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The trilogy bout is official. Former ONE Lightweight World Champions Eduard “Landslide” Folayang and Shinya “Tobikan Judan” Aoki will meet for the third time. Both…

Filipino-American ONE Super Series athlete Jackie Buntan is picking her friend and Boxing Works teammate Janet “JT” Todd to win her next bout. The reigning…

Multiple-time former ONE World Champion Eduard “Landslide” Folayang remains one of the top competitors in his division, despite a recent string of heartbreaking setbacks inside…

Reigning ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon is excited to make his American prime time debut next week, when he…

Former ONE Flyweight World Champion Geje “Gravity” Eustaquio of Team Lakay shared his insight on the upcoming Demetrious Johnson vs. Adriano Moraes flyweight showdown. Johnson…

ONE Super Series debutant “Mini T” Danial Williams is joining the world’s largest martial arts organization ready to face the biggest test of his young…

The much-anticipated “ONE on TNT I” event goes down this week, with everyone tuning in to witness all the exciting action. The event broadcasts live…

Thai striking sensation Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon wants to impress in his next contest. The reigning ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion will be…

Indonesian wrestling champion and rising mixed martial arts star, “Dynamite” Eko Roni Saputra, is one of the top talents in the ONE Championship flyweight division….

Former ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard “Landslide” Folayang is coming into his next bout full of motivation, after witnessing his Team Lakay teammates claim victories…

There’s no respite for former Brave CF Bantamweight Champion Stephen “The Sniper” Loman. No rest. No easy fights. The 25-year-old fighter out of the famed…

Former ONE Flyweight World Champion Geje “Gravity” Eustaquio likes Stephen Loman’s chances when he meets #1-ranked bantamweight contender John “Hands of Stone” Lineker at “ONE…

Former ONE Bantamweight World Champion Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon believes his teammate, former Brave CF Bantamweight Champion Stephen “The Sniper” Loman has a great chance…

The “ONE on TNT” event series kicks off next Wednesday, April 7 (April 8 SGT) with ONE on TNT I. In the main event, ONE…

Four-time ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon of Thailand is primed and ready to enter the biggest fight of his…

When hard-hitting knockout artist John “Hands of Stone” Lineker joined ONE Championship from the UFC in October of 2019, he knew his road to the…

American mixed martial artist Emilio “The Honey Badger” Urrutia is excited to make his way back to the ONE Circle, this time at bantamweight, where…

Hard-hitting Mark “Tyson Fairtex” Abelardo has his sights set on a decisive victory this Friday night. The 29-year-old Filipino by way of New Zealand, currently…

Former ONE Atomweight Muay Thai and Kickboxing World Champion Stamp Fairtex of Thailand was simply ecstatic last week when she could finally break the news…

ONE Championship female atomweight talent and Indian mixed martial arts rising star Ritu “The Indian Tigress” Phogat has been selected as one of eight participants…

When ONE Championship announced that Team Lakay veteran Stephen “The Sniper” Loman was joining the Home of Martial Arts in February, the former undisputed Brave…

There’s a fast rising Indian contingent in the world’s largest martial arts organization today. Led by a handful of amazing athletes, Indian fighters in ONE…

For former UFC Flyweight World Champion and current ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix Champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, his time in ONE Championship certainly has…

Former ONE Flyweight World Champion Geje “Gravity” Eustaquio of the famed Team Lakay from Baguio City, Philippines treats his teammates like his own ‘brothers.’ Which…

After a troubling year for practically everyone in the world, the turn of the new year represents rekindled hope. Despite the circumstances, ONE Championship women’s…

Former ONE Atomweight Kickboxing and Muay Thai World Champion and the #5-ranked atomweight mixed martial artist Stamp Fairtex, and her opponent, grappling specialist Alyona Rassohyna…

Former ONE Featherweight World Champion Honorio “The Rock” Banario of the famed Team Lakay of Baguio City, Philippines, is looking to embark on another run…

ONE Championship top Indonesian strawweight Stefer “The Lion” Rahardian has had to deal with a plethora of injuries throughout his career that have hampered his…

Top ONE women’s atomweight contender Gina “Conviction” Iniong of the famed Team Lakay of Baguio City, Philippines has been out of action since her January…

Team Lakay featherweight veteran Edward “The Ferocious” Kelly believes the long break from competition has allowed him much-needed rest, the kind that will see him…

Former ONE World Title challenger and current #2 ranked flyweight Danny “The King” Kingad of the Philippines looks back on a tough year filled with…

Former ONE Atomweight Kickboxing and Muay Thai World Champion Stamp Fairtex may have relinquished her two belts in a pair of tough losses last year,…

Indonesian mixed martial arts champion Paul “The Great King” Lumihi has had a rough go in his time inside the ONE Circle. The 33-year-old from…

