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Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, stated: “Bangkok is one of the most amazing places in the world to hold a live sporting event because the fans are so passionate and energetic. The atmosphere we create at the Impact Arena is unique and you have to experience it firsthand to understand the kind of electricity that flows through the stadium. This main event we have lined up is sure to produce fireworks as Thailand’s biggest martial arts star, Shannon Wiratchai, showcases his skills inside the ONE Championship cage against Russia’s Rasul Yakhyaev.” Kamol ‘Sukie’ Sukosol Clapp, ONE President of Thailand, stated: “It’s going to be another amazing evening of world-class martial arts action. There really is no place like home, and I am excited every time we have a ONE Championship event here in my city. ONE has been relentless in its pursuit to give fans  adrenaline-pumping action from start to finish, and ONE: WARRIORS OF THE WORLD will certainly aim to be th...

RingStar Boxing, a Singapore-based sports management and boxing promotions outfit, has just signed Filipino boxer Michael “Hot & Spicy” Dasmarinas.  The 25-year old Dasmarinas is a native of Camarinas Sur, and has a current record of 25-2, with 16 of the 27 wins won via KO.  He is touted as the next Filipino fighter to watch out for in RingStar’s upcoming fight on  October 20 , at the Suntec City Convention Centre, ‘The Roar of Singapore III - The Chosen Wan’.  RingStar Boxing CEO Scott Farrell says, “We are very excited about signing Dasmarinas. RingStar has a plan to bring him to the top and turn him into a world champion, and make him an inspiration to his fellow countrymen in the Philippines. His career so far on paper makes him look like a good opponent for someone to beat for a major title; we at RingStar now want to guide him and his career, and take him to the top, as I see Dasmarinas as a world-class and a future division dominator.”  Dasmarinas ...

SBP-Passerelle’s two-time defending SBP division champion La Salle Greenhills is all set to defend its title at the national level of the twin tournaments’ 32 nd season. But La Salle Greenhills will have to secure its slot in the nationals by facing off with sister school De La Salle Santiago-Zobelin the National Capital Region (NCR) finals. The highly-anticipated game between the sister schools will be held on September 17, 2017 at the Blue Eagle Gym in Ateneo de Manila University. Also much-awaited to be is the battle between two of NCR’s top teams in the Passerelle division, Nazareth School of National University and San Beda College. The winners of the tournaments will face regional winners from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao at the national championship game in December. Third and fourth placers will also be determined in the upcoming regional finals. Competing for third place are Ateneo de Manila University and San Sebastian Recoletos in the SBP Division. La Salle Gr...

Geje Eustaquio considers himself as a fortunate individual, but he has always possessed the drive and talent to achieve all of his lofty goals. The 28-year-old Baguio City native has capitalized on every opportunity that has come his way in his professional mixed martial arts career. As a result, Eustaquio has a Master’s degree and is a perennial contender in ONE Championship’s talented flyweight division. Training out of the legendary Team Lakay, Eustaquio made his professional debut in February 2011. He competed on three local shows, winning two of the contests, before signing with ONE Championship. Eustaquio made his promotional debut a year later against Alex Silva at ONE: BATTLE OF HEROES in February 2012, and it was a night he will never forget. “My first ONE Championship fight is the most memorable to me,” he shared. “It is the biggest victory of my career because it was the first time I won internationally.” Ever since he became part of ON...

Fans can expect another packed match on September 9, as Davao Aguilas FC plunges back into action as they go up against Global Cebu FC, after their month-long international break. This, after Davao Aguilas FC players saw action both for the SEA Games and the recent Azkals match vs. Yemen.  Seven of the U22-Aguilas players took part in the SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; while 5 other players were called up to be part of the Azkals recently.  With Reymart Cubon of U22, scoring a goal for the Philippines and both the Younghusband brothers - Phil and James, scoring a goal each in their Azkals match vs. Yemen. Davao Aguilas FC also had tune-up matches in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with various Malaysian clubs in preparation for their PFL return. This weekend’s match will also be the first time that Phil and James Younghusband will suit up as Davao Aguilas FC players. Match will start at  4 p.m.  and will be held at the Davao del Norte Sports Complex.  Ti...

The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), sent shockwaves throughout the crowd at the 15,000-seater Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China with an exciting evening of world-class martial arts action. ONE CHAMPIONSHIP: SHANGHAI showcased a series of compelling bouts, punctuated by a thrilling headliner that left fans on the edge of their seats. In the main event, Ben “Funky” Askren of the United States retained the ONE Welterweight World Championship, defeating Zebaztian "The Bandit" Kadestam of Sweden. Visit the official ONE CHAMPIONSHIP: SHANGHAI photo gallery by clicking: http://bit.ly/onephotos In the main event of ONE CHAMPIONSHIP: SHANGHAI, reigning ONE Welterweight World Champion and one of the best martial artists in the world pound-for-pound, Ben “Funky” Askren of the United States easily took care of Zebaztian "The Bandit" Kadestam of Sweden, taking his younger foe down to the mat at will with his w...