SM Southmall Introduced the New Joggers' Lane

Great news, to our dear Southies! This one big surprise for you especially those who are into fitness and healthy lifestyle. It will also be a good bonding with your family and friends.

Okay, I'm sure you're all excited to find out what it's all about.

SM Southmall officially launches the Joggers' Lane, the first mall perimeter running track in the South – in partnership with Boysen and Unilever. 

"SM Southmall created the Joggers' Lane to celebrate the existing community of fitness enthusiasts who frequent the mall complex every morning to jog and exercise together," said Berniece Baculi, AVP for Operations, SM Southmall. The Joggers' Lane painted by Boysen, encompasses 1.1KM, perfect for light runs to longer training sessions for novice marathoners. The lane also features catchy and encouraging fitness quotes by Unilever, seen at every corner of the complex. To be more accessible to the South community, SM Southmall has also opened select restaurants for breakfast.

To officially open the lane, SM Southmall invites you to celebrate the Leap Year Run with family and friends! Join the run on February 29, 5 - 7 AM. To register, just present a purchase receipt, single or accumulated, worth Php 1,000 from any SM Southmall store and get a free singlet and giveaway! Check out the full details below:

REGISTRATION MECHANICS:

1.  Register at the SM Southmall Event Center or online: https://bit.ly/25NqNQZ from February 14 -

     28, 2020.

     Note: Participants must be 7 years old and above on the race day to participate.

2.  Present a purchase receipt, single or accumulated, with a minimum purchase of Php 1,000 from           any SM Southmall store.
3.  Choose your race category: 1 KM / 3 KM / 5 KM

4.  Sign the waver to get a confirmation form and course map.

LEAP YEAR RUN MECHANICS:

1.  Present the confirmation form at the assembly area located at SM Southmall's North East Front

     Parking (near San Isidro Labrador Parish & Door 6 entrance) on February 29, 2020, from 5:00 am

     - 7:00 am only.
2.  Participants will receive the singlet, official race bib indicating their chosen category & track

     number on the race day.
3.  Program will start at 7:00 am. Participants in all categories will run simultaneously.

     a.  For 1 KM category, participants will run one (1) full round to finish the lap.

     b.  For 3 KM category, participants will run three (3) full rounds to finish the lap. 

     c.  For 5 KM category, participants will run five (5) full rounds to finish the lap.

4.  Each category will have three (3) winners, Champion, Runner-up, and Third placer.

     a.  Champions will receive Php 3,000 worth of SM Gift Certificates and medal.

     b.  Runners-up will receive Php 2,000 worth of SM Gift Certificates and medal.

     c.  3rd placers will receive Php 1,000 worth of SM Gift Certificates and medal.

     d.  All finishers will receive a certificate at the end of the event.

5.  In case of a tie, the participant with the highest value of receipt/s declared in the registration form

     shall be deemed the winner.

6.  A DTI representative will be present on the day of the event.

7.  Employees of SM Southmall and Event Organizer are disqualified to join including their relatives 

     up to second degree of consanguinity or affnity.

This run is in partnership with Boysen, Unilever, Bounce, Buku Kafe, and Popeye's. For further inquiries/updates, follow @SMSouthmall on Facebook and Instagram.

Joshua Pacio Retains ONE Strawweight World Title with a close Split Decision Victory Over Alex Silva

