The official website for the anime of Uoto's Chi: Chikyū no Undō ni Tsuite (Orb: On the Movements of the Earth) manga announced on Tuesday that Shōya Ishige will join the anime's cast as Albert Brudzewski
a young baker who lost his academic curiosity after a certain incident
Albert Brudzewski will begin appearing in the 23rd episode on Saturday
Seven Seas is releasing the manga in an omnibus format under the title Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
Uoto launched the manga in Big Comic Spirits in September 2020, and ended it in April 2022. Shogakukan published the eighth and final compiled book volume in June 2022
The manga won the Grand Prize for the 26th Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize awards in April 2022
Uoto is the youngest ever to win the Grand Prize at 24 years old
Sources: Orb: On the Movements of the Earth anime's website, Comic Natalie
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Brudzewski will appear in the anime’s 23rd episode
The character is described as a young baker who lost his academic spark after witnessing a certain incident
He is based on the Polish astronomer and mathematician of the same name
He joins a main voice cast that has starred:
Kenichi Shimizu (Parasyte: The Maxim) is directing the anime series
with Shingo Irie (Afterlost) as series screenwriter and Shino Masanori (Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean) as character designer
Madhouse is in charge of the animation production
Netflix has licensed the anime for weekly streaming worldwide
releasing the first two episodes in its premiere week
The anime is based on the manga series by Uoto
which was serialized in Shogakukan’s Big Comic Spirits from September 14
Eight tankobon volumes were released in total
The manga was awarded the Best Comic category winner at the 54th Seiun Award
Seven Seas Entertainment releases the Orb: On the Movements of the Earth manga series in English
is expected to enter university at an early age and study the era’s most important field
which leads him both to the shocking conclusion that the Earth orbits the Sun
find a hidden stone chest that details the secrets of the universe Rafal left behind
Dare they try to change their own stars by selling the heretical texts
or would that only lead to the stake and the fire
Source: Orb: On the Movements of Earth Official Website, Comic Natalie
Japanese forward Hideki Ishige has inspired the Phoenix to a 3-0 win over the reigning champion Central Coast Mariners in the men’s A-League
Ishige scored an early goal-of-the-season contender before setting up Kosta Barbarouses and Sam Sutton for Wellington’s second and third either side of half time at Industree Group Stadium in Gosford
Main photo: Phoenix players surround Hideki Ishige after he opens the scoring at Gosford
Phoenix head coach Giancarlo Italiano was stoked with how his side bounced back from last week’s derby defeat
“The group showed that they are very resilient,” Italiano told media post-match
“They were disappointed last week…and I spoke about maturity during the week
With limited training time…they took the information on board and executed to perfection
“I thought Ishige was fantastic on the left side blocking the passing lane to the wingback
Ishige’s stunning 30-metre free-kick to open the scoring was no surprise to Italiano
just reinforces how good those free-kicks are
I can’t recall the amount of direct free-kicks we’ve had in the last couple of years
and we’ve had three or four now in the last couple of weeks
It’s like a self-fulfilling prophecy almost.”
Giancarlo Italiano made one change to his starting XI
naming Paulo Retre to make his Phoenix debut in place of Fin Roa Conchie who played for the reserves in their 4-3 win over Auckland City in the National League Championship earlier on Sunday
The game flowed early with neither team able to exert consistent control
Kazuki Nagasawa and Retre had early sighters from distance but couldn’t test Dylan Peraic-Cullen in the home side’s goal
The Phoenix opened the scoring in remarkable fashion
When a free kick was awarded in the 15th minute
Hideki Ishige blasted the ball into the top right corner from 30 odd metres to open his Isuzu UTE A-League account in style
The Mariners sprung into life after conceding
forcing Josh Oluwayemi to palm away strongly when Sasha Kuzevski shot from a tight angle
Vitor Feijão was next to go close for Central Coast
firing over the bar after the ball rebounded kindly to him at the edge of the box
the Nix doubled their lead from a clinical counter-attack in the 38th minute
Nagasawa slipped Ishige in behind and he squared it for Barbarouses to tap into an empty net
The goal was initially ruled out for offside
The period until half time was marked only by a succession of fouls from the frustrated Mariners
which earned both Alfie McCalmont and Mikael Doka yellow cards
A third for the Phoenix swiftly followed shortly after the break
with an unlikely source making it 3-0 in the 53rd minute
and he calmly tucked the ball home for his first A-League goal in more than two years
Italiano turned to his bench on the hour mark to see out the match with Mo Al-Taay and Nathan Walker entering in place of Retre and Matt Sheridan
counter-attacking lanes continued to open up for Wellington
who were unlucky not to create another substantial opportunity
There was some concern for Kosta Barbarouses when he hobbled off in the 69th minute after an awkward landing and was replaced by Stefan Colakovski
Substitute Bailey Brandtman nearly pulled one back for the home team three minutes later
with Isaac Hughes bravely deflecting his shot over the crossbar
Brandtman went even closer almost immediately when Doka found him in space inside the box
making an excellent save with an outstretched leg
The only clear sight of goal late on for the hosts saw Alou Kuol fail to get enough power on his 82nd-minute header
The Nix appeared happy to cede possession to Central Coast in the closing exchanges
and were resolute in restricting the Mariners to low-percentage potshots as they comfortably saw out their second away win of the season
The Wellington Phoenix will return to action after the international break in Sydney
where they will face top-of-the-table Melbourne Victory in the Unite Round
We thank the Wellington Phoenix for providing information for this story
This story was first published on November 10
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A randomized controlled trial is conducted on 80 adults aged 50–80. A total of 80 participants will be enrolled in this study. Participants assign IOE-taking group (n = 40) and placebo taking group (n = 40). At a baseline and 12 weeks after treatment, the following parameters of the participants are checked: knee extension strength, handgrip strength, body composition, laboratory tests, dietary recall, physical activity, and EQ-5D-5L.
The present study will be the first randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial to examine the efficacy and tolerability of IOE supplementation in adults with relatively low muscle mass. The nutritional intake and physical activity that might influence muscle strength and mass will be considered as covariates for transparency of results. The results of this study will provide clinical evidence for sarcopenia patients with nutrient treatment.
www.clinicaltrials.gov/, Identifier: NCT04617951.
Volume 9 - 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2022.1015351
Introduction: Sarcopenia is a phenomenon in which skeletal muscle mass decreases with age
Many studies have been conducted to improve sarcopenia nutritionally
Ishige okamura (IO) is a genus of brown algae and plays a role in anti-diabetes
the effect of IO extract (IOE) on human muscle strength and mass is unclear
we will examine the impact and safety of consumption of IOE for 12 weeks on muscle strength and mass in middle-aged and old-aged adults with relatively low skeletal muscle mass
Materials and methods: A randomized controlled trial is conducted on 80 adults aged 50–80
A total of 80 participants will be enrolled in this study
Participants assign IOE-taking group (n = 40) and placebo taking group (n = 40)
At a baseline and 12 weeks after treatment
the following parameters of the participants are checked: knee extension strength
Discussion: The present study will be the first randomized
double-blind placebo-controlled trial to examine the efficacy and tolerability of IOE supplementation in adults with relatively low muscle mass
The nutritional intake and physical activity that might influence muscle strength and mass will be considered as covariates for transparency of results
The results of this study will provide clinical evidence for sarcopenia patients with nutrient treatment
Clinical Trial Registration: www.clinicaltrials.gov/
placebo-controlled trial in humans has explored the effects and safety of IOE in adults with low muscle mass
we hypothesized that IOE improves muscle strength and function in adults
the present study investigates whether IOE increases muscle mass and strength with regular walking compared with placebo and normal walking in middle-aged and older adults with relatively lower muscle mass
The procedure of randomization has been reported elsewhere (13)
Eighty participants will be finally enrolled after undergoing baseline measurements
They are randomly assigned to either one of the intervention groups with IOE (IOE) or the control group with placebo through block randomization using randomized numbers and given identification numbers on recruitment
Randomization codes were created by an expert in statistics using nQuery Advisor 7.0
Those responsible for deciding on study eligibility and conducting the measurements are unaware of the randomization results throughout the whole study process
IOE and placebo were supplied by ShinWoo Co.
As this is one of a series of studies verifying the benefits of foods for muscle, selecting and measuring optimal outcomes and safety were based on our previous studies (13, 23)
All outcomes were measured at baseline and after 12 weeks
The primary outcome measure was the change from the baseline in the peak torque (TQ) at 60°/s of knee extension/flexion representing muscle function at 12 weeks of IOE or placebo use
The secondary outcome measures were changes in appendicular skeletal mass (ASM)/height2 (kg/m2) (appendicular skeletal mass index
ASM/weight x 100 (skeletal muscle mass index
and high sensitivity C-reactive protein during the 12-week treatment period
Measurements of knee extension strength representing muscle strength and handgrip strength were conducted using the Biodex System 3 Pro isokinetic dynamometer (Biodex, Inc.) and a Jamar hydraulic hand dynamometer (Performance Health, Warrenville, IL, USA), respectively. The detailed measurement was described in our previous study (13)
Body mass index is calculated as weight (kg) divided by height in meters squared (m2). ASM is defined as the total lean soft-tissue mass of four limbs. A well-trained radiological technologist measured the body composition using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (Hologic Horizon W, Software: Apex Versions 5.6.0.5, Hologic Inc., Marlborough, MA). The detailed measurement was described in our previous study (13)
All laboratory analyses will be performed in a central laboratory
blood samples are collected at baseline and at 12 weeks to evaluate the biomarkers of muscle metabolism of IOE
The serum creatinine will be measured using modified Jaffe's kinetic alkaline picrate method
Pyruvate will be measured by the enzymatic method
and hs-CRP will be measured by latex particle-enhanced central immunoturbidimetric assay on the AU5800 chemistry analyzer (Beckman Coulter
An ion-selective electrode assay will measure lactate concentrations using Stat Profile pHOx Ultra analyzer (Nova Biomedical
At the baseline and after 12 weeks of the trial, participants were asked to answer a questionnaire on dietary intake and physical activities that may influence muscle strength, mass, and metabolism changes. The detailed measurement is described in our previous study (13)
MedCalc version 20.113 (MedCalc Software Ltd, Ostend, Belgium) was used to calculate the sample size, based on our previous study (13). The sample size was adjusted to 40 participants per group to allow for 20% dropouts. The detailed estimation is described in our previous study (13)
A balanced intake of amino acids-rich milk
and endurance training help prevent muscle loss
various nutrient supplements as an available alternative are being tried to verify their effectiveness on muscle mass
and even physical function in adults with sarcopenia through preclinical and clinical trials
it may be possible to recommend using IOE as a nutrient therapy for patients with sarcopenia
this study has some limitations; our study focused on middle-aged and elderly Asian subjects and was conducted in a single center
so the effect of IOE on people of varying ages and ethnicities is still unknown
a 24-h dietary recall self-questionnaire assesses nutritional intake: this information may not include the everyday diet of participants
so it could not determine the long-term effect of IOE
this study has considerable value for the following reason
the current study will be the first randomized
placebo-controlled trial to examine the efficacy and tolerability of IOE supplementation in adults with relatively low muscle mass
The studies involving human participants were reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of the Institutional Review Board at Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital
The patients/participants provided their written informed consent to participate in this study
SYL contributed to the conceptualization of the study
and SYL designed the methodology of the work
had an active role in the process of participant recruitment
SRL and SYL wrote the work's draft and reviewed the final document
All authors contributed to the article and approved the submitted version
The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest
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The result continued a winless run to start the Mariners' title defence, with three draws and two losses now from their five fixtures, but the Phoenix, who finished second behind them on the table last season, have picked up where they left off, nestled inside the top four, despite their disappointing defeat in the first Kiwi derby against Auckland FC.
