Andrew Leone has withdrawn from his ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix match against Danny Kingad due to injury.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.
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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
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Demetrious Johnson welcomes Bruce Lee kid Ryusei Imai to ONE Championship
Known as the mini-version of Bruce Lee, Ryuji "Ryusei" Imai, 8, of Nara, Japan is now part of ONE Championship as a brand ambassador. The Japanese boy was welcomed to the Singapore-based martial arts organization by flyweight mixed martial artist Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson, 32, of Parkland, Washington, United States. Imai and Johnson were recently … Continue reading Demetrious Johnson welcomes Bruce Lee kid Ryusei Imai to ONE Championship
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ONE Championship, Shooto partnership announced 2 months before ‘ONE: A New Era’
ONE Championship will hold its first ever event in Japan titled "ONE: A New Era" on March 31, 2019. On January 25, 2019, the Singapore-based martial arts organization announced that it will be an exclusive partner to Japanese martial arts organization Shooto. ONE Championship x Shooto The partnership will see both ONE Championship and Shooto work … Continue reading ONE Championship, Shooto partnership announced 2 months before ‘ONE: A New Era’
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Never Quit’s Koji Ando earns 4th ONE Championship win in Jakarta
Koji “The Commander” Ando, training at Never Quit in Tokyo, secured his fourth victory in ONE Championship at "ONE: Eternal Glory" on January 19, 2019. He triumphed over Rasul Yakhyaev via split decision after three rounds, improving his professional record to 13 wins and ending a three-bout losing streak.
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Conor McGregor vs Tenshin Nasukawa in UFC in Tokyo, Japan in 2019?
Yet another superfighter is interested in facing Tenshin Nasukawa, 20, of Tokyo, Japan. On January 6, 2019, former Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champion Conor "Notorious" McGregor, 30, of Dublin, Ireland took to Twitter to ask the UFC to arrange a mixed martial martial arts exhibition bout between him and the undefeated Japanese fighter. https://twitter.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1082105433450532866 Before … Continue reading Conor McGregor vs Tenshin Nasukawa in UFC in Tokyo, Japan in 2019?
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13 most handsome ONE Championship fighters 2018
Aside from being extraordinarily strong in the cage, some mixed martial artists are also easy on the eyes. Here are the 13 most handsome MMA fighters who had at least one bout in ONE Championship in 2018: 13. Danny "The King" Kingad, 22, of Baguio City, Philippines competes in the flyweight division won at … Continue reading 13 most handsome ONE Championship fighters 2018
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ONE Championship, TV Tokyo partnership announced
ONE Championship has partnered with TV Tokyo to broadcast its martial arts content in Japan. This multi-year collaboration will feature weekly programming, showcasing live and recorded events. CEO Chatri Sityodtong emphasized the partnership's aim to elevate martial arts in Japan, reflecting the values of honor and respect while celebrating the country's rich martial arts history.
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Hideyuki Hata is ONE Championship Japan president
Hideyuki "Andy" Hata joins ONE Championship as President for Japan, tasked with expanding operations and growth in the region. With experience from Nielsen Sports and Sony, he aims to enhance the brand’s presence in Japan's martial arts market. ONE Championship's entry into Japan began in March 2019 with its inaugural event.
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