Zebaztian Kadestam, Matt Hume, Luis Santos (©ONE Championship)

Can Sweden’s Zebaztian Kadestam break ONE Championship star Ben Askren’s undefeated record?

"ONE Championship: Shanghai" will be held at Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China on September 2, 2017. It is the first ever ONE Championship event to be held in the city. “There is always a tremendous atmosphere and excitement when ONE Championship visits China, and it is a delight to finally announce our maiden … Continue reading Can Sweden’s Zebaztian Kadestam break ONE Championship star Ben Askren’s undefeated record?

Sweden’s Zebaztian Kadestam: Ben Askren is my focus right now

Zebaztian “The Bandit” Kadestam, 26, of Stockholm, Sweden is about to try to steal ONE Championship's welterweight championship title from Ben “Funky” Askren, 33, of Hartland, Wisconsin, United States. On September 2, 2017, they will headline “ONE Championship: Shanghai” at Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China. Kadestam is looking forward to becoming the first … Continue reading Sweden’s Zebaztian Kadestam: Ben Askren is my focus right now

Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao on Joshua Pacio’s loss: It’s a temporary stopover

Igorot mixed martial artist Joshua Pacio had his second loss as a professional MMA fighter in Macao on August 5, 2017 at “ONE: Kings and Conquerors.” On the other hand, Japanese fighter Hayato Suzuki maintained his undefeated record after submitting the Team Lakay fighter via rear-naked choke in the first round. On August 6, 2017, … Continue reading Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao on Joshua Pacio’s loss: It’s a temporary stopover

Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio has advice to young fighters

Joshua “The Passion” Pacio was one of the Team Lakay fighters present during the "Team Lakay Championship XIII: The Kapangan MMA Invasion 2" at the Kapangan Municipal Gymnasium in Lomon, Kapangan, Benguet, Philippines on May 1, 2017. Before the fight night, I had a brief interview with him. Pacio said his training was ongoing. I … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio has advice to young fighters

‘ONE: Light of a Nation’ results: Vitaly Bigdash vs Aung La N Sang in Yangon, Myanmar

promotion: ONE Championship title: "ONE: Light of a Nation" date: June 30, 2017 venue: Thuwunna National Indoor Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar PRELIMINARY CARD Yangon Flyweight Tournament Semi-Final bout: Saw Min Min defeats Kyar Ba Hein by Knockout in round 1 Yangon Flyweight Tournament Semi-Final bout: Ye Thway Ne defeats Pat Kyaw Lin Naing by Unanimous Decision … Continue reading ‘ONE: Light of a Nation’ results: Vitaly Bigdash vs Aung La N Sang in Yangon, Myanmar

Bacolod, Philippines’ Rocky Batolbatol hungry to get 1st ONE Championship win

Filipino MMA fighter Rocky Batolbatol aims to end his three-fight losing streak at ONE Championship against Indonesian Sunoto. After setbacks, he's focused on grappling to prepare for the match. Batolbatol is motivated by his love for the sport and seeks a knockout win to restore his reputation as a bantamweight contender.

Singapore’s Angela Lee responds to criticisms about her looks, weight, heritage, citizenship

Angela Lee, 20, of Singapore took to Facebook on June 6, 2016 to respond to the criticisms against her looks, weight, heritage and citizenship. For the reigning ONE Atomweight World Champion, these are the things that make up who she is. “There are people who insult me,” Lee wrote along with her photo taken in … Continue reading Singapore’s Angela Lee responds to criticisms about her looks, weight, heritage, citizenship

Zebaztian Kadestam, Matt Hume, Luis Santos (©ONE Championship)

Is Ben Askren’s next opponent Vitaly Bigdash or Zebaztian Kadestam?

Both Ben “Funky” Askren and Angela “Unstoppable” Lee successfully defended their respective titles as ONE Welterweight World Champion and ONE Atomweight World Champion at the ONE Championship event "ONE: Dynasty of Heroes” on May 26, 2017 in Kallang, Singapore. Looking for a new challenger, Askren called out one of the world champions of the mixed … Continue reading Is Ben Askren’s next opponent Vitaly Bigdash or Zebaztian Kadestam?

Zebaztian Kadestam, Matt Hume, Luis Santos (©ONE Championship)

[EXCLUSIVE] Sweden’s Zebaztian Kadestam: I love how ONE Championship promotes martial arts

Zebaztian “The Bandit” Kadestam of Sweden made his successful ONE Championship debut on May 26, 2017 in Kallang, Singapore. He defeated Luis “Sapo” Santos of Brazil in the welterweight division at “ONE: Dynasty of Heroes” via knockout at 2:18 minutes of Round 3. In 2015, Santos faced ONE Welterweight World Champion Ben “Funky” Askren of … Continue reading [EXCLUSIVE] Sweden’s Zebaztian Kadestam: I love how ONE Championship promotes martial arts

‘ONE: Dynasty of Heroes’ face-offs: Angela Lee vs Istela Nunes, Ben Askren vs Agilan Thani in Singapore

ONE Championship held the official public face-off for "ONE: Dynasty of Heroes" on May 25, 2017 at Clarke Quay, Singapore. The athletes on the card faced each other for the last time before they step inside the cage at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore on May 26, 2017. Istela Nunes will challenge ONE … Continue reading ‘ONE: Dynasty of Heroes’ face-offs: Angela Lee vs Istela Nunes, Ben Askren vs Agilan Thani in Singapore