Filipino MMA fighter Trestle Tan is eager and hungry

After nearly two years of sitting on the sidelines, Trestle “Jun Minion” Tan, 33, of Cebu City, Philippines is about to make his return to the ONE Championship cage. He will compete at “ONE: Pursuit of Power” at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on June 13, 2018. The Filipino mixed martial artist will … Continue reading Filipino MMA fighter Trestle Tan is eager and hungry

Jonathan Fong talks ‘Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series’ Season 2 success

“Rich Franklin's ONE Warrior Series” Season 1 has successfully discovered promising martial artists in Asian cities. In the second season of the documentary series, the hosts went to destinations away from the major cities of the continent. “Our bet to move away from the major cities to recruit for Season 2 has paid off!” ONE … Continue reading Jonathan Fong talks ‘Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series’ Season 2 success

What Rich Franklin learned from ‘ONE Warrior Series’ Season 2

ONE Warrior Series is a subsidiary of ONE Championship™ (ONE), the largest global sports media property in Asian history. Its documentary program “Rich Franklin's ONE Warrior Series” is currently in its second season. “Rich Franklin's ONE Warrior Series” aims to discover new martial arts talents across Asia. ONE Warrior Series CEO Rich Franklin stated, “Season … Continue reading What Rich Franklin learned from ‘ONE Warrior Series’ Season 2

ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong invites Thai cave rescue boys, coach, rescuers to ‘ONE: Kingdom of Heroes’

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