Eduard Folayang Says ONE: Masters of Fate Bout Will Be in His Favor
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 Pacio Wants to Bring Honor to Team Lakay Brothers
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…
Stamp Fairtex is Serious About Pursuing Another World Title
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…
Rene Catalan 100% Focused on Getting ONE Strawweight World Title
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…
DEEP 92 Impact Results
The DEEP 92 Impact main event title match came down to the striker vs wrestler style clash many expected. Champion Koji Takeda showcased his world…
DEEP Jewels 26 Results
Jewels 26 main event saw 2 highly experienced competitors face off as Emi Tomimatsu challenged title holder Tomo Maesawa. Out to avenge a 2016 submission…
Rudy Agustian Will Come Back Stronger Than Ever
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…
ONE: DAWN OF VALOR – John Lineker Vs. Muin Gafurov Preview
In one of the most highly anticipated promotional debuts of the year and an intriguing matchup in general, newly signed John Lineker will battle Muin…
Elipitua Siregar Looks to Finish Egi Rozten On the Mats
Two Indonesian athletic champions are facing off on October 25 in ONE: DAWN OF VALOR in front of their countrymen at Istora Senayan in Jakarta. …
Pancrase 309
Last weekend, Pancrase 309 was held at the Studio Coast venue. The card was a small one compared to other Pancrase cards that we have…
Parenthood Motivates Johnny Nunez Ahead of ONE Championship Debut
Singapore-based Las Vegas native Johnny Nunez is about to make his ONE Championship debut at ONE: DAWN OF VALOR on 25 October from the Istora…
John Lineker to Face Another Formidable Striker in ONE Championship Debut
John “Hands of Stone” Lineker, one of the most hard-hitting athletes in mixed martial arts, will rock Istora Senayan in Jakarta, Indonesia when he makes…
Miesha Tate Helped Johnny Nunez Make Career Change
Johnny Nunez had options for where he would make his next appearance in martial arts. But it was on the advice of his partner, former…
ONE Championship Heads To Jakarta With Two World Titles On The Line
Following the incredible ONE: CENTURY event that saw Hawaii’s own Angela Lee and Christian Lee walk out of Tokyo as big winners, ONE Championship will…
Stefer Rahardian looks to return to the winners’ circle in Jakarta
Stefer “The Lion” Rahardian wants to end his slump on October 25 at ONE: DAWN OF VALOR when he faces Adrian “Papua Badboy” Mattheis in…
Priscilla Hertati Lumban Gaol predicts a non-stop action in Jakarta
Priscilla Hertati “Thathie” Lumban Gaol knows what’s in store for her at ONE: DAWN OF VALOR on October 25 when she faces Bozhena “Toto” Antoniyar…
DEEP Impact 92 and DEEP Jewels 26 preview
DEEP organization brings out their top tier fighters for a stacked double header this holiday Tuesday. The afternoon showcases women’s mma for the 9 bout…
Eko Roni Saputra Looking for Redemption in Indonesia
Eko Roni Saputra is set to show the world that he can give a better performance on October 25 at ONE: DAWN OF VALOR which…
Priscila Hertati Lumban Gaol Will Not Lose in Jakarta
Priscilla Hertati “Thathie” Lumban Gaol is determined to win back home in Jakarta where she faces Bozhena “Toto” Antoniyar on October 25 at ONE: DAWN…
Adrian Mattheis dedicates next performance for Indonesia
Adrian “Papua Badboy” Mattheis is looking to extend his winning streak at ONE: DAWN OF VALOR when he faces Stefer “The Lion” Rahardian. The two…
Martial Arts gave Zebaztian Kadestam a purpose in life
For ONE Welterweight World Champion Zebaztian “The Bandit” Kadestam, martial arts did more than just save his life in times of danger. Kadestam says he…
AUNG LA N SANG DELIVERS STUNNING TKO OF BRANDON VERA TO RETAIN ONE LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
13 October 2019 – Tokyo, Japan: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), completed a historic evening with a stacked card at ONE:…
ANGELA LEE RETAINS ONE WOMEN’S ATOMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH SUBMISSION WIN OVER XIONG JING NAN
