Honor Paid to The Sheik in Shinjuku
Yesterday MMA Japan, the leading source of MMA news in English in Asia, attended the premiere of the Pro Wrestling Documentary “The Sheik” here in…
ONE WARRIOR SERIES ANNOUNCES COMPLETE RESULTS FOR ‘ONE WARRIOR SERIES 10’
19 February 2020 – Singapore: Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series, a subsidiary of ONE Championship™ (ONE), the largest global sports media property in Asian history, recently…
Deep Impact 94 on 2020/03/01
3.1 Skyticket Presents DEEP 94 IMPACT Kisaemon Saiga participates in DEEP for the first time in more than 2 years! Make sure you are there…
UFC 247 Quotes
UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko: ?I think it’s going to be a good fight. Katlyn will put everything inside the Octagon. Being in the…
JOSHUA PACIO RETAINS ONE STRAWWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WITH A CLOSE SPLIT DECISION VICTORY OVER ALEX SILVA
31 January 2020 – Manila, Philippines: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), made its first appearance at the Mall of…
UAE WARRIORS 10 Live Stream
Today UAE Warriors 10 takes place from Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi and is available to watch live and free on MMATV.co.uk.Starting time 8am EST –…
WLC: BATTLEBONES Results: New Champ & KO Finishes
UZBEKISTAN’S NAIMJON TUHTABOYEV BECOMES NEW MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD LETHWEI CHAMPIONSO MI ONG KNOCKS OUT SOK RITH WINS IN CO MAIN-EVENT N.Yangon, Myanmar – World Lethwei Championship (WLC), the…
WLC: BATTLEBONES set for UFC Fight Pass this Friday
World Lethwei Championship (WLC), the world’s largest bare-knuckle fighting organization, held the official press conference for WLC: BATTLEBONES today in Yangon, Myanmar, ahead of the…
Shooto January 26th 2020 Results and Review
For January 26th Shooto 2020 main event, the number 1 and 2 ranked fighters faced off to determine who would hold the vacant Strawweight title…
ARES 2 set for Belgium on April 3 – Taleb vs. Wouters, Moraga vs. Sandoval
ARES 2 set for Belgium on April 3 – Taleb vs. Wouters, Moraga vs. Sandoval Following on from a hugely successful debut event in Dakar,…
JOSHUA PACIO AND ALEX SILVA FACE-OFF AHEAD OF ONE STRAWWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT IN MANILA
28 January 2020 – Manila, Philippines: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), today…
Professional Shooto 2020/01/26 Preview
Shooto returns to Korakuen hall on the 26th for Professional Shooto 2020 Sponsored by One for a card that concludes with 2 championship fights. The…
STAMP FAIRTEX TO DEFEND ONE ATOMWEIGHT KICKBOXING WORLD TITLE AGAINST JANET TODD IN SINGAPORE
17 January 2020 – Singapore: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), returns to the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Friday, 28 February…
UFC kicks off 2020 with Conor McGregor vs Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone
As you are aware, UFC is kicking off 2020 this Sunday morning with a phenomenal card live from Las Vegas. Former two division champion Conor…
Imanari, Geo Martinez in for Combat Jiu Jitsu Worlds 2020
March 8th, Eddie Bravo’s Combat Jiu Jitsu Worlds gets a big boost of star power with Geo “Freakazoid” Martinez and Masakazu “Ashikan Judan” Imanari throwing…
Rizin Light Heavyweight Champ Jiri Prochazka Signs with UFC
Jiri Prochazka, Rizin’s reigning Light Heavyweight champion, has signed an exclusive contract with the UFC according to multiple sources. Rizin CEO Nobuyuki Sakakibara writes, “Rizin…
Thanh Le Gunning For Featherweight Title in 2020, Beginning With Conquest of Ryogo Takahashi
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…
Puja Tomar Plans to Stop The Stamp Fairtex Hype Train
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…
Ayaka Miura Poised for a Breakout Year, Faces Maira Mazar in Bangkok
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…
Having Overcome Personal Demons, Joey Pierotti Now Seeks ONE Championship Gold
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…
Stamp Fairtex Wants Two More Bouts Before Challenging Big Names
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 Tomar Looking to Score Massive Upset Against Stamp Fairtex
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…
Han Zi Hao Wants An Emphatic Victory to Kickstart His 2020 Before Chinese New Year
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…
Sanda Champion Maira Mazar Makes ONE Championship Debut Against Ayaka Miura
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…
Jonathan Haggerty Determined to Reclaim World Title Against Rodtang
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…
Rizin 20 New Years Eve Review
An explosive 15 fight card at Rizin 20 saw 2019 end with a bang. A sold out Saitama Super Arena hosted an incredible night of…
Rodtang Jitmuangnon Wants to Leave No Doubt in Jonathan Haggerty Rematch
