Maria Thattil

Melbourne’s Maria Thattil is Miss Universe Australia 2020

Maria Thattil, 27, was crowned Miss Universe Australia 2020 during a virtual event on October 28, 2020, succeeding over 25 contestants. Of Indian descent, she aims to enhance South Asian representation. Thattil holds degrees in psychology and management and works in various roles, including as a model and beauty expert.

Maria Thattil

Priya Serrao crowns Miss Universe Australia 2020 Maria Thattil in Melbourne

Priya Olivia Serrao, born in Karnataka, India, won the Miss Universe Australia 2019 title on June 27 at the Sofitel Melbourne. After her victory, she crowned her successor, Maria Thattil, on October 28, 2020, who represented Australia in Miss Universe 2020. Serrao's journey highlights her achievements in the beauty pageant industry.

30 Miss Universe Australia 2020 candidates competing in Melbourne

Priya Olivia Serrao, born in Karnataka, India, won the Miss Universe Australia 2019 title on June 27, 2019. Bella Kasimba was the runner-up. Serrao will crown her successor on October 28, 2020, during the 16th Miss Universe Australia pageant, featuring 26 contestants vying for the title.

Antonio Caruso: Pieter Buist, Eduard Folayang are different

Antonio "The Spartan" Caruso, 29, of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia will fight Eduard "Landslide" Folayang, 35, of Baguio City, Philippines at "ONE: Inside the Matrix" on October 30, 2020. Both mixed martial artists are coming out of a loss to Pieter "The Archangel" Buist, 32, of Breda, Netherlands. On October 25, 2019, Buist defeated Caruso … Continue reading Antonio Caruso: Pieter Buist, Eduard Folayang are different

Guy Sebastian album ‘T.R.U.T.H.’ released via Sony Music; Australian singer says he’s unashamed

Guy Sebastian, 38, has released his ninth studio album "T.R.U.T.H." on all digital platforms worldwide via Sony Music. The Australian singer-songwriter behind the chart-topper “Angels Brought Me Here” admitted that his latest album delivers a deeper, more profound take on personal and communal experiences and struggles in life, love and everything in between. Before its official … Continue reading Guy Sebastian album ‘T.R.U.T.H.’ released via Sony Music; Australian singer says he’s unashamed

Thailand’s Sam-A Gaiyanghadao keeps ONE Super Series belt, knocks out Josh Tonna in Singapore

Sam-A Gaiyanghadao, 36, of Thailand is still the reigning champion of ONE Championship's striking-only league ONE Super Series in Muay Thai in the strawweight division. He successfully defended his belt at "ONE: Reign of Dynasties." Featuring five MMA matches and one Muay Thai title bout, “ONE: Reign of Dynasties” was a closed-door event held at … Continue reading Thailand’s Sam-A Gaiyanghadao keeps ONE Super Series belt, knocks out Josh Tonna in Singapore

Australia’s Reece McLaren breaks Aleksi Toivonen’s undefeated record at ‘ONE: Reign of Dynasties’

Training out of Evolve MMA in Singapore, Aleksi “The Giant” Toivonen, 28, of Finland had his first professional mixed martial arts loss in the hands of Reece “Lightning” McLaren, 29, of Australia. The two battled it out at "ONE: Reign of Dynasties." Featuring five MMA matches and one Muay Thai title bout, “ONE: Reign of Dynasties” … Continue reading Australia’s Reece McLaren breaks Aleksi Toivonen’s undefeated record at ‘ONE: Reign of Dynasties’

Reece McLaren, Aleksi Toivonen to co-headline ‘ONE: Reign of Dynasties’ in Singapore

Reece “Lightning” McLaren, 29, of Australia will fight Aleksi “The Giant” Toivonen, 28, of Finland at "ONE: Reign of Dynasties." They will compete in the flyweight division. Featuring five mixed martial arts matches and one Muay Thai title bout, "ONE: Reign of Dynasties" will take place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore on October … Continue reading Reece McLaren, Aleksi Toivonen to co-headline ‘ONE: Reign of Dynasties’ in Singapore

IMMAF freezes athlete, team rankings for 2020-2021; Kerrith Brown explains

The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation has announced its decision to freeze the ranking points for the IMMAF World Amateur MMA Rankings for both athletes and national teams from March 8, 2020 to March 9, 2021. It is subject to the global new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic situation. This is due to the cancellation of all … Continue reading IMMAF freezes athlete, team rankings for 2020-2021; Kerrith Brown explains

Israel Adesanya vs Paulo Costa rematch? Brazilian calls Nigerian-Kiwi UFC champ human trash

Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya, 31, of New Zealand and Nigeria pretended to hump Paulo “Borrachinha” Costa, 29, of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil right after the "UFC 253" main event. The Brazilian mixed martial artist did not know about this until recently. Costa was so furious he called Adesanya a human trash. On September 28, … Continue reading Israel Adesanya vs Paulo Costa rematch? Brazilian calls Nigerian-Kiwi UFC champ human trash