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Category Archives: Sports
Michelle Waterson’s UFC Win Angela Magana
What a fun fight this was (finally available on UFC Fightpass). And not just because Waterson won. The fight started off generally even-footed, but there was a hint of what was to come as Magana tried to take down Waterson … Continue reading
First Invicta FC Champion from Japan: Ayaka Hamasaki
It was just last December 2014 when Herica Tiburcio from Brazil took the Invicta FC atom weight championship belt from America’s Michelle Waterson with a guillotine choke. On July 9th at Invicta FC 13, Japan’s Ayaka Hamasaki challenged Tiburcio for … Continue reading
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Tagged ayaka hamasaki, ifc13, invicta fc, invicta fc13, martial arts, mega megu, megumi fujii, mixed martial arts, MMA, wmma, womens mixed martial arts
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ESPYs 2015: Ken Jeong “Apologies” on behalf of Alex Rodriguez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=782UgtfudtA Recently, the ESPYs (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award) show aired, and as part of that show, there was a comedic bit in between presenting the awards where actor Ken Jeong apologies on behalf of Alex Rodriguez for all sort of things … Continue reading
Posted in Comedy, Discrimination, Entertainment, Sports, TV
Tagged alex rodriguez, dr. ken, Ken Jeong
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Flyweight Boxer/MMA fighter Ana Julaton inspired a Heavyweight’s Comeback
Two time UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir had lost four matches in row, and his career clearly needed help. Inspiration for his resurgence would come from the unlikeliest of places, 125 pound boxing champion turned MMA fighter, Ana Julaton. How … Continue reading
Jeremy Lin Joins the Charlotte Hornets
This isn’t breaking news, but as those of you who have followed Jeremy Lin’s career, you know that his past season with the LA Lakers had a so-so season and that he was a free agent at the end of … Continue reading
How to have a Winning Track Team without a Usable Track
Imagine an academically focused high school with plenty of Asians Americans and without a consistently usable track and limited athletic funding. What if any sport would it excel in? Why track of course! In this interview at milesplit.com, Lowell High … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Local, San Francisco Bay Area, Sports
Tagged Andy Leong, cross country, Lowell High School, track
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AAPI MMA Fighters win at UFC Fight Night 66 in Manila as Mark Munoz Retires
Three Asian American/Pacific Islander MMA fighters won at UFC Fight Night 66 in Manila (Pasay to be exact) Philippines. Jon “The Super Saiyan” Tuck, the first Chamorro signed to the UFC, submitted Tae Hyun Bang, by rear naked choke. Mark … Continue reading
Michelle “Karate Hottie” Waterson Signed to UFC
Great shot taken by @allelbows from my last fight. I am truly greatful for everything @invictafc has done for me! Such an amazing organization backing women who represent wmma with pride and passion! I have yet to see an invicta … Continue reading
“Career Arc: Manny Pacquiao” on Grantland
Submitted by Ruel Gaviola: Check out the excellent biographical piece on Manny Pacquiao in Grantland by Rafe Bartholomew, author of the fantastic basketball book, Pacific Rims: Beermen Ballin’ in Flip-Flops and the Philippines’ Unlikely Love Affair with Basketball. Manny Pacquiao … Continue reading
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Raquel Pa’aluhi Wins by Unanimous Decision Against Ediane Gomes
One of the reasons I love watching mixed martial arts, especially the female fighters, is how inspiring they are in how hard they work and what they sacrifice to be the best they can be. Watching Invicta FC events always … Continue reading
APIA Fighters on Invicta FC 12 Card Tonight
Tonight’s Invicta FC 12 card will feature some APIA fighters. First, we’ve got Jenny Liou (3-1) from Idaho who will be squaring off with Lacey Schuckman (10-8). Posted by Jenny Liou on Monday, March 16, 2015 Next, there’s Hawaii’s Raquel … Continue reading
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Tagged invicta fc, invicta fc12, martial arts, mixed martial arts, MMA, UFC, ufc fight pass, wmma, womens mixed martial arts
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Asian American Commercial Watch: Michelle Waterson for Samsung in “Into the Galaxy”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew1kJBw7Fa8 MMA fighter, former Invicta FC Atomweight Champion, and mother Michelle “The Karate Hottie” Waterson is featured in one of these new Samsung “Into the Galaxy” series commercials. The theme of this series appears to be people who are trying … Continue reading