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…
Jonathan Haggerty Overcame A Troubled Youth By Choosing Martial Arts
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…
RIZIN 20 – Jake Huen Post Fight Comments
Jake Heun talks about his win over former judo Olympic champion, Satoshi Ishii, his rollercoaster year in 2019, and his goals for a belt in…
RIZIN 20 – Miyuu Yamamoto
Miyuu Yamamoto reflects on 2019 and her win at RIZIN 20 over Thai, Suwanan Boonsorn, 22 years her junior. Yamamoto has spent the second most…
Bellator Japan – Kanna Asakura Looks Back on 2019 in RIZIN
Asakura Kanna continues to grow from strength to strength in the unforgiving world of mixed martial arts. The 22-year-old from Chiba, Japan, was humbled by…
Bellator 237/ Rizin 29th December Review
The crowd were silent with awe and anticipation as the main event between Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson got underway. Each…
Brice Delval Fighting to Make Two Families Proud
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…
Rizin 20 New Years Eve Preview
Saitama Super Arena once again plays host to Rizin for another star studded New Years Eve show. In the traditional Rizin ring we take a…
Bellator Japan – Jarred Brooks Post Bout
Jarred Brooks reflects on his MMA rollercoaster ride since he first appeared on the Japan scene at Pancrase 281 three years ago, his stint in…
Bellator Japan: Fedor vs Rampage preview
Nothing quite says New Year in Japan like a star studded martial arts show and Rizin once again fills the void left after the…
Stamp Fairtex Thanks Parents For Allowing Her to Pursue Her Martial Arts Dreams
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…
Ali Motamed Wants to Win a World Title For Iran
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…
Aung La N Sang Wants to Clean Out Middleweight Division
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…
Danny Kingad Wants to Run It Back With Demetrious Johnson
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…
Kevin Belingon Pumped to Make Another Run at the Bantamweight World Title
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…
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: EDGAR VS THE KOREAN ZOMBIE
Busan, South Korea – For the first time in UFC® history, the promotion is in Busan, South Korea with a highly anticipated featherweight main event as No. 4-ranked contender Frankie…
Complete card announced for Legend 14 at MGM Theater
Hong Kong – Legend Fighting Championship, China’s largest globally recognized mixed martial arts event, will close out the year at Macau’s MGM COTAI on 28 December with…
Tial Thang Following in His Friend Aung La N Sang’s Footsteps
Four-time Chin State Wrestling Champion Tial “The Dragon Leg” Thang is blazing a trail through the ONE Championship ranks under the tutelage of legendary martial…
Geje Eustaquio Vows to Become World Champion Once Again
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…
ARES 1 Results
Last Saturday night, December 14 in Dakar, Senegal the very first ARES Fighting…
Honorio Banario Looking Forward to a Redeeming 2020
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….
Edward Kelly Admits Retirement Slowly Creeping Into Sight
Edward “The Ferocious” Kelly believes that his time as a mixed martial artist is almost done. The 35-year-old Kelly made his debut back in March…
Han Zi Hao Wants to Kick Start New Year With Win at ONE: A NEW TOMORROW
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…
Rich Franklin’s Shares More On ONE Warrior Series And Thoughts Of Competing Again
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 Gina Iniong Bags Kickboxing Gold at SEA Games
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…
UFC 245 ATHLETES IN LAS VEGAS JOSE ALDO, URIJAH FABER AND VIVIANE ARAUJO RECALL MEMORIES OF JAPAN
UFC 245: USMAN VS. COVINGTON takes place this Saturday, December 14 (Sunday, December 15 in Japan) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA headlined by…
Ares Fighting Championship is coming to UFC FightPass
The main event will see Brazilian UFC veteran Ildemar Alcantara (26-13) take on firefighter Laurynas ‘Captain Lithuania’ Urbonanivius (12-1) in the main event. In the co-main…
Team DATE Introduced Gatchi Martial Arts Tag Event
Team DATE has a lot of killer fighters that appears in many promotions in Japan. They have a very distinct form of Martial Arts that…
COMPLETE CARD ANNOUNCED FOR ONE: FIRE & FURY IN MANILA ON 31 JANUARY
12 December 2019 – Manila, Philippines: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced its return to the Mall of…
MAX HOLLOWAY AND ALEX VOLKANOVSKI READY FOR FEATHERWEIGHT FIREWORKS AT UFC 245: USMAN VS COVINGTON
UFC 245: USMAN VS. COVINGTON takes place Saturday, December 14 (Sunday, December 15 in Japan) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA. As one of…
The First Pancrase Show of 2020 Announced.