Livewire newcomer Ishige has proved a catalyst to that solid start, providing the opening goal against Central Coast from a delightful 15th minute free-kick.
"It was fantastic," beamed Italiano. "Watching him at training on set-pieces, he bangs them in every week.
"Jordi Manning, who looks after our attacking set-pieces, just reinforces how good those free-kicks are.
"Honestly, I can't recall the amount of direct free-kicks we've had in the last couple of years, and we've had three or four in the last couple of weeks, so it's like a self-fulfilling prophecy almost."
Manning is the only change to the Phoenix coaching staff this season, brought on as a second assistant and analyst, after similar roles at Buriram United FC in Thailand, Hyderabad FC in India and Brisbane Roar in the A-League.
"He will bring fresh ideas not only from a coaching point of view, but also from an analysis point of view," said Italiano when Manning joined the club.
"I think the analyst role is more important than the assistant coach role, because he’ll be providing insight that is very crucial to the team’s football philosophy."
After their 2-0 loss to their new Auckland rivals, the Phoenix needed a convincing performance to restore some confidence and the result across the Tasman was just the tonic.
"The group showed that they are very resilient," said Italiano. "There’s a lot of fight in this team.
“They were disappointed last week… and I spoke about maturity during the week and they responded fantastically.
"We changed the pressing structure. We decided about a day and a half ago and, with limited training time, they took the information on board and executed to perfection."
After toppling the champions, the Phoenix have a two-week break, before taking on top-of-the-table Melbourne Victory, who eliminated them from the competition semifinals last season.
"There are no easy games in the A-League," said Italiano. "Victory are top of the table for good reason, they've been playing really well, pressing quite well.
"[Coach Patrick Kisnorbo] has them set up differently, so it will be a hard match to play. We go into every game as a final basically."
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Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has afforded himself a pat on the back after watching Japanese winger Hideki Ishige stake an early claim for A-League Goal of the Year
as his team toppled defending champions Central Coast Mariners 3-0 at Gosford
The result continued a winless run to start the Mariners' title defence
with three draws and two losses now from their five fixtures
who finished second behind them on the table last season
despite their disappointing defeat in the first Kiwi derby against Auckland FC
Livewire newcomer Ishige has proved a catalyst to that solid start
providing the opening goal against Central Coast from a delightful 15th minute free-kick
"It was fantastic," beamed Italiano
"Watching him at training on set-pieces
I can't recall the amount of direct free-kicks we've had in the last couple of years
and we've had three or four in the last couple of weeks
so it's like a self-fulfilling prophecy almost."
Manning is the only change to the Phoenix coaching staff this season
brought on as a second assistant and analyst
after similar roles at Buriram United FC in Thailand
Hyderabad FC in India and Brisbane Roar in the A-League
"He will bring fresh ideas not only from a coaching point of view
but also from an analysis point of view," said Italiano when Manning joined the club
"I think the analyst role is more important than the assistant coach role
because he’ll be providing insight that is very crucial to the team’s football philosophy."
After their 2-0 loss to their new Auckland rivals
the Phoenix needed a convincing performance to restore some confidence and the result across the Tasman was just the tonic
"The group showed that they are very resilient," said Italiano
“They were disappointed last week… and I spoke about maturity during the week and they responded fantastically
they took the information on board and executed to perfection."
before taking on top-of-the-table Melbourne Victory
who eliminated them from the competition semifinals last season
"There are no easy games in the A-League," said Italiano
"Victory are top of the table for good reason
"[Coach Patrick Kisnorbo] has them set up differently
We go into every game as a final basically."
Wellington Phoenix have heaped more despair on defending A-League champions Central Coast Mariner with a 3-0 at Gosford
Rebounding from their disappointing defeat in the first-ever Kiwi derby against Auckland FC
the team from the capital re-entered the competition’s top four
as their rivals were left still searching for their first victory in their title defence
These teams filled the top two positions on the ladder last season
with the Mariners virtually clinching the top spot with a home win in April
Their other meeting ended in a scoreless draw at Wellington
when Japanese Hideki Ishige converted a free-kick from just outside the penalty area
leaving Mariners goalkeeper Dylan Peraic-Cullen no chance
when Ishige broke down the left and found striker Kosta Barbarouses with a sublime cross to the far post
Central Coast had their chances in the first half and actually put more shots on goal (4-3) than their rivals
The visitors had the advantage of a strong wind at their backs over the opening 45 minutes and turned to play into that for the second half
They put the contest beyond doubt soon after the restart
when Sam Sutton made a run into the penalty area and had the ball deflected back into his path by a defender to nudge past the keeper
Tim Payne narrowly missed an open Ishige in front of goal
while the Mariners defence did just enough to crowd Barbarouses off the ball
the star striker fell awkwardly in a challenge and was subbed off immediately
“I felt a click when I rolled over the ball
so good to go heading into national camp tomorrow
when substitute Bailey Brandtman found himself open inside the box
He manufactured another opening on the right
but his effort was blocked by Phoenix keeper Josh Oluwayemi
Wellington defender Tim Payne put Stefan Colakovski into space
All White Storm Roux brought up 250 A-League matches
when he entered the contest for Central Coast with less than 10 minutes remaining
“I thought we were very positive from the start,” said Barbarouses
“We punished them with the chances we had and then
we gave them very little in terms of openings
That was a good platform – we go into international break with a bit to work on
The Phoenix next face top-of-the-table Melbourne Victory
who eliminated them in last season’s A-League semifinals
Perth Glory's season from hell has at least ended on a high
with a classy Adam Taggart double catapulting them to an upset 2-0 win over Wellington Phoenix in New Zealand
Glory entered Sunday's A-League Men match already knowing they had collected the wooden spoon for a second consecutive season
Taggart ensured Glory fans had a little something to smile about by scoring his ninth and 10th goals of the season to lift Perth to their first win over Wellington since 2020
five draws and a whopping 17 losses to their name
Their for-and-against goals tally made for ugly reading: 22-56
and Taggart spoke some hard truths after the match
"We apologise for this season and wish we could have given more performances like tonight
because I thought tonight everyone was fantastic
from start to finish," Taggart told Sky Sport
"They're the sort of things we needed throughout the year
"We're looking forward to being better
Putting in a performance like tonight is our base
"It was clear this year we weren't great going forward
"From top to bottom we haven't been good enough
"I think everyone's sick of hearing all the words
and keep trying to push and move forward."
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Taggart showed all of his class in scoring the game's opener in the 34th minute
then cut back inside before curling in a right foot shot over the keeper
Taggart was left cursing his luck in the 56th minute when he lost sight of a bobbling ball that made its way through a host of bodies to find him at the back post
The ball hit Taggart and bounced just wide of the goal
But he scored his 10th of the season in the 92nd minute with a right-foot dink over the keeper
Giancarlo Italiano has signed on for another season as head coach of the Wellington Phoenix men's football team
Italiano's new contract is for the 2025-2026 season
and he has an option to stay on for another season after that
who go into this weekend's round of fixtures in 11th
a far cry from last season's best-ever second
are placed with the chance to win the Premier's Plate — a trophy in their first-ever campaign
The Phoenix have won just six games this season
Wellington Phoenix's director of football
said Italiano still boasted the club's best winning percentage and oversaw its best-ever season
“It seems a lot of people in the sporting world have short memories,” Gill said
“I understand the frustration and disappointment with how the men’s season has unfolded
“He not only guided the men to within touching distance of the club’s first trophy last year
but Chief was also an integral member of the staff during the preceding four seasons when they were finals regulars despite spending the best part of two years in Australia
“We have faith that he will be able to help turn around the team’s fortunes next season and have the Phoenix back in the top six challenging for silverware.”
Italiano said he was "very happy" to have re-signed with the club
and looked forward to bringing the Phoenix "back up to where it belongs"
The club gave me my first coaching job in the A-League
and I want to leave this club in a good place
“I’m more assured now after what’s happened this season that I can steer the club to where it needs to be and we can make a tilt for the title."
He said there was "enough to show that we can move the club forward"
Italiano also believed this tough season had made him a better coach
“I’ve learnt how to manage players and their expectations on the back of such a successful season
and how to look after a young group when a lot of pressure has been placed on them unnecessarily
I’ve learnt how to navigate through so many different issues this year with injuries
player availability and expectation and how you balance all of that
and the experience has put me in a better spot.”
Wellington Phoenix have resumed their purple patch in the Women's A-League
overpowering Perth Glory 2-0 to gatecrash the playoff contenders in the Aussie competition
Second-half goals from Grace Jale and Olivia Fergusson sealed the win at Porirua
eight points behind leaders Melbourne City
After starting their campaign with three losses
the capital women have now won four and drawn one of their six outings since November 17
with tabletoppers City the only team to interrupt that otherwise unbeaten run
when they came from behind to prevail across the Tasman last week
The Wellington squad was decimated by illness after that fixture
but have bounced back in style on their home track
they took the initiative soon after the restart
when a clearance from goalkeeper Carolina Vilao bounced in space to Jale
who unleashed her shot from several metres outside the penalty box
skidding under diving Perth keeper Casey Dumont
The Football Ferns striker had converted a similar effort against Sydney FC two weeks ago
when defender Lara Wall floated a cross towards the right post
where Fergusson rose above her marker to head home the second goal
The Phoenix faced a stern test of their abilities
as they cross the ditch to face Western Sydney on Thursday and Adelaide next Sunday
Wellington Phoenix have ended their three-game losing streak with a nervy 2-1 win over Newcastle Jets at Sky Stadium
An early goal from striker Kosta Barbarouses was supplemented by a thunderbolt from midfielder Paulo Retre after halftime
as the team ended their worst run under second-year coach Giancarlo Italiano
Italiano handed a first A-League start to 16-year-old forward Luke Brooke-Smith
who became the youngest Kiwi to play in the Aussie competition last week
Another significant change saw defender Isaac Hughes benched
after conceding an own goal against Auckland FC
a handball penalty against Macarthur and a costly slip for Western Sydney’s opening goal
the Phoenix were quickly on the ascendancy against the Jets
with Barbarouses pouncing on a loose pass in the centre circle and chipping goalkeeper Ryan Scott
and promoted Barbarouses atop the league scoring race and within a goal of his 100th across a 17-year career
Newcastle camped in the Wellington third and forced a series of corners
The home side had to survive a goalmouth scramble that saw keeper Josh Oluwayemi block a shot from striker Eli Adams
Kiwi Lachlan Bayliss forced another save and another corner with a powerful left foot from outside the area
while Adams tested Oluwayemi with another seconds later
The custodian threw himself at the feet of the advancing attackers and then dived across goal to parry another Bayliss shot with halftime imminent
while defusing Wellington’s only other real threat
They also had eight corners to the Phoenix one
Brooke-Smith's debut ended after 45 minutes in which he barely threatened the Jets defence
winger Hideki Ishige put his free-kick at goal over the crossbar
but the Phoenix had a second from a corner that fell for Retre on the edge of the area and his right foot almost pierced the back netting
Ishige sent another free-kick high and the Jets finally pulled one back
when striker Ben Gibson prodded home a hopeful cross that ricocheted off a couple of defenders in front of goal
Oluwayemi had to fend another Gibson effort wide
after fullback Sam Sutton was dispossessed upfield
Yellow Fever supporters were able to partake in their traditional shirtless celebration of a lead with 10 minutes remaining
but perhaps without the same conviction as the would have 10 minutes earlier
Replacement Nathan Walker had a chance to restore the comfort levels
but was crowded by the final defender and sprayed his shot wide
Newcastle's last chance to grab a share of the points ended
when Oluwayemi rose above the attackers to claim a high ball into the box in the final seconds
"We've obviously had a few disappointing performances over the past few weeks
so today's goal was to win," reflected captain Alex Rufer
"We've still got a lot to work on
but the most important thing was we got three points
if we had a little more quality with the ball
so I'm really happy and pleased."
