ONE Championship star Jomary Torres’s journey from basketball to MMA

Undefeated Filipino mixed martial artist Jomary “The Zamboanganian Fighter” Torres, 22, is one of the rising stars of ONE Championship today. But MMA was not the first sport she was interested in when she was growing up. While football is widely regarded as the most popular sport in the world, basketball has become woven into … Continue reading ONE Championship star Jomary Torres’s journey from basketball to MMA

Shinya Aoki vs Ev Ting at ‘ONE: Kingdom of Heroes’ in Bangkok, Thailand

  ONE Championship will be in Bangkok, Thailand on October 6, 2018 for "ONE: Kingdom of Heroes." One of the bouts on the fight card is between Shinya "Tobikan Judan" Aoki, 35, of Japan and Ev "E.T." Ting, 29, of New Zealand and Malaysia. Aoki and Ting will compete in the lightweight division at "ONE: … Continue reading Shinya Aoki vs Ev Ting at ‘ONE: Kingdom of Heroes’ in Bangkok, Thailand

Muhammad Aiman: I can beat Chen Lei with my striking

Fighting out of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, Muhammad “Jungle Cat” Aiman, 23, is fighting an undefeated opponent at “ONE: Beyond the Horizon” on September 8, 2018 at the Baoshan Arena in Shanghai, China. However, the Malaysian mixed martial artist believes in his skills and is confident about his chances of winning. Training out of Bali MMA, Aiman holds … Continue reading Muhammad Aiman: I can beat Chen Lei with my striking

Pancrase’s Yuki Niimura signs with ONE Championship

Japanese mixed martial artist Yuki “Yu-King” Niimura, 35, has signed with ONE Championship. He was one of the guests at the promotion’s first ever press conference in Japan, which took place at Park Hyatt Hotel in Tokyo on August 23, 2018. Several Japanese MMA fighters attended the press conference. Among them were ONE Strawweight World … Continue reading Pancrase’s Yuki Niimura signs with ONE Championship

Chatri Sityodtong: ONE Championship’s mission is sacred

On August 23, 2018, ONE Championship held its first ever press conference in Japan at Park Hyatt Hotel in Tokyo. Leading the event was ONE Championship chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong. “Our mission at ONE Championship is sacred, we want to unleash martial arts superheroes unto the world, world-class athletes who ignite passion and hope … Continue reading Chatri Sityodtong: ONE Championship’s mission is sacred

Renzo Gracie: I believe in Chatri Sityodtong’s vision for martial arts

Brazilian martial arts legend Renzo Gracie, 51, was among the special guests at the first ever ONE Championship press conference in the country, which took place at Park Hyatt Hotel in Tokyo on August 23, 2018. He was with his brother 5th degree BJJ Black Belt Ralph Gracie, 47, and ONE Championship chairman and CEO … Continue reading Renzo Gracie: I believe in Chatri Sityodtong’s vision for martial arts

ONE Championship star Angela Lee praises Japanese people, culture

ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion Angela “Unstoppable” Lee, 22, of Singapore, was in Japan recently and has nothing but praises for the country. She attended the first ever ONE Championship press conference in the country, which took place at Park Hyatt Hotel in Tokyo. “Thank you all for having me out here,” Lee said when … Continue reading ONE Championship star Angela Lee praises Japanese people, culture

Shinya Aoki expresses love for Japanese martial arts

ONE Championship will make its debut in Japan on March 31, 2019 at the Ryogoku Kokushikan in Ryogoku, Tokyo. The press conference for the event, which took place at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Tokyo on August 23, 2018, was attended by media from all across the globe. The press conference was led by ONE … Continue reading Shinya Aoki expresses love for Japanese martial arts

Chatri Sityodtong announces 2019 ONE Championship events

The first ever ONE Championship press conference in Japan took place at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Tokyo on August 23, 2018. During the event, 24 of the 30 events of the promotion in 2019 were announced by its chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong. “I am thrilled to announce the first 24 of 30 events … Continue reading Chatri Sityodtong announces 2019 ONE Championship events

Angela Lee, Bibiano Fernandes, Brandon Vera grace ONE Championship press conference in Japan

ONE Championship will soon be leaving their mark in the Land of the Rising Sun. The world’s premier martial arts organization will soon be breaking into Japan, which is one of the biggest martial arts markets in all of Asia. After seven years of dominating the biggest markets in Asia, ONE Championship will finally be … Continue reading Angela Lee, Bibiano Fernandes, Brandon Vera grace ONE Championship press conference in Japan