Lin Heqin, a 25-year-old fighter from China, won her debut match in ONE Championship at "ONE: Reign of Valor," defeating Jomary Torres via a triangle choke in the first round. This victory improved her professional record to 9 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw, establishing her as a formidable competitor in MMA.
China’s Chen Rui KOs Guam’s Roman Alvarez at ‘ONE: Reign of Valor’ in Yangon
Chen Rui, a 22-year-old undefeated mixed martial artist from China, claimed victory at "ONE: Reign of Valor" in Myanmar, defeating Roman Alvarez by knockout in the second round. This win improved Chen's record to 7-0, highlighting his emergence in the sport after beginning his MMA training in 2015.
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Myanmar’s Bozhena Antoniyar earns 2nd ONE Championship win in Yangon
Bozhena “Toto” Antoniyar, 23, from Myanmar, secured her second victory at “ONE: Reign of Valor” in Bali, Indonesia, defeating Malaysia's Audreylaura Boniface via technical knockout in the second round. This win improved Antoniyar's record to 2-1, while Boniface fell to 1-4 in her professional MMA career.
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Portugal’s Rui Botelho earns first ONE Super Series win in Yangon
Rui Botelho, 24, from Mafra, Portugal, won his first ONE Super Series match against Japan's Yuta Watanabe at "ONE: Reign of Valor." After a challenging start, Botelho secured victory with two knockdowns in the third round, improving his record to 18 wins and 8 losses, while Watanabe's record stands at 19 wins and 9 losses.
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Japan’s Kohei Kodera makes successful ONE Super Series debut in Yangon
Kohei Kodera, a 28-year-old from Japan, made a successful debut in ONE Championship's ONE Super Series by defeating Australia's Kenny Tse at "ONE: Reign of Valor" in Myanmar on March 8, 2019. The fight showcased Kodera's karate skills, leading to a unanimous decision victory after three rounds.
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Kazakhstan’s Georgiy Kichigin to challenge Sweden’s Zebaztian Kadestam in Yangon
Zebaztian Kadestam, the reigning ONE Welterweight World Champion from Sweden, faces Kazakh challenger Georgiy Kichigin at “ONE: Reign of Valor” in Yangon on March 8, 2019. Kadestam emphasizes the significance of defending his title, expressing respect for Kichigin and confidence in his preparation for this critical fight in his career.
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Brazilian MMA legend Vitor Belfort signs with ONE Championship
Vitor Belfort, a Brazilian MMA legend, signed with ONE Championship on March 1, 2019. With over two decades in the sport, he aims to add to his impressive record of 41 fights and multiple championship titles. Belfort expresses gratitude for the opportunity and excitement to compete for Asian audiences.
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Demetrious Johnson, Eddie Alvarez, Sage Northcutt lead ONE Championship event in Los Angeles, California
ONE Championship hosted an open workout on February 27, 2019, in Los Angeles, featuring Demetrious Johnson, Eddie Alvarez, and Sage Northcutt. Johnson highlighted the organization’s diverse martial arts focus, while Alvarez emphasized respect among fighters. Northcutt, a young talent, looks forward to achieving success across multiple martial arts disciplines.
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ONE Championship, streetwear designer SBTG collaborate to create limited edition apparel
ONE Championship has partnered with Singaporean designer Mark Ong, known as Mr. Sabotage (SBTG), to merge sports and culture, enhancing their brand's connection to Asian society. SBTG will create unique designs celebrating martial arts, including a limited-edition camouflage T-shirt. This collaboration aims to inspire fans across various lifestyle spheres.
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Hua Fung Teh promoted to group president of ONE Championship
Hua Fung Teh has been promoted to group president of ONE Championship, succeeding as a key leader in the organization. He has previously excelled as CFO and chairman of Greater China, significantly contributing to various operational areas. Teh, a taekwondo black-belt, holds degrees from Harvard and MIT and has a notable career in both military and business.
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