13 October 2019 – Tokyo, Japan: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), kicked off a historic evening at the Ryogoku Kokugikan…
ONE: CENTURY 世紀 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
It was a historic evening last Sunday, 13 October, as the iconic Ryogoku Kokugikan once again played host to the world’s greatest martial arts…
ONE: CENTURY 世紀 FINAL WEIGHT AND HYDRATION RESULTS
12 October 2019 – Tokyo, Japan: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just released the official ONE: CENTURY 世紀 Final Weight…
Kevin Belingon will end Bibiano Fernandes rivalry at ONE: CENTURY PART II
For the first time in ONE Championship’s history, a fourth match for the world title between Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon and Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes…
Yuya Wakamatsu plans for another stunning finish in Tokyo
Yuya “Little Piranha” Wakamatsu is looking for another knockout victory over “Ottogi” Dae Hwan Kim on October 13 at ONE: CENTURY PART I. Wakamatsu wants…
ONE CHAMPIONSHIP ATHLETES SHOWCASE SKILLS AT ONE MARTIAL ARTS FAN FEST OPEN WORKOUT
6 October 2019 – Tokyo, Japan: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), recently held an Open Workout at…
Aung La N Sang Anticipating The Best Brandon Vera Ever
ONE Light Heavyweight and Middleweight World Champion “The Burmese Python” Aung La N Sang will face the biggest test of his career on October 13…
ONE WARRIOR SERIES 8: JAPAN VS THE WORLD COMPLETE RESULTS
5 October 2019 – Tokyo, Japan: Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series™, a subsidiary of ONE Championship™ (ONE), the largest global sports media property in…
Itsuki Hirata aims to knockout Rika Ishige in the first-round
Itsuki “Strong Heart Fighter” Hirata is looking forward to performing back home at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan for ONE: CENTURY PART I on…
Aung La N Sang Says Match With Brandon Vera Won’t Go The Distance
The ONE Light Heavyweight World Title match between reigning two-division world champion “The Burmese Python” Aung La N Sang and Brandon “The Truth” Vera at…
Lito Adiwang Wants to Make Team Lakay Family Proud in ONE Championship Debut
ONE Championship newcomer Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang plans to repay the help and support he has received from Team Lakay by winning his match against…
Honorio Banario Banks on Striking Ability Against Submission Specialist Shinya Aoki
Former ONE Featherweight World Champion Honorio “The Rock” Banario plans to rely heavily on his striking skills to counter legend Shinya “Tobikan Judan” Aoki’s vaunted…
Brandon Vera Seeks Decisive Finish at ONE: CENTURY in Tokyo
ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon “The Truth” Vera is gunning for history when he takes on “The Burmese Python” Aung La N Sang on October…
Kevin Belingon Promises to Turn Things Around For Team Lakay in Tokyo
Former ONE Bantamweight World Champion Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon is determined to take back the World Title from reigning titleholder Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes at…
ONE Fantasy Lets You Create Your Very Own ONE Championship ‘Fantasy Team’
In the same vein as creating NBA or NFL fantasy teams, ONE Championship announced through a recent press release the launch of their new mobile…
Hernani Perpetuo’s Dream Comes True at ONE: CENTURY
Hernani Perpetuo will be one of the four Shooto World Champions who will be competing at ONE: CENTURY from the Ryōgoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan…
Shooto 30th Anniversary part 7 review
Shooto returned to Korakuen Hall for their 30th Anniversary 7th round event, sponsored by One Championship. While featuring a modest number of fights the event…
Jenny Huang Upgraded Skills For Rematch With Mei Yamaguchi
Former ONE World Title challenger Jenny “Lady Gogo” Huang plans to unveil new skills in her rematch with Japan’s Mei “V.V” Yamaguchi on October 13….