The result — a first win at home this season — puts the Phoenix one point outside the top-six playoff contenders for now
before their visit to Melbourne City on Friday
The Wellington Phoenix are currently in their worst run of form since head coach Giancarlo Italiano took over from Ufuk Talay at the start of the 2023-24 A-League season
The Phoenix have lost three games on the bounce for the first time under Italiano following their disappointing 4-1 defeat against Western Sydney Wanderers last weekend
Italiano said he wants his team to not lose their focus and put greater emphasis on their defensive performance this weekend
"I'm not going to hide from the fact that we've lost three on the trot
it's not a good feeling but the group is focused and we're very determined to turn it around," said Italiano
"I think we're 90-minutes short of getting our season back to normal."
The Phoenix conceded two early goals in their loss to Western Sydney
which included a goal conceded inside the first minute
"We played the result after going 2-0 down instead of sticking with what we've worked on
"I don't expect them to be perfect
players make errors or have errors of judgement
We just got punished for those mistakes on the weekend but that's the past now."
The Phoenix will host the Newcastle Jets at Sky Stadium tomorrow but will miss two key players due to injury
Midfielder Marco Rojas missed last week's match and is set to be out for another three to four weeks with an ankle injury
Fullback Tim Payne is also out for this weekend's match against Newcastle after he picked up a foot injury in training this week
The Phoenix are already without forward Stefan Colakovski who is sidelined for the rest of the season with a knee injury
Luke Brooke-Smith created a piece of Phoenix history as he became the youngest player to feature for the club at 16 years and 199 days old
Brooke-Smith said his debut match went "really quick" for him
"I had a memory come up that this time a year ago I was watching the Phoenix play Melbourne City at Go Media Stadium and I was on the sideline asking (Alex) Rufer for a photo
So now to be playing with him and making my dream come true - it's happened so quickly," said Brooke-Smith
Italiano afforded Brooke-Smith 20 minutes off the bench against Western Sydney
"I just want to go out there and play football and make it enjoyable for everyone to watch around me..
I'm new to all of it so it's still such a buzz."
The Nix dropped out of the top six to ninth place after last weekend's loss and could potentially go all of December without a win
The Phoenix still haven't won a game at Sky Stadium this season as they have had two losses and a draw at the 'Cake Tin' so far
Newcastle sit in 11th place and are four points behind the Nix
A stranger allegedly tried to force an 8-year-old boy into a car outside an Auckland primary school yesterday before bystanders intervened and the man drove off
Police confirmed they were investigating an incident from around 3pm on Monday outside Rowandale School in the suburb of Manurewa
"Police are still working to understand exactly what was occurring at the time and our enquiries are ongoing," a spokesperson said
"We have spoken with the boy and will continue to work through a careful process
Rowandale School principal Karl Vasau said in a statement to social media that other parents had intervened
"The student then made his way home and told his parents who then came into school to let us know and then they rung the police."
Vasau told 1News the pupil was "doing fine" following the incident and was surrounded by a "supportive
"Our student is safe now and his family are thankful that nothing further happened to their boy but are wanting us all to be aware and stay safe
It's about working with that child to make them feel safe again
but also looking forward to returning back to school with a little bit of normality."
Police had reacted "pretty quickly" to the reports
"They've been in this morning to touch base and connect
the community police constables are going to come back to tomorrow to address the whole school in relation to what had happened and around keeping themselves safe before and after school."
Increased police patrols would remain in the area after school from Wednesday
Anyone with relevant information should contact police on 105
Vandals in four-wheel drives have mown down 38 pōhutukawa trees on Napier’s Marine Parade
The damage was done overnight on Saturday after the vandals first removed new vehicle barriers in front of the trees
She said the council was concerned at the behaviour and said an early estimate to replace the damage came to $20,000
"These trees were planted for our community by the Rotary Club as a gift over the past five years," Wise said
"There are lots of community groups who work alongside us to make sure Napier has places and spaces that are beautiful and welcoming
and Rotary is a key partner in projects like this one
"It is heartbreaking to see community resources
time and energy treated in this way," she said
"The damage was done by people in 4WD vehicles after removing the vehicle barriers and driving over the trees
Our parks' team is looking closely at the cost to replace them and at how to ensure the trees are kept safe."
recently erected along Marine Parade to keep vehicles off the beach
but there was no evidence to suggest the vandalism was related to that
to be installed from the National Aquarium of NZ to the Pump Track
were to prevent vehicles from tearing up the grass and destroying trees
fishermen profiled in a Hawke’s Bay Today article last week said it was a case of blocking their access to prevent "idiots"
"It’s not going to stop the idiots doing the damage," one noted
Napier City Council has reported the incident to police
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The Department of Conservation has apologised to Nelson City Council and members of the public after non-toxic pellets left behind following a drone trial sparked concern among residents who believed them to be poisonous
The incident unfolded following a drone-based experiment conducted last week at the Wakapuaka sandflats located northeast of Nelson
DOC terrestrial biodiversity director Hilary Aikman said the trial was part of an ongoing study to test the effectiveness of aerial detection methods
"They used non-toxic pellets for this research
dyed blue to make them easier to see," she said
a drone was used to photograph the area where the pellets lay
leading to a member of the public walking their dog reporting them to Nelson City Council on Monday
The council issued a warning shortly before 3pm yesterday that green or blue poisonous pellets which were "highly toxic" to animals and humans had been located in the area
"There is no indication of how they got there
and the matter has been reported to the police," said community services group manager Andrew White in a statement to 1News last night
once DOC had clarified the origin and nature of the pellets
the council said this morning that the issue had been resolved
"The area is safe for recreational users and dog walkers."
Aikman said DOC would like to apologise to Nelson City Council and members of the public
"We acknowledge the non-toxic pellets should have been removed on the day of the trial and we made an error in judgement by leaving them there."
The team would remove any pellets remaining in the area today
Former police commissioner Mike Bush has been tasked with leading one Australian state's troubled force out of the mire after months of internal woes
Bush has been named Victoria's next chief commissioner and will take over on June 27
Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan said her government had "picked the right man for the job," pointing to his job performance across the ditch
"Mike Bush will bring new leadership to Victoria Police," she told reporters
"He made the community safer in New Zealand and he'll make the community safer in Victoria."
Opposition police spokesperson in Victoria
said the new commissioner must not be set up to fail
and be able to carry out the job without political interference
and the powers required to do the job effectively," Southwick said
Bush retired from the New Zealand police force in 2020 after six years in the top job
Victoria Police was thrust into leadership turmoil in February
with a no-confidence vote from officers costing chief commissioner Shane Patton his job
The state government installed Emergency Management Commissioner Rick Nugent as acting chief while it searched for a replacement
Nugent was viewed as a frontrunner for the vacant role but pulled out after admitting he didn't have the drive to commit to a five-year term
The force has not appointed a top cop from outside Victoria Police since former NSW police assistant commissioner Christine Nixon in 2001
Nixon described Bush as a calm and considered leader
"He'll be very focused on working with the Victorian community
members of Victoria Police and the government to ..
push things to the future," she told ABC Radio Melbourne
Bush joined the New Zealand police in 1978
spending his career on the frontline and the criminal investigation branch
Bush oversaw the police response to the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings
led the force during the Covid-19 pandemic and the Whakaari volcano eruption
he became a private investigator and ran his own international consulting firm
Bush made headlines in 2022 when he unsuccessfully applied to become the head of the Metropolitan Police in the UK
and it was uncovered he had a drink-driving conviction
He was a 23-year-old detective constable at the time and disqualified from driving for six months
Shane William Pritchard has been charged with crimes he didn’t commit and chased for debts he doesn’t owe
That’s because the Dunedin man is not the only Shane William Pritchard in town
While the duo’s shared name and age has sometimes been a handy loophole for one Shane
for the other it has caused problems for 36 years
It’s been years of fearing every knock on the door
Years of wondering if he’ll be hand-cuffed and taken to jail
to be honest,” says Shane William Pritchard
a scout and a member of the Air Training Corp
remembers getting quite a shock when her friend called one evening
She'd been acting as a referee for a gun licence for Shane
whose friend informed her that the police had a long list of offences against Shane’s name
Not long after that the police turned up to where Shane was working at the local tannery to arrest him
“You're scrambling in your head to think of ways that you can prove it's not you.”
