A proud Igorot, Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon, 32, of Ifugao, Philippines is making innovative ways to survive not only as an individual but also as a mixed martial artist during the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The former ONE Bantamweight World Champion is taking it to social media to demonstrate how he is doing this. “As a proud … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Kevin Belingon: We Igorots are taught to be self-reliant
Team Lakay’s Eduard Folayang: Igorots’ binnadang is very important during COVID-19 pandemic
Binnadang is the Igorot version of the Filipino bayanihan, which is communal cooperation especially during trying times. Igorot mixed martial arts veteran Eduard "Landslide" Folayang, 36, of the Philippines recently talked about the importance of volunteerism and charity during the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Knowing how to follow the rules and being helpful are the … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Eduard Folayang: Igorots’ binnadang is very important during COVID-19 pandemic
Team Lakay founder Mark Sangiao: Igorots are self-sustaining, village-oriented
Team Lakay founder and head coach Mark "The Machine" Sangiao has been spending some quality time with his sons Jhanlo Mark Sangiao and Marko Sangiao while quarantined in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines due to the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Recently, the mixed martial arts veteran talked about his Igorot heritage. With the whole world reeling … Continue reading Team Lakay founder Mark Sangiao: Igorots are self-sustaining, village-oriented
Henry Cejudo vs Dominick Cruz at ‘UFC 249’ at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida
Henry “The Messenger” Cejudo, 33, of Phoenix, Arizona, United States will defend his title as the reigning bantamweight champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He and Dominick “The Dominator” Cruz, 35, of San Diego, California, USA will co-headline "UFC 249." Cejudo has been reigning as the UFC Bantamweight Champion since June 8, 2019. "UFC 249" … Continue reading Henry Cejudo vs Dominick Cruz at ‘UFC 249’ at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida
Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje at ‘UFC 249’ at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida
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
