UFC star Mark “Super Samoan” Hunt, 43, took to Facebook on May 28, 2017 to share a video of his friends performing the traditional Haka warrior chant. One of them was “Game of Thrones” alum Jason Momoa, 37, while the others were members of the UFC team in Auckland, New Zealand. The Haka was done … Continue reading ‘Game of Thrones’ alum Jason Momoa supports UFC star Mark Hunt with Haka
Baguio fighters dominate Philippines’ 2017 Muay Thai National Open again
Baguio City was the overall champion at the second leg of the Philippines’ 2017 Muay Thai National Open held at Elorde Sports Complex in Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines from May 19-21, 2017. The fighters from the city garnered 17 gold, 15 silver and 8 bronze medals. Adding to the success of Cordilleran fighters during the … Continue reading Baguio fighters dominate Philippines’ 2017 Muay Thai National Open again
Is Ben Askren’s next opponent Vitaly Bigdash or Zebaztian Kadestam?
Both Ben “Funky” Askren and Angela “Unstoppable” Lee successfully defended their respective titles as ONE Welterweight World Champion and ONE Atomweight World Champion at the ONE Championship event "ONE: Dynasty of Heroes” on May 26, 2017 in Kallang, Singapore. Looking for a new challenger, Askren called out one of the world champions of the mixed … Continue reading Is Ben Askren’s next opponent Vitaly Bigdash or Zebaztian Kadestam?
[EXCLUSIVE] Sweden’s Zebaztian Kadestam: I love how ONE Championship promotes martial arts
Zebaztian “The Bandit” Kadestam of Sweden made his successful ONE Championship debut on May 26, 2017 in Kallang, Singapore. He defeated Luis “Sapo” Santos of Brazil in the welterweight division at “ONE: Dynasty of Heroes” via knockout at 2:18 minutes of Round 3. In 2015, Santos faced ONE Welterweight World Champion Ben “Funky” Askren of … Continue reading [EXCLUSIVE] Sweden’s Zebaztian Kadestam: I love how ONE Championship promotes martial arts
Angela Lee, Ben Askren retain titles at ‘ONE: Dynasty of Heroes’ in Singapore
ONE Championship held "ONE: Dynasty of Heroes" at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore on May 26, 2017. In the main event, ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion Angela Lee of Singapore retained her title with a spectacular submission finish over top contender Istela Nunes of Brazil. In an exciting main event showdown between two … Continue reading Angela Lee, Ben Askren retain titles at ‘ONE: Dynasty of Heroes’ in Singapore
‘ONE: Dynasty of Heroes’ face-offs: Angela Lee vs Istela Nunes, Ben Askren vs Agilan Thani in Singapore
ONE Championship held the official public face-off for "ONE: Dynasty of Heroes" on May 25, 2017 at Clarke Quay, Singapore. The athletes on the card faced each other for the last time before they step inside the cage at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore on May 26, 2017. Istela Nunes will challenge ONE … Continue reading ‘ONE: Dynasty of Heroes’ face-offs: Angela Lee vs Istela Nunes, Ben Askren vs Agilan Thani in Singapore
Eurovision 2017 results: Portugal’s Salvador Sobral wins in Kyiv, Ukraine
song competition: Eurovisionorganizer: European Broadcasting Unionedition: 62nddate: May 13, 2017venue: International Exhibition Centre, Kyiv, Ukrainebroadcaster: Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraineentries: 42directors: Troels Lund, Alexander Kolb, Ladislaus Kiralyhosts: Oleksandr Skichko, Volodymyr Ostapchuk, Timur Miroshnychenko WINNERS "Amar Pelos Dois" by Salvador Sobral of Portugal "Beautiful Mess" by Kristian Kostov of Bulgaria "Hey Mamma" by SunStroke Project of … Continue reading Eurovision 2017 results: Portugal’s Salvador Sobral wins in Kyiv, Ukraine
Karin Alia crowns Malkat HaYofi 2017 Rotem Rabi in Rishon LeZion
Karin Alia from Kiryat Gat won Malkat Hayofi 2016, with Yam Kaspers Anshel as second. In 2017, they crowned Rotem Rabi and Adar Gandelsman as Malkat Hayofi and Na’arat Israel respectively. Both Alia and Anshel later represented Israel in international competitions but did not place. Israel has one Miss Universe and one Miss World title.
‘Brave 6: Kazakhstan’ results: Eldar Eldarov vs Henrique Rasputin in Almaty, Kazakhstan
promotion: Brave Combat Federation (Brave CF) title: “Brave 6: Kazakhstan” venue: Almaty Arena, Almaty, Kazakhstan date: April 29, 2017 cage announcer: Carlos Kremer color commentator: Nate Quarry play-by-play commentator: Cyrus Fees PRELIMINARY CARD Berik Shinalyev (Kazakhstan) vs Yerbol Kozhanov (Kazakhstan) DIVISION: Featherweight WINNER: BERIK SHINALYEV METHOD: Submission via Rear-Naked Choke TIME AND ROUND: 3:19 of Round 2 … Continue reading ‘Brave 6: Kazakhstan’ results: Eldar Eldarov vs Henrique Rasputin in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Barbara Filipović crowns Miss Universe Croatia 2017 Shanaelle Petty in Zagreb
Barbara Filipović, a Zagreb native, won Miss Universe Croatia 2016 at 19 years old, competing in the Miss Universe 2016 pageant without placement. She later crowned Shanaelle Petty as her successor in 2017. Croatia has had two Miss Universe placements, with Sarah Ćosić and Elizabeta Burg previously achieving top finishes.
