‘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

ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong: We don’t sell fights

Chatri Sityodtong, CEO of ONE Championship, announced the launch of "ONE: A New Era" at a press conference in Tokyo, celebrating martial arts' cultural significance. Scheduled for March 31, 2019, the event features 11 fights, including four title bouts, highlighting competitive rematches among top champions.

Chatri Sityodtong: Via ONE Championship, Demetrious Johnson will change the world

On October 29, 2018, ONE Championship announced former UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson as a new athlete, emphasizing his status as the best mixed martial artist. CEO Chatri Sityodtong expressed excitement about Johnson's potential impact and legacy in Asia, alongside other recent UFC transitions to ONE Championship.

Demetrious Johnson is now ONE Championship athlete, Chatri Sityodtong confirms

Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, 32, of Kirkland, Washington, United States is now officially signed with ONE Championship. He has been traded with Ben “Funky” Askren, 34, of Phoenix, Arizona, United States, who is now signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. On October 27, 2018, ONE Championship chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong took to Instagram to officially … Continue reading Demetrious Johnson is now ONE Championship athlete, Chatri Sityodtong confirms

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Chatri Sityodtong is proud of Asian Games veterans Eduard Folayang, May Ooi, Rene Catalan

Chatri Sityodtong is proud of the ONE Championship athletes who are Asian Games veterans. Among them are former ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard "Landslide" Folayang, May “Mighty” Ooi, Rene "The Challenger" Catalan and Kritsada “Dream Man” Kongsrichai. “Martial arts is Asia’s greatest cultural treasure and I personally believe that the best martial artists in the world … Continue reading Chatri Sityodtong is proud of Asian Games veterans Eduard Folayang, May Ooi, Rene Catalan

Team Lakay’s Honorio Banario, Edward Kelly react to Chatri Sityodtong’s comments

ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong recently lauded Team Lakay as the best team in Asia today. Honorio “The Rock” Banario and Edward “The Ferocious” Kelly of the team based in La Trinidad, Benguet shared their thoughts on the recognition. "Team Lakay is now the #1 fight team in Asia today. Despite a very modest … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Honorio Banario, Edward Kelly react to Chatri Sityodtong’s comments

Chatri Sityodtong: ONE Championship in the Philippines is always big

The Philippines is one of the favorite host countries of ONE Championship, according to the promotion's chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong. By the end of 2018, Manila will have hosted four events of the promotion. “It’s always big when we come to the Philippines,” Sityodtong stated. “We’ve put on big-time championship bouts, we’ve showcased legends … Continue reading Chatri Sityodtong: ONE Championship in the Philippines is always big

Chatri Sityodtong explains Eduard Folayang’s 2 undefeated Russian opponents

After defeating an undefeated Russian opponent, Eduard "Landslide" Folayang from Team Lakay of Baguio City, Philippines is facing yet another undefeated fighter from Russia. In a recent interview with ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong, I asked him if it was just coincidental. Folayang reigned as the ONE Lightweight World Champion from November 11, 2016 to … Continue reading Chatri Sityodtong explains Eduard Folayang’s 2 undefeated Russian opponents

Kevin Belingon, Martin Nguyen are ready: ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong

On July 24, 2018, ONE Championship held the official kick-off press conference for “ONE: Reign of Kings” at the City of Dreams Manila in Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines. Leading the athletes during the event are the headliners and Kevin "The Silencer" Belingon of the Philippines and reigning ONE Featherweight and Lightweight World Champion Martin "The … Continue reading Kevin Belingon, Martin Nguyen are ready: ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong

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’