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Miss Saigon cast embrace full circle moments in Philippine return
Excited is an understatement for what the "Miss Saigon" cast feels in bringing the musical back to Philippine shores......»»
Gilas boys vent ire on Kazakhstan
The Gilas Pilipinas boys’ team bounced back in style with a 66-42 blowout win over Kazakhstan to barge into the winner’s circle of the FIBA U16 Asian Championship Tuesday at the Al-Rayyan Indoor Hall in Doha, Qatar......»»
Brandon Vera moves from ONE circle to big screen after retirement
Vera, 45, suffered a loss against Iran's Amir Aliakbari via TKO in the opening round of their contest in the main card of ONE Championship's return to Manila......»»
Zhang respects Folayang but thinks he& rsquo;s the & lsquo;better fighter& rsquo;
Chinese mixed martial arts veteran and ONE Championship debutant “The Warrior” Zhang Lipeng has high hopes in joining the world’s largest martial arts organization. The 31-year-old former TUF: China winner will be making his debut in the Circle this week......»»
Team Lakay s Pacatiw wins ONE Championship debut vs Chinese foe
Pacatiw, who had experience competing in BRAVE CF, used his striking to set the tone in his first taste of action in the Circle......»»
Kelly hopes for another sensational finish at ONE: FULL BLAST
Team Lakay’s Edward “The Ferocious” Kelly needs to recapture his winning ways when he returns to the ONE Championship Circle against a tough debuting opponent. .....»»
The Apprentice Pinoy contestant Alvarez says motherhood not a setback for Circle, corporate ambitions
“The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition” is scheduled to premiere next month, and ONE fans are abuzz with excitement......»»
Petchyindee dominates Ramazanov to capture ONE Bantamweight kickboxing world title at ONE: UNBREAKABLE
Singapore—The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), kicked off 2021 with a spectacular show at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. ONE: UNBREAKABLE featured a series of impressive performances in the Circle from the world’s top mixed martial artists and kickboxers......»»
Banario talks potential rematch with Tynanes ahead of ONE: COLLISION COURSE
Former ONE Featherweight World Champion Honorio “The Rock” Banario was the last person to face Lowen Tynanes in the ONE Championship Circle, and he is happy to see his old foe regain full health and compete once more after nearly two years away from the sport......»»
Belingon, Lineker all set for explosive headliner in Singapore
Former ONE Bantamweight World Champion and #1-ranked contender Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon is ready to bring the house down in his highly anticipated return to the ONE Championship Circle......»»
Saputra finishes Gonzales at ONE: INSIDE THE MATRIX II
Eko Roni Saputra spoiled Ramon “The Bicolano” Gonzales’ return to the ONE Championship Circle. .....»»
Folayang shrugs off calls for retirement: Not yet in my vocabulary
By CARLO ANOLIN Eduard Folayang has made it clear. He’s not going anywhere but the Circle. The Team Lakay veteran, once and for all, has shrugged off talks regarding his supposed retirement. Folayang, who will turn 36 next month, is set for a comeback in ONE Championship after nine long months […].....»»
Sangiao believes Folayang has key to victory
Mark Sangiao expects the very best from his ward, Eduard “Landslide” Folayang, when he returns to the ONE Championship Circle next week. .....»»
Team Lakay takes up new gaming hobby
Stepping into the ONE Championship Circle takes more than just a physical herculean effort, and a display of high-level martial arts skills. It also requires mental fortitude. Which is why martial artists go to great lengths preparing their minds for battle......»»
Sam-A, McLaren successful at ONE: REIGN OF DYNASTIES
Two-sport World Champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao is simply unstoppable in the ONE Championship Circle. .....»»
Fatherhood pushes Brandon Vera to new status
There are a lot of challenges waiting for reigning ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon “The Truth” Vera inside the ONE Championship Circle......»»
New dad Brandon Vera says fatherhood a source of motivation
Reigning ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon “The Truth” Vera is now a father. The Filipino-American mixed martial arts star and his wife Jessica welcomed their son Atreyu Timothy into the world back in July, and it’s given the 42-year old a renewed sense of motivation. Vera, who has been ONE’s heavyweight king since 2015, says that like winning inside the cage, words simply cannot describe the feeling of becoming a dad. “I can’t describe how Atreyu was born just like I can’t describe what it’s like to win in the ONE Circle. It’s two peas in the same pod, no words would ever do that justice,” Vera said. “There was one moment when Atreyu first came out, I was in such joy that I threw my arms up in the air and looked straight up at the ceiling and started crying and smiling, thinking, ‘Wow, this is what everyone talks about.’” Much like most fathers in the fight game, Vera says that the birth of his child has become a source of energy. “It is easier to wake up. I can agree with this statement. I feel more motivated. I get tired less. I don’t know how and why, but that happened,” Vera explained. The difference is, Vera says that he’s always had family in his mind, which isn’t necessarily the case for other new fathers. “Everybody keeps saying priorities change, I am not of that same mindset. Family has always been number one for me. I have been waiting for a long time to change diapers, feed the baby, and train with my child in the gym. All plans are still the same. We’re the World Champ, we act accordingly and we keep our title until we decide it is time for the next step.” “Honestly, I re-realize I’m a father every day I open my eyes and see him. Being a father is not only a very important path in life, it’s also a very serious one for me where my teachings and actions will and can help mold Atreyu into a person to help this world,” Vera continued. That newfound energy and motivation should come in handy once Vera makes his long-awaited return to action. The reigning heavyweight king is expected to defend his ONE Heavyweight World Championship against Indian-Canadian challenger Arjan Bhullar......»»
