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…
Five Things You Should Know About Arjan Bhullar
There is a serious new heavyweight contender in ONE Championship, and his name is Arjan Bhullar. He makes his promotional debut at ONE: DAWN OF…
Martin Nguyen reaping the benefits of his big move to Hard Knocks 365 in Florida
ONE Featherweight World Champion Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen can’t speak highly enough of his new team at Hard Knocks 365 and the benefits he’s reaped…
A Physical and Mental Break Motivated Martin Nguyen To Strive For Greatness
BY DAN PAULO ERRAZO ONE Featherweight World Champion Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen will grace the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila once more on August…
Eddie Alvarez is Fired Up For Eduard Folayang Bout
Eddie “The Underground King” Alvarez is itching to get back and earn a win in his next bout against former ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard…
Tatsumitsu Wada Is Confident That He Will Prevail Over Demetrious Johnson
Tatsumitsu “The Sweeper” Wada will meet Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson at ONE: DAWN OF HEROES on 2 August at the Mall of Asia Arena in…
ROAD FC 055 ADDITIONAL MATCHES ANNOUNCED NANDIN-ERDINE VS HONG YOUNG-KI
ROAD FC 055 additional matches A banger of a fan favorite match is set between boxer Nandin-Erdene (8-6, Team Fighter) and Taekwondo…
ONE: DAWN OF HEROES
With so many compelling bouts on the main card of the ONE: DAWN OF HEROES show in Manila, it’s easy to forget about the stacked…
How Would An Olympic Team Style Competition Look in ONE
ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong is working hard to help bring mixed martial arts to the Olympics. There is a real potential for it to…
Eddie Alvarez’s History of Bouncing Back After Losses
Throughout his mixed martial arts career, which spans 15 years and 37 matches, Eddie Alvarez has won a lot but has also lost several matches….
5 Most Explosive Strikers Set To Compete At ONE: DAWN OF HEROES
Expect a lot of knockout finishes when ONE Championship returns to the Philippines for ONE: DAWN OF HEROES on 2 August. Newly crowned ONE Flyweight…
Gurdarshan Mangat is bringing the Indian warrior spirit to his upcoming bout at ONE: MASTERS OF DESTINY
When Gurdarshan “Saint Lion” Mangat steps into the cage at ONE: MASTERS OF DESTINY tonight in Kuala Lumpur, he’ll be carrying not only his own…
How Janet Todd Balances Life As An Aerospace Engineer With Her Dreams Of ONE Gold
After a convincing victory over China Taipai’s Wang Chin Long at ONE: WARRIORS OF LIGHT, ONE Super Series atomweight Janet “JT” Todd returns to the…
Why Angela Lee Will Defeat Michelle Nicolini At ONE: MASTERS OF DESTINY
Throughout her career, ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion Angela Lee has responded well to pressure. She came up as a highly-touted prospect and won her…
Adrian Mattheis Aims To Be Faster And Stronger Than Li Zhe
Indonesia’s Adrian “Papua Badboy” Mattheis will face one of his most formidable opponents to date in China’s Li Zhe in a strawweight bout at ONE:…
Ev Ting And the Malaysians Set to Battle At ONE: MASTERS OF DESTINY in Kuala Lumpur
Local fans in attendance for ONE: MASTERS OF DESTINY at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia will likely have a vested interest in a…
7 Reasons You Can’t Miss ONE: MASTERS OF DESTINY
Malaysia has been the site for many a memorable moment for ONE Championship. Several significant events have taken place in Kuala Lumpur, and ONE: MASTERS…
Jomary Torres to step up to Jihin Radzuan in ONE- MASTERS OF DESTINY
BY Dan Paulo Errazo Jomary “The Zamboanginian Fighter” Torres will be tested like never before on July 12 at ONE: MASTERS OF DESTINY…
MARTIN NGUYEN TO DEFEND ONE FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AGAINST KOYOMI MATSUSHIMA IN MANILA ON 2 AUGUST
3 July 2019 – Manila, Philippines: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced that reigning ONE…
A Highly-Motivated Honorio Banario Returns To The ONE Lightweight Grand Prix
By DAN PAULO ERRAZO Former ONE Featherweight World Champion Honorio “The Rock” Banario has been given a chance to redeem himself when he returns…
Deep Impact 90 Review
The DEEP flyweight title was on the line in the main event. 2 accomplished grappling specialists took center stage as agile takedown and positional expert…
Eduard Folayang Gearing Up For Dream Match With Eddie Alvarez
By Dan Paulo Errazo Former ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard “Landslide” Folayang will share the stage with American mixed martial arts legend Eddie “The…
What Fans Can Expect At ONE: DAWN OF HEROES
Future ONE World Champions will be in action at ONE: DAWN OF HEROES on 2 August at the Mall of Asia in Manila, Philippines. The…
YUSHIN OKAMI TAKES ON JAMES NAKASHIMA IN MANILA ON 2 AUGUST
27 June 2019 – Manila, Philippines: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced additional bouts at ONE: DAWN…
Ev Ting Believes He Has The Edge Against Daichi Abe at ONE: Masters of Destiny
For professional athletes, defeat is a concept that is simply a reality of life. The true measure of your resolve is how you respond in…
Michelle Nicolini Excited To Give Best Against Angela Lee In Kuala Lumpur
By Dan Paulo Errazo Eight-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion Michelle Nicolini will share the stage at ONE: MASTERS OF DESTINY with former Evolve teammate…
ROAD FC 055 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP LEE JEONG-YOUNG MAKES FIRST DEFENSE AGAINST PARK HAE-JIN
ROAD Fighting Championship announces the next event. ROAD FC 055 will take place on 8 September 2019 in Daegu, South Korea. The main event will…
Ev Ting Isn’t Worried About Six-Foot Daichi Abe’s Size Advantage
Kiwi-Malaysian lightweight Ev Ting may have over 10 years of professional combat under his belt, but he’s preparing to be faced with something he’s not…
Michelle Nicolini In Shape and Eager to Test Angela Lee at Strawweight
By Dan Paulo Errazo Multiple-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion Michelle Nicolini has been waiting for her name to be called since her last bout back…
Eric Kelly Contemplates Retirement But Seeks Another Victory First
By Dan Paulo Errazo Filipino mixed martial arts veteran Eric “The Natural” Kelly was in for yet another rough night at ONE: LEGENDARY QUEST last…
Biggest Winners From ONE: LEGENDARY QUEST
Thailand’s Stamp Fairtex was once again on top of the world after ONE: LEGENDARY QUEST at the Baoshan Arena in Shanghai, China last June 15th….
Predicting The Next ONE World Champion In Each Division
ONE Championship currently has 10 mixed martial arts world champions across 11 divisions. Some of the champions have reigned over their divisions for over a…
Stamp Fairtex Believes Alma Juniku Can Be One Of The Greatest
By Dan Paulo Errazo Two-sport world champion Stamp Fairtex has competed against some of the best athletes in ONE Championship’s ONE Super Series, but the…
ONE: LEGENDARY QUEST EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Last Saturday night, 15 June, at the Baoshan Arena in Shanghai, China, the biggest and brightest stars of ONE Championship came out to showcase their…
UNDEFEATED DUTCH MUAY THAI SUPERSTAR JORINA BAARS SIGNS WITH ONE CHAMPIONSHIP
17 June 2019 – Singapore: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced it has added yet another world-champion martial…
Stamp Fairtex Talks About Her Next Big Challenge
By Dan Paulo Errazo Stamp Fairtex can finally let out a sigh of relief after a grueling five-round affair with game opponent Alma Juniku in…
Stamp Fairtex Retains Atomweight Muay Thai Title In Her Toughest Match Yet
By Dan Paulo Errazo Stamp Fairtex may be a two-sport World Champion and atop the women’s atomweight division in ONE Super Series but Australian Alma…
Agilan Thani Upsets Yoshihiro Akiyama’s ONE Championship Debut
By Dan Paulo Errazo Agilan “Alligator” Thani’s quest for redemption bore fruit last night, June 15 at the Baoshan Arena in Shanghai, China. Thani won…
