Category Archives: MMA

Lowen Tynanes Defeats Rasul Yakhyaev at ONE: Kingdom of Khmer

Plus: Gianni Subba Victorious over Anatpong Bunrad

Also: Mario Satya Wirawan Sets Fastest Knockout Record, Chan Rothana Wins Grudge Match

December 2015 – Phnom Penh, Cambodia: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), delivered another evening of world-class mixed martial arts action to an arena packed full with raucous fight fans. ONE: KINGDOM OF KHMER made a successful return to the Koh Pich Theatre to feature ten thrilling bouts, capped off by a spectacular main event that had fans on the very edge of their seats. In the main event, Lowen Tynanes defeated opponent Rasul Yakhyaev by Rear Naked Choke to stamp his claim as one of the best lightweight talents in ONE.

Visit the official ONE: KINGDOM OF KHMER photo gallery by clicking: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ivh34n9pza3q94o/AADwuMwRg-gnDecd5AIBoQyTa?dl=0

NagaWorld at the Forefront of Growth of MMA in Asia

As the sport of mixed martial arts steadily grows in popularity in Asia, organizations such as ONE Championship, the largest in the region, and hospitality and gaming powerhouse NagaWorld have reaped the benefits of the boom.

For ONE Championship’s CEO Victor Cui, developing the largest sports media property in Asia was no easy task, but the brilliant entrepreneur did so with a fervor and passion for mixed martial arts which elevated him and the company to unprecedented heights.

The first ONE Championship show which took place in 2011 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium surprised many observers as the event quickly packed the rafters. Today, ONE has signed multiple world champions in its elite stable of fighters, including the best that Asian MMA has to offer.

In the same breath of brilliance, when you talk about NagaWorld it is usually equated with excellence and innovation.

NagaWorld at the Forefront of Growth of MMA in Asia

As the sport of mixed martial arts steadily grows in popularity in Asia, organizations such as ONE Championship, the largest in the region, and hospitality and gaming powerhouse NagaWorld have reaped the benefits of the boom.

For ONE Championship’s CEO Victor Cui, developing the largest sports media property in Asia was no easy task, but the brilliant entrepreneur did so with a fervor and passion for mixed martial arts which elevated him and the company to unprecedented heights.

The first ONE Championship show which took place in 2011 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium surprised many observers as the event quickly packed the rafters. Today, ONE has signed multiple world champions in its elite stable of fighters, including the best that Asian MMA has to offer.

In the same breath of brilliance, when you talk about NagaWorld it is usually equated with excellence and innovation.

Marat Gafurov Outlasts Narantungalag Jadambaa to Be Crowned Undisputed ONE Featherweight World Champion

Plus: Kairat Akhmetov Shocks Adriano Moraes to Capture ONE Flyweight World Championship

Also: Yang Sen Wins Beijing Featherweight Tournament II

21 November 2015 – Beijing, China: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), in partnership with Wujie, packed the Gymnasium of National Olympic Sports Centre in Beijing to the rafters with another evening of world-class mixed martial arts action. ONE WUJIE: DYNASTY OF CHAMPIONS (BEIJING II) rocked the arena with a series of exciting fights, including a spectacular main event. In an intense battle of two champions, Marat “Cobra” Gafurov successfully unified the ONE Featherweight World Championship with a technical submission victory over Narantungalag Jadambaa.

Visit the official ONE WUJIE: DYNASTY OF CHAMPIONS (BEIJING II) photo gallery by clicking: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ivh34n9pza3q94o/AADwuMwRg-gnDecd5AIBoQyTa?dl=0

Marat Gafurov Outlasts Narantungalag Jadambaa to Be Crowned Undisputed ONE Featherweight World Champion

Plus: Kairat Akhmetov Shocks Adriano Moraes to Capture ONE Flyweight World Championship

Also: Yang Sen Wins Beijing Featherweight Tournament II

21 November 2015 – Beijing, China: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), in partnership with Wujie, packed the Gymnasium of National Olympic Sports Centre in Beijing to the rafters with another evening of world-class mixed martial arts action. ONE WUJIE: DYNASTY OF CHAMPIONS (BEIJING II) rocked the arena with a series of exciting fights, including a spectacular main event. In an intense battle of two champions, Marat “Cobra” Gafurov successfully unified the ONE Featherweight World Championship with a technical submission victory over Narantungalag Jadambaa.

