Shinya Aoki of Japan will face Eduard Folayang, the reigning ONE Lightweight World Champion, in a rematch during the historic "ONE: A New Era" event in Tokyo on March 31, 2019. This marks the first ONE Championship event in Japan, featuring a total of 11 mixed martial arts fights and four ONE Super Series matches.
ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong: We don’t sell fights
Chatri Sityodtong, CEO of ONE Championship, announced the launch of "ONE: A New Era" at a press conference in Tokyo, celebrating martial arts' cultural significance. Scheduled for March 31, 2019, the event features 11 fights, including four title bouts, highlighting competitive rematches among top champions.
[PHOTOS] ‘Brave 23’ storylines: Jarrah Al-Selawe’s rise to the top
Brave Combat Federation Welterweight Champion Jarrah “The Jordanian Lion” Al-Selawe, 26, of Jordan is recognized as one of mixed martial arts' most well-rounded champions. He will look to go back to his kickboxing roots on April 19, 2019 as he takes on grappler Abdoul “Sinistro” Abdouraguimov, 23, of France in the main event of “Brave … Continue reading [PHOTOS] ‘Brave 23’ storylines: Jarrah Al-Selawe’s rise to the top
Henry Cejudo vs Marlon Moraes at ‘UFC 238’ in Chicago, Illinois
The Ultimate Fighting Championship will hold "UFC 238" at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, United States on June 8, 2019. In the main event, Henry “The Messenger” Cejudo, 32, of Phoenix, Arizona, USA and Marlon “Magic” Moraes, 30, of Toms River, New Jersey, USA will compete for the vacant UFC Bantamweight Championship title. On … Continue reading Henry Cejudo vs Marlon Moraes at ‘UFC 238’ in Chicago, Illinois
Jordan’s Hashem Arkhagha looks for victorious return at ‘Brave 23’
Widely recognized as one of the first ever Middle Eastern mixed martial arts stars, Hashem "Cavaca" Arkhagha, 30, of Jordan has not fought in more than six years. Upset with the local MMA scene, he quit due to lack of opportunities. However, with Brave Combat Federation’s surge as a major player in the global MMA … Continue reading Jordan’s Hashem Arkhagha looks for victorious return at ‘Brave 23’
Philippines’ Samuel Salva to face IBF Minimumweight Champ DeeJay Kriel of South Africa
Samuel “Silent Assassin” Salva, 21, of the Philippines was one of the winners at "Rising Stars." The victory earned him a chance to face reigning International Boxing Federation World Minimumweight Champion DeeJay Kriel, 23, of South Africa. Featuring 11 professional boxing bouts, “Rising Stars” took place at Resorts World Manila in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines … Continue reading Philippines’ Samuel Salva to face IBF Minimumweight Champ DeeJay Kriel of South Africa
Ringstar Asia’s Michael Dasmariñas to face IBF Bantamweight Champion Emmanuel Rodriguez or Naoya Inoue
Michael “Gloves on Fire” Dasmariñas, 26, of the Philippines won the International Boxing Federation Bantamweight Championship title eliminator bout, which was the main event of "Rising Stars." This earned him a chance to face reigning IBF World Bantamweight Champion Emmanuel "El Sensacional" Rodriguez, 26, of Puerto Rico. Featuring 11 professional boxing bouts, “Rising Stars” took place … Continue reading Ringstar Asia’s Michael Dasmariñas to face IBF Bantamweight Champion Emmanuel Rodriguez or Naoya Inoue
9 North Luzon players to compete at Jr. NBA Philippines National Training Camp
The Jr. NBA Philippines North Luzon Regional Selection Camp took place at Benguet State University in La Trinidad, Philippines on March 23-24, 2019. Over a thousand young basketball players from various places of the Philippines including Baguio City, Benguet, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, La Union, Ilocos Sur and Pangasinan participated. After two days of basketball drills and exercises, … Continue reading 9 North Luzon players to compete at Jr. NBA Philippines National Training Camp
What Team Lakay warrior Kevin Belingon’s typical day looks like
Training out of Team Lakay in Baguio City, Philippines, reigning ONE Bantamweight World Champion Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon, 32, is one of the most ferocious forces of nature inside the ONE Championship cage. Recently, he shared the typical things in his daily schedule. The way Belingon operates at breakneck speed with an undeniable tenacity is … Continue reading What Team Lakay warrior Kevin Belingon’s typical day looks like
This is Geje Eustaquio’s advice to Danny Kingad before ‘ONE: A New Era’ bout against Senzo Ikeda
Geje “Gravity” Eustaquio, 29, and Danny “The King” Kingad, 23, are among the best mixed martial artists currently competing in the flyweight division of ONE Championship. Both are training out of Team Lakay in Baguio City, Philippines. Eustaquio became the ONE Flyweight World Champion on June 23, 2018 but lost the belt to Adriano “Mikinho” … Continue reading This is Geje Eustaquio’s advice to Danny Kingad before ‘ONE: A New Era’ bout against Senzo Ikeda
