Eduard Folayang, Martin Nguyen

Martin Nguyen vs Eduard Folayang: Who’s the underdog?

ONE Championship will pit a champion against another champion on November 10, 2017 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen will try to win another title by challenging Eduard “Landslide” Folayang in the lightweight division at “ONE: Legends of the World.” Currently, Nguyen and Folayang are … Continue reading Martin Nguyen vs Eduard Folayang: Who’s the underdog?

Geje Eustaquio

‘ONE: Total Victory’ results: Geje Eustaquio vs Kairat Akhmetov in Jakarta, Indonesia

PROMOTION: ONE Championship TITLE: "ONE: Total Victory" VENUE: Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta, Indonesia DATE: September 16, 2017 RESULTS PRELIMINARY CARD Traditional silat bout: Abdurrauf Abdul Karim of Indonesia defeated Hendri Fardli of Indonesia via unanimous decision. Catchweight: Thai Rithy of Cambodia defeated Jerome S Paye of Liberia via knockout via punches in Round 2. Bantamweight: … Continue reading ‘ONE: Total Victory’ results: Geje Eustaquio vs Kairat Akhmetov in Jakarta, Indonesia

New Zealand’s Ev Ting: Rematch with Eduard Folayang is the only fight that makes sense to me

The match between the Philippines' Eduard “Landslide” Folayang and New Zealand and Malaysia's Ev “E.T.” Ting on April 21, 2017 at SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines is still the most watched MMA event in the Philippines. This is why many fight fans are expecting a rematch between the two … Continue reading New Zealand’s Ev Ting: Rematch with Eduard Folayang is the only fight that makes sense to me

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