Coco Altatis Asia, Japan, MMA, sports

‘Pancrase 316’ fight card: Isao Kobayashi vs Akira Okada, Emiko Raika vs Takayo Hashi in Tokyo, Japan

After a five-month hiatus, Pancrase announced its return. The Japan-based mixed martial arts promotion will hold "Pancrase 316" at the Shinkiba Studio Coast in Tokyo, Japan on July 24, 2020. The "Pancrase 316" fight card has eight main card bouts, three preliminary bouts and 12 bouts in the 2020 Neo Blood Tournaments across six weight … Continue reading ‘Pancrase 316’ fight card: Isao Kobayashi vs Akira Okada, Emiko Raika vs Takayo Hashi in Tokyo, Japan

Kiyoshi Motohiko Asia, music, Philippines

Philippines and Singapore’s Gail Belmonte releases ‘Tonight’ via Umami Records

https://www.facebook.com/belmontegail/photos/p.2864845990231971/2864845990231971/?type=1&theater R&B/soul singer-songwriter Gail Belmonte has released her debut single "Tonight" via Singapore-based indie label Umami Records. A chill track with that feel-good fairy dust sprinkled on top, the song is about enjoying the night, slowing down and taking the time to soak in its magical beauty. “I’m quite the night owl and work best … Continue reading Philippines and Singapore’s Gail Belmonte releases ‘Tonight’ via Umami Records

Coco Altatis Asia, Lifestyle, MMA, Myanmar, North America, sports, United States

Myanmar’s Aung La NSang is COVID-19 positive

“The Burmese Python” Aung La N Sang, 34, was tested for the new coronavirus (COVID-19) on June 29, 2020. The reigning ONE Light Heavyweight and Middleweight World Champion took to Facebook and Instagram to announce that the result came back positive on July 2, 2020. Because of this, Aung and his family will quarantine themselves … Continue reading Myanmar’s Aung La NSang is COVID-19 positive

Orion Estevez Australia, health, Oceania, sports

First aid training for Australian athletes, coaches

Sports might be fun but it is not without risks. Sports injuries are common and many athletes have come to an untimely end to their careers due to the irreversible damage of sports-related accidents. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 60,000 people were hospitalized in Australia due to sports injuries between 2016 … Continue reading First aid training for Australian athletes, coaches

Coco Altatis music, North America, United States

Vanilla Ice biography: 13 things about ‘Ice Ice Baby’ rapper

Professionally known as Vanilla Ice, Robert Matthew Van Winkle is the rapper behind the song "Ice Ice Baby." He is also an actor, a television host and a construction contractor. Ice grew up in Texas, United States and South Florida, USA. He is the son of Camilla Beth Dickerson, who was born in Lamar, Aransas … Continue reading Vanilla Ice biography: 13 things about ‘Ice Ice Baby’ rapper

Coco Altatis Europe, MMA, Slovenia, sports

Slovenia joins IMMAF; Zlatko Mahic is SMMAA president

The Slovenian Mixed Martial Arts Association has joined the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation. The SMMAA is the latest IMMAF member from Europe. Hailing from Ljubljana, Slovenia, World Freefight Challenge owner Zlatko Mahic is the president of the democratic SMMAA body. The association is underpinned by a vast base of member clubs and diverse leadership made … Continue reading Slovenia joins IMMAF; Zlatko Mahic is SMMAA president

Coco Altatis Asia, South Korea, TV & film

Academy Awards invites 5 ‘Parasite’ actors as new members

Five "Parasite" actors were invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for 2020. Including South Korea, 68 countries were represented on the list of invitees. Directed by Bong Joon Ho, "Parasite" premiered at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2019 and became the first ever Palme d'Or winner from … Continue reading Academy Awards invites 5 ‘Parasite’ actors as new members

Coco Altatis North America, TV & film, United States

List of Academy Awards’ 819 invitees in 2020

  The annual list of invitations to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for 2020 has been released. The list includes one associate, 47 actors, 20 casting directors, 15 cinematographers, 14 costume designers, 39 directors, 109 documentary filmmakers, 49 executives, 29 film editors, 18 makeup artists and hairstylists, 90 marketing and public … Continue reading List of Academy Awards’ 819 invitees in 2020

Coco Altatis Asia, Brazil, MMA, North America, Pakistan, South America, sports, United States

Wanderlei Silva vs Quinton Jackson made Mehmosh Raza love MMA

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, 42, of the United States knocked out Wanderlei "The Axe Murderer" Silva, 43, of Brazil at "UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008" at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on December 27, 2008. This fight made Mehmosh “The Renegade” Raza, 25, of Pakistan interested in mixed martial arts. A … Continue reading Wanderlei Silva vs Quinton Jackson made Mehmosh Raza love MMA

Coco Altatis Asia, Europe, Ireland, MMA, Pakistan, sports

BRAVE CF’s Mehmosh Raza: I didn’t fit in Pakistan nor in Ireland

Mehmosh “The Renegade” Raza, 25, fights out of Islamabad, Pakistan. Recently, the mixed martial artist signed with BRAVE Combat Federation talked about his childhood, which he split between Pakistan and Ireland. "Growing up, I was bullied a lot," Raza said. "I did not fit in Pakistan nor in Ireland. I was made fun of constantly … Continue reading BRAVE CF’s Mehmosh Raza: I didn’t fit in Pakistan nor in Ireland