Brazil’s Bibiano Fernandes recalls being DREAM champion in Japan

Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes, 29, of Brazil has been reigning as the ONE Bantamweight World Championship since March 2019. He held the title from October 18, 2013 to November 9, 2018. Fernandes used to hold the featherweight and bantamweight championship titles of now defunct Japanese mixed martial arts promotion DREAM. He is set to face … Continue reading Brazil’s Bibiano Fernandes recalls being DREAM champion in Japan

Bibiano Fernandes vs Kevin Belingon 4: Who is ONE Championship’s true bantanmweight king?

Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon, 31, of the Philippines reigned as the champion of ONE Championship's bantamweight division from November 9, 2018 to March 31, 2019. He will face reigning ONE Bantamweight World Championship Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes, 29, of Brazil for the fourth time at “ONE: Century 世紀.” The third time Belingon and Fernandes battled … Continue reading Bibiano Fernandes vs Kevin Belingon 4: Who is ONE Championship’s true bantanmweight king?

Istanbul, Turkey’s Saygid Guseyn Arslanaliev to face Christian Lee instead of Eddie Alvarez at ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ in Tokyo, Japan

Fighting out of Istanbul, Turkey, Saygid “Dagi” Guseyn Arslanaliev, 23, is just one step away from becoming the inaugural ONE Lightweight World Grand Prix champion. For him to earn the title, he has to beat reigning ONE Lightweight World Champion Christian “The Warrior” Lee, 20,  at “ONE: Century 世紀” in Tokyo, Japan. “I’m very happy to … Continue reading Istanbul, Turkey’s Saygid Guseyn Arslanaliev to face Christian Lee instead of Eddie Alvarez at ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ in Tokyo, Japan

Fortaleza, Brazil’s Walter Gonçalves to challenge Rodtang Jitmuangnon at ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ in Tokyo, Japan

Fighting out of Fortaleza, Brazil, Walter Gonçalves, 21, will make his debut in ONE Championship's striking-only league ONE Super Series at “ONE: Century 世紀” in Japan. He will challenge reigning ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang "The Iron Man" Jitmuangnon, 22, of Bangkok, Thailand. “I am honored to be here and to fight for … Continue reading Fortaleza, Brazil’s Walter Gonçalves to challenge Rodtang Jitmuangnon at ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ in Tokyo, Japan

Brandon Vera, Aung La N Sang (©ONE Championship)

Myanmar’s Aung La N Sang has been Brandon Vera’s fan since college

“The Burmese Python” Aung La N Sang, 33, of Myanmar is the reigning champion of ONE Championship's middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. He has been the champion of the light heavyweight division since February 23, 2018. Aung's first title defense as the ONE Light Heavyweight World Champion will be at “ONE: Century 世紀.” He will be … Continue reading Myanmar’s Aung La N Sang has been Brandon Vera’s fan since college

Giorgio Petrosyan, Chatri Sityodtong, Samy Sana (©ONE Championship)

Italy’s Giorgio Petrosyan: ONE Championship is world’s biggest promotion

Fighting of Gorizia, Italy, Giorgio “The Doctor” Petrosyan, 33, at “ONE: Century 世紀” is one of the two finalists of the inaugural ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix. The Armenian-Italian kickboxer will face Samy “AK47” Sana, 30, of Paris, France at “ONE: Century 世紀.” Sana and Petrosyan had their official face-off at the “ONE: Century … Continue reading Italy’s Giorgio Petrosyan: ONE Championship is world’s biggest promotion

Philippines’ Brandon Vera: I’ll be ONE Heavyweight World Champion until I retire

Brandon “The Truth” Vera, 42, of the Philippines has been reigning as the ONE Heavyweight World Champion since December 11, 2015. On October 13, 2019, the Filipino-American mixed martial artist will challenge ONE Middleweight and Light Heavyweight World Champion “The Burmese Python” Aung La N Sang, 33, of Myanmar at “ONE: Century 世紀.” This will … Continue reading Philippines’ Brandon Vera: I’ll be ONE Heavyweight World Champion until I retire

Samy Sana (©ONE Championship)

France’s Samy Sana: ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ in Tokyo, Japan will be a huge event

Fighting out of Paris, France, Samy “AK47” Sana, 30, is just one step away from becoming the inaugural ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix champion. The French-Algerian kickboxer will face his fellow finalist Giorgio “The Doctor” Petrosyan, 33, of Gorizia, Italy at “ONE: Century 世紀.” Sana and Petrosyan had their official face-off at the “ONE: … Continue reading France’s Samy Sana: ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ in Tokyo, Japan will be a huge event

Andy Hata: ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ will showcase Japan’s rich martial arts history, tradition

Andy Hata, president of ONE Championship Japan, highlighted the significance of “ONE: Century 世紀” during a press conference on October 10, 2019. Set for October 13 at Ryogoku Kokugikan, this 100th event will showcase Japanese martial arts, featuring 28 champions. Hata aims to inspire athletes and celebrate martial arts traditions in Japan.

‘ONE: Century 世紀’ fighters face off in Japan; Chatri Sityodtong explains ONE Championship event’s name

ONE Championship will hold “ONE: Century 世紀” at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan on October 13, 2019. The combat sports event has two parts with 11 bouts each. The 44 “ONE: Century 世紀” fighters had their face-off at the Park Hyatt in Tokyo on October 10, 2019. The event was graced by ONE Championship … Continue reading ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ fighters face off in Japan; Chatri Sityodtong explains ONE Championship event’s name