"ONE Championship: Shanghai" will be held at Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China on September 2, 2017. It is the first ever ONE Championship event to be held in the city. “There is always a tremendous atmosphere and excitement when ONE Championship visits China, and it is a delight to finally announce our maiden … Continue reading Can Sweden’s Zebaztian Kadestam break ONE Championship star Ben Askren’s undefeated record?
Sweden’s Zebaztian Kadestam: Ben Askren is my focus right now
Zebaztian “The Bandit” Kadestam, 26, of Stockholm, Sweden is about to try to steal ONE Championship's welterweight championship title from Ben “Funky” Askren, 33, of Hartland, Wisconsin, United States. On September 2, 2017, they will headline “ONE Championship: Shanghai” at Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China. Kadestam is looking forward to becoming the first … Continue reading Sweden’s Zebaztian Kadestam: Ben Askren is my focus right now
Why Drew Arellano, Iya Villania can’t forget Baguio City’s Café by the Ruins
As a mixed martial arts fan, I was happy to learn that television host Drew Arellano was into sports. He is a triathlete who owns an online store called Vamos, which sells sports attire and paraphernalia. Along with his friends, Arellano opened Tri Temple, a gym and sports store in Makati City that caters to … Continue reading Why Drew Arellano, Iya Villania can’t forget Baguio City’s Café by the Ruins
‘URCC: XXX’ photos: Mark ‘Mugen’ Striegl vs Andrew Benibe
Filipino mixed martial arts promotion Universal Reality Combat Championship held "URCC: XXX" at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on August 12, 2017. Among the winners of the MMA event was Filipino-American fighter Mark "Mugen" Striegl, who defeated Andrew Benibe via scarf hold armlock submission. Here are some photos of Striegl … Continue reading ‘URCC: XXX’ photos: Mark ‘Mugen’ Striegl vs Andrew Benibe
‘URCC: XXX’ photos: Kiko Matos vs Billy Jack Sanchez
Filipino mixed martial arts promotion Universal Reality Combat Championship held "URCC: XXX" at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on August 12, 2017. Among the winners of the MMA event was Filipino-Portuguese fighter Kiko "Badass" Matos, who defeated Billy Jack "The Ruler" Sanchez via rear-naked choke submission. Here are some photos … Continue reading ‘URCC: XXX’ photos: Kiko Matos vs Billy Jack Sanchez
7 Davao Aguilas FC players proud to represent Philippines at 29th SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
12 AUGUST 2017 - MANILA: Seven Davao Aguilas FC (DAFC) players, who are part of the U22 Philippine men’s football team, are proud representatives of the country at the 29th South East Asian (SEA) Games, set to begin next week, with their first match taking place on August 15, against Cambodia, at the Selayang Municipal Council Stadium. … Continue reading 7 Davao Aguilas FC players proud to represent Philippines at 29th SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kiko Matos calls out Polo Ravales after beating Billy Jack Sanchez at ‘URCC: XXX’
Kiko “Badass” Matos defeated Billy Jack “The Ruler” Sanchez via rear-naked choke at 2:50 of Round 1 at “URCC: XXX” on Aug. 12, Saturday, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila. This marks Matos’s first URCC win and his first win as an MMA fighter. “URCC: XXX” also marks Sanchez’s first fight in … Continue reading Kiko Matos calls out Polo Ravales after beating Billy Jack Sanchez at ‘URCC: XXX’
Baguio City’s Mark Striegl gets 3rd URCC win, submits Andrew Benibe at ‘URCC: XXX’
Mark “Mugen” Striegl, 29, fought his third URCC bout on Aug. 12, Saturday, at “URCC: XXX” at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila. He defeated Andrew Benibe, 41, via scarf hold armlock submission at 0:53 of Round 1. It was a successful URCC comeback for Striegl as he had not fought under the … Continue reading Baguio City’s Mark Striegl gets 3rd URCC win, submits Andrew Benibe at ‘URCC: XXX’
‘Brave 8: The Rise of Champions’ results: Klidson Abreu vs Timo Feucht, Carlston Harris vs Carl Booth in Parana, Brazil
Promotion: Brave Combat Federation (Brave CF) Title: “Brave 8: The Rise of Champions” Venue: Almir Nelson de Almeida Gymnasium, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil Date: August 12, 2017 PRELIMINARY CARD Matheus Henrique Correia (Brazil) vs Alisson "Miudinho" Murilo Santos de Mattos (Brazil) DIVISION: Flyweight (Amateur) WINNER: MATHEUS HENRIQUE CORREIA METHOD: Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) JUDGES: Guilherme Bravo, … Continue reading ‘Brave 8: The Rise of Champions’ results: Klidson Abreu vs Timo Feucht, Carlston Harris vs Carl Booth in Parana, Brazil
Mark Striegl’s ‘URCC: XXX’ opponent Andrew Benibe: I’ve prepared for him
MMA fighter Andrew Benibe has been fighting professionally for almost 12 years. Three years ago, he was supposed to battle it out with Mark Striegl but the bout did not materialize. This is why Benibe was happy when he was told that he will be in the fight card of “URCC: XXX” and his opponent … Continue reading Mark Striegl’s ‘URCC: XXX’ opponent Andrew Benibe: I’ve prepared for him
