Team Lakay’s Danny Kingad: It’s my time to become a world champion

Danny “The King” Kingad, 24, can be the next ONE Championship champion from Team Lakay, a mixed martial arts team based in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines. The Igorot MMA fighter will face Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, 32, of the United States in the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix grand final. “This is my time to … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Danny Kingad: It’s my time to become a world champion

Demetrious Johnson feels very fortunate to be in Japan again

It was in Japan where Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, 32, of the United States made his successful ONE Championship debut. A week from now, he will return to the country to earn his first championship in the Singapore-based martial arts organization. “It’s such an honor and a privilege to be able to return to Japan … Continue reading Demetrious Johnson feels very fortunate to be in Japan again

‘ONE Warrior Series 8: Japan vs the World’ bonuses awarded to So Yul Kim, Satomi Takano, Ayaka Miyauchi, Sandra Godvik, Yuko Suzuki, Shoa Arii in Tokyo, Japan

ONE Championship subsidiary Rich Franklin's ONE Warrior Series recently held its eighth event titled “ONE Warrior Series 8: Japan vs the World.” The standout performers were So Yul Kim, Satomi Takano, Ayaka Miyauchi, Sandra Godvik, Yuko Suzuki, and Shoa Arii. Featuring mixed martial arts, kickboxing and Muay Thai bouts, the combat sports event was held at the Bellesalle Shibuya Garden … Continue reading ‘ONE Warrior Series 8: Japan vs the World’ bonuses awarded to So Yul Kim, Satomi Takano, Ayaka Miyauchi, Sandra Godvik, Yuko Suzuki, Shoa Arii in Tokyo, Japan

Team Lakay’s Danny Kingad: Demetrious Johnson’s fight IQ is on a different level

Danny “The King” Kingad turned 24 on September 28, 2019. The Igorot mixed martial artist training at Team Lakay in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines recently talked about Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson, 33, of Kirkland, Washington, United States. “Demetrious is a well-rounded athlete,” Kingad said. “His striking skills, ground game, and fight IQ is on a different … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Danny Kingad: Demetrious Johnson’s fight IQ is on a different level

Brandon Vera: Aung La N Sang is a man among men

For ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon “The Truth” Vera, 41, of the Philippines, ONE Middleweight and Light Heavyweight World Champion Aung La N Sang, 33, of Myanmar is a good role model, a true martial artist and a person everyone can look up to and aspire to become. The two are set to headline the … Continue reading Brandon Vera: Aung La N Sang is a man among men

Brandon Vera not comfortable challenging Aung La N Sang inside ONE Championship cage in Tokyo

Brandon Vera, the ONE Heavyweight World Champion, expressed nervousness while challenging Aung La N Sang for the Light Heavyweight title after Aung’s successful defense of his Middleweight belt. Vera aimed for a respectful approach. Their bout will headline “ONE: Century” on October 13, 2019, marking a significant event for ONE Championship.

Andy Hata: ONE Championship’s mission is very important

ONE Championship's second event in Japan, “ONE: Century 世紀,” will occur on October 13, 2019, at Ryogoku Kokugikan, featuring 28 World Champions. Media day was attended by company leaders who emphasized the mission to inspire through martial arts. The event promises unprecedented global broadcasting reach, marking a historic milestone in martial arts.

Kazuhiro Sakamoto, Andy Hata, Chatri Sityodtong, Carlos Alimurung, Masakazu Sakai (©ONE Championship)

ONE Championship, Pancrase, Shooto leaders grace ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ event in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

ONE Championship held the official “ONE: Century 世紀” media day at the Park Hyatt in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan on September 17, 2019. It was graced by the Singapore-based martial arts organization's chairman and chief executive officer Chatri Sityodtong along with Pancrase CEO Masakazu Sakai and Shooto CEO Kazuhiro Sakamoto. On March 31, 2019, ONE Championship … Continue reading ONE Championship, Pancrase, Shooto leaders grace ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ event in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

Rio Grande, Puerto Rico’s Ivana Carolina Irizarry to compete in Miss International 2019 in Tokyo, Japan

Model and businesswoman Ivana Carolina Irizarry, 26, will represent Puerto Rico in Miss International 2019. She is the 45th woman to represent the country in the Japan-based international beauty pageant organized by The International Culture Association. Irizarry hails from Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. The municipality, which is part of the  San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo Metropolitan Statistical Area, … Continue reading Rio Grande, Puerto Rico’s Ivana Carolina Irizarry to compete in Miss International 2019 in Tokyo, Japan

Mauro Cerilli vs Arjan Bhullar at ‘ONE: Century’ in Tokyo, Japan

The ONE Championship bout between Mauro "The Hammer" Cerilli, 36, and Arjan Bhullar, 33, of India is happening at "ONE: Century" in Tokyo, Japan. Their heavyweight match at "ONE: Dawn of Heroes" on August 2, 2019 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines was cancelled due to the Italian … Continue reading Mauro Cerilli vs Arjan Bhullar at ‘ONE: Century’ in Tokyo, Japan