe, Italy, Singapore, sports, Thailand

Giorgio Petrosyan vs Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy in ONE Super Series declared No Contest

Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy, 25, of Thailand defeated Giorgio “Doctor” Petrosyan, 33, of Italy via split decision at “ONE: Enter the Dragon” at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore on May 17, 2019. But on March 22, 2019, ONE Championship chairman and chief executive officer Chatri Sityodtong took to Facebook to announce that the decision … Continue reading Giorgio Petrosyan vs Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy in ONE Super Series declared No Contest

Superlek Kiatmoo9 (© ONE Championship)
Coco Altatis Asia, boxing & kickboxing, combat sports, sports, Thailand

Superlek Kiatmoo9 earns 2nd ONE Super Series win at ‘ONE: Warriors of Light’ in Bangkok, Thailand

Superlek Kiatmoo9, 23, of Thailand was one of the winners at "ONE: Warriors of Light". It was his second victory and second bout in ONE Championship's striking-only league ONE Super Series. Featuring three kickboxing contests, four Muay Thai matches and five mixed martial arts bouts, “ONE: Warriors of Light” took place at the Impact Arena … Continue reading Superlek Kiatmoo9 earns 2nd ONE Super Series win at ‘ONE: Warriors of Light’ in Bangkok, Thailand

Coco Altatis Asia, boxing & kickboxing, combat sports, sports, Thailand

Thailand’s Yodsanklai IWE Fairtex earns 3rd ONE Super Series win at ‘ONE: A New Era’ in Tokyo, Japan

“The Hero” Yodsanklai IWE Fairtex, 33, of Thailand was one of the winners at "ONE: A New Era" at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan on March 31, 2019. It was his third victory in ONE Championship's striking-only league ONE Super Series. "ONE: A New Era" featured 11 MMA bouts and four ONE Super Series … Continue reading Thailand’s Yodsanklai IWE Fairtex earns 3rd ONE Super Series win at ‘ONE: A New Era’ in Tokyo, Japan

Coco Altatis Asia, boxing & kickboxing, combat sports, sports, Thailand

Thailand’s Rodtang Jitmuangnon earns 3rd ONE Super Series win at ‘ONE: A New Era’ in Tokyo, Japan

Representing Thailand, "The Iron Man" Rodtang Jitmuangnon, 31, was one of the winners at "ONE: A New Era" at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan on March 31, 2019. It marked his third victory in ONE Championship's striking-only league ONE Super Series. "ONE: A New Era" featured 11 MMA bouts and four ONE Super Series matches, … Continue reading Thailand’s Rodtang Jitmuangnon earns 3rd ONE Super Series win at ‘ONE: A New Era’ in Tokyo, Japan

Coco Altatis combat sports, Myanmar, sports, Thailand

Thailand’s Petchmorrakot Petchyindee Academy earns 3rd ONE Super Series win in Yangon

Petchmorrakot Petchyindee Academy of Thailand won against Kenta Yamada from Japan at "ONE: Reign of Valor," marking his third victory in ONE Championship's striking-only league. The unanimous decision followed a dominant performance by Petchmorrakot, enhancing his record to 158 wins. The event showcased fighters from 21 countries.

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Jerry Yang biography: 13 things about Hmong poker player born in Vientiane, Laos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7anCrAWyaQ0 Jerry Yang is a poker player of Hmong descent. He is nicknamed The Shadow. Aside from playing poker, Yang also worked as a psychotherapist and a social worker. He earned his master's degree in health psychology from Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California, United States. A Christian, Yang previously worked as a missionary. He has donated portions of his … Continue reading Jerry Yang biography: 13 things about Hmong poker player born in Vientiane, Laos