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
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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Yodsanklai IWE Fairtex to face Andy Souwer at ‘ONE: A New Era’ in Tokyo
ONE Championship has announced a match between Yodsanklai IWE Fairtex and Andy Souwer at "ONE: A New Era" in Tokyo on March 31, 2019. Yodsanklai aims to build on his recent victory, while Souwer seeks to end a two-fight losing streak. This bout marks the first ONE Championship event in Japan.
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Bellwood Fight Team’s Hiroaki Suzuki makes successful ONE Super Series debut in Pasay
Hiroaki Suzuki, representing Bellwood Fight Team, made a successful debut in ONE Championship's ONE Super Series at "ONE: Conquest of Champions" on November 23, 2018. Competing in a bantamweight kickboxing match, he defeated Deividas Danyla, enhancing his record to 41 wins. The event featured various martial arts bouts.
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Brazil’s Alexandre Machado earns 2nd ONE Championship win, beats Japan’s Hideki Sekine
Alexandre "Bebezao" Machado, a Brazilian fighter, secured his second victory in ONE Championship at "ONE: Conquest of Champions" by defeating Hideki Sekine with a second-round TKO. The event, featuring multiple combat sports matches, showcased Machado's striking skills, improving his MMA record to 9 wins and 3 losses.
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