Hideyuki "Andy" Hata joins ONE Championship as President for Japan, tasked with expanding operations and growth in the region. With experience from Nielsen Sports and Sony, he aims to enhance the brand’s presence in Japan's martial arts market. ONE Championship's entry into Japan began in March 2019 with its inaugural event.
Former Ateneo de Manila University student banned from Philippine Taekwondo Association events
A male taekwondo practitioner was dismissed from Ateneo de Manila University for bullying and banned indefinitely by the Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA). The PTA allows reinstatement contingent upon supervised counseling and rehabilitation. Failure to comply will result in expulsion. Filipino taekwondo legend Monsour del Rosario criticized the student's actions.
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Taekwondo practitioner asks teen to choose between assault and dignity
Ateneo de Manila University expelled a junior high student for bullying another student in a viral video. The victim's parents have spoken out, emphasizing their son's dignity despite his assault. They expressed a desire for him to be seen as a resilient young man rather than just a victim of bullying.
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9 people UFC star Jon Jones is following on Twitter
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon "Bones" Jones has more than 2 million followers on Twitter. He only follows 22 accounts on the microblogging site, nine of which are individual accounts of persons. 1. Ruth La'Ontra Jones, who is professionally known as Ruth La'Ontra, was born in Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States on July … Continue reading 9 people UFC star Jon Jones is following on Twitter
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Ateneo de Manila University student dismissed for bullying schoolmates
Ateneo de Manila University announced the dismissal of a junior high student for bullying after an investigation. The penalty was confirmed in a Facebook statement by President Jose Ramon T. Villarin on December 23, 2018. Concerns arose as only one incident was addressed, despite multiple allegations, prompting Senator Angara to request further action.
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URCC champ Mark Striegl weighs in on Ateneo de Manila University bullying controversy
Parents often enroll children in martial arts for self-defense, yet a taekwondo practitioner from Ateneo de Manila University became notorious for bullying classmates, sparking outrage online. Champion Mark Striegl criticized the behavior, highlighting that martial arts should promote personal growth, not aggression, and pointing to potential failures by the school and parents.
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Team Lakay’s Geje Eustaquio to face Adriano Moraes in ONE Championship cage for the 3rd time
Reigning ONE Flyweight World Champion Geje “Gravity” Eustaquio, 29, of Baguio City, Philippines and Adriano “Mikinho” Moraes, 29, of Brasilia, Federal District, Brazil will headline "ONE: Hero's Ascent." This will be the third time the two mixed martial artists are battling it out inside the ONE Championship cage. "ONE: Hero's Ascent" will take place at the SM … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Geje Eustaquio to face Adriano Moraes in ONE Championship cage for the 3rd time
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Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio to face Yosuke Saruta not Hayato Suzuki at ‘ONE: Eternal Glory’
Training out of Team Lakay in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines, Joshua “The Passion” Pacio, 22, is set to defend his belt as the reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion for the first time. He was scheduled to have his rematch with Hayato Suzuki, 32, at “ONE: Eternal Glory” at the Istora Senayan in Jakarta, Indonesia on January 19, 2019. … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio to face Yosuke Saruta not Hayato Suzuki at ‘ONE: Eternal Glory’
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Cerebellar cyst cancels Joshua Pacio vs Hayato Suzuki rematch in Indonesia?
Hayato Suzuki, 32, of Takahagi City, Ibaraki, Japan was originally scheduled to challenge reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio, 22, of La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines in the first ONE Championship event in 2019. However, the Japanese challenger was pulled out from the card due to health concerns. Titled “ONE: Eternal Glory,” the event … Continue reading Cerebellar cyst cancels Joshua Pacio vs Hayato Suzuki rematch in Indonesia?
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Yodsanklai IWE Fairtex to face Andy Souwer at ‘ONE: A New Era’ in Tokyo
ONE Championship has announced a match between Yodsanklai IWE Fairtex and Andy Souwer at "ONE: A New Era" in Tokyo on March 31, 2019. Yodsanklai aims to build on his recent victory, while Souwer seeks to end a two-fight losing streak. This bout marks the first ONE Championship event in Japan.