31 January 2020 – Manila, Philippines: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), made its first appearance at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila in 2020 with ONE: FIRE & FURY. Once again, the absolute best in world-class martial arts talent came out to showcase their incredible skills. In the main event, reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio of the Philippines survived the methodical grappling of former ONE World Champion Alex “Little Rock” Silva of Brazil to win by razor-thin split decision after five rounds. Silva would spend the majority of the contest hunting Pacio for the takedown, at times pulling guard to bring matters to the ground where he held the advantage. Pacio, however, would exhibit stellar submission defense, and often was able to get back up to his feet. In the standup, Pacio shined, peppering Silva with pinpoint accurate combinations. In the end, Pacio did just enough to earn the decision on the scorecards. In the co-main event of the evening, the Netherlands’ Pieter “The Archangel” Buist shocked the partisan Filipino crowd as he defeated 2-time ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard “Landslide” Folayang after three rounds of a close battle. Buist’s length proved problematic early for Folayang, as the Filipino found difficulty in gauging his opponent’s range. Action was fierce by the second round, and Buist was starting to hit the mark. “The Archangel” connected on a thudding head kick in the final round, visibly stunning Folayang. In the end, two of three judges saw the bout in favor of Buist who took home a split decision for his efforts.  Former ONE World Title challenger Danny “The King” Kingad of the Philippines overcame a spirited effort from Chinese foe “The Hunter” Xie Wei to claim victory after three rounds. It was a close bout all throughout, with Xie putting the pressure on Kingad, who opted to lay back and counter. Although both men showed their best offense as they met each other at the center of the ONE Circle, it was Kingad who exhibited more poise and control. In the end, Kingad did just enough to capture the judges scorecards for the unanimous decision verdict. In a ONE Super Series Muay Thai bout, former ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion Petchdam “The Baby Shark” Petchyindee Academy outlasted WBC Muay Thai International Champion Momotaro of Japan to win by majority decision over three rounds. Momotaro came out of the gates with his usual fast pace, bringing the heat to Petchdam in the first frame. Round two was close, as both men put forth their best combinations. In the final round, Petchdam unleashed his signature body kicks to swing the decision in his favor. Former Shooto Bantamweight World Champion Shoko Sato of Japan notched a scintillating submission victory at the hands of top Korean mixed martial arts prospect “Pretty Boy” Kwon Won Il. Action started out fast-paced, behind a pair of sharp left jabs from the Korean. It didn’t take long however for the two men to engage in a clinch against the Circle wall. From there, Sato swept Kwon and immediately latched onto his back to fish for the rear naked choke. With the hold secured, Kwon had no choice but to tap. Japan’s Tatsumitsu “The Sweeper” Wada dominated opponent Ivanildo “Monstrinho” Delfino of Brazil over three rounds to bag an impressive victory in front of Manila’s passionate martial arts fans. Wada was aggressive from start to finish, pouncing on every opening while keeping Delfino on the back foot. As Delfino looked to take matters to the ground, Wada showcased impeccable defense, impressing judges with his relentlessness. In the end, all three judges scored the bout in favor of Wada to win by unanimous decision. In a ONE Super Series Muay Thai bout, atomweights Alma Juniku of Australia and Anne Line Hogstad of Norway delighted the packed Mall of Asia Arena crowd with an exciting battle between top female striking talents. Juniku pushed the action in the early going, but Hogstad was right there to meet her at the center of the ONE Circle. In the third round, Hogstad pounded Juniku with elbows and kicks, and ended the match with more activity. In the end, Hogstad managed to emerge with a majority decision. In another thunderous performance, Team Lakay’s Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang of the Philippines authored yet another breathtaking performance, making quick work of opponent Pongsiri “The Smiling Assassin” Mitsatit of Thailand. After a brief gauge of distance, Adiwang abruptly closed the gap, blasting Mitsatit with a plethora of thudding power punches. An overwhelmed Mitsatit tried his best to cover up against the fence, but Adiwang would get close enough to stick a bodylock takedown. On the mat, Adiwang swiftly transitioned into a scarf-hold, where he then caught Mitsatit in a kimura to force the tap. The Philippines’ Gina “Conviction” Iniong made a triumphant return to professional mixed martial arts competition, outstriking Asha “Knockout Queen” Roka of India across three close rounds. Although Roka stood right in front of Iniong hunting for a knockout for the majority of the bout, it was Iniong who beat her constantly to the punch. In the end, all three judges scored the bout in favor of Iniong to win by unanimous decision. In a ONE Super Series Muay Thai contest, Thailand’s Rodlek PK.Saenchaimuaythaigym turned in a rousing performance, going strike-for-strike with Scotland’s Chris Shaw, with the CH7 Muay Thai World Champion showcasing the full breadth of his skills over the course of three rounds. Behind a steady stream of powerful kicks, Rodlek kept Shaw constantly weary on the defensive end. In the third round, the Thai warrior dropped the Scotsman with a hook just before the final bell to seal the victory. All three judges scored the bout in favor of Rodlek to win by unanimous decision. *The mixed martial arts atomweight bout between Jomary “The Zamboanginian Fighter” Torres of the Philippines and Jenny “Lady GoGo” Huang of Chinese Taipei ended in a No Contest (NC) ruling after a series of accidental strikes. Official results for ONE: FIRE & FURY ONE Strawweight World Championship: Joshua Pacio defeats Alex Silva by Split Decision (SD) after 5 rounds Mixed Martial Arts Lightweight: Pieter Buist defeats Eduard Folayang by Split Decision (SD) after 3 rounds Mixed Martial Arts Flyweight: Danny Kingad defeats Xie Wei by Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 rounds Muay Thai Flyweight: Petchdam Petchyindee Academy defeats Momotaro by Majority Decision (MD) after 3 rounds Mixed Martial Arts Bantamweight: Shoko Sato defeats Kwon Won Il by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:05 minutes of round 1 Mixed Martial Arts Flyweight: Tatsumitsu Wada defeats Ivanildo Delfino by Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 rounds Muay Thai Atomweight: Anne Line Hogstad defeats Alma Juniku by Majority Decision (MD) after 3 rounds Mixed Martial Arts Strawweight: Lito Adiwang defeats Pongsiri Mitsatit by Submission (Kimura) at 3:02 minutes of round 1 Mixed Martial Arts Atomweight: Gina Iniong defeats Asha Roka by Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 rounds Muay Thai Bantamweight: Rodlek PK.Saenchaimuaythaigym defeats Chris Shaw by Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 rounds Mixed Martial Arts Atomweight: Jomary Torres vs Jenny Huang - No Contest due to accidental strikes (NC)