Another Shane William Pritchard had been born in Otago
They were separated by just two weeks and about 50 miles – one growing up in Mosgiel
the other in Milton – but also by the lives they’d been leading
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Shane from Milton had huge problems focusing at school
He was raised in foster care and then boys’ homes
I just wanted to look cool and get in trouble,” he tells Fair Go
Milton Shane was used to run-ins with police
he got pulled over in his car and asked about his driving licence
one’s got a licence and the other hasn’t.’ And I’m like ‘obviously it must be the one with a licence’.”
he went to his bank to draw out an ACC payment and was asked which bank account was his
He says that at that point he was trying to figure out what was going on
“I thought it was just an error.” But he took advantage of the situation and withdrew a large sum of cash
Mosgiel Shane became aware of the withdrawal when a scheduled car payment was declined
and when Milton Shane turned up at the bank to withdraw more money
Identity fraud was considered but Milton Shane was legitimately expecting an ACC payment
so the withdrawal appeared to be a genuine mistake and the police couldn’t take any action
'Anything I could get away with
Mosgiel Shane thought the bank incident would have alerted police to the problem
But his nemesis had cottoned on to the advantages of having a second identity to use
Milton Shane acquired a suite of furniture on hire-purchase
Milton-Shane clocked up more driving offences
Mosgiel Shane thought about changing his name but realised he’d have to provide his previous name in the process
the courts and debt collectors such as Baycorp should be able to distinguish between himself and Milton Shane
The police first addressed the issue in the 1990s after Mosgiel Shane went to the media
He was given a letter to carry with him should he be apprehended
He and his parents felt his situation wasn’t being taken seriously
Mosgiel Shane went to the media a second time in the mid-2000s
the police gave their word that a record in their system would stop the misidentification from happening again
This does appear to have worked as far as police action goes
But while Mosgiel Shane was given the same reassurance by the Ministry of Justice
he continued to receive demands from the courts for unpaid fines
He’d also get stopped and questioned whenever he left the country for work trips or holidays
It took a huge toll on Mosgiel Shane’s mental health
not realising the constant stress it placed on his life
John Pritchard says that at times his son felt his life wasn’t worth living
worrying about what he was going to do to himself and that really ate me up.”
he and his son were in tears as Shane admitted he was at breaking point
He described going for days at a time unable to eat or sleep wondering what might happen next
"Am I going to be in a position where they've got me in handcuffs or I've got debt collectors coming to the door?" ...You're spiralling into this black hole." He started taking anti-anxiety medication which helped
And events regarding Milton Shane seemed to settle
Milton Shane was charged for fishing without a licence in Twizel and failing to comply with fisheries officers
But a court registrar incorrectly entered the birth date of Mosgiel Shane in the system
both Shanes were being chased to pay the $1530 fine
It was Mosgiel Shane who spotted the error and rang the court
He also sent a statement from his manager saying he’d not been fishing in Twizel that day
The reply he got was to say he’d been given the wrong form and that they wouldn’t accept his proof
They just wanted to know how I was going to pay the fine.”
The first Milton Shane knew about this was when Fair Go told him Mosgiel Shane had been chased for the fine
He was told to pay up or face the consequences
feeling he shouldn’t have to pay good money to correct someone else’s mistake
But it cost Mosgiel Shane over $5000 in legal fees
and took months of back and forth between him
“Why should anybody have to pay their own money to right somebody else's wrongs and prove who they are
I’m sick and tired of proving who I am all the time.”
He wanted the Ministry of Justice to take responsibility and reimburse him for his legal costs
saying court staff such as the registrar in this case have immunity if they make mistakes such as the one made here
and if I make a mistake and it's affecting my client
that it's going to cost them money to rectify a mistake that I've made.”
he deserves a million apologies from those guys,” she says
Milton Shane told Fair Go he still gets in trouble
but wants the other Shane to know he doesn’t use his birth date anymore
And he had a message for him: “We’ve got to get it sorted for you
so you can have a good life with you and your family because I’m trying to get my life together with my son and my grandson”
He offers to meet to see if they can sort it out together
but I’m not interested in meeting him,.” says Mosgiel Shane
He says he doesn’t hold any grudges and accepts Milton Shane’s apology
And he believes the only way for that to happen is for the courts and the Ministry of Justice to give him a guarantee that mix-ups won’t occur in the future
Fair Go asked the Ministry of Justice to appear in person to apologise and provide reassurance to Shane of its plans to guard against these mistakes
The Ministry declined our request to be on camera saying any comment on an individual case would compromise the independence of the courts as the Ministry operates separately
But it did send a written apology directly to Mosgiel Shane
It also admitted mistakes can occur in clerical records
but said instructions were clear and the importance of getting things right had been emphasised to staff
Mosgiel Shane isn’t totally convinced that’s the end of it
“All I want is for the Ministry of Justice and the courts to do their job
I'd like to live without this hanging over me all the time
his criminal check has come back showing a clean slate
The government is making it harder to make a claim for pay equity that will cut costs
There have been massive pay equity claims in recent years for nurses and resthome workers
Workplace Minister Brooke van Velden announced the moves to raise the threshold for proving work has been historically undervalued to support a claim
on Tuesday saying changes back in 2020 had created problems
"Claims have been able to progress without strong evidence of undervaluation and there have been very broad claims where it is difficult to tell whether differences in pay are due to sex-based discrimination or other factors."
Claims were concentrated in the public sector
with costs to the Crown of all settlements so far totalling $1.78 billion a year
"The changes I am proposing will significantly reduce costs to the Crown," she said
"The changes will discontinue current pay equity claims."
Van Velden told Midday Report she believes in pay equity but the current thresholds were "a bit too loose"
Asked how she ensure women were not hurt by this
the minister said "I'm a woman and I support women who work"
"I also support removing gender based discriminations from our workforces but what I don't support are muddied laws and unclear laws," she said
"So these changes are better for all women who are working where we can genuinely say hand on heart that what they are finding with their claims is genuine gender based discrimination."
Van Velden told reporters at Parliament any current claims would be stopped and need to restart under the new threshold
to show "genuine" gender discrimination and make sure the comparators were right
She gave a figure of 33 current claims that would be stopped
as the legislation was put through under urgency
"You have librarians who've been comparing themselves to transport engineers
We have admin and clerical staff at Health New Zealand comparing themselves to mechanical engineers."
Social workers had compared themselves to air traffic controllers
"We don't believe we have that setting right."
Any comparison would now be between female employees and male employees at the same employer
"But you cannot go fishing for discrimination across the New Zealand workforce."
All current settled claims would continue but the government was drawing "a line in the sand"
"We're not stopping claims."
The nurse's union has this year had at least 10 pay equity claims in play
The PSA union has said pay equity claims and settlements had resulted in significant improvements in pay and working conditions for many workers
The union said the changes would make it "impossible for people in female-dominated professions to be paid fairly"
"Women across the country will pay the price for this," PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons said
"The government's changes today are a dark day for New Zealand women as the government says it will repeal the pay equity law and extinguish 33 existing claims in a constitutional overreach
"The PSA is exploring all possible avenues to oppose these unconstitutional amendments and stop this attack on women
We will not be deterred in our fight to achieve pay equity for all."
"This is a blatant and shameful attack on women," New Zealand Nurses organisation chief executive Paul Goulter said
"Women in workforces predominantly performed by female employees have been underpaid and undervalued for generations
That is what pay equity claims seek to rectify," he said
"This move by the government will widen the pay gap between men and women."
The union had at least 10 pay current pay claims across Aged Care
These cover many nurses and support workers
The E tū union also called the changes an attack on women and a green light to pay them less for work of equal value
The government was pulling the rug out from under a 13-year-long fight in aged care
"These changes are not about evidence — they are about saving money by keeping women underpaid," national secretary Rachel Mackintosh said in a statement
A number of unions have called a snap rally at Parliament at 1pm today in light of the announcement
the Council of Trade Unions and representatives of other unions say they will be "protesting the government's attack on women and the destruction of progress on pay equity..."
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Lady Gaga gave a free concert Saturday night in front of 2 million fans who poured onto Copacabana Beach for the biggest show of her career
(...) Thank you for making history with me,” Lady Gaga told a screaming crowd
kicked off the show at around 22.10pm local time with her 2011 song Bloody Mary
Cries of joy rose from the tightly-packed fans who sang and danced shoulder-to-shoulder on the vast stretch of sand
Concert organisers said 2.1 million people attended the show
switching between an array of dresses including one with the colours of the Brazilian flag
Some fans – many of them young – arrived on the beach at the crack of dawn to secure a good spot
“Today is the best day of my life,” said Manoela Dobes
a 27-year-old designer who was wearing a dress plastered with a photograph from when she met Lady Gaga in the United States in 2019
Madonna also turned Copacabana Beach into a massive dance floor last year
The large-scale performances are part of an effort led by City Hall to boost economic activity after Carnival and New Years’ Eve festivities and the upcoming month-long Saint John’s Day celebrations in June
“It brings activity to the city during what was previously considered the low season – filling hotels and increasing spending in bars
generating jobs and income for the population,” said Osmar Lima
the city’s secretary of economic development
in a statement released by Rio City Hall’s tourism department last month
Rio’s City Hall said in a recent report that around 1.6 million people were expected to attend Lady Gaga's concert and that the show should inject at least 600 million reais (NZ$178.3 million) into Rio’s economy
Similar concerts are scheduled to take place every year in May at least until 2028
Lady Gaga arrived in Rio in the early hours of Tuesday
The city has been alive with Gaga-mania since
as it geared up to welcome the pop star for her first show in the country since 2012
Rio’s metro employees danced to Lady Gaga’s 2008 hit song LoveGame and gave instructions for today in a video
A free exhibition celebrating her career sold out
While the vast majority of attendees were from Rio
the event also attracted Brazilians from across the country and international visitors
More than 500,000 tourists poured into the city in the days leading up to the show
according to data from the local bus station and Tom Jobim airport
Rio’s City Hall said in a statement yesterday
made a cross-continent trip from Colombia to Brazil to attend the show
“I’ve been a 100% fan of Lady Gaga my whole life,” said Serrano
who was wearing a T-shirt featuring Lady Gaga’s outlandish costumes over the years
the mega-star represents “total freedom of expression – being who one wants without shame”
Rio officials have a history of organising huge concerts on Copacabana Beach
Madonna’s show drew an estimated 1.6 million fans last year
while 4 million people flooded onto the beach for a 1994 New Year’s Eve show by Rod Stewart in 1994
that was the biggest free rock concert in history
sixteen sound towers were spread along the beach
Rio state’s security plan included the presence of 3300 military and 1500 police officers
Among those present were Lady Gaga admirers who remember their disappointment in 2017
when the artist cancelled a performance scheduled in Rio at the last minute due to health issues
“She's the best artist in the world,” the 25-year-old said
I love you” in Portuguese rose from the crowd behind him
whose real name is Ella Yelich O'Connor
which also displayed what appears to be the album cover art — an X-ray of a pelvis
"100% written in blood," the website read
The new album's announcement came a week after she released her latest single What Was That
The song's music video was filmed at a mysterious pop-up event in New York City's Washington Square Park that was initially shut down by police. The event ended up going ahead after all, and fans who stayed got to hear the new song for the first time.
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It was the first sign of a follow-up to Lorde's previous album
Her other albums were 2013's Pure Heroine and 2017's Melodrama
she collaborated with British singer Charli XCX on a remix of Girl
so confusing — on a re-release of the Grammy award-winning Brat
Kim Kardashian thought she was going to be raped and killed when criminals broke into her bedroom in central Paris
tied her up and stole more than US$6 million in jewellery
10 people will go on trial in Paris over the robbery
abduction and kidnapping of the media personality and the concierge of the residence where she was staying during Paris Fashion Week the night of October 2
Kardashian’s lawyers said she will testify in person at the trial starting Monday and scheduled to run through May 23
"Ms Kardashian is reserving her testimony for the court and jury and does not wish to elaborate further at this time," they said
"She has great respect and admiration for the French justice system and has been treated with great respect by the French authorities
"She wishes the trial to proceed in an orderly fashion
in accordance with French law and with respect for all parties to the case."