Visit the official ONE WUJIE: DYNASTY OF CHAMPIONS (BEIJING II) photo gallery by clicking: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ivh34n9pza3q94o/AADwuMwRg-gnDecd5AIBoQyTa?dl=0

ONE: Pride of Lions Official Weigh-in Results

Luis Santos Fails to Make Weight, Fight under Negotiation

Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke and Yago Bryan Set for Super Fight Bout

Catch All the Action Live on Fox Sports

12 November 2015 – Singapore: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), announced today that the mixed martial artists competing at ONE: PRIDE OF LIONS are ready for all the action which takes place tomorrow evening, 13 November, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore.

ONE: Pride of Lions Official Weigh-in Results

Luis Santos Fails to Make Weight, Fight under Negotiation

Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke and Yago Bryan Set for Super Fight Bout

Catch All the Action Live on Fox Sports

12 November 2015 – Singapore: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), announced today that the mixed martial artists competing at ONE: PRIDE OF LIONS are ready for all the action which takes place tomorrow evening, 13 November, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore.

Brandon Vera and Chi Lewis Parry Set for Inaugural ONE Heavyweight World Championship

Ana Julaton Returns to the One Cage to Battle Irina Mazepa & Mark Striegl Takes on Jordan Lucas

Also: Ruel Catalan Challenges Alex Silva

28 October 2015 – Manila, Philippines: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE) will return to Manila, Philippines for a highly-anticipated match between top ranked heavyweight contenders Brandon “The Truth” Vera and Chi Lewis “Chopper” Parry at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena on 11 December 2015, with the winner set to be crowned the inaugural ONE Heavyweight World Champion.

ONE: SPIRIT OF CHAMPIONS will play host to the titanic showdown, as world-renowned Muay Thai stylist and 8-time Grappler’s Quest Champion Vera looks to claim the gold against unbeaten British kickboxing stalwart Parry, who challenged the Filipino-American Vera after both fighters recorded recent first round knockout wins. Filipino mixed martial arts superstars Ana Julaton, Mark Striegl and Ruel Catalan also return to the ONE Cage to electrify Filipino fight fans who are expected to pack the rafters.

Brandon Vera and Chi Lewis Parry Set for Inaugural ONE Heavyweight World Championship

Ana Julaton Returns to the One Cage to Battle Irina Mazepa & Mark Striegl Takes on Jordan Lucas

Also: Ruel Catalan Challenges Alex Silva

28 October 2015 – Manila, Philippines: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE) will return to Manila, Philippines for a highly-anticipated match between top ranked heavyweight contenders Brandon “The Truth” Vera and Chi Lewis “Chopper” Parry at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena on 11 December 2015, with the winner set to be crowned the inaugural ONE Heavyweight World Champion.

ONE: SPIRIT OF CHAMPIONS will play host to the titanic showdown, as world-renowned Muay Thai stylist and 8-time Grappler’s Quest Champion Vera looks to claim the gold against unbeaten British kickboxing stalwart Parry, who challenged the Filipino-American Vera after both fighters recorded recent first round knockout wins. Filipino mixed martial arts superstars Ana Julaton, Mark Striegl and Ruel Catalan also return to the ONE Cage to electrify Filipino fight fans who are expected to pack the rafters.

ONE Championship Announces Multi-year Partnership with Wujie to Bring World-class MMA Action to China

Marat Gafurov and Narantungalag Jadambaa Square off in One Featherweight World Championship Unification Bout

One Flyweight World Champion, Adriano Moraes Meets Undefeated Kazakhstani Fighter

Kairat Akhmetov in the Co-main Event

Also: Beijing Featherweight Tournament Ii to Feature Some of the Best Local Talent

ONE Championship Announces Multi-year Partnership with Wujie to Bring World-class MMA Action to China

Marat Gafurov and Narantungalag Jadambaa Square off in One Featherweight World Championship Unification Bout

One Flyweight World Champion, Adriano Moraes Meets Undefeated Kazakhstani Fighter

Kairat Akhmetov in the Co-main Event

Also: Beijing Featherweight Tournament Ii to Feature Some of the Best Local Talent

JC Alvarado and Olivier Busquet Agree to Six-Figure Brawl

JC Alvarado and Olivier Busquet have agreed to a Mixed Martial Arts fight to be held in April as Busquet looks to forge a new identity for himself after recently going some tough personal times.

JC Alvarado and Olivier Busquet will duke it out in a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight sometime in April.

Speaking with husng.com, Busquet decided to go looking for a scrap because he needs the motivation to learn how to fight, is trying to get into peak shape, is chasing an improvement in his discipline and would like to use the match as an opportunity to ‘forge a new identity’ after his recent divorce.

Alvarado just wants to fight, because he likes to fight.

JC Alvarado and Olivier Busquet Agree to Six-Figure Brawl

JC Alvarado and Olivier Busquet have agreed to a Mixed Martial Arts fight to be held in April as Busquet looks to forge a new identity for himself after recently going some tough personal times.

