Rajinder Singh Meena (©ONE Championship)

India’s Rajinder Singh Meena submits China’s Zhang Ze Hao in Pasay, Philippines

It was a redemptive win for ONE Championship fighter Rajinder “Knockout” Singh Meena, 31, of India on January 26, 2018 when he faced Zhang Ze Hao, 25, of China at “ONE: Global Superheroes” at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Their lightweight bout was the second bout of the … Continue reading India’s Rajinder Singh Meena submits China’s Zhang Ze Hao in Pasay, Philippines

Eddey Kalai, Kemp Cheng, Adrian Mattheis (©ONE Championship)

Indonesia’s Adrian Mattheis submits Malaysia’s Eddey Kalai in Pasay, Philippines

“ONE: Global Superheroes” was the first 2018 event of ONE Championship in the Philippines. The first match of the evening was a riveting strawweight encounter as Adrian Mattheis, 24, of Indonesia squared off against the debuting Eddey “The Clown” Kalai, 35, of Malaysia. Mattheis weathered a gutsy opening sequence from Eddey, who effortlessly pummeled the … Continue reading Indonesia’s Adrian Mattheis submits Malaysia’s Eddey Kalai in Pasay, Philippines

Rafael Nunes, Yuji Shimada, Eric Kelly

Brazil’s Rafael Nunes submits Philippines’ Eric Kelly via D’Arce choke in Pasay

Rafael “Indio” Nunes, 30, of Brazil faced Eric “The Natural” Kelly, 35, of the Philippines at “ONE: Global Superheroes” on January 26, 2018 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the first ONE Championship event in 2018 in the Philippines. Kelly is a mixed martial arts veteran. … Continue reading Brazil’s Rafael Nunes submits Philippines’ Eric Kelly via D’Arce choke in Pasay

Lan Ming Qiang, Olivier Coste, Joshua Pacio (©ONE Championship)

Philippines’ Joshua Pacio submits China’s Lan Ming Qiang in Pasay

ONE Championship sent the crowd at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines into a frenzy on January 26, 2018 with another thrilling evening of authentic martial arts action. The promotion held “ONE: Global Superheroes”, which was co-headlined by Joshua “The Passion” Pacio of the Philippines and Lan Ming Qiang … Continue reading Philippines’ Joshua Pacio submits China’s Lan Ming Qiang in Pasay

Adriano Moraes, Geje Eustaquio (©ONE Championship)

Baguio’s Geje Eustaquio crowned interim ONE Flyweight World Champion in Pasay

Geje “Gravity” Eustaquio of Baguio City, Philippines is the new interim flyweight champion of ONE Championship, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Singapore. On January 26, 2018, the promotion held "ONE: Global Superheroes" at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. In the main event, Eustaquio walked out of … Continue reading Baguio’s Geje Eustaquio crowned interim ONE Flyweight World Champion in Pasay

‘Bellator 193’ results: Lorenz Larkin vs Fernando Gonzalez in Temecula, California

promotion: Bellator MMA title: "Bellator 193" venue: Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, California, United States date: January 26, 2018 https://www.facebook.com/BellatorMMA/photos/a.10150726666929879.425504.58200959878/10156650946809879/?type=3&theater POSTLIMINARY CARD 1. Justin "The American Kid" Lawrence (USA) vs Andrew Natividad (USA) DIVISION: Featherweight WINNER: JUSTIN LAWRENCE METHOD: Unanimous Decision ROUNDS: 3 2. Mark "Jason" Vorgeas (USA) vs Tim "The Tyrant" Riscen (USA) DIVISION: … Continue reading ‘Bellator 193’ results: Lorenz Larkin vs Fernando Gonzalez in Temecula, California

‘ONE: Global Superheroes’ results: Kairat Akhtemov vs Geje Eustaquio in Pasay, Philippines

promotion: ONE Championship title: "ONE: Global Superheroes" venue: SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines date: January 26, 2018 https://www.facebook.com/ONEChampionship/photos/a.234006879955908.57469.173291132694150/1686045544752027/?type=3&theater PRELIMINARY CARD 1. Adrian Matheis (Indonesia) vs Eddey Kalai (Malaysia) DIVISION: Strawweight WINNER: ADRIAN MATHEIS METHOD: Rear-Naked Choke Submission TIME AND ROUND: 4:15 of Round 1 REFEREE: Kemp Cheng 2. Rajinder Singh "Knockout" Meena (India) vs Zhang … Continue reading ‘ONE: Global Superheroes’ results: Kairat Akhtemov vs Geje Eustaquio in Pasay, Philippines

ONE Championship debutante Lan Ming Qiang wants Chinese athletes to gain more exposure

Hailing from Guangxi, China, Lan Ming Qiang, 24, is making his ONE Championship debut on January 26, 2018 at “ONE: Global Superheroes”. He replaced Pongsiri Mitsatit, 21, of Thailand as the opponent of Joshua “The Passion” Pacio, 22, of Baguio City, Philippines. “I am proud to be part of a great martial arts organization like … Continue reading ONE Championship debutante Lan Ming Qiang wants Chinese athletes to gain more exposure

Xiong Jing Nan (©ONE Championship)

China’s Xiong Jing Nan crowned ONE Women’s Strawweight World Champion in Jakarta, Indonesia

"The Panda" Xiong Jing Nan of China is ONE Championship's inaugural women's strawweight world champion. She won the title at "ONE: Kings of Courage" at the Jakarta Convention Center in Jakarta, Indonesia on January 20, 2018. In the main event, Xiong defeated Tiffany Teo of Singapore via technical knockout. In particular, the Chinese mixed martial … Continue reading China’s Xiong Jing Nan crowned ONE Women’s Strawweight World Champion in Jakarta, Indonesia

Stefer Rahardian, Yuji Shimada, Muhammad Imran (©ONE Championship)

Indonesia’s Stefer Rahardian decisions Pakistan’s Muhammad Imran in Jakarta

ONE Championship electrified the Jakarta Convention Center in Jakarta, Indonesia once again on January 20, 2018 at “ONE: Kings of Courage.” The mixed martial arts promotion's first live event in 2018 kicked the year off in style as the absolute best in local and international martial arts talent took to the cage. In the co-main … Continue reading Indonesia’s Stefer Rahardian decisions Pakistan’s Muhammad Imran in Jakarta