In interviews and on her family’s reality TV show
Kardashian has described being terrified as robbers pointed a gun at her
In a 2020 appearance on David Letterman’s Netflix show
she tearfully recalled thinking: "This is the time I’m going to get raped
Twelve people were originally expected in the defendants’ box
and another is seriously ill and can't be tried
five of the 10 defendants were present at the scene of the robbery
The French press has dubbed them The Granddad Robbers because the main defendants are elderly and have careers as bank robbers with long criminal records
Kardashian told investigators she was taken to a bathroom next to her bedroom and placed in the bathtub
Her attackers fled on bicycles or on foot and she managed to free herself by removing the tape from her hands and mouth
She had also removed the tape from her feet and rushed to her stylist’s room
She called her sister Kourtney to tell her about the theft
Kardashian told investigators that she had not been injured
adding that she wanted to leave France as soon as possible to be reunited with her children
According to her testimony and that of the concierge
at least one of the suspects had a handgun
The gangsters stole many pieces of jewellery
estimated to be worth more than US$6 million (NZ$10 million)
Only one piece of jewellery — a diamond cross on platinum that was lost during the suspects' escape — has been recovered
Two of the accused have partially confessed to the crime
is one of two suspected robbers who allegedly entered the apartment
his genetic profile was found on the tape used to gag Kardashian
who was waiting for him in a parked car at a nearby train station
The second robber said he tied up the concierge with cables but did not go up to Kardashian’s apartment
said he acted as a lookout in the ground-floor reception area
He said he was unarmed and did not personally threaten Kardashian
but admitted he shared responsibility for the crime
Abbas was arrested in January 2017 and spent 21 months in prison before being released under judicial supervision
he co-authored a French-language book titled I Sequestered Kim Kardashian
is the second alleged robber suspected of entering the flat
although he was filmed by CCTV cameras and numerous telephone contacts with the other co-defendants show his involvement
The other defendants are suspected of providing information about Kardashian’s presence in the apartment
Others are accused of playing a role in the resale of the jewellery in Antwerp
Joe Cocker and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — in a class that also includes pop star Cyndi Lauper
the rock duo the White Stripes and grunge masters Soundgarden
the first female rap act to achieve gold and platinum status
and the late singer-songwriter Warren Zevon will get the Musical Influence Award
pianist Nicky Hopkins and bassist Carol Kaye will each get the Musical Excellence Award
who sang at Woodstock and was best known for his cover of The Beatles’ With a Little Help From My Friends
a member of Elvis Costello & The Attractions
who argued that Cocker is "about as rock and roll as it gets"
Soundgarden — with the late Chris Cornell as singer — get into the Hall on their third nomination
They follow two other grunge acts in the Hall — Nirvana and Pearl Jam
Bad Company get in having become radio fixtures with such arena-rock staples as Feel Like Makin’ Love
Can’t Get Enough and Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy
The Ahmet Ertegun Award — given to nonperforming industry professionals who had a major influence on music — will go to Lenny Waronker
Some nominees that didn't get in this year included Mariah Carey
and subsequent Let’s Twist Again are considered among the most popular songs in the history of rock 'n' roll
The 83-year-old has expressed frustration that he hadn't been granted entry before
including telling the AP in 2014: "I don’t want to get in there when I’m 85 years old
so you better do it quick while I’m still smiling."
Lauper rose to fame in the 1980s with hits such as Time After Time and Girls Just Want To Have Fun and went on to win a Tony Award for Kinky Boots
have six Grammys and a reputation for pushing the boundaries of hip-hop
The White Stripes — made up of Jack White and Meg White — were indie darlings in the early 2000s with such songs as Seven Nation Army
Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before they’re eligible for induction
The induction ceremony will take place in Los Angeles this fall
Nominees were voted on by more than 1200 artists
historians and music industry professionals
The selection criteria include "an artist’s impact on other musicians
the scope and longevity of their career and body of work
as well as their innovation and excellence in style and technique"
Dave Matthews Band and singer-guitarist Peter Frampton were inducted
Kansai’s Secretary-General Hiroyuki Ishige said Dubai’s Expo 2020 will “play a significant role in the success” of the upcoming event in Japan
Through the “expertise gained and the outstanding organisation that captivated the world,” Ishige said that many “valuable lessons” were learned from the UAE expo
He also expressed appreciation for the participation of the UAE and Saudi Arabia
According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM)
Ishige said the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka will be among the “standout pavilions
reflecting the country’s progress and its global recognition in such international exhibitions.”
The Secretary-General said Expo 2025 Osaka will feature the world’s largest wooden structure – the Grand Ring – with a perimeter of two kilometres encircling the pavilions
offering panoramic views of Osaka city and its bay
158 countries and nine international organizations have confirmed their participation so far and construction work is progressing steadily
More than 50,000 volunteers have signed up to help organise the event
Expo 2025 Osaka is set to start on April 13 to Oct
13 on the artificial island of Yumeshima under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.”
Japanese import Hideki Ishige proved key as Wellington Phoenix collected a 3-0 win to ensure defending champions Central Coast Mariners continued their winless start to the A-League Men season
New signing Ishige fired home a highlight-reel long-range strike and set up the second for Kosta Barbarouses before halftime as a clinical Phoenix collected three deserved points at Central Coast Stadium
It was an impressive bounce-back from the Phoenix following their heartbreaking eleventh-hour defeat against new rivals Auckland FC in the first New Zealand derby
The first half proved disastrous for the Mariners
who conceded twice as many goals in the opening 45 minutes as they had in the first three outings of the campaign
The result leaves the Mariners - champions in each of the past two seasons - with three points and just one goal to show from their four matches
The Mariners named the same side that took the field in the midweek AFC Champions League 2-2 draw against Shanghai Shenhua
but were without key defender Bradley Tapp following his season-ending knee injury suffered last weekend against Perth Glory
The Mariners were not without their chances
and Vitor Feijao blazed narrowly over early on when he perhaps should have scored
It proved costly as Ishige crashed home a fierce dipping free kick from well outside the area on the quarter-hour mark for a goal-of-the-season contender
Barbarouses comfortably finished off a neat counter-attack seven minutes before the break
with Ishige providing a perfect square ball
Wellington's Kosta Barbarouses (third left) celebrates his goal against the Central Coast Mariners
The contest was virtually over seven minutes after the break
with left fullback Sam Sutton the unlikely scorer after running straight through the heart of a porous Mariners defence
Central Coast enjoyed some brighter moments in the second half - this time with a strong wind behind their backs - as coach Mark Jackson brought on a host of youngsters
New forward Sabit Ngor looked dangerous whenever he was on the ball
and teenager Bailey Brandtman forced several saves from goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi on an otherwise frustrating match for the Mariners
punished them with the chances that we had and gave them very little in terms of openings," Barbarouses said
"They (the new players) can only get better
which is a bit scary for the other teams and it is just the start for them."
The Phoenix will enter the upcoming international break with a hold on a top-six spot ahead of a massive home encounter against Melbourne Victory
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Wellington Phoenix winger Hideki Ishige takes on an extra day of training every week to get himself ready for A-League games
The Japanese player told an audience in Wellington that while Japanese teams train for the four days prior to a game
so I have to do some additional training,” Ishige said through an interpreter at a special football-related event hosted by the Embassy of Japan on January 30
Ishige was one of three Japanese players who play for the Phoenix to take part in the panel discussion at the Cross Pitch Conversations event
which aimed to share insights into New Zealand and Japanese football
said players would train far more in Japan
The pair were joined by Phoenix women’s A-League player Mebae Tanaka in front of an audience of about 50 people
It was an opportunity for football fans to gain insights into the game in New Zealand and in Japan
and the audience discovered mucht about the differences and similarities
The J-League is a more established competition
and now comprises three divisions of about 60 clubs
is a fairly recent creation and has 12 teams
said Japanese teams tended to have inherent hierarchies based on the experience of the squad
but in the Pacific there were no such strata
something she felt would be beneficial to the game in her homeland
The trio all agreed the style of the game was fundamentally different Down Under
that means the game is far more technical in Japan
with more emphasis on combinations and using the pitch to their advantage
The players contrasted that with the game in New Zealand where players tend to be bigger and strength plays a far more important part of the game
Ishige noted dryly that if players could learn more about tactics
Ishige said he began playing football when he was five years old
He said he would sleep with a football and dribbled it around the room until his parents complained
Ishige is a former Japan age-group international
and scored two goals against New Zealand in the Under-17 World Cup in 2011
All three stars have taken varying routes to New Zealand’s capital
Ishige (30) has spent his entire career in Japan
Midfielder Nagasawa (33) has been a pivot to several J-League clubs
where he won the Asian Champions League with in 2017
he has played more than 300 professional games and has been called up once for his native country
earning a cap in 2017 when starting against Belgium
Tanaka (29) has played professionally in Japan and South Korea and joined the Nix from Preston Lions FC
who recently finished runners-up in Victoria’s National Premier League
Craig Stephen writes about football for a number of publications
a book that tells how New Zealand football came of age in the 1960s and 1970s
This story was first published on January 31
When Wellington Phoenix announced the arrival of Japanese attacker Hideki Ishige in September
they did so with an image of him playing against (arguably) the greatest footballer of all-time
This weekend the 30-year-old put in a performance Lionel Messi would be proud of to rubber-stamp his credentials as the Phoenix's new creative magician
Ishige was the star as the Phoenix put their derby day disappointment firmly behind them by blowing away last year's champions Central Coast Mariners. The 30-year-old had a role in all three goals in a 3-0 triumph at Gosford
assisting Kosta Barbarouses and Sam Sutton for the second and third
it was the opening goal - Ishige's first since arriving from Gamba Osaka - which truly sparked the Phoenix's season to life
Ishige whipped a vicious free-kick from considerable distance beyond the flailing Dylan Peraic-Cullen
Without comparing Ishige with any seriousness to the incomparable GOAT
it was a strike not unlike one Messi has produced on countless occasions
It was a touch of magic and that quality is hard to find
the Phoenix lost their two most likely wizards
Ben Old got his long-awaited move to Europe while Bozhidar Kraev wandered over the Tasman to Western Sydney
Ishige is clearly designed to be the replacement and
His runs in behind are certainly an improvement
he presses with higher intensity and the set-piece prolificacy will be a welcome addition
my preference is for technically good players and players with speed
and Hideki fits that mould," is how head coach Giancarlo 'Chiefy' Italiano introduced Ishige after his arrival
"He's also got a knack for scoring goals from distance," Chiefy continued
That promise has certainly been delivered on and getting one over the team that pipped the Phoenix to last year's Premiers title only adds to the satisfaction
The Mariners had chances but in a much-needed confidence boost
Phoenix goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi made several saves to ensure a shutout
After his horror pass allowed Jake Brimmer to send Auckland on their way to Kiwi-lasico bragging rights a week ago
this was a much-needed and well deserved confidence boost for the Londoner
other than Barbarouses limping out of action
But at least in Ishige the Phoenix have their latest magic man at hand to pull any rabbits out of hats
Wellington Phoenix's women are still hunting for their first win of the new A-League season
Despite having 18 shots on goal an inspired Sally James kept them at bay with Michelle Heyman's goal deciding a 1-0 loss to Canberra United in Porirua
No game for Auckland FC this weekend as they enjoy a bye week
but they will be pleased to see six Black Knights picked for the All Whites' upcoming international fixtures - including a first call-up for impressive winger Liam Gillion
Chris Wood's epic form earned him the Premier League Player of the Month award for October
he could not keep up his scoring run against former club Newcastle United this weekend
it was the man who ultimately replaced him at St James' Park - Alexander Isak - who starred in a 3-1 win for Newcastle United
Manchester City's injury crisis saw them slip to two more defeats this week
first to Sporting in the Champions League then Brighton at the weekend
That's four defeats on the trot for Pep Guardiola
a first in his illustrious managerial career
