Rome Trinidad, Rika Ishige (©ONE Championship)

Was ONE Championship fighter Rika Ishige bullied for being half-Thai?

Rika “Tindydoll” Ishige, 28, of Thailand is known as the mixed martial artist of ONE Championship with a pretty face and fierce fighting skills. Unknown to many of her fans, she was frequently picked on during her childhood. The bullying stemmed from her appearance as she is of Thai and Japanese descent that always sported … Continue reading Was ONE Championship fighter Rika Ishige bullied for being half-Thai?

Richard Corminal: Garry Tonon is one of the best in submission grappling

The lightweight match at “ONE: Iron Will” features Richard Corminal from the Philippines, seeking his first win in ONE Championship, against Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Garry Tonon, making his MMA debut. Corminal aims to halt Tonon's anticipated debut while showcasing his grappling prowess. The event will also highlight champion fighters Fernandes and Nguyen.

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Philippines’ Jenel Lausa to fight Australia’s Ashkan Mokhtarian at ‘UFC Fight Night 132’ in Singapore

The Ultimate Fighting Championship will hold “UFC Fight Night 132” in Singapore on June 23, 2018. The full fight card has yet to be announced but among the expected matches is a flyweight bout between Jenel “The Demolition Man” Lausa, 29, of the Philippines and Ashkan “The Assassin” Mokhtarian, 32, of Australia. “UFC Fight Night … Continue reading Philippines’ Jenel Lausa to fight Australia’s Ashkan Mokhtarian at ‘UFC Fight Night 132’ in Singapore

‘Saint Laurent’ director Bertrand Bonello to chair 2018 Cannes Film Festival’s Cinéfondation, Short Films Jury

For the 71st edition of the Festival de Cannes, which will run May 8-19, 2018, Bertrand Bonello will chair the Cinéfondation and Short Films Jury. The French filmmaker will succeed Romanian director Cristian Mungui. From his very first film “Something Organic” in 1998 to “Nocturama” in 2016, Bonello has occupied a unique place in the cinematographic landscape. His … Continue reading ‘Saint Laurent’ director Bertrand Bonello to chair 2018 Cannes Film Festival’s Cinéfondation, Short Films Jury

Erwin Armovit, Gosh Dilay, Yael Yuzon, Ted Mark Cruz

Sponge Cola renews recording contract with Universal Records

Sponge Cola has renewed its recording contract with Universal Records Philippines. The contract signing was held on February 28, 2018 at the label's office in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Present during the signing were Universal Records Philippines executive vice president Ramon Chuaying, general manager Kathleen Dy Go, operations manager Peter Chan and original Pinoy … Continue reading Sponge Cola renews recording contract with Universal Records

Reece McLaren, Olivier Coste, Gianni Subba (©ONE Championship)

Australia’s Reece McLaren submits Malaysia’s Gianni Subba in Kuala Lumpur

Reece “Lightning” McLaren, 26, of Gold Coast, Australia was supposed to challenge ONE Championship's reigning flyweight champion Adriano "Mikinho" Moraes, 28, of Brazil at “ONE: Visions of Victory” at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on March 9, 2018. But due to injury, the Brazilian champion had to pull out of the competition. The … Continue reading Australia’s Reece McLaren submits Malaysia’s Gianni Subba in Kuala Lumpur

Agilan Thani (©ONE Championship)

Malaysia’s Agilan Thani submits India’s Amitesh Chaubey in Kuala Lumpur

It was a sweet victory for ONE Championship athlete Agilan “Alligator” Thani of Malaysia. On March 9, 2018, the wrestler and mixed martial artist won in front of his countrymen at “ONE: Visions of Victory” at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The action began with strikes at the center of the ONE Championship … Continue reading Malaysia’s Agilan Thani submits India’s Amitesh Chaubey in Kuala Lumpur

Singapore’s Christian Lee earns his 9th ONE Championship win in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Held at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, “ONE: Visions of Victory” marked the 10th ONE Championship bout of mixed martial artist Christian “The Warrior” Lee of Singapore. His sister Angela “Unstoppable” Lee is the reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion Angela “Unstoppable” Lee. Out of Christian's 10 ONE Championship bouts, the only time … Continue reading Singapore’s Christian Lee earns his 9th ONE Championship win in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Danny Kingad (©ONE Championship)

Baguio City’s Danny Kingad earns 4th ONE Championship win in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Danny “The King” Kingad of Baguio City, Philippines earned his sixth win as a professional mixed martial artist at “ONE: Visions of Victory” at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on March 9, 2018. It was his fourth win under the ONE Championship banner. Kingad defeated Sotir “The Trouble” Kichukov of Bulgaria via unanimous … Continue reading Baguio City’s Danny Kingad earns 4th ONE Championship win in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Luis Santos (©ONE Championship)

Brazil’s Luis Santos earns 4th ONE Championship win in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

With a professional mixed martial arts record of 64 wins and 10 losses, Luis “Sapo” Santos of Brazil is one of the most experienced fighters of ONE Championship today. He has fought six bouts in the MMA promotion based in Singapore. On November 7, 2014, Santos made his ONE Championship debut at “ONE: Battle of … Continue reading Brazil’s Luis Santos earns 4th ONE Championship win in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia