Fighting out of Paris, France, Samy “AK47” Sana, 30, is just one step away from becoming the inaugural ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix champion. The French-Algerian kickboxer will face his fellow finalist Giorgio “The Doctor” Petrosyan, 33, of Gorizia, Italy at “ONE: Century 世紀.” Sana and Petrosyan had their official face-off at the “ONE: … Continue reading France’s Samy Sana: ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ in Tokyo, Japan will be a huge event
Andy Hata: ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ will showcase Japan’s rich martial arts history, tradition
Andy Hata, president of ONE Championship Japan, highlighted the significance of “ONE: Century 世紀” during a press conference on October 10, 2019. Set for October 13 at Ryogoku Kokugikan, this 100th event will showcase Japanese martial arts, featuring 28 champions. Hata aims to inspire athletes and celebrate martial arts traditions in Japan.
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.
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