Liverpool is therefore in the driving seat in the Premier League
as well as City's wobbles and Arsenal's draw with Chelsea has them five points clear at the summit
City's demise at Sporting came against incoming Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim
who will take over a winning side after the international break
after Bruno Fernandes led his team to a 3-0 crushing of Leicester City
Ipswich Town won their first game of the season
toppling Ange Postecoglou's topsy-turvy Tottenham on the road
Fans were treated to an unexpected pitch invader when the Wellington Phoenix captain's dog stole the show during the team's clash with Canberra United
The Wellington Phoenix have blown away the defending A-League men's champions the Central Coast Mariners with a 3-0 win in Gosford
The 32-year-old has made history after being named the Premier League's Player of the Month for October
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Wellington Phoenix have bolstered their push for A-League Men silverware with the signing of versatile Japanese forward Hideki Ishige
Ishige joins the New Zealand-based club on a two-year deal after three seasons with top-flight Japanese club Gamba Osaka
He has played almost 300 matches in the J1 League for Gamba and Shimizu S-Pulse
and was crowned the AFC men's youth player of the year in 2011
It will be the first time the former Japanese youth international will play outside of Asia in his career
with Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano confident the 29-year-old is still in his prime
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"Hideki was a little bit unlucky with injuries a couple of years ago that halted his career
but I think if we get his confidence up he's going to be a great player in the A-League," Italiano said in a club statement
The versatile forward is the club's second signing from Japan
with midfielder Kazuki Nagasawa joining earlier in the week
Thai hero Rika “Tiny Doll” Ishige emerged from 2018 with some momentum behind her in ONE Championship
After a difficult start, the 29-year-old atomweight worked diligently at Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket to return to action as a much-improved martial artist
Ishige showed how much she had developed in October as she returned to form with a win over Myanmar’s Bozhena Antoniyar via first-round TKO at ONE: KINGDOM OF HEROES
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The victory in Bangkok was even more impressive considering the adversity Ishige had to overcome in the lead-up to the contest
“My recent fight was the highlight of the year
but it is not because I won,” she explains
I seriously injured my legs three weeks before the event
It was so bad I almost had to give up and cancel the fight
I wanted to see what happens if I don’t give up
“I know now that I would not have regretted losing the fight
but that I would have definitely regretted canceling it.”
Her victory saw the outgoing Ishige end the year on a high
and she admits she has already thrown herself into training in preparation for the moment she receives the call for her next bout
six days a week even though I don’t have a fight coming up,” she says
“I’m focusing on my weaknesses and what I have to improve on
I’m also learning some new things before my next fight
Ishige is working hard on the mats at Tiger Muay Thai
where head mixed martial arts coach George Hickman is keeping a close eye on “Tiny Doll’s” development
The veteran trainer says he is suitably impressed with her progression over the last 12 months
“Rika has been working incredibly hard and has made some incredible improvements as a martial artist,” he says
I think 2019 will be the biggest year of her career.”
as the Thai fan favorite reveals her aspirations to become a top contender in 2019
“In 2019 my division might be open for a new champion if Angela [Lee] moves to a higher division,” she says
it would be great because compared with other girls in this division
but I will do my best next year to make it the best year of my career.”
Rika “Tiny Doll” Ishige believes her role in martial arts is much bigger than the Circle
Along with pursuing her own dreams in ONE Championship
the 31-year-old pioneer has dedicated her life to inspiring women across the globe
“Being the first Thai woman in a world-class mixed martial arts [organization]
“The fact that I’ve become an inspiration, making many women interested in mixed martial arts – it’s an honor.”
This Friday, 18 September, Ishige will try to carry that mission forward when she faces Sunisa “Thunderstorm” Srisen in an atomweight mixed martial arts bout at ONE: A NEW BREED III
“I want to be a representative and a good role model for many other women,” she adds
“I want women to start doing mixed martial arts – not just for fighting in the ring
Ishige knows from firsthand experience why it’s important for women to learn self-defense
While attending middle school in Thailand, the Thai-Japanese athlete was bullied because of her mixed race
training in martial arts became more about conquering her own shortcomings than those of her tormentors
“It made me stronger – not only physically
it made me gentler and calmer in life and in battle,” she explains
“I was able to control myself because I knew that applying these skills [outside of competition] doesn’t give you anything
the Bangkok Fight Lab and Tiger Muay Thai representative took her love of martial arts to ONE
where she broke out with a 3-1 start to her career
In her promotional debut, Ishige earned a first-round TKO victory over Audreylaura Boniface at ONE: WARRIOR KINGDOM in March 2017. Two months later, she scored a second-round submission of Nita Dea at ONE: DYNASTY OF HEROES
By the end of 2017, Ishige was doing just what she’d wanted to do – showing women in her home country and abroad that mixed martial arts can be the path to self-improvement. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of fans swarmed her social media pages to be inspired by her powerful messages
Little did Ishige know that she’d soon be the one seeking inspiration
After adding another win and one more loss to her record in 2018
“Tiny Doll” went on a two-bout skid the following year
It was a tough 2019 for the woman who had entered The Home Of Martial Arts with such a strong run
she found solace in the people closest to her
and in those who’ve rallied behind her ever since she first stepped into the Circle
“What kept me inspired and motivated every day to be a better athlete were my family
and fans who keep supporting me,” Ishige says
Almost a year has elapsed since “Tiny Doll” last appeared on the global stage
fans will witness an athlete who’s grown despite her setbacks
“There are many differences between me in 2017 and 2020 because this year
I have learned a lot more and experienced more,” she explains
And while much has changed since Ishige’s debut
“What I want is to keep being a better athlete
I want to be a good example to young people
a representative of the country who could inspire Thai people,” she says
“Tiny Doll” will be facing a young Thai in Srisen
who is looking to build her own career in mixed martial arts
the veteran predicts the matchup will only go one way
“I have been out of fighting for a very long time
I am very happy and excited to come back and do my best,” Ishige says
“I am really focusing on training for this fight – and I will surely win.”
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Rika “Tinydoll” Ishige has emerged as one of the most popular superstars in ONE Championship
she has demonstrated a versatile martial arts skill set with three stoppage wins
and charmed fans with her sparkling charisma and personality
The 28-year-old Thai star will undoubtedly entertain the masses yet again this coming Saturday, 24 March, as she meets Filipino debutant Angelie “D Explorer” Sabanal at ONE: IRON WILL in her native Bangkok
she remembers a time when people made her life an absolute nightmare
and tried to get through school without hassling anybody
“Tinydoll” was regularly picked on at school because of her appearance and ethnic background
Not only did she suffer physical abuse from the hands of local bullies
“I do not remember the first time I got bullied because I used to get bullied since I was young,” Ishige says
I was bullied by the seniors because I am only half Thai
“Tinydoll” could not rely on help from her teachers
nor did anyone ever intervene to step in and provide any sort of help
The bullying culture spread throughout the halls
and led to many difficult days for other students
“If you have a weak point or are different
you can be the target of bullying,” she adds
Ishige decided to find her own strength and equip herself with the skills necessary to defend herself from her tormentors
While “Tinydoll” always had a fascination with the martial arts, due to her father
she felt learning some moves could help solve her problems
“I did not learn martial arts to hurt people
Those lessons helped her more than she could have ever imagined
Although she finally felt secure in defending herself from bullies
she also grew from a psychological standpoint
She gained a new sense of self-confidence and
“I felt calmer and better at controlling my emotions.”
as the bullies discovered they were not getting to the young Ishige
While Ishige took take a brief hiatus from her martial arts training to concentrate on her studies
she could not escape the allure of the culture and lifestyle
She later trained under her future boyfriend Shannon “OneShin” Wiratchai
and signed to ONE Championship in hopes of one day becoming a world champion
Ishige may have survived her experience with bullies
the issue is still extremely relevant in schools all throughout the world
the Thai atomweight superstar encourages people
to arm themselves with some martial arts training
Get ready to deal with every situation,” she asserts
“You can get physical strength by working out or practicing martial arts to protect yourself from physical or sexual bullying
you will build mental strength for dealing with verbal bullying
“Tinydoll” acknowledges that there may be some victims who are quite petite
That is why she suggests those individuals to learn
both in my normal life and in matches,” she continues
Ishige has some words to the people who used to make her life a nightmare when she was a teenager in high school
She hopes they can help in the fight to end bullying
and help prevent it from happening in the next generation
Please teach them to put yourself in someone else’s shoes
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Thailand’s Rika “Tinydoll” Ishige made a successful mixed martial arts debut just two months ago
she had her second match and proved to be even more dominant
Ishige submitted debuting Indonesian martial artist Nita Dea with a rear-naked choke in the opening stanza of their atomweight encounter at ONE: DYNASTY OF HEROES
the 28-year-old Thai was rocked by strikes from her Indonesian opponent
“I trained hard and I prepared my striking
but the first time she came at me with her punches
I tried to take her down and get the submission
Ishige looked genuinely ecstatic to be there in the cage
and looked to shock “Tinydoll” right out of the gate
and forced Ishige into the clinch to try and settle things down
Dea’s wrestling allowed her to counter and land on top
but it was on the ground that Ishige’s skills were really allowed to shine
As frenzied as the Indonesian’s attacks were on the feet
She wasted no time in taking the back and hunting for the choke
In an incredible display of heart and courage
Dea fought through some deep armbar attempts from the Bangkok native
seemingly immune to them as her elbow was hyperextended beyond normal range of motion
again went to the back and decided that a choke was the best option
The debutant battled with everything she had to fight off her opponent’s efforts
but it was only a matter of time before “Tinydoll” wrapped her arm under Dea’s chin and squeezed
forcing a reluctant tap from a very game opponent
as Ishige was declared the victor with another first-round stoppage at the 2:39 mark
and showcasing her will to entertain with a memorable walk-in
given that her skills have now taken her to 2-0
but her fighting spirit was admirable in taking this bout on late notice and battling through some tough spots
She starts her mixed martial arts career at 0-1
but will undoubtedly be back in the near future
There are not many athletes who have had an ascent like Rika “Tinydoll” Ishige this year
The Thai martial arts star has seen her popularity skyrocket since making her professional debut in March
she will have four bouts as a professional in what has been a whirlwind 2017
Most up-and-comers don’t immediately get a chance to shine under the bright lights of martial arts’ biggest show
But the 28-year-old Bangkok native jumped straight into the deep end
and spent her maiden year in ONE Championship competing in front of thousands of fans in sold-out arenas throughout Asia
The way she has risen to that challenge has been part of why her popularity has soared
“It has been the best year ever,” she says
and I got a big chance to be a part of one of the biggest promotions in the world with ONE Championship
I have over 100,000 fans on my Facebook page
There have been triumphant highs and a lone setback
but they have all been a wealth of learning opportunities
For Ishige, success has been sweet indeed, with the added satisfaction of doing it in front of her hometown crowd, and the fans that had supported her. She cites her professional debut and first victory over Audreylaura Boniface at ONE: WARRIOR KINGDOM this past March in Bangkok as 2017’s high point
That is my favorite moment,” she confesses
a defeat can be the greatest catalyst to learn a harsh lesson and inspire positive change
A true martial artist faces these difficult situations head on
and uses them to make the necessary changes to improve in one’s craft
“Most people thought my least favorite moment is when I lost,” the Thai explains
because I learned a lot of things after I lost
and for sure I will bounce back in my next bout on 9 December in my hometown
Everything that you go through prepares you for the next level
Now, “Tinydoll” is ready to show the world everything she has learned. She will compete opposite 20-year-old Manila native and promotional debutante Rome “The Rebel” Trinidad at ONE: WARRIORS OF THE WORLD
which broadcasts live from Bangkok’s Impact Arena on Saturday
so please wait for your new year present from me,” says Ishige
who looks to put the icing on the cake for a year that has seemingly had it all
As Ishige prepares to cross off the final date of her massive 2017
she admits the year as been “so much more than I expected.”