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Joshua Pacio and Alex Silva Face-Off Ahead of ONE Strawweight World Championship Bout in Manila

The largest global sports media property in Asian history. ONE Championship™ (ONE) today held the ONE: FIRE & FURY Official Open Workout in Pasay City. The world's best martial arts talent came out to showcase their incredible skills in front of fans and media.

In attendance was reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion Joshua "The Passion" Pacio of the Philippines, who faced off with the challenger Alex "Little Rock" Silva of Brazil. Also at the open workout were top Filipino athletes Eduard "Landslide" Folayang, Danny "The King" Kingad, Lito "The Thunder Kid" Adiwang, Gina "Conviction" Iniong, and Jomary "The Zamboanginian Fighter" Torres.

Joshua Pacio, ONE Strawweight World Champion, stated: "Last year was a great year for me. Despite losing my title, I was able to gain it back and also put in some great wins against tough opponents. I feel very comfortable fighting here at home in the Philippines. I'm unbeaten here, and it's because of all the support from the fans. It's a huge privilege to face such a great competitor in Alex Silva. He's a former world champion and has excellent BJJ, so this will be a huge challenge for me. I'm ready to face it."

Alex Silva, former ONE Strawweight World Champion, stated: "First of all, I would like to say I really appreciate the support and respect the fans have given me here in the Philippines, even if I am going to face your hometown hero, Joshua Pacio. One thing you can expect from me is that I will put my whole heart into this match and give a good performance for all the Filipinos. It has been a long two year journey for me to get back into title contention, and I'm happy to be given another shot. for me, the harder the path the better because it helps me improve as a fighter. Joshua is a young and well-rounded athlete, and I have a lot of respect for him. But I believe this is my time now.

Eduard Folayang, 2-time ONE Lightweight Wolrd Champion, stated: "I want to start the year on a high note, with a statement-making victory. I'm hungrier than ever before to make another run at the world title. The last-minute change of opponent is fine, I've been in this situation before. It's a good test for my adaptability, and I think the opponent is going to push me to my limits. I'm looking forward to this Friday night and I'm ready to give it my all for the Filipino fans."

Danny Kingad, ONE Athlete, stated: "I learned a lot the past year, and I've grown so much as a martial artist and as a competitor in this sport. Joining the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix was a great experience, it really helped me a lot in terms of gaining the experience of competing against the best in the world. I feel like I'm more disciplined now as an athlete, and I am laser focused on getting better. I plan to showcase all the new skills I learned in this next fight."

Lito Adiwang, ONE Athlete, stated: "I am excited to perform in front of all the Filipino fans here in Manila. It has always been a dream of mine to compete in the biggest stage here in my home country. you don't want to miss what's going to happen on Friday night. The Thunder Kid is coming with a surprise for all the fans."

Gina Iniong, ONE Athlete, stated: "Asha Roka is as tough as they come. She proved that against a tough champion in Stamp Fairtex. I'm looking forward to giving my best this Friday night and meeting the challenge of this great martial artist."

Jomary Torres, ONE Athlete, stated: "All I can say is that I am excited to face Jenny Huang. She is a dangerous grappler, has decent striking, and is a former ONE World Title challenger, so she has that experience at the highest level. I'll do my best to get the win."

For more updates on ONE Championship, visit www.onefc.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @ONEChampionship, and like on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ONEChampionship.