We have some very early information about the first show of 2020 for Pancrase. The information below is subject to change at any time PANCRASE…
UFC Asia Overeem Vs Rozenstruik
Alistair Overeem Your opponent is a late change (the second time in a row), undefeated, and a knockout artist. What is your opinion of…
Chen Rui Wants to Reinvent His Career Starting With Win Over Muhammad Aiman
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…
Denice Zamboanga Wants to Upset Hometown Hero Jihin Radzuan in Kuala Lumpur
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…
Kim Woon Kyoum Is Destined For Greatness in Malaysia
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…
Andrei Stoica At Home Competing Among the Best in ONE Super Series
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…
Jihin Radzuan is Full of Confidence Heading Into Bout With Denice Zamboanga
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…
Zhang Chenglong Upgraded Skills and Is Now Ready to Claim World Title
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…
Alaverdi Ramazanov Is One Win Away From Claiming The Most Prestigious World Title
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”,…
Jihin Radzuan Wants to Honor Malaysia With a Second-Round Finish of Denice Zamboanga
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…
MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD LETHWEI CHAMPION TOO TOO TO DEFEND HIS TITLE AGAINST UZBEKISTAN’S NAIMJON TUHTABOYEV
On January 5th live on UFC Fight Pass WLC: BATTLEBONES will take place.World Lethwei Championship (WLC), the world’s largest bare-knuckle fighting organization, has…
Quintet Fight Night 4 Results
QUINTET Fight Night 4 RESULTS Round 1: Carpe Diem x K-Top Team Tomoyuki Hashimoto gets a draw with Inseong Jang Sotoro Yamada…
Quintet Fight Night 4 Play List
Jihin Radzuan Laser-Focused on Victory at ONE: MARK OF GREATNESS
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 Radzuan Looks to Finish Denice Zamboanga at ONE: MARK OF GREATNESS
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…
Andrei Stoica Motivated to Prove Himself Among Elite Competition
“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…
How Kim Woon Kyoum Made it to the ONE Circle
“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…
One: Rich Frankin’s Warrior Series OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES DECEMBER 4 EVENT
29 November 2019 – Singapore: Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series, a subsidiary of ONE Championship™ (ONE), the largest global sports media property in Asian history, holds…
Legend Fighting Championship: Chang Juncheng and Yu Jianhong set to headline Legend 14 inside the MGM Theater
Macau – Legend Fighting Championship, China’s largest globally recognized mixed martial arts event, will close out the year in Macau on 28 December with a stellar card…
Pancrase News Drug Testing Results
Drug testing Drug testing for Pancrase athletes has been conducted at the “Sports Medicine Research & Testing Laboratory” in the United States since the 307…
Jihin Radzuan Ready For Denice Zamboanga’s Stiff Challenge
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 Ramazanov is Confident With His Unique Striking Skills
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…
Zhang Chenglong On The Cusp of a World Title
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 Sawada’s Dedication to Martial Arts He Hopes Will Lead to World Title
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…
Denice Zamboanga Draws Inspiration from Stamp Fairtex
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…
Sam-A Gaiyanghadai Has More to Prove at ONE: MARK OF GREATNESS
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 Zamboanga Working Hard For Tough ONE Championship Debut
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 Focused On Claiming Inaugural ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship
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…
Shooto 30th Anniversary Tour 8th round Results and Review
Korakuen Hall once again hosted Shooto as their 30th anniversary volume 8 card saw some of Japans most skilled and experienced fighters take center stage….
ONE: EDGE OF GREATNESS EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
ONE Championship™ (ONE), returned home to the Singapore Indoor Stadium to deliver yet another incredible martial arts spectacle. ONE: EDGE OF GREATNESS played host to the world’s most…
Christina Breuer Considering Move to Mixed Martial Arts, But Wants to Beat Jorina Baars First
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 Excited to Compete in ONE Championship
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…
Ilias Ennahachi Ready For To Defend ONE Title, Trilogy With Wang Wenfeng
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…
Riding High, Ramon Gonzales Seeks Another Win At ONE: AGE OF DRAGONS
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…
Yodsanklai IWE Fairtex Remains Confident of Victory Despite Recent Setback
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…
Edward Kelly Sees Value In Both Wins and Losses, Expects Dangerous Tang Kai
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…
Roman Kryklia Is Bringing His Best To China In ONE: AGE OF DRAGONS
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…
How His Mother Helped Yodsanklai Fairtex Achieve Greatness
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…
ONE: AGE OF DRAGONS OFFICIAL OPEN WORKOUT ATHLETE PHOTOS AND QUOTES
13 November 2019 – Beijing, China: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), recently held the official ONE: AGE OF DRAGONS Open…
Laura Balin Wants to Win Next Match for Her Mother
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…
Tarik Khbabez Destined for Greatness and the ONE Light Heavyweight Kickboxing World Title
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 Phogat Is Fighting To Give Honor To Her Family and India
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 Kelly Almost Became a Policeman Before He Became a Martial Artist
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…
Jeremy Miado Wants Another Spectacular Finish at ONE: AGE OF DRAGONS
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…