Team Lakay kicked the year off in style as rising star Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang scored a massive knockout of Japan’s Namiki Kawahara. Adiwang stopped…

Former ONE Atomweight Kickboxing and Muay Thai World Champion Stamp Fairtex of Thailand is back in action this week, ready to resume her quest for…

Indonesian mixed martial arts champion Paul “The Great King” Lumihi is ready to put the past behind him and turn over a new leaf when…

Former two-sport ONE World Champion Stamp Fairtex of Thailand wants nothing more than to don the ONE Championship world title around her waist again this…

Reigning ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon “The Truth” Vera recently flew from his home in Guam back to the Philippines to wrap up a few…

Four-time Muay Thai and Kickboxing Heavyweight World Champion Alain “The Panther” Ngalani of Hong Kong is certainly a fan favorite. When he makes his return…

First-ranked ONE Championship female mixed martial arts atomweight Denice “The Menace” Zamboanga of the Philippines didn’t take kindly to Meng Bo’s recent comments about her….

Fresh off a hard-earned unanimous decision victory over Samara Santos at ONE: UNBREAKABLE on 22 January, #2-ranked women’s atomweight mixed martial arts contender Meng Bo…

Filipino mixed martial arts phenom Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang of the famed Team Lakay of Baguio City wants to be the #1 ranked strawweight contender…

Stepping in as a late replacement for China’s Hexigetu, Namiki Kawahara of Japan is entering his bout against hard-hitting Filipino Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang of…

Philippine martial arts pioneer Mark “The Machine” Sangiao is the man behind the famed Team Lakay of Baguio City, and responsible for a plethora of…

Reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio of the famed Team Lakay of Baguio City, Philippines, like the rest of the country, will…

Filipino fighting phenom Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang is first up to bat for Team Lakay this year, as he climbs into the ONE Circle looking…

Thai striking sensation Capitan Petchyindee Academy is on a tremendous high right now, and is one of the hottest talents heading into 2021. The 27-year-old…

When Thai striking sensation, Capitan Petchyindee Academy, joined ONE Super Series in 2020, he had a firm goal in his mind, and that was to…

Team Lakay upstart Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang had a rough start to the year, as the 27-year-old from Baguio City, Philippines recently lost his mother…

Indian wrestling prodigy and rising ONE Championship star Ritu “The Indian Tigress” Phogat will be fixated on the proceedings surrounding the promotion’s first live show…

Reigning ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang “Iron Man” Jitmuangnon is one of the most dominant and explosive fighters in the world. The way…

Reigning ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Gaiyanghadao doesn’t want to think his next opponent has any weaknesses, so as not to underestimate him….

Reigning ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Gaiyanghadao couldn’t be happier to make his highly-anticipated return to the ONE Circle. The Thai legend is…

It’s every athlete’s dream to become a world champion in their chosen sport. The statement rings true, especially for Thailand’s Rodlek PK.Saenchai Muaythaigym. Rodlek has…

ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai Tournament Champion Rodlek PK.Saenchai Muaythaigym is entering the toughest test of his career. Rodlek will challenge Thai countryman and reigning ONE…

Like everyone else, reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio of the Philippines has had a rough 2020, having to deal with many…

South Africa’s Bokang “Little Giant” Masunyane feels his arrival on the world stage marks the beginning of his steady ascent to the top of the…

Indian wrestling champion Ritu “The Indian Tigress” Phogat is quickly progressing in her career since transitioning to the sport of mixed martial arts in 2019….

Filipina mixed martial arts veteran and ONE Championship atomweight Jomary “The Zamboanginian Fighter” Torres believes she will be able to handle Ritu Phogat, when she…

Philippine martial arts veteran and former ONE World Title challenger Rene “The Challenger” Catalan is on the comeback trail. Catalan, #3-ranked strawweight contender, will take…

Up and coming Filipino star Jomary Torres is looking to get back to her winning ways the next time she steps inside the ONE Championship…

When ONE Championship had announced its return to its flagship event schedule, martial arts fans in the Philippines knew it wouldn’t be long until they…

ONE Championship #5-ranked strawweight contender Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang of the Philippines is one of the most explosive mixed martial artists in the world today….