Arjan Bhullar promises to be tough test for ONE heavyweight king Brandon Vera
When Filipino-American ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon "The Truth" Vera finally makes his return to action, it will likely come against top heavyweight contender Arjan "Singh" Bhullar. The Indian-Canadian heavyweight, who had an impressive run in the UFC before jumping over to Asia-based ONE Championship, was impressive in his promotional debut, dominating former title contender Mauro Cerrilli en route to a unanimous decision win. The win over Cerrilli was enough to earn Bhullar a title shot, and now, he looks to do for India what Vera did for the Philippines. “I respect Vera for what he has accomplished in this sport. For how long he has been fighting the best, for how he has represented ONE as a champion, for what he has done for the Philippines and the Filipino people, and for what he has done for himself and his family," said Bhullar. "I want to do all of that and more for myself, for India, for Indians worldwide, and for ONE." “Vera is a great ambassador for the sport and has treated me with the utmost respect. The feelings are mutual, until we become competitors in the Circle," Bhullar continued. Vera, who has been ONE's heavyweight king since 2015, has yet to lose in the division, and has never gone past the first round against other heavyweights as well. As far as experience goes, Vera - who also made a name for himself in the UFC - has the distinct advantage. “His strengths are clear. He has a tremendous amount of experience and has seen all the different looks a fighter can see in the cage. He can fight out of both stances, going forward and backward. He is well-rounded everywhere, and has excellent Muay Thai. That has allowed him to finish every single heavyweight threat he has faced,” said Bhullar. In ONE, Vera holds wins over the likes of Igor Subora, Paul Cheng, Hideki Sekine, and Cerrilli. Bhullar, a former Canadian National Wrestling Team member, is by far the toughest test tha Vera will face in ONE's heavyweight ranks. “But none of those guys were named Arjan Singh Bhullar, nor bring what I do to the Circle," Bhullar confidently stated. Compared to Vera, who is widely regarded as one of the faces of ONE, Bhullar is a relative unknown. If he can dethrone Vera however, it's hard to not see the 34-year old become a household name, not just in India, but in the world as well. “I'm younger. I'm hungrier to get what I haven't yet. I have been pursuing the opportunity to be a world champion since I was in diapers. I am a lifelong athlete who still lives and breathes competition to the fullest. I don't have any other distractions or priorities in my life,” said Bhullar. Bhullar's main motivation is to be able to bring pride to India, and he's highly confident that he can get the job done against ONE's most dominant heavyweight star. “I have an entire nation and people worldwide who are supporting my quest. I have the skills that have proved problematic for Vera in his losses in the past. I have the strongest mindset to get this job done, which will carry me through the most extreme conditions. I am a winner. I am one billion strong.” .....»»
ONE Championship announces two more cards for August
ONE Championship has announced the cards for ONE: NO SURRENDER II and ONE: NO SURRENDER III, which will both be held behind closed doors in Bangkok, Thailand, on 14 and 21 August, respectively. In the main event for ONE: NO SURRENDER II, Saemapetch Fairtex and Rodlek PK. Saenchaimuaythaigym in the semi-finals of the recently announced ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai tournament, which will conclude with the finalist battling ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Gaiyanghadao. After months of seeing no action, both warriors are excited to finally get back in the Circle. “It’s such a huge honor and moment for me to return to ONE Championship after having no events in the past few months,” Saemapetch said. “There hasn’t been an opportunity to compete for a while, so I am really grateful. I’m also very happy that we will fight in Bangkok. I trained very hard for this fight and I want to give it my all inside the ring.” Rodlek shared similar sentiments. “It is a privilege to be able to compete right here at home in Bangkok. Saemapetch is a young, hungry fighter and we’re going to put together an exciting main event,” Rodlek said. “I know he’s a tough fighter. I’ve seen the way he fights and he’s very good, but I’m ready to put forth the best performance of my career. It’s going to be a lot of fun," he added. Also on the card for ONE: NO SURRENDER II is the kickboxing clash between Victor “Leo” Pinto and Mehdi “Diamond Heart” Zatout in the co-main event. In mixed martial arts, Pongsiri “The Smiling Assassin” Mitsatit takes on Akihiro “Superjap” Fujisawa. On the other hand, ONE: NO SURRENDER III will see the other ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai Tournament semi-final bout between “The Million Dollar Baby” Sangmanee Klong SuanPluResort and “Left Meteorite” Kulabdam Sor. Jor. Piek Uthai in the main event. Additionally, fan favorite Shannon “OneShin” Wiratchai welcomes ONE Super Series veteran Fabio Pinca to mixed martial arts. .....»»
Abelardo tries to rebound from setback to Worthen
Mark “Tyson” Fairtex Abelardo plans to take a page from his previous opponent’s playbook when he returns to the ONE Championship Circle next Friday. .....»»