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John Lineker determined to entertain in ONE Championship debut
John Lineker, a native of Brazil and a current resident of Florida, never imagined he’d fight in Indonesia. Yet on October 25, he’ll take to the cage in Jakarta to ply his trade against Tajikistan’s Muin Gafurov. Lineker’s trip to the bustling metropolis of Jakarta is the result of his recent move from the UFC […]
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Agilan Thani ready to topple another veteran in Yushin Okami
Agilan Thani entered the year 2019 on shaky ground. The Malaysian welterweight had been stopped in his last two fights of 2018, first succumbing to Zebaztian Kadestam’s strikes, then, then tapping to a Kiamrian Abbasov rear-naked choke. Despite this rough patch, Thani’s first contest of the year was a big one. In June, he was […]
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Danny Kingad has a chance to put Philippine mixed martial arts on the map at ONE: CENTURY
Danny Kingad will be dealing with a lot of pressure when he goes head-to-head with Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson in the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix Final at ONE: CENTURY PART I this coming 13 October in Tokyo, Japan. The 23-year old Filipino flyweight prodigy out of the famed Team Lakay Gym in La Trinidad, […]
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How Samy Sana could upset Giorgio Petrosyan
Samy Sana has already pulled off one improbable victory during the ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix. On 13 October in Tokyo, Sana will be faced with his toughest challenge since signing with ONE Championship. He’ll face kickboxing legend Giorgio Petrosyan in the final with the USD $1 million prize on the line and the […]
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How Danny Kingad could upset Demetrious Johnson
The number of eye-popping matchups scheduled for the two ONE: CENTURY cards in Tokyo on October 13 is staggering. There are multiple world championship matches, and Grand Prix finals spread across a morning and evening events. The lineup of bouts, in three different sports, and the dual cards as part of ONE’s celebration of 100 […]
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Chatri Sityodtong earns Renzo Gracie purple belt in BJJ
Chatri Sityodtong is not only the Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, but also a dedicated student of the martial arts. Even with a jam-packed schedule, he still finds time to hone his martial arts game in the gym — and his efforts are paying off. Speaking on his social media channels, the ONE boss […]
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How Singtongnoi Por Telakun turned a life of adversity into a legendary career
No one in the know would dispute a claim that Singtongnoi Por Telakun is one of the greatest Muay Thai kickboxers of his era. His record of 220-80 speaks for itself, and the multiple world championships he’s won only further validate his position as an all-time great. As spectacular as his accomplishments in competition are, […]
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Bi Nguyen forges through heartache, pain to deliver
Each and every time Bi Nguyen steps inside the ring the goal is the same: deliver as much punishment as possible. Nguyen will look to do just that — and honor her family — when she makes her ONE Super Series debut in Vietnam on Friday, 6 September at ONE: Immortal Triumph against Puja Tomar […]
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ONE: Immortal Triumph – 5 Fast Facts on ONE’s Ho Chi Minh City debut
ONE Championship‘s next event is ONE: Immortal Triumph on September 6 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where martial arts fans will get a taste of the highest quality Muay Thai and kickboxing action. Here are five fast facts about the upcoming event in Vietnam. Venue: Phu Tho Indoor Stadium Known for its intimacy, the […]
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From the big city to the big stage: Stamp Fairtex continues to cement herself as ONE Championship’s next big star
At just 21 years of age, Thai martial arts phenom Stamp Fairtex has done something that no one else in the history of ONE Championship has been able to do, and that’s become a two-sport champion within the Asia-based martial arts promotion. In just her first year with ONE, Stamp has become the ONE Atomweight […]
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ONE Championship releases stacked lineup for ONE: Century double-header
On October 13, ONE Championship will promote its 100th event, aptly titled ONE: Century. ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong recently divulged that this landmark event, which will go down in Tokyo, Japan, will actually be composed of two full-scale events. Over the weekend, the promotion announced the lineups for these two events, and they […]
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Chatri Sityodtong announces ONE: Century will be composed of two full-scale cards
There has never been any doubt that the upcoming ONE: Century card, the 100th ONE Championship event, will be a big one. What does come as a surprise is that this landmark event, scheduled for October 13 in Tokyo, will actually be composed of two full-scale cards. ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong announced this […]
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ONE: Dreams of Gold results – Stamp, Petrosyan, Ennahachi shine on finish-filled card
On Friday, ONE Championship returned to Bangkok, Thailand, with the stacked ONE: Dreams of Gold card. The card was topped by a ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Title bout between champion Petchdam Petchyindee Academy and challenger Ilias Ennahachi, and featured the semifinals of the ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix as Giorgio Petrosyan rematched Smokin’ Jo […]
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Stamp Fairtex chasing title in third sport
After capturing the ONE Atomweight Kickboxing and Muay Thai World Titles, Stamp Fairtex will begin her journey for a mixed martial arts World Title when she returns to mixed martial arts competition on August 16 at the Impact Arena in Thailand. India’s Asha “Knockout Queen” Roka will try to hinder the two-sport World Champion in […]
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Petchdam will not let Thai fans down at home in Bangkok
When ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion Petchdam Petchyindee Academy steps into the ring to attempt to defend his belt for the first time, he’ll do so knowing he has the strength and solidarity of thousands of his compatriots in his corner. ‘Baby Shark’ will receive that intangible boost at Impact Arena on August 16 at […]
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Ramon Gonzales aims to make Filipinos proud in Thailand
The Philippines’ Ramon Gonzales is scheduled to make his next appearance in ONE against Hexigetu of China. The bout takes place at ONE: Dreams of Gold, Friday, 16 August at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand. Gonzales is beaming with pride for his country ahead of the bout. He is ready to give another great […]
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VIDEO | ‘The Rock’ interviews Brandon Vera
Former WWE superstar ‘”The Rock” interviewed ONE Championship heavyweight champion Brandon Vera before his next title fight. Check out the video below, courtesy of ONE. The Rock started off the interview by asking Vera about his next fight. “We’re here in L.A. training, getting ready. We’re going October 13 in Tokyo, challenging for the light […]
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Chatri Sityodtong praises Cris Cyborg after UFC release
Cris Cyborg has parted ways with the UFC. In the short period of time that she’s been separated from the Las Vegas-based promotion, she has already received interested from former Strikeforce boss and current Bellator president Scott Coker, who is reportedly preparing to make her an offer. And from the sounds of it, Cyborg also […]
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Demetrious Johnson, Eddie Alvarez advance to ONE Grand Prix finals in dramatic bouts
On Friday, at ONE: Dawn of Heroes, former UFC champs Demetrious Johnson and Eddie Alvarez returned to ONE Championship — this time in a ring, not a cage. The former UFC flyweight champ Johnson met former DEEP champ Tatsumitsu Wada in the semifinals of the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix. They advanced to this stage […]
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ONE: Dawn of Heroes live stream, results and highlights
On Friday, ONE Championship returned to Manila, Philippines with an absolutely stacked card in ONE: Dawn of Heroes. The card was topped by a featherweight title fight between ferocious champion Martin Nguyen and surging Japanese challenger Koyomi “Moushigo” Matsushima. The co-headliner, meanwhile, saw ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Jonathan Haggerty attempt to defend his […]
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Geje Eustaquio ready to redeem himself in Manila
Former ONE Flyweight World Champion Geje Eustaquio will seek redemption on 2 August when he faces Japan’s Yuya “Little Piranha” Wakamatsu at ONE: Dawn of Heroes at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines. Eustaquio attempted to defend the title against Adriano Moraes at ONE: Hero’s Ascent but surrendered the belt when all the judges […]
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Arjan Bhullar explains why he chose ONE Championship over the UFC
In May, at UFC Ottawa, former Olympic wrestler Arjan Bhullar picked up a decision victory over Juan Adams, extending his win-streak to two-straight and his overall UFC record to 3-1. Several weeks later, the Indian-Canadian heavyweight parted ways with the UFC and signed with Singapore-based promotion ONE Championship. Bhullar, who trains alongside Cain Velasquez and […]
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Tatsumitsu Wada claims he’s found Demetrious Johnson’s weakness, predicts TKO win
Former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson is one of the greatest fighters of all time, and one of the toughest puzzles to solve in MMA. Yet Tatsumitsu Wada believes he’s figured out the MMA legend’s weaknesses. Wada will meet Johnson in the semifinals of the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix at ONE: Dawn of Heroes […]
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Intense staredowns aplenty at ONE: Dawn of Heroes Kick-Off Press Conference
The biggest event in Philippine martial arts history took off with a face-off from ONE Championship’s biggest stars at the official ONE: Dawn of Heroes kick-off press conference held at the City of Dreams Manila in Pasay City, Philippines last Tuesday afternoon. With ONE: Dawn of Heroes taking place this Friday, 2 August, it was only […]
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Jonathan Haggerty holds no fear of Rodtang Jitmuangnon’s power
You might have expected Jonathan Haggerty to have taken a moment to soak up the atmosphere before requesting a new opponent. The 22-year-old Englishman had just captured the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title in the main event at ONE: FOR HONOR. Haggerty defeated Thailand’s legendary Sam-A Gaiyanghadao via unanimous decision in a thrilling encounter. […]
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Danny Kingad discusses his bout at ONE: Dawn of Heroes and adjusting for new opponents
Filipino star Danny Kingad and Team Lakay have had to be very versatile over the past year. The ONE Championship flyweight contender has had his opponents changed on him due to injury twice in a row. In a recent Q&A, he opened up about the challenges and his overall preparation for Reece McLaren in the […]
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Martin Nguyen recalls the bout that got him started on his mixed martial arts journey
ONE Featherweight World Champion Martin Nguyen still fondly remembers the precise moment he was introduced to the sport that would eventually become a career-defining passion. Forced to abandon his ambitions of becoming a full-time rugby league player due to a string of ongoing injuries, Nguyen caught the combat bug after witnessing two of mixed martial […]
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Report | John Lineker to meet Muin Gafurov in his ONE Championship debut
Former UFC bantamweight contender John Lineker is reportedly closing in on an opponent for his ONE Championship debut. And just like his fellow UFC veterans Demetrious Johnson, Eddie Alvarez and Sage Northcutt, it looks like he could be in for a tough welcome to the Singapore-based promotion. https://twitter.com/BigMarcel24/status/1153310832882782208 According to Tass.Ru reporter Igor Lazarin, John […]