JC Alvarado and Olivier Busquet will duke it out in a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight sometime in April.

Speaking with husng.com, Busquet decided to go looking for a scrap because he needs the motivation to learn how to fight, is trying to get into peak shape, is chasing an improvement in his discipline and would like to use the match as an opportunity to ‘forge a new identity’ after his recent divorce.

Alvarado just wants to fight, because he likes to fight.

ONE Championship™ Announces Exciting New Bouts in Kuala Lumpur

Igor Svirid to Defend One Middleweight World Championship Title Against Vitaly Bigdash in Main Event of One: Tigers of AsiaThree Malaysia Super Fights Confirmed

17 September 2015 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), in partnership with Alienware Malaysia, is set to deliver fans in Kuala Lumpur another exhilarating night of world-class mixed martial arts action on 9 October, featuring the absolute best in local and international talent. ONE Middleweight World Champion Igor “Lionheart” Svirid will now headline the spectacular fight card in Kuala Lumpur as he defends his title against Vitaly Bigdash. ONE: TIGERS OF ASIA will also feature three Malaysia Super Fights as Ann Osman takes on Irina Mazepa, Ev Ting battles Honorio Banario and Peter Davis duels Adrian Pang.

CEO of ONE Championship™, Victor Cui, stated, “You can always count on ONE Championship’s dedication to the city of Kuala Lumpur. We’ve prepared a memorable night of adrenaline-pumping thrills for fans here and all across the world headlined by an explosive world championship title fight! Witness all the action live as the best local and international MMA fighters compete inside the ONE Cage. Fans will not want to miss what goes down on 9 October!”

In the Malaysia Super Fights, Malaysia’s fighting belle, Ann “Athena” Osman, is back and ready to rock Kuala Lumpur once again in her highly-anticipated return to the ONE Cage. Working to constantly improve her overall MMA game, Osman has been deep in training on the coastal locale of Kota Kinabalu. She will get the chance to show off her new moves against Russian kickboxer, Irina Mazepa.

ONE Championship™ Announces next Three Events in China

28 August 2015 – SINGAPORE: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has announced its next three events in China. Beijing, Zhengzhou and Chengdu will be in for an amazing night of fights as ONE Championship continues to bring its unique brand of world-class MMA action to fans all across the mainland.

CEO of ONE Championship™, Victor Cui, stated, “We are thrilled to announce the next round of blockbuster MMA events happening in mainland China, brought to you by the world’s most exciting mixed martial arts organization, ONE Championship. Fans in Beijing, Zhengzhou and Chengdu, prepare yourselves for an unforgettable night of action as we bring you closer to your local MMA heroes and international ONE Championship superstars!”

Fans can expect another night of non-stop action in Beijing as ONE Championship returns this year after holding its inaugural mainland China event in the city last December. The rapidly growing MMA fan base in the cities of Zhengzhou and Chengdu can look forward to witnessing world class MMA in their hometowns for the very first time.

For more updates on ONE Championship™, please visit www.onefc.com and follow Twitter and Instagram @ONEFCMMA and Facebook at www.facebook.com/ONEFCMMA

ONE Championship Announces Full Line-up for One: Dynasty of Champions (Shanghai)

Lightweight Stars Roger Huerta to Face Japan’s Koji Ando While Singapore Female Mma Sensation, Angela Lee Meets Russian Fighter Elena PashninaShanghai Flyweight Tournament Semi-finalists Announced

3 August 2015 – SINGAPORE: Asia’s largest and the world’s most exciting mixed martial arts organization, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has announced the full line-up for ONE: DYNASTY OF CHAMPIONS (SHANGHAI) — the second ONE event in China this year.

Roger Huerta returns to the ONE cage to face Japanese fighter Koji Ando in a highly anticipated lightweight contest while Korean bantamweight sensation Dae Hwan Kim will meet Japan’s Koetsu Okazaki. Major Overall will face Kotetsu Boku in an exciting featherweight bout while Singapore’s MMA darling Angela Lee will meet Russian kickboxer Elena Pashnina in a female atomweight bout.

For the China Superfight, Chinese featherweights clash as Teng Li Ge meets Ayideng Jumayi. The semi-finalists for the Shanghai Flyweight Tournament will also compete for the chance to be crowned the Shanghai Flyweight Tournament Champion. Liu Xiao Yang will face Hu Ri Ge, while Wang Ya Yong will face Li Gao Yang. The Shanghai Flyweight Tournament Alternate Bout will see a match between Wan Jian Ping and Yang Jian Bing.