More Asian footballers in Bundesliga than in English Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, Ligue 1

Germany is the home for Asian talent in Europe, according to data recently released by professional association football league Bundesliga. This reinforced the country’s strong footballing connections to the continent. Data collected by Opta Sports shows that the Bundesliga has welcomed 64 players who have played 3,926 matches and scored 427 goals from July 1998. … Continue reading More Asian footballers in Bundesliga than in English Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, Ligue 1

Bibiano Fernandes: I don’t like to do drama

Reigning ONE Bantamweight World Champion Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes, 40, of Brazil is accused of being too dramatic about his most recent bout against his rival Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon, 31, of the Philippines at “ONE: A New Era” at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan on March 31, 2019. But the Brazilian mixed martial arts … Continue reading Bibiano Fernandes: I don’t like to do drama

Kazakhstan’s Kairat Akhmetov earns 4th Championship win, beats Australia’s Reece McLaren in ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix quarter-finals in Japan

Representing Kazakhstan, Kairat "The Kazakh" Akhmetov, 31, was one of the winners at "ONE: A New Era" at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan on March 31, 2019. It was one of the bouts in the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix quarter-finals. "ONE: A New Era" featured 11 MMA bouts and four ONE Super Series matches, … Continue reading Kazakhstan’s Kairat Akhmetov earns 4th Championship win, beats Australia’s Reece McLaren in ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix quarter-finals in Japan

Italy’s Joseph Lasiri earns 1st ONE Super Series win at ‘ONE: A New Era’ in Japan, ends Hiroki Akimoto’s undefeated record

Representing Italy, Joseph "The Hurricane" Lasiri, 27, was one of the winners at "ONE: A New Era." It marked his first victory in ONE Championship's striking-only league ONE Super Series. "ONE: A New Era" featured 11 MMA bouts and four ONE Super Series matches, which include two kickboxing contests and two Muay Thai contests. In … Continue reading Italy’s Joseph Lasiri earns 1st ONE Super Series win at ‘ONE: A New Era’ in Japan, ends Hiroki Akimoto’s undefeated record

Japan’s Ken Hasegawa plans to shock the world at ‘ONE: A New Era’

Ken Hasegawa will challenge Aung La N Sang for the ONE Middleweight Championship in a rematch at "ONE: A New Era" on March 31, 2019. Aung previously defeated Hasegawa by knockout in their first fight. The event features 11 MMA bouts, including other title fights, highlighting renowned fighters.

Myanmar’s Aung La N Sang can’t wait to run it back with Ken Hasegawa in Tokyo

Aung La N Sang, the ONE Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion from Myanmar, is set to face Japan's Ken Hasegawa in a rematch at "ONE: A New Era" on March 31, 2019, in Tokyo. This event marks ONE Championship's debut in Japan, featuring other notable title bouts, including champions Fernandes and Lee.

Evolve MMA’s Shinya Aoki: I’ve trained very hard for Eduard Folayang

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.

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Team Lakay’s Danny Kingad to face Senzo Ikeda at ‘ONE: A New Era’ in Tokyo

Andrew Leone has withdrawn from his ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix match against Danny Kingad due to injury. Senzo Ikeda will replace him. Ikeda, an experienced fighter, aims to impress in his ONE debut. The event "ONE: A New Era" will showcase several championship bouts and other key matchups in the tournament.

Japan’s Kohei Kodera makes successful ONE Super Series debut in Yangon

Kohei Kodera, a 28-year-old from Japan, made a successful debut in ONE Championship's ONE Super Series by defeating Australia's Kenny Tse at "ONE: Reign of Valor" in Myanmar on March 8, 2019. The fight showcased Kodera's karate skills, leading to a unanimous decision victory after three rounds.

Eduard Folayang vs Shinya Aoki rematch in Tokyo, Japan at ‘ONE: A New Era’ confirmed

Eduard “Landslide” Folayang, 35, of Baguio City, Philippines is defending his ONE Lightweight World Championship belt after recently redeeming it in his home country. The most awaited rematch between him Shinya “Tobikan Judan” Aoki, 35, of Shizuoka, Japan has been scheduled. A former ONE Lightweight World Champion, Aoki will challenge Folayang at “ONE: New Era” … Continue reading Eduard Folayang vs Shinya Aoki rematch in Tokyo, Japan at ‘ONE: A New Era’ confirmed