and the level of exposure and passionate fans it brings
has been been life-changing for the Thai star
she measures her success not through her professional record
but instead through the support she has gained
“I got some new experiences that I never had before in my life
and many fans coming to support me and cheering me on even if I won or lost,” she explains
“But the important thing is I got a chance to educate and inspire people who have had misunderstandings about martial arts.”
Rika “Tiny Doll” Ishige may not look like the stereotypical mixed martial artist with her petite 159-centimeter frame and near-constant smile
it is that you should never judge a book by its cover
The Thai-Japanese star made her ONE Championship debut back in 2017
and she instantly earned legions of supporters with her courageous performances and slick repertoire
she earned back-to-back first-round victories in her first two contests on the global stage
Since then, Ishige has been on a constant quest for improvement. Success is rarely linear, but the Bangkok native’s strong will and infectious beam have never faltered
we explore why “Tiny Doll” is such an endearing figure for fans across the world
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Ishige’s mixed heritage made her a target for bullies when she was in high school
where older kids verbally and physically abused her
“Tiny Doll” could not change her oppressors, so she decided to change herself
and gained the confidence and skills she needed to look after herself
Now Ishige preaches empathy to others, but she also advocates the many positives of martial arts to anybody who may be in the same situation
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As a small female in the male-dominated world of Thai combat sports
Ishige had to go the extra mile to prove that she belonged
and then she blazed a trail for others to follow
The 30-year-old started out with traditional disciplines such as aikido and karate, and then she took an interest in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts
This led her to ONE Championship in March 2017, where she became the first professional female mixed martial artist from Thailand to grace the Circle. In her promotional debut, she defeated Audreylaura Boniface at ONE: WARRIOR KINGDOM in her hometown of Bangkok
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Ishige’s performances begin the very second she steps into an arena. She is famous for her exciting walkouts — which
The Thai has made her way down the ramp in various cosplay outfits
which include martial arts legend Bruce Lee
and the Pink Ranger from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Also, she posts pictures of her marvelous cosplays on her official Instagram page
take a look at some of the best action shots and grand entrances from Ishige’s tenure in ONE Championship
and don’t forget to wish her a Happy Birthday on Friday
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Rika “Tinydoll” Ishige was looking to get back to winning ways following her first career defeat to Jomary Torres last August in Macao
but Rome “The Rebel” Trinidad traveled to Bangkok with the intention of spoiling the party
With the Thai crowd emphatically behind their hometown star, Ishige was determined to get her way. On Saturday, 9 December, the 28-year-old Thai star showcased huge improvements, as she rallied to a second-round submission victory at ONE: WARRIORS OF THE WORLD at the Impact Arena in Bangkok
The first round was spent exclusively on the feet
with “Tinydoll” staying true to her pre-bout assertion that she would showcase the striking game she has been working so hard on at Bangkok Fight Lab and Tiger Muay Thai & MMA
Coming against a Philippine Sikaran national champion in Trinidad
while “The Rebel” replied with a piston-like straight right hand
There was not much to separate the pair after the first five minutes
as there were good stand-up exchanges throughout
The second frame started in similar fashion
with both competitors looking to engage on the feet
it seemed clear that Ishige had advice from her corner to initiate a clinch sooner
and as soon as the 20-year-old Trindad over-extended with a right hand
the Thai ducked under to secure a takedown
but the durable Filipino managed to escape
Ishige landed a solid left hook that appeared to daze her opponent
and this forced Trinidad to close the distance and drive her to the fence
Ishige used her grappling advantage to sneak onto her opponent’s back and set up the finish
locking in a tight rear-naked choke and forced that tap from “The Rebel.”
Ishige now has the most victories in ONE Championship’s women’s atomweight division
It has been a whirlwind of a year for Ishige
who showed her warrior spirit by returning from defeat to pick up a good win in a high-pressure situation in Bangkok
she is undoubtedly a more complete martial artist
The dominant performance against the two-time champions was marked by an unbelievable long-range strike off the free kick for Wellington's Hideki Ishige in the early stages
Ishige's incredible goal in the 15th minute will be shown on the highlights reel as a contender for the goal of the season
The Japanese star was in the action again setting up Kosta Barbarouses who scored to send the Wellington side into the sheds at half-time with a 2-nil lead
Sam Sutton knocked in a third after displaying impressive footwork for his first goal in two years
The wins sees the Phoenix climb up to third on the A-League ladder
although they could be surpassed by Sydney FC and Melbourne City on Sunday evening
Wellington will be delighted to rebound from last week's defensive howler when they lost in the derby to rivals Auckland FC
are still holding second place on the table
Central Coast Mariners remain near the foot of the table in tenth position
dropping below Newcastle Jets due to Sunday's three goal defeat
Talented teenager Sunisa “Thunderstorm” Srisen proved she belongs on the global stage of martial arts with a gritty victory over Rika “Tiny Doll” Ishige in Bangkok
The young Thai edged out her veteran rival by unanimous decision in their atomweight mixed martial arts bout at the previously recorded ONE: A NEW BREED III
The opening stanza saw both athletes feeling their way into the action and gauging the optimum distance to engage
Srisen then found success in timing Ishige’s entries by responding with strong
thudding hooks to deter the Thai-Japanese athlete’s incoming offense
She also kept throwing leg kicks to help prevent “Tiny Doll” from finding any sort of a rhythm
The contest heated up in the second frame when the Thai mixed martial arts pioneer found a home for a step-in straight right hand that allowed her to enter Srisen’s range
Ishige feinted with a left hand to draw out a reaction from the Mister Kok Gym representative
“Tiny Doll” changed levels for a takedown attempt
Although Srisen grabbed a side headlock to stymie the Thai-Japanese star
and nearly sunk in a rear-naked choke before the bell saved “Thunderstorm.”
the two atomweights got off to a tentative start in the final round
Ishige scored again with a step-in straight right hand and immediately transitioned to a body-lock takedown
but Srisen utilized a headlock to reverse the position and used the hold to neutralize her compatriot from side control
the lack of action warranted a stand-up from the referee and a brief pause in the match
After being shown yellow cards for inactivity
the atomweight warriors began to throw strikes with more urgency
“Tiny Doll” connected with an overhand right that echoed in the Impact Arena
and Srisen responded with powerful right and left hooks
The looping power shots of “Thunderstorm” resonated and kept Ishige from gaining further traction with her strikes
the Thai mixed martial arts pioneer eventually went for broke
She burst forward with another step-in right cross and hit a final takedown in the waning seconds
but she could not capitalize before the end of the closely contested bout
Srisen’s early work and capable defense on the ground helped her earn the decision nod for her first victory in ONE
She improved her professional record to 4-1 and established herself as a name to watch in the exciting women’s atomweight division
Read more: ONE: A NEW BREED III – Full Results And Highlights For Petchmorakot Vs. Andersson
Nou Srey Pov’s ONE Championship debut earlier this month was unforgettable
At ONE: CLASH OF LEGENDS, the Cambodian atomweight defeated Thai star Rika “Tinydoll” Ishige with a superb display of striking over three all-action rounds
The 24-year-old was under pressure when she entered the Impact Arena in her opponent’s hometown of Bangkok
but she rose to the occasion to thrill fans watching back in her native land
Nou Srey Pov’s striking proves too much for Rika Ishige as the Kun Khmer World Champion claims a unanimous decision win in her ONE debut!
Nou Srey Pov’s striking proves too much for Rika Ishige as the Kun Khmer World Champion claims a unanimous decision win in her ONE debut!Watch the full event on the ONE Super App 👉 http://bit.ly/ONESuperApp | TV: Check local listings for global broadcast
Ishige – whose bouts in The Home Of Martial Arts always attract plenty of attention thanks to her huge fanbase – danced her way down the ramp to cheers from her Thai faithful
the Kun Khmer World Champion was focused on the job at hand
Some athletes suffer from nerves ahead of their big debuts under the lights
but Nou was consumed by another sensation – excitement
my heart was pounding with excitement,” she admits
‘I will show everything that I have learned during this preparation
Though the Cambodian Top Team representative is an experienced competitor
this was her debut mixed martial arts performance
and outpointed the popular Ishige from the first minute
As soon as she dropped “Tinydoll” with a big right hand
she was on her way to getting her hand raised
“I knew already in the first round that I had the upper hand,” she admits
Nou stuffed Ishige’s takedown attempts and dominated the stand-up exchanges throughout
who had no answer to such a superior striking arsenal
The Cambodian was quick to credit the work of her head coach Chan Reach and former ONE star-turned-coach Nicholas “JJ” Lee for her success
“My coaches told me the way I had to fight to win,” she explains
“They told me to keep up with my striking and continue with the low kicks to avoid Rika’s takedowns.”
