Coco Altatis Asia, combat sports, Japan, MMA, sports

‘Surrogacy Battles’ Season 2 to find new ONE Championship fighters from Japan

Sports media property ONE Championship has partnered with Japanese internet television station AbemaTV. Aside from covering more than 20 live ONE Championship events in 2018, the partnership will discover fresh young Japanese martial arts talents through the reality TV series called “Surrogacy Battles.” Marat Gafurov, Shinya Aoki (©ONE Championship) 'Surrogacy Battles' Season 2 “We are … Continue reading ‘Surrogacy Battles’ Season 2 to find new ONE Championship fighters from Japan

Coco Altatis Asia, combat sports, MMA, Singapore, sports

‘Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series’ finale awards 3 prospects with $100k+ONE Championship contracts

The finale of "Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series" Season 1 was held in Singapore, with Filipino prospect Rockie Bactol, and South Korean prospects Kim Woonkyum and Park Daesong each receiving a $100,000 worth ONE Championship contract as overall winners. Season 2 will begin filming later this year, focusing on Asia’s most promising young talent.

Coco Altatis boxing & kickboxing, combat sports, Italy, North America, sports, United States

Jo Nattawut has nothing to say to Giorgio Petrosyan before ONE Super Series debut

“Smokin’” Jo Nattawut, 27, of the United States and Giorgio “The Doctor” Petrosyan, 32, of Italy will headline ONE Super Series at “ONE: Heroes of Honor” at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines on April 20, 2018. In the new league, ONE Championship will introduce its five-rope ring featuring striking-only … Continue reading Jo Nattawut has nothing to say to Giorgio Petrosyan before ONE Super Series debut

Coco Altatis Asia, combat sports, Japan, MMA, Philippines, South Korea, sports

South Korea’s Dae Hwan Kim to fight Japan’s Masakazu Imanari in Pasay, Philippines

ONE Championship athletes Dae Hwan "Ottogi" Kim, 31, of Seoul, South Korea and Masakazu “Ashikan Judan” Imanari, 42, of Tokyo, Japan will compete at “ONE: Heroes of Honor” at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines on April 20, 2018. Both mixed martial artist are aiming for a redemptive win. … Continue reading South Korea’s Dae Hwan Kim to fight Japan’s Masakazu Imanari in Pasay, Philippines

Coco Altatis Asia, combat sports, Japan, MMA, Philippines, Singapore, sports, Taiwan

Taiwan’s Jenny Huang is back after losing to Singapore’s Angela Lee, Japan’s Mei Yamaguchi

Jenny Huang, a Taiwanese MMA fighter, seeks redemption after back-to-back losses. Striving to regain her standing, she faces Gina Iniong in a crucial bout on April 20, 2018. Admitting weaknesses in striking, she aims for a pivotal win to reclaim her spot in ONE Championship’s atomweight division. Huang eyes a turnaround in her professional martial arts career.

Coco Altatis Asia, Australia, combat sports, MMA, Oceania, Philippines, sports

Brisbane, Australia’s Adrian Pang: Team Lakay is an outstanding camp

Adrian Pang, a fighter from Brisbane, Australia, speaks highly of Team Lakay, especially their determination and talent. Although he lost to Eduard Folayang in 2016, Pang admires the Filipino fighter's skill and heart. Despite subsequent losses, he remains confident and aims to deliver exciting fights for his fans.

Coco Altatis boxing & kickboxing, combat sports, sports

Italy’s Giorgio Petrosyan different than usual in ONE Super Series debut

ONE Championship will debut its five-rope ring during the ONE Super Series at "ONE: Heroes of Honor" on April 20, 2018, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Philippines. Giorgio Petrosyan, known for his technical skills and impressive record, will face "Smokin’" Jo Nattawut in a highly anticipated striking-only contest.

Coco Altatis Asia, Australia, combat sports, Czech Republic, Europe, MMA, Oceania, Philippines, sports

Philippines’ Honorio Banario to face Australia’s Adrian Pang after Czech Republic’s Jaroslav Jartim

Honorio Banario, a Filipino MMA fighter, achieved a memorable victory by knocking out Jaroslav Jartim at “ONE: Kings of Destiny” in 2017. He is set to face Adrian Pang in April 2018 after winning four consecutive matches. Moving up to the lightweight class, Banario aims to elevate his status with an eye on becoming a top contender.

Coco Altatis Asia, combat sports, MMA, sports, Taiwan

Is weight-cutting by dehydration safe? Dr. Warren Wang explains

Based in Taiwan, Dr. Warren Wang became ONE Championship's vice president of medical services in 2015. He joined the Singapore-based company in 2014 under a different capacity. Upon assuming the new role, Wang saw many opportunities to improve upon the mixed martial arts promotion’s medical practices. He said, "It’s about making the sport safer for … Continue reading Is weight-cutting by dehydration safe? Dr. Warren Wang explains

Coco Altatis Philippines, sports, Taiwan

Philippines’ Gina Iniong not underestimating Taiwan’s Jenny Huang

Gina “Conviction” Iniong from Team Lakay will face Jenny “Lady GoGo” Huang in the atomweight division at “ONE: Heroes of Honor” in Manila on April 20, 2018. Both fighters seek to prove themselves, with Iniong aiming for an impressive win to boost her title contention after a recent loss.