Honorio Banario Wants to End Recent Skid With a Big Win in Japan
BY Dan Paulo Errazo Former ONE Featherweight World Champion Honorio “The Rock” Banario is preparing to get himself back in the winners’ circle on October…
Aung La N Sang Confident He Can Defeat Brandon Vera and Defend Title
The iconic Ryōgoku Kokugikan in Tokyo will witness the return of two-division world champion “The Burmese Python” Aung La N Sang. “The Burmese Python” will…
Shooto 30th Anniversary Part 7 Preview
Korakuen Hall, the mecca for fight sports in Japan hosts Shooto 30th anniversary part 7 this Sunday. Sponsored by One Championship, Shooto has been…
UFC ANNOUNCES RETURN TO SOUTH KOREA THE OCTAGON® TO MAKE ITS DEBUT IN BUSAN ON DECEMBER 21
BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA –The world’s premier mixed martial arts organization makes a celebrated return to South Korea as UFC Fight Night® Busan takes over Sajik…
Phoe Thaw Ready to Showcase Skills on the Biggest Stage
ONE Myanmar Featherweight Tournament 2016 Champion Phoe “Bushido” Thaw is looking forward to his match with “The Big Heart” Yoon Chang Min on October 13…
Pancrase 308 on Sept 29th
As Summer turns into Fall here in Japan we are getting into some prime JMMA territory as we head for the huge end of the…
Quintet Fight Night 4 Announced
As you can see in the title, we announced today that Akita Prefectural Government has held the Akita Newaza Festival 2019 in commemoration of the…
FULL FIGHT CARD FOR WLC: FEARLESS TIGERS RELEASED
Yangon, Myanmar- World Lethwei Championship (WLC), the world’s largest bareknuckle fighting organization, has announced the full fight card for WLC: FEARLESS TIGERS. The main…
Danny Kingad finally meets Demetrious Johnson for the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix Finals
Danny “The King” Kingad’s wish of meeting Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson in the ONE Circle will finally come true on October 13 at the co-main…
Senzo Ikeda will be Lito Adiwang’s first test in ONE Championship
Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang is competing on the biggest stage in his career on October 13 at ONE: CENTURY PART 1 where his first test…
Lito Adiwang aims to make his ONE debut unforgettable
Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang was surprised to learn that he will make his ONE Championship main roster debut at the 100th live event special, ONE:…
Eduard Folayang believes that Honorio Banario will not disappoint in Japan
Two former world champions will clash at ONE: CENTURY PART II when former ONE Featherweight World Champion Honorio “The Rock” Banario faces former ONE Lightweight…
Interview with Josh Barnett about BloodSport2 and Fighting in Japan
Josh Barnett is one of the most famous and well loved sports personalities in Japan. He is connected to this culture on so many…
Geje Eustaquio Chimes in on Danny Kingad’s Preparedness for Bout With Demetrious Johnson
Grab Philippines, in partnership with ONE Championship, celebrated National Heroes Day on August 26 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila to honor their…
ZEBAZTIAN KADESTAM TO DEFEND THE ONE WELTERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AGAINST KIAMRIAN ABBASOV AT ONE: DAWN OF VALOR
12 September 2019 – Jakarta, Indonesia: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced its return to Jakarta, Indonesia…
Coach Mark Sangiao Shares His Thoughts On Kevin Belingon and Bibiano Fernandes Match
BY Dan Paulo Errazo Grab Philippines celebrated National Heroes Day at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila by inviting heroes from their partner ONE…
Deep 91 Recap
Written by Peter Leghorn and used with his permission. Photos by Peter Leghorn. The main event of DEEP 91, Takafumi Otsuka…
Pancrase 310 on November 10th
The Summer in Japan was brutal. Walk outside and you are immediately dripping with sweat. But no matter how hot it is outside the Dojos…
Kevin Belingon Wants a Knockout Win Against Bibiano Fernandes
After a disqualification loss at ONE: A NEW ERA, a split decision in November last year, and another loss via submission in 2016, Kevin “The…
Chatri Sityodtong Receives Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
A big congratulations goes out to ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong for earning his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt. Sityodtong announced through his social…
Aung La N Sang Can’t Wait To Show The Fans More Exciting Matches
Aung La N Sang successfully defended his ONE Middleweight World Title against Ken Hasegawa via a second-round knockout at ONE: A NEW ERA. It was…
Brandon Vera ‘Super Excited’ About Match Against Aung La N Sang
The world will soon witness potentially one of the greatest bouts in ONE Championship history when two of the greatest warriors, ONE Heavyweight World Champion…
Deep Impact 91
This story is written by Peter Leghorn and used with his permission. This Sunday sees DEEP return to New Pier Hall for 91st Impact….
RISE World Series Final Round
The third and final part of the 2019 RISE World Series 58kg and 61kg tournaments goes down in Makukari, Japan. Both weight divisions have seen…
Michael Pham is honored to make his ONE debut in Vietnam
“The Beast From The East” Michael Pham will have the honor of launching ONE: IMMORTAL TRIUMPH as ONE Championship heads to Ho Chi Minh City,…
Masahide Kudo is prepared for anything Panpayak Jitmuangnon throws at him
Masahide “Crazy Rabbit” Kudo is all set to take his game to the next level as faces Panpayak “The Angel Warrior” Jitmuangnon on September 6…
Panpayak Jitmuangnon excited for his kickboxing debut
Panpayak “The Angel Warrior” Jitmuangnon is looking forward to his kickboxing debut on September 6 at ONE: IMMORTAL TRIUMPH. “The Angel Warrior” is excited to…
Brice Delval Looking for a Huge Upset Victory Against Nong-O Gaiyanghadao
“The Truck” Brice Delval believes that he will shock the world on September 6 at ONE: IMMORTAL TRIUMPH when he faces the legendary Nong-O Gaiyanghadao….
Puja Tomar predicts that she will knockout Bi Nguyen in the first round
BY Dan Paulo Errazo Multiple-time Indian National Wushu Champion Puja Tomar will make her ONE Super Series debut in a Muay Thai bout against Vietnamese-American…
Mark Sangiao believes Bibiano Fernandes has slowed down in recent performances
Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao believes that his ward Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon has the edge over Brazilian star Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes when…
COMPLETE CARD ANNOUNCED FOR ONE: IMMORTAL TRIUMPH IN HO CHI MINH ON 6 SEPTEMBER
22 August 2019 – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced its historic…
ONE CHAMPIONSHIP AND GAMMA HOST GAMMA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN SINGAPORE FROM 18-23 NOVEMBER
27 August 2019 – Singapore: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced that the organization will be working…
Samy Sana Puts On Kickboxing Clinic Against Dzhabar Askerov
BY Dan Paulo Errazo French-Algerian striker Samy “AK47” Sana continued his dominance in the ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix with his performance last…
Chan Rothana Plans To Keep Finishing Streak Alive In Thailand
BY DAN PAULO ERRAZO ONE Cambodia Featherweight Grand Prix Finalist Chan Rothana is eyeing a decisive finish against Gustavo Balart at ONE: DREAMS OF…
Smokin’ Jo Nattawut Remains Focused On Beating Giorgio Petrosyan
BY Dan Paulo Errazo ONE: DREAMS OF GOLD will bear witness to the highly-anticipated rematch between Smokin’ Jo Nattawut and Giorgio “The Doctor” Petrosyan on…
NONG-O GAIYANGHADAO DEFENDS ONE BANTAMWEIGHT MUAY THAI WORLD TITLE AGAINST BRICE DELVAL AT ONE: IMMORTAL TRIUMPH
14 August 2019 – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced its historic first…
Jo Nattawut Seeks To Take Back His Glory On His Rematch With Giorgio Petrosyan
Smokin’ Jo Nattuwut is set to return to ONE Super Series for a rematch with Giorgio “The Doctor” Petrosyan in his homeland of Thailand on…
Which Athletes Have the Most To Lose At ONE: DREAMS OF GOLD?
A handful of athletes seeing action when ONE Championship heads back to Bangkok, Thailand on 16 August for ONE: DREAMS OF GOLD will have more…
Petchdam Fought to Bring His Family Out of Poverty
ONE Championship striking master Petchdam Petchyindee Academy will be center stage when he defends his ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Championship against Ilias Ennahachi in the…
Dzhabar Askerov Wants To Win For His Dad
Fighters will tell you that the anguish that comes with losing inside the ring is a pain like no other – a special kind of…
Dzhabar Askerov Gave Up Football to Pursue Muay Thai
Through the course of his 145-bout career, ONE Championship kickboxing star Dzhabar Askerov has proven his mettle as one of the most hard-nosed customers you…
One Championship: Century Preview
Yesterday we had the opportunity to attend the One Championship Fan and Media preview for One Championship: Century which will take place on October 13th….