Nou’s domination secured her a unanimous decision victory and marked her out as one of the prospects to keep a close eye on this year in the world’s largest martial arts organization
As she prepares to step back under the lights in 2019
she hopes to repay the faith shown in her by her fans back home by putting on some more performances they can be proud of
“I am very thankful for all the support I have received from Cambodia,” she adds
Itsuki “Strong Heart Fighter” Hirata is brimming with confidence and excitement ahead of her second bout in the world’s largest martial arts organization at the historic ONE: CENTURY
On Sunday, 13 October, in the first part of the biggest event in martial arts history, the undefeated Japanese athlete will represent her nation in her hometown of Tokyo in a women’s atomweight battle with Rika “Tiny Doll” Ishige
The 20-year-old is relaxed and certain she can confirm her status as one of the brightest young stars on the global stage by continuing the form she showed in her ONE Championship debut in June
At ONE: LEGENDARY QUEST, she performed with the composure of a veteran and took less than three minutes to take Angelie “D Explorer” Sabanal to the mat and submit her with an Americana
“I wasn’t nervous at all – I really enjoyed it
I’ve always enjoyed competition and I never really get nervous
I’m always looking forward to the next one,” she says excitedly
“Angelie Sabanal has a Muay Thai base and specializes in striking
but I caught her foot and got the takedown
which gave me bad bruising after the fight
I started training and preparing for this next one.”
The opponent for her sophomore appearance inside the Circle has far more professional experience
To prepare for the challenge of “Tiny Doll” on the biggest stage of her life and ensure her physical strength matches that of her heart
Hirata has dedicated extra time in the gym to increase her power
“I’ve been weight training three times a week to get bigger
I’ve been working on my striking and ground game
so I’ve been training for constant scrambles on the ground.”
As a mixed martial arts athlete in the amateur and professional ranks
“Strong Heart Fighter” has finished each of her opponents by submission
but she is eager to show another facet of her ever-evolving skillset at ONE: CENTURY PART I
Whether she does it on the ground or in a toe-to-toe exchange
so this time my main aim is striking,” Hirata explains
This will probably be my first opponent with good grappling
It would be great if I could also show my ground and pound.”
“This time I want everyone to see me finish by KO in the first round
Read more: Two World Title Bouts Booked For ONE: DAWN OF VALOR In Jakarta
ONE: CENTURY is the biggest World Championship martial arts event in history with 28 World Champions featured across various martial arts
No organization in history has ever promoted two full-scale World Championship events on the same day
The Home Of Martial Arts will break new ground as it brings multiple World Title bouts
a trio of World Grand Prix Championship Finals
and several World Champion versus World Champion matches to the famous Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo
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After impressing in her ONE Championship debut two months ago, Thailand’s first professional female mixed martial artist, Rika “Tinydoll” Ishige, has opted for a quick return to action so she can keep her momentum rolling
On Friday, 26 May, the 28-year-old atomweight will welcome promotional newcomer Jomary Torres to the cage at ONE: DYNASTY OF HEROES
The event will be held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium
“I want to fight at least every four months
With an impressive first-round TKO victory over Audreylaura Boniface at ONE: WARRIOR KINGDOM in her native Bangkok
“Tinydoll” was on vacation in Korea when she was offered a bout against the debuting Torres
and then found a local gym to get a head start on her preparation
she flew back home and hit the ground running for a second consecutive training camp
Torres is a talented Filipino prospect who trains out of the wushu-savvy Catalan Fighting System gym
Torres had her lone match last August at a local Filipino show
where she took a unanimous decision victory
Both Torres and Ishige are relatively inexperienced with matching 1-0 records
it is not always easy to find much information on opponents
the Thai believes her key to victory lies wholly within herself
“I like to concentrate my training on myself
The Bangkok Fight Lab also has an ace up their sleeve now
as Ishige notes that the famed Master Thong
a man who spent many years training champions in the USA
He serves as a valuable asset with his extensive mixed martial arts knowledge
As renowned for his eccentricity as he is for his skills
apparently the master’s intuition on how fights will play out is also something to behold
“[Master Thong] said last time I would use the half guard
He told me what would happen just the night before my fight
I will tell you the plan [for this fight] afterwards
For the second time in as many fights, Ishige will also be featured on the undercard of a bill headlined by Angela Lee, the champion of the atomweight division in which “Tinydoll” competes
This serves as great inspiration and motivation for Ishige
and how much respect is commanded by the leading female athletes in ONE
Ishige can keep the currently undefeated champion in her crosshairs
and does not discount a potential meeting between them in the future if the victories keep coming
“The important thing for success is self-confidence
and I am well prepared for this fight,” Ishige says
Stories of chance encounters that change a person’s life are often reserved for feel-good Hollywood movies or romance novels
while simultaneously altering the course of a young martial artist’s life altogether
For 28-year-old Rika Ishige, she has one of these tales to tell, as she prepares for her second professional bout on Friday, 26 May, at ONE: DYNASTY OF HEROES
This particular story features the man who would become her first mixed martial arts coach
“Tinydoll” was no stranger to martial arts
Coming from a mixed Thai and Japanese heritage
“I started martial arts when I was 13 or 14,” she reveals
and Rika had to put martial arts on hold while she was studying
Though she was not able to give her time to training
as the growing sport of mixed martial arts began to be televised and available on the internet
Fascinated by the showmanship and the sport’s competitive nature
she found the time to resume her martial arts training
karate and aikido were not enough to satisfy her growing hunger to learn
While working at an aikido event as emcee, Ishige caught the eye of Thai martial arts pioneer and ONE Championship lightweight star Shannon Wiratchai
she eventually found out about his coaching
Friends became training partners, and training partners became sweethearts
as their shared interest and time spent together brought their relationship ever closer
After years of training in separate disciplines
Ishige now got her wish to learn different styles at the same time
and even blend them together into one of her own
Though martial arts were not alien to her family
she admits there was some skepticism when she revealed to them that she wished to compete professionally
They were concerned about my face,” Ishige says with a chuckle
admitting there were many assumptions people made about combat sports in Thailand
and that people believed they were not suitable for a petite middle-class woman such as herself
“Most people do not understand mixed martial arts
They think there are no rules and barbaric
but I can compete in a world-class organization
It is not brutal – it is about technique.”
Ishige is helping to pave the way for other martial arts in Thailand – apart from the country’s vaunted Muay Thai – as its first professional female athlete in the sport
By competing in world-class events in the biggest arenas around the region
she is showing her fellow countrymen that it is not underground
and by winning and showcasing her skills in the cage
she is reiterating that it is not just a brawl
When Ishige and Wiratchai competed together on the same ONE: WARRIOR KINGDOM card in Bangkok in March
both scored first-round stoppage victories in front of their hometown fans
Their dual success helped to show Thais that the nation had other great combat sports athletes to get behind
and that mixed martial arts can grow alongside Muay Thai to cater to all sports fans
they are opening eyes and introducing legions of already passionate enthusiasts to the burgeoning world of Asian martial arts
things might not have progressed in Thailand in the same way
If “Tinydoll” can keep pushing forward and winning, as she plans to do against Nita Dea on 26 May at the Singapore Indoor Stadium
“I want to keep competing and showcasing martial arts in Thailand,” Ishige says
Hometown heroine Rika “Tinydoll” Ishige made her MMA debut at ONE: WARRIOR KINGDOM
The Thai defeated Malaysia’s Audreylaura “Ice Comet” Boniface in an exciting back-and-forth affair in front of her compatriots at the Impact Arena in Bangkok
There was absolutely no hesitation from either woman warrior
who trains out of AJ “Pyro” Lias Mansor’s Borneo Tribal Squad
was able to get the fight to the ground with a well-timed takedown just over 30 seconds into the opening stanza
Ishige maintained her composure from the bottom
and was able to sweep her opponent before attempting to step over with a slick armbar
but the Bangkok Fight Lab product wound up on top again
but Ishige mounted the Malaysian atomweight and went for another armbar
That did not keep Ishige from remaining in the mount position
and she duly pounded away with creative strikes
forcing the referee to call a stop to the action at 4:32 in the very first round and award Ishige with the TKO victory
The debut of “Tinydoll” could not have gone any smoother
From the moment she arrived in ONE Championship, Rika “Tinydoll” Ishige has been a firm fan favorite
The 29-year-old Thai star quickly made a name for herself with her eye-catching walkouts
and willingness to take the action to her opponents every time she steps into the ONE Championship cage
Ishige will make her promotional return at ONE: KINGDOM OF HEROES
which emanates from the Impact Arena in her native Bangkok
Before she faces Myanmar’s Bozhena Antoniyar in an atomweight showdown
let’s relive the Thai’s three victories in The Home Of Martial Arts
In 2017, Rika "Tiny Doll" Ishige had a hugely successful debut!
Rika "Tiny Doll" Ishige / ริกะ อิชิเกะ had a hugely successful debut!Download the ONE Super App now 👉 http://bit.ly/ONESuperApp
In March 2017, Ishige made her professional mixed martial arts debut on home soil at ONE: WARRIOR KINGDOM. She took on Malaysia’s Audreylaura Boniface at the Impact Arena
Although she was taken down early in the contest
“Tinydoll” showed great composure to reverse the position
and threatened with two successive armbar attempts that Boniface did well to escape from
The Thai rained down elbows and punches to force the stoppage with merely 28 seconds left in the opening stanza
and she was motivated to build momentum almost immediately
A smile and a submission from Rika "Tiny Doll" Ishige.
A smile and a submission from Rika "Tiny Doll" Ishige / ริกะ อิชิเกะ.Download the ONE Super App now 👉 http://bit.ly/ONESuperApp
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Fresh off her impressive debut, Ishige returned to action against Indonesian wushu warrior Nita Dea just two months later at ONE: DYNASTY OF HEROES in Singapore
The Thai hero repeated the feat with another first-round stoppage victory
but she had to battle through adversity once again to earn the win
“Tinydoll” stood toe-to-toe with her opponent
but was rocked by strikes in the early exchanges
Ishige used her grappling superiority to great effect
as she escaped from the bottom position to eventually take Dea’s back and lock up a tight armbar
Despite finding herself in a predicament that would have prompted many athletes to tap
even after Ishige extended the Indonesian’s elbow
and she worked her way into position to apply a tight rear-naked choke
which ultimately forced the tap halfway into the frame
Who do you want to see Rika "Tiny Doll" Ishige face next?
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The Thai experienced her first blemish four months earlier
and everyone was waiting to see how she would respond
She met Philippine Sikaran Champion Rome “The Rebel” Trinidad at ONE: WARRIORS OF THE WORLD in Bangkok
“Tinydoll” was keen to display her stand-up early in the bout
as she utilized her low kicks to counter the Filipina’s straight punches in the first round
Ishige showcased a more well-rounded skill set
where she scored with solid strikes and threatened with submission attempts
she initiated the clinch and maneuvered herself into position to lock up a rear-naked choke
thus giving the Thai a sensational win in front of her home crowd.