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Singapore-based Japanese striker Hiroki Akimoto is entering the most significant bout of his career thus far, when he takes on dangerous former Top King Muay…

Rising contender Roshan Mainam of India continued his ascent up the flyweight ladder last Friday night, 9 October when he completely dominated top Chinese prospect…

Former ONE World Title challenger and fifth-ranked flyweight Reece “Lightning” McLaren of Gold Coast, Australia put the brakes on Aleksi Toivonen’s hype train, putting forth…

Former ONE World Title challenger and second-ranked flyweight contender Danny “The King” Kingad of the Philippines will have his eyes glued to the television screen…

Singaporean lightweight veteran and former ONE World Title challenger Amir Khan will be fighting for more than just a victory when he steps into the…

24-year-old wrestling champion “The Indian Notorious” Roshan Mainam is primed and ready to put on a fantastic show when he steps back inside the ONE…

Fifth-ranked flyweight and former title challenger Reece “Lightning” McLaren of Australia believes he is but a couple of wins away from challenging for the ONE…

Undisputed reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio of the Philippines welcomes any challenger willing to step up to the plate, looking for…

29-year-old Murugan “Wolverine” Silvarajoo of Malaysia has grand aspirations heading into his highly-anticipated ONE Championship debut. A former F3 Boxing Champion based out of MuayFit…

Former inaugural ONE Strawweight World Champion Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke of Thailand is one of the most decorated martial arts World Champions on the ONE Championship…

Indonesia’s Eko Roni Saputra is a national wrestling champion with incredible grappling acumen. But after dominating his most recent opponent with his bread and butter…

29-year-old ONE Championship lightweight Rahul “The Kerala Krusher” Raju of India is beaming with confidence, after spending months in Singapore’s ‘Circuit Breaker’ gradually healing his…

Former ONE World Title challenger Amir Khan has had some time to reflect on his career over the past few months, during the Covid-19 situation…

After spending months in Singapore’s ‘Circuit Breaker,’ essentially training at home, multiple-time Indonesian National Wrestling Champion Eko Roni Saputra is ready, willing, and able to…

Former ISKA K-1 World Champion Josh “Timebomb” Tonna of Australia is about to step into the most significant bout of his career thus far. The…

Three-time European Grappling Champion Aleksi “The Giant” Toivonen of Finland and fifth ranked flyweight contender Reece “Lightning” McLaren of Australia are both exceptional grapplers, and…

Boxing’s only eight-division world champion, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, is at the tail end of his career. Experts are convinced the fiery Filipino fighter is but…

Reigning ONE Strawweight Kickboxing and Muay Thai World Champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao of Thailand is known for his devastating strikes inside the ring, renowned for his…

Reigning ONE Strawweight Kickboxing and Muay Thai World Champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao of Thailand will soon make his much-anticipated return to the ONE Championship Circle. Sam-A…

Muay Thai legend Sam-A Gaiyanghadao continues to bring glory back home to Thailand with his every conquest in ONE Super Series. The 36-year-old is a…

Singapore’s Tiffany “No Chill” Teo is feeling a hundred percent after more than a year of absence from the ONE Circle. She was last seen…

ONE Championship newcomer Denice “The Menace Fairtex” Zamboanga knows who she wants next if she wins on 28 February. Zamboanga is set to face long-standing…

When Team Lakay’s Honorio “The Rock” Banario started his career in ONE Championship, he was one of the organization’s top featherweight talents. Not many may…

Thai mixed martial arts star Shannon “OneShin” Wiratchai is brimming with confidence heading into his bout against Team Lakay’s Honorio “The Rock” Banario this Friday,…

Vietnamese-American martial arts athlete Thanh Le brings to ONE Championship a penchant for scoring incredible knockouts, as seen in his first two appearances for the…

Multiple-time Indian National Wushu Champion Puja “The Cyclone” Tomar’s skills as a mixed martial artist will be tested once more. Standing across the ONE Circle…

As one of ONE Championship’s five breakout stars for the year 2019, grappling specialist Ayaka Miura has quickly made her name known in the women’s…

The road to becoming a ONE Championship athlete has been filled with curves and valleys for Joey Pierotti. The native of Enumclaw, Washington, United States…

With each passing day, young Thai superstar Stamp Fairtex is adapting to the game of mixed martial arts. The reigning ONE Atomweight Kickboxing and Muay…

Puja “The Cyclone” Tomar has the opportunity to bring honor to India’s women’s mixed martial arts on 10 January. The multiple-time Indian National Wushu Champion…

For Han Zi Hao, there would be no better start to 2020 than by claiming victory at ONE: A NEW TOMORROW. The 24-year-old meets Mehdi…

