Robin "The Ilonggo" Catalan, a fighter from the Catalan Fighting System Philippines, secured his fourth victory in ONE Championship at "ONE: Eternal Glory" on January 19, 2019. He defeated Indonesia's Stefer Rahardian by unanimous decision after a striking-heavy contest, improving his MMA record to 8 wins and 5 losses.
Evolve MMA’s Bruno Pucci earns 5th ONE Championship win in Jakarta
Bruno “Puccibull” Pucci, a Brazilian fighter at Evolve MMA, won his fourth match in ONE Championship at "ONE: Eternal Glory" on January 19, 2019. He defeated Kotetsu Boku with a rear-naked choke in the first round, improving his record to 7 wins and 3 losses, while Boku faced his sixth defeat in ONE.
Never Quit’s Koji Ando earns 4th ONE Championship win in Jakarta
Koji “The Commander” Ando, training at Never Quit in Tokyo, secured his fourth victory in ONE Championship at "ONE: Eternal Glory" on January 19, 2019. He triumphed over Rasul Yakhyaev via split decision after three rounds, improving his professional record to 13 wins and ending a three-bout losing streak.
Australia in ‘Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series’ Season 3; Tryout, registration announced
ONE Warrior Series will host its first athlete tryout in Australia on February 9, 2019, at KMA Champion Martial Arts, inviting aspiring martial artists to apply online by February 1, 2019. Selected athletes will compete for a chance at a US$100,000 contract and participate in various evaluations.
‘ONE: Hero’s Ascent’ fight card, predictions: Geje Eustaquio vs Adriano Moraes
ONE Championship will hold four events in the Philippines in 2019. The first one is "ONE: Hero's Ascent," which will take place at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila on January 25, 2019. Aside from mixed martial arts bouts, "ONE: Hero's Ascent" will also feature kickboxing and Muay Thai contests under … Continue reading ‘ONE: Hero’s Ascent’ fight card, predictions: Geje Eustaquio vs Adriano Moraes
ONE Championship, TV Tokyo partnership announced
ONE Championship has partnered with TV Tokyo to broadcast its martial arts content in Japan. This multi-year collaboration will feature weekly programming, showcasing live and recorded events. CEO Chatri Sityodtong emphasized the partnership's aim to elevate martial arts in Japan, reflecting the values of honor and respect while celebrating the country's rich martial arts history.
Hideyuki Hata is ONE Championship Japan president
Hideyuki "Andy" Hata joins ONE Championship as President for Japan, tasked with expanding operations and growth in the region. With experience from Nielsen Sports and Sony, he aims to enhance the brand’s presence in Japan's martial arts market. ONE Championship's entry into Japan began in March 2019 with its inaugural event.
Yodsanklai IWE Fairtex to face Andy Souwer at ‘ONE: A New Era’ in Tokyo
ONE Championship has announced a match between Yodsanklai IWE Fairtex and Andy Souwer at "ONE: A New Era" in Tokyo on March 31, 2019. Yodsanklai aims to build on his recent victory, while Souwer seeks to end a two-fight losing streak. This bout marks the first ONE Championship event in Japan.
TNT to televise ONE Championship events throughout 2019
Turner Sports has signed an agreement with ONE Championship to air at least 12 re-airs of their events annually from 2019 to 2021 on TNT. Chairman Chatri Sityodtong expressed excitement for the partnership, which includes live event coverage on B/R Live. The first event, “ONE: Eternal Glory,” will feature a rematch for the Strawweight title.
‘Survivor’ alum Bi Nguyen joins ONE Championship
Bi "Killer Bee" Nguyen, a 29-year-old mixed martial artist of Vietnamese descent, has joined ONE Championship after her appearance on "Survivor: David vs Goliath." She aims to be a prominent representative of Vietnam in MMA. With a professional record of 4 wins and 3 losses, she trains in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
