Quiin Abenakyo, 22, made history as the first Miss Uganda to reach the Top 5 in Miss World 2018. Competing among 118 contestants in Sanya, China, she initially secured a position in the Top 30 through the Head-to-Head Challenge. Abenakyo was ultimately crowned Miss World Africa and ranked third overall.
Vanessa Ponce is Miss World 2018, first Miss Mexico to win the title
Representing Mexico, Vanessa Ponce, 26, has been crowned Miss World 2018. She bested 117 other contestants from around the world and is the first representative of her country to win the title. On December 8, 2018, Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar, 21, of India crowned Ponce as her successor. The coronation night took place at … Continue reading Vanessa Ponce is Miss World 2018, first Miss Mexico to win the title
Thailand’s Yodsanklai IWE Fairtex earns 2nd ONE Super Series
Muay Thai legend Yodsanklai “The Hero” IWE Fairtex, 33, of Thailand has earned his second victory in ONE Championship's striking-only league ONE Super Series. He was one of the winners at “ONE: Destiny of Champions” on December 7, 2018 at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Featuring seven mixed martial arts matches and four Muay Thai … Continue reading Thailand’s Yodsanklai IWE Fairtex earns 2nd ONE Super Series
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s Kiamrian Abbasov earns 1st ONE Championship win
Fighting out of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Kiamrian “Brazen” Abbasov, 25, has earned his first victory in ONE Championship. He was one of the winners at “ONE: Destiny of Champions” on December 7, 2018 at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Featuring seven mixed martial arts matches and four Muay Thai contests, “ONE: Destiny of Champions” was the last … Continue reading Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s Kiamrian Abbasov earns 1st ONE Championship win
Undefeated Malaysian MMA fighter Jihin Radzuan earns 3rd ONE Championship win
Jihin “Shadowcat” Radzuan, 19, of Johor Bahru, Malaysia is one of the undefeated mixed martial artists currently signed with ONE Championship. She earned her third victory in the Singapore-based martial arts organization at “ONE: Destiny of Champions” on December 7, 2018 at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Featuring seven mixed martial arts matches and four … Continue reading Undefeated Malaysian MMA fighter Jihin Radzuan earns 3rd ONE Championship win
Thailand’s Petchmorrakot Petchyindee Academy earns 2nd ONE Super Series win
Fighting out of Bangkok, Thailand, Petchmorrakot Petchyindee Academy, 24, has earned his second victory in ONE Championship's striking league ONE Super Series. The Thai martial artist was one of the winners at “ONE: Destiny of Champions” on December 7, 2018 at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Featuring seven mixed martial arts matches and four Muay … Continue reading Thailand’s Petchmorrakot Petchyindee Academy earns 2nd ONE Super Series win
Akhmat Fight Team’s Vitaly Bigdash earns 3rd ONE Championship win
Representing Akhmat Fight Team, former ONE Middleweight World ChampionVitaly Bigdash, 34, of Rostov-on-Don, Rostov, Russia has earned his third victory in ONE Championship. He was one of the winners at "ONE: Destiny of Champions" on December 7, 2018 at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Featuring seven mixed martial arts matches and four Muay Thai contests, "ONE: Destiny … Continue reading Akhmat Fight Team’s Vitaly Bigdash earns 3rd ONE Championship win
Saitama, Japan’s Yosuke Saruta makes successful ONE Championship debut in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Fighting out of of Saitama, Japan, Yosuke “Tobizaru” Saruta (猿田洋祐), 31, recently made his successful debut on Singapore-based martial arts organization ONE Championship. He was one of the winners at "ONE: Destiny of Champions" on December 7, 2018 at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Featuring seven mixed martial arts matches and four Muay Thai contests, "ONE: Destiny … Continue reading Saitama, Japan’s Yosuke Saruta makes successful ONE Championship debut in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Elevation Fight Team’s Austin Hubbard is new LFA Lightweight Champion
Training out of Elevation Fight Team in Denver, Colorado, Austin "Thud" Hubbard, 26, has been crowned the new lightweight champion of Legacy Fighting Alliance. On December 7, 2018, he and Killys Mota, 28, of Registro, Sao Paulo, Brazil headlined "LFA 56" at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake in Minnesota, United States. Featuring five … Continue reading Elevation Fight Team’s Austin Hubbard is new LFA Lightweight Champion
Complete list of Miss Supranational 2018 candidates
Representing Puerto Rico, Valeria Vasquez became the 10th queen of Miss Supranational on December 7, 2018 at the Miejski Osrodek Sportu i Rekreacji in Krynica-Zdrój, Poland. She was crowned by outgoing queen Jenny Kim of South Korea. Including Vasquez, a total of 72 women competed for the Miss Supranational 2018 title. Here is the list … Continue reading Complete list of Miss Supranational 2018 candidates