Brazil’s Maira Mazar has been patiently waiting to showcase her skills on the global scene. After joining ONE Championship, she now gets her opportunity to…

Former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Jonathan “The General” Haggerty had difficulty accepting his predicament after falling to now reigning champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon in…

Reigning ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon is preparing to give a more convincing performance in his rematch with Jonathan Haggerty. The two…

At a young age, people surrounding Jonathan “The General” Haggerty believed he was destined for greatness. He took up Muay Thai when he was just…

Brice “The Truck” Delval knew from an early age that all he wanted to do was to become a martial artist. Delval was so dedicated…

Stamp Fairtex was bullied as a child growing up due to her small stature. She was small for her age, and was often picked on…

Iran’s Ali Motamed recently earned a six-figure contract with ONE Championship following his incredible performance at ONE Warrior Series 9 earlier this month. Overall, Motamed…

ONE Light Heavyweight and Middleweight World Champion Aung La N Sang is fresh from his title defense against ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon Vera at…

Team Lakay ace Danny “The King” Kingad had no regrets in 2019, despite dropping a decision loss to the legendary Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson in…

It has certainly been a humbling year for Team Lakay’s Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon. After losing the ONE Bantamweight World Title to rival Bibiano “The…

Team Lakay veteran and former ONE Flyweight World Champion Geje “Gravity” Eustaquio went 2-2 on the year, finishing with a scintillating knockout victory over Finland’s…

Honorio “The Rock” Banario is not satisfied with his performances in 2019. Since his professional debut in February 2010, Banario holds a record of 14-10….

Han Zi Hao’s 2019 has been a year of experience and learning opportunities. The 24-year-old Chinese national started the year with the rare opportunity of…

There isn’t anyone in the martial arts world who doesn’t know who Rich Franklin is. He’s a multiple-time middleweight world champion, and a 13-year veteran…

Team Lakay’s very own Gina “Conviction” Iniong won the Philippines’ a gold medal in kickboxing during the Southeast Asian Games.  Iniong swept Apichaya Minkhwan from…

Chen Rui has had a pretty good run at it during his time so far in ONE Championship, despite losing his last match. This Friday…

Nicknamed “The Menace Fairtex”, Denice Zamboanga is ready to make her debut in ONE Championship this Friday night. The undefeated 22-year-old Filipina is confident of…

Before he hit the age of 30, South Korean martial arts star Kim Woon Kyoum challenged himself to take his career to the next level…

Growing up in Bucharest, Andrei Stoica was fascinated by martial arts. It is something he felt that he was intended for him. Now as an…

Wushu World Champion and MIMMA Women’s Champion Jihin “Shadow Cat” Radzuan is always up for a challenge even when it comes to accepting a match…

China’s Zhang Chenglong is on the cusp of greatness. This Friday night, 6 December, at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Zhang goes for…

ONE Super Series standout Alaverdi Ramazanov is set to go toe-to-toe with China’s Zhang Chenglong this Friday night in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. “The Babyface Killer”,…

Malaysia’s Jihin “Shadow Cat” Radzuan looks to expand on her professional record of 5-1 this Friday, 6 December when she heads back to Kuala Lumpur…

After her first-round submission victory in her last bout, Malaysian sensation Jihin “Shadow Cat” Radzuan is back in action this Friday against ONE Championship newcomer…

Jihin “Shadow Cat” Radzuan does not want her match with Denice “The Menace Fairtex” Zamboanga on 6 December at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur…

“Mister KO” Andrei Stoica knew that he was born to be a martial artist. Stoica discovered martial arts thanks to his father who was a…

“The Kid” Kim Woon Kyoum will make his ONE Championship debut on 6 December at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur when he faces “The…

Malaysia’s Jihin “Shadow Cat” Radzuan believes that she will be facing a well-rounded athlete in Denice “The Menace Fairtex” Zamboanga on 6 December at ONE:…

Alaverdi “Babyface Killer” Ramazanov is confident he will showcase his unique style of striking on 6 December at ONE: MARK OF GREATNESS when he squares…

Top King Muay Thai World Champion “Muay Thai Boy” Zhang Chenglong will put his reputation on the line on 6 December against three-time IFMA World…

Ryuto “Dragon Boy” Sawada will go up against Bokang “Little Giant” Masunyane at ONE: MARK OF GREATNESS on 6 December at the Axiata Arena in…

On 6 December at ONE: MARK OF GREATNESS, Filipina martial arts athlete Denice “The Fairtex Menace” Zamboanga will make her ONE Championship debut when she…

After hundreds of professional bouts, former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao will embark on a new journey when he competes in kickboxing…

Denice “The Fairtex Menace” Zamboanga’s undefeated record will be on the line this Friday, 6 December at ONE: MARK OF GREATNESS. The Filipina is ready…

