Promotion: ONE Championship Title: “ONE: Heroes of Honor” Venue: SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines Date: April 20, 2018 PRELIMINARY CARD Adrian Mattheis (Indonesia) vs Lan Ming Qiang (China) DIVISION: Strawweight WINNER: ADRIAN MATTHEIS METHOD: Unanimous Decision ROUNDS: 3 REFEREE: Kemp Cheng Gina Iniong (Philippines) vs Jenny Huang (Taiwan) DIVISION: Atomweight … Continue reading ‘ONE: Heroes of Honor’ results: Kevin Belingon vs Andrew Leone, Giorgio Petrosyan vs Jo Nattawut
Giorgio Petrosyan, kickboxing’s Michael Jordan, to face Jo Nattawut in Manila
Dubbed the Michael Jordan of kickboxing, Giorgio “The Doctor” Petrosyan, 32, is considered a true elite striker in the world of kickboxing. The Armenian martial artist who is currently based in Italy is one of the finest offensive talents in the sport. Petrosyan is nicknamed The Doctor for his surgical precision and near-flawless technique. … Continue reading Giorgio Petrosyan, kickboxing’s Michael Jordan, to face Jo Nattawut in Manila
ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong excited about ONE Super Series debut in Manila
On April 17, 2018, ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong led the panel of the press conference for “ONE: Heroes of Honor” at the Grand Ballroom of City of Dreams Manila in Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines. “ONE: Heroes of Honor” will mark the world premiere of the highly-anticipated ONE Super Series. Announced earlier this year, … Continue reading ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong excited about ONE Super Series debut in Manila
Martin Nguyen, Christian Lee to have rematch in Kallang, Singapore
Martin Nguyen (©ONE Championship) ONE Championship will hold "ONE: Unstoppable Dreams” at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore on May 18, 2018. One of the matches is a rematch between Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen, 29, of Australia and Christian “The Warrior” Lee, 19, of Singapore. After an unsuccessful attempt to earn a third belt, … Continue reading Martin Nguyen, Christian Lee to have rematch in Kallang, Singapore
Team Lakay’s Kevin Belingon: Beating Andrew Leone would be the next step to the bantamweight title
ONE Championship is returning to Metro Manila on April 20, 2018, for “ONE: Heroes of Honor.” Headlined by Kevin Belingon and Andrew Leone, both former bantamweight title challengers aim to secure a rematch with champion Bibiano Fernandes. The event also features notable fighters in the ONE Super Series.
When will Honorio Banario and Ev Ting have a rematch?
While most Team Lakay fighters had two fights in 2017, Honorio “The Rock” Banario, 28, only had one. His only bout in 2017 was a win over Jaroslav Jartiv, 25, at “ONE: Kings of Destiny” on April 21, 2017 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. I interviewed Banario during … Continue reading When will Honorio Banario and Ev Ting have a rematch?
Why MMA fighters should train with Gabay Forlales at Brawler’s Lab
Pole dancing and belly dance are not among the lessons you commonly learn in a mixed martial arts gym. But there are classes for these in Brawler’s Lab, whose head coach is the ball of fire Gabay Forlales, aside from classes for martial arts and combat sports. Brawler’s Lab is located at 203 MacArthur Highway … Continue reading Why MMA fighters should train with Gabay Forlales at Brawler’s Lab
ONE Championship’s Burn Soriano as an action star?
Hailing from Ilocos Sur, Philippines, ONE Championship athlete Burn “Hitman” Soriano has both the looks and the skills of an action star. But on the list of the things the Filipino mixed martial artist wants to try, acting is not included. I met Soriano on the evening of January 12, 2018 during the dedication ceremony … Continue reading ONE Championship’s Burn Soriano as an action star?
Ringstar Boxing CEO Scott Farrell lauds Manny Pacquiao, Jerwin Ancajas, Jeson Umbal
When Ringstar Boxing CEO Scott Farrell visited the Philippines, he visited Manny Pacquiao and he did not visit the Filipino boxing legend alone. Filipino boxers Jerwin Ancajas and Jeson Umbal and Singaporean boxer Muhamad Ridhwan tagged along. On February 9, 2018, Ringstar Boxing spent a few hours with the Filipino media at the Kerry Sports … Continue reading Ringstar Boxing CEO Scott Farrell lauds Manny Pacquiao, Jerwin Ancajas, Jeson Umbal
The golden advice Manny Pacquiao gave Jerwin Ancajas
Filipino fight fans are already considering who among the young boxers will become the next Manny Pacquiao although the 39-year-old boxing legend, who is also an incumbent senator in the Philippines, has yet to officially hang up his gloves. One of the names that come to mind is Jerwin Ancajas. On September 3, 2016, Ancajas … Continue reading The golden advice Manny Pacquiao gave Jerwin Ancajas