Deep Jewels 25 Card for September 1, 2019
Deep Jewels is one of the fastest growing and hottest promotions in Japan right now. This all female promotion has launched the careers of several…
DAVE LEDUC BECOMES INAUGURAL CRUISERWEIGHT WORLD LETHWEI CHAMPION
Yangon, Myanmar- World Lethwei Championship (WLC), the world’s largest bareknuckle fighting organisation, hosted WLC: KING OF NINE LIMBS in Mandalay, Myanmar on August 2. In…
LITO ADIWANG OF TEAM LAKAY EARNS SIX-FIGURE ONE CHAMPIONSHIP CONTRACT AT ONE WARRIOR SERIES 7
8 August 2019 – Singapore: Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series, a subsidiary of ONE Championship™ (ONE), the largest global sports media property in Asian history,…
Will Stamp Fairtex’s Transition to Mixed Martial Arts Be Tough?
Stamp Fairtex is a two-sport world champion, which is something that no other ONE Championship athlete in history has accomplished. In fact, it’s pretty much…
Dreams of Gold: Thai Athletes Who Will Be Competing In Front Of Their Countrymen
Thai athletes will surely get the spotlight and the support from the crowd when ONE Championship lands in Bangkok, Thailand for ONE: DREAMS OF GOLD…
Dreams of Gold: Everything We Know About The Card So Far
ONE Championship has had much success staging events in Bangkok. The promotion is bringing some major star power when it heads back to Thailand on…
The Japan Experience Documentary
Andy Main 12-4-1, 1 NC (Win-Loss-Draw) is a world class Martial Artist, MMA Champion, and business man. He fights out of his dojo named Pure…
Can Samy Sana Continue His Run in the ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix?
Not many people picked Sammy Sana to win the ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix before it started. But he probably got a few votes…
Pancrase 308 on September 29th, 2019 Sponsored by One Championship
Coming up on Sept. 29th, Pancrase will be putting on their 308th event in their numbered series. This time as always the venue will be…
ONE: DAWN OF HEROES KICK-OFF PRESS CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
31 July 2019 – Manila, Philippines: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), in cooperation with City of Dreams Manila, held the…
ROAD FC 055 ADDS CHRIS BARNETT VS SHIM GUN-OH AT OPENWEIGHT FULL MATCHES LINE UP ANNOUNCED
Openweight Match Chris Barnett vs Shim Gun-Oh In an openweight smasher, the exciting Chris “Beast Boy” Barnett (18-6, Barnett Taekwondo Academy) returns to ROAD FC…
Pongsiri Mitsatit Is Ready To Go The Distance With Miao Li Tao
Still over the moon after his electrifying first-round knockout victory over Robin Catalan, Thailand’s Pongsiri Mitsatit will face another sensational striker in Miao Li Tao…
Miao Li Tao Plans To Finish Pongsiri Mitsatit Quick
After his remarkable stunning first-round knockout finish against Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke last May, Miao Li Tao returns to action in a three-round bout at ONE:…
Edward Kelly Grateful to Brother Eric Kelly Who Inspired Him to Become a Professional Mixed Martial Artist
BY DAN PAULO ERRAZO Edward “The Ferocious” Kelly will compete in his 19th professional match on August 2 at ONE: DAWN OF HEROES against Chinese…
World Lethwei Championship (WLC) presents the ‘King of Nine Limbs
This Friday, August 2 on UFC Fight Pass World Lethwei Championship (WLC) presents the ‘King of Nine Limbs’ live from the Mandalar Thiri Indoor Stadium,…
ONE ESPORTS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES ASIA’S LARGEST ESPORTS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Appoints Esports Veteran Carlos Alimurung as CEO
29 July 2019 – Singapore: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has announced the official launch of Asia’s largest…
Eduard Folayang Remains Humble In The Midst Of Fame
BY DAN PAULO ERRAZO Former ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard “Landslide” Folayang has definitely made a name for himself, achieving success in the world…
Honorio Banario Training Efficiently For Manila Card
After six months on the sidelines, former ONE Featherweight World Champion Honorio “The Rock” Banario will make his return to the ring to face Dae…