Sam-A Gaiyanghadao will get another shot at ONE Championship gold on 6 December when he faces “Golden Boy” Wang Junguang for the inaugural ONE Strawweight…

German striking sensation, Christina Breuer will have the opportunity to be the first athlete to beat Jorina Baars in a kickboxing match. As part of…

Jorina Baars is by far one of the most successful competitors in the world of martial arts. The 31-year-old Dutch warrioress from Den Helder, The…

In sports, there is nothing better than a World Champion having a rival to do battle with. For reigning ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion Ilias…

Over the past three years, Ramon Gonzales has scored three victories, with all three of them coming by submission. Gonzales, nicknamed “The Bicolano,” will try…

For Yodsanklai IWE Fairtex, the goal remains the same: capture ONE Championship gold. Yodsanklai will look to get back on that quest at ONE: AGE…

Filipino mixed martial arts star Edward “The Ferocious” Kelly is one of ONE Championship’s veteran featherweights. He’s been in the Circle with the absolute best…

The Cadillac Arena in Beijing, China is going to get rocked on November 16. ONE Championship’s latest extravaganza, ONE: AGE OF DRAGONS, is set to…

Muay Thai legend “The Hero” Yodsanklai IWE Fairtex aims to get right back to the winner’s circle when he squares off with Jamal “Kherow” Yusupov…

Former ONE World Title contender Laura “La Gladiadora” Balin will have yet another opportunity to claim her first win of the year when she faces…

Multiple-time Muay Thai and kickboxing World Champion Tarik “The Tank” Khbabez is all but ready to square off with KLF Heavyweight Kickboxing World Champion Roman…

Ritu “The Indian Tigress” Phogat is ready to make her professional mixed martial arts debut at ONE: AGE OF DRAGONS set for the Cadillac Arena…

Edward “The Ferocious” Kelly is set to face Tang Kai in a featherweight bout at ONE: AGE OF DRAGONS, which goes down at the Cadillac…

Blaze FC Strawweight Champion Jeremy “The Jaguar” Miado is back in action at ONE: AGE OF DRAGONS on 16 November from the Cadillac Arena in…

This coming Saturday, 16 November the entire Indian martial arts community will be tuned in to ONE Championship’s live event in Beijing, ONE: AGE OF…

Two-time ONE Strawweight World Champion Yoshitaka Naito overcame an early childhood decision that he still regrets to this day to rise to the top of…

For Akihiro Fujisawa, the idea of becoming a martial artist was never his first planned career endeavor.  But now that he has jumped head-first into…

Earlier this year, Hiroaki Suzuki had the opportunity to become the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion when he faced off against Nong-O Gaiyanghadao at…

Stamp Fairtex currently holds a pair of World Titles over her shoulders, as she enters ONE: MASTERS OF FATE as the ONE Atomweight Muay Thai…

Rene “The Challenger” Catalan will challenge Joshua “The Passion” Pacio, an opponent nearly two decades younger than he is, for the ONE Strawweight World Title…

Catalan Fighting System will have another athlete representing their organization when Robin “The Ilonggo” Catalan goes toe-to-toe with three-time Pan-American Greco-Roman Wrestling Champion Gustavo “El…

As the reigning ONE Atomweight Muay Thai and Kickboxing World Champion, there is only one thing for Stamp Fairtex to do now: pursue a third…

Filipino martial arts veteran Robin “The Ilonggo” Catalan is scheduled to face off against Cuban warrior Gustavo Balart on supporting card of ONE: MASTERS OF…

By principle, multiple-time Wushu World Champion Rene “The Challenger” Catalan never wanted to face a fellow Filipino on his way to ONE Championship gold. But…

The way Eduard “Landslide” Folayang bounces back from adversity should be an inspiration to all martial artists.  After a couple of painful setbacks earlier this…

ONE Strawweight World Champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio is set to defend his title against Filipino martial arts veteran, Rene “The Challenger” Catalan.  The two…

Brushing off two painful setbacks this year against Shinya Aoki and Eddie Alvarez, Eduard “Landslide” Folayang is in high spirits heading into his next bout…

Joshua “The Passion” Pacio regained the ONE Strawweight World Title after a show-stopping knockout victory in April over Yosuke Saruta. Pacio believes that if he…

With her sights set on another world title, ONE Championship’s first-ever two-sport World Champion, Stamp Fairtex of Thailand, is focused on her mixed martial arts…

Multiple-time wushu world champion Rene “The Challenger” Catalan of the Philippines is one of the most decorated wushu athletes ever to transition to mixed martial…

Indonesian Flyweight Champion Rudy “The Golden Boy” Agustian is hoping to restore glory at ONE: DAWN OF VALOR when he goes toe-to-toe with multiple-time Indonesia…