Amid the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will hold "UFC 249" at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, United States on May 9, 2010. It will be headlined by Tony “El Cucuy” Ferguson, 36, of Ventura, California, USA and Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje, 31, of Jacksonville, Colorado, USA. “As we … Continue reading Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje at ‘UFC 249’ at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida
Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio bonds with his beagle during COVID-19 pandemic
Reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion Joshua "The Passion" Pacio, 24, of Baguio City, Philippines is one of the mixed martial artists who are also certified dog lovers. While quarantined during the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Team Lakay representative spends more time with his beagle named Toffee. “Actually, this pandemic taught me more on how … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio bonds with his beagle during COVID-19 pandemic
Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio, Kevin Belingon train together in Baguio during COVID-19 pandemic
The experience of Joshua “The Passion” Pacio, 24, of Baguio City, Philippines as a member of Team Lakay has put him in good stead while the current new coronavirus (COVID-19) situation is far from ideal for an elite martial arts world champion. While quarantined, he has been training with his teammate Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon, … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio, Kevin Belingon train together in Baguio during COVID-19 pandemic
Aia de Leon, Barbie Almalbis, Kitchie Nadal to hold online concert for the benefit of music venue workers
Aia de Leon, Barbie Almalbis and Kitchie Nadal are teaming up with GNN, formerly known as Gabi Na Naman Productions, and Smirnoff Mule for a special digital concert to raise funds for the employees and workers of live music venues in Metro Manila. Happening at 8:00 p.m. on May 1, 2020, the Facebook show will serve … Continue reading Aia de Leon, Barbie Almalbis, Kitchie Nadal to hold online concert for the benefit of music venue workers
‘One World: Together At Home’ raises $127.9 million for WHO’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund
Singapore-based martial arts organization ONE Championship recently teamed up with longtime partner Global Citizen to broadcast "One World: Together At Home," a global music special featuring exclusive performances, words of encouragement from A-list celebrities, and more. The series raised an astonishing US$127.9 million, which will benefit the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund and … Continue reading ‘One World: Together At Home’ raises $127.9 million for WHO’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund
Yoshihiro Akiyama, Demetrious Johnson model ONE Championship merchandise; ONE.SHOP launched
ONE Championship has launched its new official online shop ONE.SHOP. Among the mixed martial artists who serve as models of the Singapore-based martial arts organization's new merchandise were Yoshihiro "Sexyama" Akiyama (秋山 成勲), 44, of Japan and South Korea and Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson, 33, of the United States. Johnson is the inaugural ONE Flyweight … Continue reading Yoshihiro Akiyama, Demetrious Johnson model ONE Championship merchandise; ONE.SHOP launched
Medical experts validate BRAVE CF’s decision to postpone events
The new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has shaken up the world of sports with cancellations and postponements happening on all fronts. In combat sports, the same logic was applied despite initial resistance. In mixed martial arts specifically, Bahrain-based promotion BRAVE Combat Federation has led the way in this matter by postponing three events and starting a … Continue reading Medical experts validate BRAVE CF’s decision to postpone events
Magic Johnson: Michael Jordan, Michael Jackson, Beyoncé are greatest entertainers of my lifetime
For Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr., 60, Michael Jordan, 57, Beyoncé Knowles, 38, and the late Michael Jackson are the three greatest entertainers of his lifetime. Johnson said this on Twitter after watching “The Last Dance.” A 10-part series, “The Last Dance” premiered on ESPN on April 19, 2020. It chronicles Jordan's final season with the … Continue reading Magic Johnson: Michael Jordan, Michael Jackson, Beyoncé are greatest entertainers of my lifetime
Michael Jordan: 13 interesting facts about the NBA legend born in Brooklyn, New York City
Michael Jeffrey "MJ" Jordan, 57, was born at the Cumberland Hospital in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States in 1963. He is the fourth among the five children of James R. Jordan Sr. and Deloris Peoples Jordan. When Michael was a toddler, his family moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, USA. He … Continue reading Michael Jordan: 13 interesting facts about the NBA legend born in Brooklyn, New York City
China’s 35 most handsome men alive 2020
Covering almost 9,600,000 square kilometers, the People's Republic of China is one of the largest and most populous countries in the world. Its official language is Mandarin while Mongolian, Uyghur, Tibetan and Zhuang are among its recognized regional languages. In 1978, economic reforms were introduced in China and since then, it has enjoyed one of … Continue reading China’s 35 most handsome men alive 2020
