Martin Nguyen (©ONE Championship)

Saigon Sports Club CEO on Martin Nguyen: The world didn’t see him coming

ONE Championship recently held an open workout for Vietnamese-Australian fighter Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen, 28, at the Saigon Sports Club in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The reigning ONE Featherweight and Lightweight World Champion has a scheduled matchup against ONE Bantamweight World Champion Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes, 37, set for the main event of “ONE: … Continue reading Saigon Sports Club CEO on Martin Nguyen: The world didn’t see him coming

Dr. Warren Wang

Dr. Warren Wang explains ONE Championship’s weigh-in system

ONE Championship has chosen to place full emphasis on ensuring athlete safety above all. Today, the safety standards at the Singapore-based martial arts promotion are truly revolutionary and the organization is leading the pack for all global martial arts organizations. One of the most significant developments that ONE Championship has made over the past couple … Continue reading Dr. Warren Wang explains ONE Championship’s weigh-in system

Malaysia’s Agilan Thani: India’s Amitesh Chaubey is naturally strong

The perfect professional mixed martial arts record of Agilan “Alligator” Thani, 22, of Malaysia was broken by ONE Championship's welterweight champion Ben “Funky” Askren, 33, of the United States in 2017. Before the year ended, the Malaysian MMA fighter redeemed himself by defeating Sherif “The Shark” Mohamed, 35, of Egypt. On March 9, 2018, Thani … Continue reading Malaysia’s Agilan Thani: India’s Amitesh Chaubey is naturally strong

Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series to host inaugural event in Singapore

ONE Championship is launching "Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series" in Singapore on March 31, 2018. This event will spotlight prospects vying for professional contracts exceeding $100,000. Rich Franklin, the show’s host and ONE Championship vice president, aims to discover and highlight Asia's martial arts talent through 30-minute episodes featuring tryouts and competitions.

ONE Championship introduces ONE Warrior Series; Rich Franklin to travel around Asia

ONE Championship is not only launching a new global super league called ONE Super Series. The Singapore-based promotion is also introducing a whole separate league called ONE Warrior Series. ONE Super Series will be for world champions from all disciplines of martial arts. On the other hand, ONE Warrior Series is for rising stars that … Continue reading ONE Championship introduces ONE Warrior Series; Rich Franklin to travel around Asia

Chatri Sityodtong, Narendra Modi

Chatri Sityodtong talks Starbucks, ONE Super Series, ‘Enter the Dragon’

ONE Championship has confirmed the launching of ONE Super Series, an invitation for all the major disciplines of stand-up arts. When the promotion’s chief executive officer Chatri Sityodtong explained why they are launching another league, he cited the American coffee company and coffeehouse chain Starbucks. “In the same way that Starbucks offers many flavors of coffee … Continue reading Chatri Sityodtong talks Starbucks, ONE Super Series, ‘Enter the Dragon’

Chatri Sityodtong

ONE Championship’s Chatri Sityodtong: MMA is a tiny part of all martial arts

Mixed martial arts promotion ONE Championship is introducing a global super league called ONE Super Series. The new league is an invitation for all the major disciplines of stand-up arts. ONE Super Series will officially commence on April 20, 2018 at “ONE: Heroes of Honor” at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, … Continue reading ONE Championship’s Chatri Sityodtong: MMA is a tiny part of all martial arts

Ariel Sexton, Olivier Coste, Ev Ting (©ONE Championship)

Malaysia’s Ev Ting decisions Costa Rica’s Ariel Sexton in Yangon, Myanmar

Ev “E.T.” Ting, 28, of Malaysia and New Zealand and Ariel “Tarzan” Sexton, 36, of Costa Rica co-headlined the ONE Championship event “ONE: Quest for Gold” at the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar on February 23, 2018. They battled it out in the lightweight division. During the 15-minute match, Ting tossed Sexton to the … Continue reading Malaysia’s Ev Ting decisions Costa Rica’s Ariel Sexton in Yangon, Myanmar

Aung La N Sang, Mitch Chilson (©ONE Championship)

Myanmar’s Aung La N Sang crowned ONE Light Heavyweight World Champion in Yangon

"The Burmese Python" Aung La N Sang, 32, of Myanmar is now the reigning champion in both of ONE Championship's middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. The Kachin mixed martial artist won both titles in front of his countrymen in Yangon, Myanmar. Aung was born in Myitkyina, Myanmar. He graduated from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, … Continue reading Myanmar’s Aung La N Sang crowned ONE Light Heavyweight World Champion in Yangon

Kiwi-Malaysian Ev Ting earns 9th ONE Championship win

Ev “E.T.” Ting, a Malaysian MMA fighter, recently defeated Ariel “Tarzan” Sexton, improving his record to 15 wins and 4 losses, with 9 victories in ONE Championship. Ting, who began his professional career in 2011, has faced notable opponents, suffering only two losses in ONE Championship since his debut in 2014.