The whole world celebrated when the Thai cave rescue was confirmed to be successful. One of those who were elated after hearing the news was ONE Championship chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong. https://twitter.com/YODCHATRI/status/1016683933684064257 On June 23, 2018, 12 members of the Thai soccer team Wild Boars, aged 13-16, and their 25-year-old coach were trapped inside … Continue reading ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong invites Thai cave rescue boys, coach, rescuers to ‘ONE: Kingdom of Heroes’
How ONE Championship star helped in Thai cave rescue
ONE Championship athlete Pongsiri Mitsatit, 22, is not only one of the most decorated mixed martial artists of Thailand. A Pingnakorn Rescue Chiang Mai volunteer group member, he also offers his spare time to help out in situations when duty calls. Recently, the Wild Boars soccer team members and their coach who went missing for … Continue reading How ONE Championship star helped in Thai cave rescue
Philippines vs Korea: Trestle Tan, Park Dae Sung to compete at ‘ONE: Pursuit of Power’
On July 13, 2018, ONE Championship will return to the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for “ONE: Pursuit of Power.” Included on the card are one Filipino fighter and one South Korean fighter, who will compete in a catch weight of 80kg. Trestle “Jun Minion” Tan, 32, of Manila, Philippines is … Continue reading Philippines vs Korea: Trestle Tan, Park Dae Sung to compete at ‘ONE: Pursuit of Power’
Is MMA un-Islamic? Ask Malaysia’s Jihin Radzuan
Mixed martial arts is un-Islamic for many people living in a conservative Muslim country like Malaysia. Female MMA fighters are rare in such countries where women are expected to do more traditional activities such as cooking and domestic interests. A breakthrough happened in 2013 when Ann “Athena” Osman, 32, of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia made … Continue reading Is MMA un-Islamic? Ask Malaysia’s Jihin Radzuan
Boxing in ONE Championship? Chatri Sityodtong makes big announcement
When fight fans hear the words ONE Championship, the first thing that comes to their minds is mixed martial arts. Earlier this year, the organization added kickboxing and Muay Thai in its menu through its striking-only league called ONE Super Series. Before the year ends, ONE Championship will add yet another exciting ingredient in its … Continue reading Boxing in ONE Championship? Chatri Sityodtong makes big announcement
When Zebaztian Kadestam knocked out Luis Santos
The ONE Championship debut of Zebaztian “The Bandit” Kadestam, 27, of Sweden was a successful one. His first bout in the promotion was on May 26, 2017 at “ONE: Dynasty of Heroes” at the Singapore Indoor Stadium where he knocked out Luis “Sapo” Santos, 38, of Brazil. “I do not think I have ever fought … Continue reading When Zebaztian Kadestam knocked out Luis Santos
Arnold Quero vs Felipe Efrain at ‘Brave 14’ in Morocco
A bantamweight mixed martial arts battle between Arnold “Silverback” Quero, 30, of Paris, France and Felipe Efrain, 24, of Sao Paulo, Brazil and has been booked for “Brave 14.” The 14th Brave Combat Federation event will take place in Tangier, Morocco on August 18, 2018. “Brave 14” is the first MMA event of a global promotion to … Continue reading Arnold Quero vs Felipe Efrain at ‘Brave 14’ in Morocco
Abdoul Abdouraguimov vs Sidney Wheeler at ‘Brave 14’ in Morocco
The 14th event of Brave Combat Federation will be hosted in Tangier, Morocco on August 18, 2018. Confirmed to be on the card is a bout between Abdoul “Sinistro” Abdouraguimov, 22, of France and Sidney “The All-American Kid” Wheeler, 21, of the United States. “Brave 14” will be the first event of a global mixed martial … Continue reading Abdoul Abdouraguimov vs Sidney Wheeler at ‘Brave 14’ in Morocco
Texan fighter Derrick Lewis earns 11th UFC win
https://www.facebook.com/1468249886760868/photos/a.1468961673356356.1073741828.1468249886760868/1962192170699968/?type=3&theater Fighting out of Houston, Texas, Derrick "The Black Beast" Lewis, 33, has just earned his 11th victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. On July 7, 2018 at "UFC 226," he outperformed Francis "Predator" Ngannou, 31, who is fighting out of Las Vegas, Nevada. "UFC 226" took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It marked … Continue reading Texan fighter Derrick Lewis earns 11th UFC win
Florida’s Mike Perry earns 5th UFC win
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2026176694282684&set=a.1387914808108879.1073741827.100006711189501&type=3&theater Fighting out of Orlando, Florida, Mike “Platinum” Perry, 26, has just earned his fifth victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. On July 7, 2018, he defeated Paul “The Irish Dragon” Felder, 33, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at “UFC 226,” which took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. At "UFC 226," Perry and … Continue reading Florida’s Mike Perry earns 5th UFC win