Former unified and undisputed ONE Bantamweight World Champion Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon of the Philippines is in for one of the toughest challenges of his…

2-time former ONE Flyweight World Champion Geje “Gravity” Eustaquio of the Philippines makes his highly-anticipated return to action this Friday night, and the 31-year-old is…

With undefeated lightweight champion Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov announcing his retirement following his dominant victory over Justin Gaethje, the “GOAT” debate was instantly ignited, with…

Former ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard “Landslide” Folayang of the Philippines is just the man to predict the highly-anticipated showdown between ranked lightweight contenders Pieter…

Russian powerhouse Timofey Nastyukhin is on an absolute tear, and is fast approaching a shot at the ONE World Title. A win over his next…

Japanese firecracker and fourth-ranked flyweight contender Yuya “Little Piranha” Wakamatsu doesn’t believe he’s the star everyone’s hoping him to be just yet. The humble 25-year-old…

Third-ranked ONE lightweight contender Pieter “The Archangel” Buist of The Netherlands fought and defeated former ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard “Landslide” Folayang of the Philippines…

The Philippines’ Ramon Gonzales may be catching his next opponent at just the right time. A chance to take out Indonesian rising star Eko Roni…

3-time Filipino Kyokushin Karate Champion Ramon “The Bicolano” Gonzales is heading into his next bout with momentum. Despite suffering a decision loss to China’s Hexigetu…

Multiple-time Indonesian national wrestling champion Eko Roni Saputra is fresh off a resounding victory in early October — an impressive first-round submission over Malaysia’s Murugan…

2-time Wushu World Championship medalist Priscilla Hertati Lumban Gaol of Indonesia leads the way for women warriors in her home country, paving the route towards…

Former ONE Flyweight World Champion Geje “Gravity” Eustaquio of the Philippines will be back inside the ONE Circle soon. But before he takes the stage…

Number one ranked ONE Championship atomweight contender Denice “The Menace” Zamboanga of the Philippines is currently still in Bangkok, training at their new gym Marrok…

Philippine martial arts icon and Team Lakay veteran Eduard “Landslide” Folayang has had a rough go of it as of late, losing three of his…

Former ONE World Title challenger and No. 1 ranked female strawweight contender Tiffany “No Chill” Teo of Singapore promises to show fans a whole host…

Fans say 2-time former ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard “Landslide” Folayang of the Philippines is at a crossroads in his career. Veteran Philippine fight scribes…

After a blistering start to her ONE Championship career, Thai atomweight superstar Rika “Tiny Doll” Ishige has hit sort of a snag as of late,…

Former two-sport ONE World Champion Stamp Fairtex of Thailand is on the mend, looking to bounce back the first chance she gets and redeem herself…

Apart from competing at ONE: INSIDE THE MATRIX himself, Filipino martial arts icon and former ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard “Landslide” Folayang has a vested…

Australia’s Antonio “The Spartan” Caruso is no doubt stepping into the biggest bout of his career. Caruso meets former ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard “Landslide”…

Reigning ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon “The Truth” Vera of the Philippines is one of the most dominant world champions in ONE Championship history. He’s…

ONE Championship returns to Singapore with its biggest event of the year. ONE: INSIDE THE MATRIX happens on Friday, 30 October, broadcast live from the…

When two-division ONE World Champion “The Burmese Python” Aung La N Sang of Myanmar steps into the ONE Championship Circle against top middleweight contender Reinier…

Indian national wrestling champion and current ONE atomweight contender Ritu “The Indian Tigress” Phogat is rapidly advancing her mixed martial arts skills on a daily…

Indian wrestling champion and rising atomweight star Ritu “The Indian Tigress” Phogat is an elite athlete. Her rigorous training schedule, which consists of multiple training…

2-time former ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard “Landslide” Folayang of the Philippines is a global martial arts superstar and has been the face of Philippine…

Team Lakay head coach and Philippine martial arts pioneer Mark “The Machine” Sangiao has his work cut out for him over the next few weeks….

Filipino mixed martial arts phenom and ONE Championship strawweight Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang started his martial arts career as a boxer, so it is hardly…

Unbeaten No. 1 ranked atomweight contender Denice “The Menace” Zamboanga of the Philippines has accepted the challenge laid out by reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight World…

Top mixed martial arts proponent Shannon “OneShin” Wiratchai of Thailand is a veteran of the sport, and enjoys watching big matches from the sidelines just…

ONE Championship flyweight and former regional Philippine champion Drex “T-Rex” Zamboanga shared his thoughts on the current situation surrounding the ONE women’s atomweight division, a…

Multiple-time Muay Thai World Champion Sagetdao “Deadly Star” Petpayathai of Thailand will make his highly-anticipated return to striking action, as he officially joins the ONE…

ONE Warrior Series product Ryuto “Dragon Boy” Sawada of Japan is ready to make his long-awaited return to the ONE Championship Circle after suffering his…

Japanese former WFKO Kyokushin Karate World Champion Hiroki Akimoto knows what he wants, and that’s a shot at a ONE World Title. The increasingly confident…

Malaysian featherweight sensation Keanu Subba is more than ready for his highly-anticipated return to the ONE Circle. The 26-year-old from Kuala Lumpur suffered a debilitating…

Former OneSongchai S1 Champion, Malaysian striker Azwan Che Wil is looking to bring himself out of his most recent slump when he makes his highly-anticipated…