It was a serious knee injury that dethroned Martin "The Situ-Asian" Nguyen, 29, of Australia and Vietnam as the ONE Lightweight World Championship. On September 28, 2018, ONE Championship chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong officially announced the Vietnamese-Australian mixed martial artist's decision to relinquish the belt. According to Chatri, Nguyen is still the reigning ONE … Continue reading Martin Nguyen no longer ONE Lightweight World Champion
13 things about Austin, Texas native Brandon Chrisan aka Kyle Dean
Brandon Jason Chrisan, also known as Kyle Dean, was born in Texas and raised in Florida. An adult film actor, he faced legal issues, including arrests for burglary and substance possession. He had a passion for football and fitness. Tragically, he died at age 21 in September 2018.
‘LFA 51’ results: Cody Gibson vs Gustavo Erak
Promotion: Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) Title: “LFA 51” Venue: Selland Arena, Fresno, California, United States Date: September 28, 2018 PRELIMINARY CARD Victor "The Bully" Gallegos (Reedley, California, USA) vs Carlos Hernandez (Fresno, California, USA) DIVISION: Flyweight WINNER: VICTOR GALLEGOS METHOD: Submission via Guillotine Choke TIME AND ROUND: 1:16 of Round 1 REFEREE: MAIN CARD Paul Elizondo … Continue reading ‘LFA 51’ results: Cody Gibson vs Gustavo Erak
Complete list of Miss Lebanon 2018 candidates
Miss Lebanon 2017 Perla Helou, 27, of Baabda, Lebanon will crown her successor at the Forum de Beyrouth in Beirut, Lebanon on September 30, 2018. It is the 16th edition of the national beauty pageant that selects Lebanon's Miss Universe and Miss World candidates. Lebanon has three Miss Universe placements including the coronation of Georgina … Continue reading Complete list of Miss Lebanon 2018 candidates
Gary Valenciano concert ‘Gary V, Mr. Pure Energy on XS’ to raise funds for Xavier School charities
Filipino-Puerto Rican singer Gary Valenciano, 54, is back to doing what he loves best, which is performing for the people, just three months after his double health scare. The Original Pinoy Music (OPM) icon is currently preparing for "Gary V, Mr. Pure Energy on XS," a fund-raising concert for the benefit of Xavier School charities. … Continue reading Gary Valenciano concert ‘Gary V, Mr. Pure Energy on XS’ to raise funds for Xavier School charities
NBA 2K League holds first expansion draft
SECAUCUS, Sept. 26, 2018 – The NBA 2K League held its first expansion draft today at the NBA office in Secaucus, New Jersey. The league’s four expansion teams, affiliates of the Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves, recently announced their NBA 2K League names as Hawks Talon GC, NetsGC, Lakers Gaming and … Continue reading NBA 2K League holds first expansion draft
Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio dedicates ONE Championship belt to Typhoon Mangkhut victims in Itogon, Benguet
On September 15, 2018, Typhoon Mangkhut, locally named Ompong, killed several people in Itogon, Benguet. On September 22, 2018, Igorot mixed martial arts star Joshua “The Passion” Pacio, 22, was crowned the new ONE Strawweight World Champion “ONE: Conquest of Heroes” and dedicated his victory to the victims of the typhoon. Representing Team Lakay of Baguio City, Philippines, … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio dedicates ONE Championship belt to Typhoon Mangkhut victims in Itogon, Benguet
Burmese MMA fighter Bozhena Antoniyar looks up to Aung La N Sang, Phoe Thaw
Myanmar has already produced two big names on the international stage of competition namely Aung La N Sang and Phoe Thaw while the local mixed martial arts scene in the country is in its infancy stage. Now, a female MMA fighter, Bozhena Antoniyar, desires to follow in the footsteps of the two, her fellow ONE … Continue reading Burmese MMA fighter Bozhena Antoniyar looks up to Aung La N Sang, Phoe Thaw
ONE Championship partners with Dreamscape Networks’ Sitebeat
ONE Championship has announced a multi-year partnership with Sitebeat, a website builder by Dreamscape Networks, starting November 17, 2018. The collaboration aims to promote martial arts in Asia, particularly Indonesia. Sitebeat focuses on helping businesses establish their online presence affordably as Southeast Asia's digital landscape expands rapidly.
Why Rahul Raju is called the Kerala Krusher
Throughout the years, the mixed martial arts scene in India has faced countless challenges. But recently, the country has produced promising MMA fighters including Rahul “The Kerala Krusher” Raju, 27, who hails from Kerala, India and is competing in the featherweight division of ONE Championship. “I always try to put the pressure on my opponents (and) … Continue reading Why Rahul Raju is called the Kerala Krusher
