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?
Team Lakay’s Eduard Folayang on keyboard warriors: Let them be
Fame is inevitable when a mixed martial artist becomes one of the top fighters of global organizations like ONE Championship. In this era of social media, supporters and critics alike can easily voice their opinions on famous MMA fighters for the world to see. It is very convenient for keyboard warriors to use nasty words … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Eduard Folayang on keyboard warriors: Let them be
ONE Championship’s Brandon Vera on home-court advantage in MMA
When a mixed martial artist fights in his or her hometown, he or she commonly gets to have his or her morale boosted by the cheering countrymen. Sometimes, each time the local hero is hit in the cage by the opponent from a foreign land, the crowd boos in unison. Curious about the value of … Continue reading ONE Championship’s Brandon Vera on home-court advantage in MMA
ONE Championship so Asian? Chatri Sityodtong explains
Launched on July 14, 2011 by Chatri Sityodtong and Victor Cui, ONE Championship has become the largest global sports media property in Asian history. Currently, the organization has 10 champions in 11 divisions, six of which are Asians. The only reigning ONE Championship champions who are not Asian are Ben “Funky” Askren, Bibiano “The Flash” … Continue reading ONE Championship so Asian? Chatri Sityodtong explains
ONE Championship star Angela Lee: Mei Yamaguchi is the second best
Reigning ONE Women's Strawweight World Champion Angela "Unstoppable" Lee, 21, of Singapore was one of the special guests during the press conference for "ONE: Global Superheroes" on January 22, 2018 at the City of Dreams Manila in Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines. In my brief interview with her during the event, I asked her who she … Continue reading ONE Championship star Angela Lee: Mei Yamaguchi is the second best
‘UFC on Fox 29’ results: Michelle Waterson vs Cortney Casey-Sanchez
https://www.facebook.com/UFC/photos/a.10156175155876276.1073742321.46299886275/10156175156911276/?type=3&theater “UFC on Fox 29” took place at the Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona on April 14, 2018. In the 11th bout of the evening, American female mixed martial artists Michelle “The Karate Hottie” Waterson and Cortney “Cast Iron” Casey-Sanchez competed in the strawweight division. Refereed by Chris Tognoni, the women’s strawweight bout between … Continue reading ‘UFC on Fox 29’ results: Michelle Waterson vs Cortney Casey-Sanchez
‘UFC on Fox 29’ results: Tim Boetsch vs Antonio Carlos Junior
https://www.facebook.com/UFCEspanol/photos/a.1979724322094915.1073742004.105323946201638/1979726275428053/?type=3&theater “UFC on Fox 29” took place at the Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona on April 14, 2018. In the 10th bout of the evening, Tim “The Barbarian” Boetsch (USA) vs Antonio “Cara de Sapato” Carlos Junior (Brazil) competed in the middleweight division. Refereed by Herb Dean, the middleweight bout between Boetsch and Junior … Continue reading ‘UFC on Fox 29’ results: Tim Boetsch vs Antonio Carlos Junior
‘UFC on Fox 29’ results: Muslim Salikhov vs Ricky Rainey
https://www.facebook.com/fan.muslim.salikhov/photos/a.534661346612568.1073741825.534660646612638/1556613661083993/?type=1&theater “UFC on Fox 29” took place at the Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona on April 14, 2018. In the ninth bout of the evening, Muslim “King of Kung Fu” Salikhov of Russia and Ricky “The Sniper” Rainey of the United States competed in the welterweight division. Refereed by Chris Tognoni, the welterweight bout … Continue reading ‘UFC on Fox 29’ results: Muslim Salikhov vs Ricky Rainey
