Category Archives: MMA

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.

One Championship Set to Electrify Shanghai on 1 September

Igor Svirid to Defend One Middleweight World Championship Against  Vitaly Bigdash in Main Event

24 JULY 2015 – SINGAPORE: Asia’s largest and the world’s most exciting mixed martial arts organization, ONE Championship™ (ONE) has announced its second event in China this year which takes place in the vibrant city of Shanghai. The stage is set for another blockbuster night of world-class mixed martial arts action on 1 September 2015 as the Mercedes-Benz Arena is set to play host to ONE: DYNASTY OF CHAMPIONS (SHANGHAI). ONE Middleweight World Champion Igor “Lionheart” Svirid will headline the spectacular fight card as he defends his title against Vitaly Bigdash.

For ONE: DYNASTY OF CHAMPIONS (SHANGHAI) ticketing enquiries and reservation, email [email protected].

CEO of ONE Championship™, Victor Cui, stated, “Shanghai will be ONE Championship’s next destination and we are excited to bring our world-class brand of MMA action to the colorful city of Shanghai! Shanghai is the largest city in China by population and as such, it serves as the perfect setting for our second event in the country.”

Full Line-up Announced for One: Kingdom of Warriors

Russian Female Warrior, Elena Pashnina to Meet Taiwanese Fighter, Jenny HuangMyanmar Featherweight and Lightweight Tournament Semi-final Bouts and Finalists AnnouncedAlso: Lethwei Bout Between Soe Htet Oo and Phyan Tway Set For18 July

15 July 2015 – Yangon, Myanmar: Asia’s largest and the world’s most exciting mixed martial arts organization, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has announced the full line-up for ONE: KINGDOM OF WARRIORS — the first ever event in Yangon, Myanmar. Russian fighter Elena Pashnina will make her MMA debut in the ONE cage against Taiwanese fighter Jenny Huang in a female atomweight bout. The event will see a clash of Burmese lightweights as they vie to be crowned champion of the inaugural Myanmar Lightweight Tournament. The card will also feature local Burmese featherweights as they compete to be crowned champion of the Myanmar Featherweight Tournament. In addition, there will also be a special Lethwei bout between top Burmese Lethwei fighters, Soe Htet Oo and Phyan Tway.

The event is headlined by reigning ONE Bantamweight World Champion, Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes, as he takes on challenger Toni Tauru. With such a great line-up, ONE: KINGDOM OF WARRIORS is set to ignite Thuwanna Stadium, Yangon, for the first time on 18 July.

CEO of ONE Championship™, Victor Cui, stated, “We had a successful press conference in Yangon just recently to announce ONE: KINGDOM OF WARRIORS, graced by the top media representatives in the country as well as all our partners in Myanmar such as Z Corp, Sky Net, and the Myanmar Traditional Lethwei Federation. The enthusiastic support shown by local media and various partners is highly encouraging. We look forward to hosting a memorable world-class event here in Yangon with a blend of the best local Burmese talent and top international fighters.”

One Championship Announces First Event in Myanmar on 18 July

Bibiano “the Flash” Fernandes Returns to Defend One Bantamweight World Championship Title in Main EventTickets on Sale Now via Yangon Hotline 1876

19 June 2015 – Yangon, Myanmar:Asia’s largest and the world’s most exciting mixed martial arts organization, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has announced that on 18 July 2015, ONE: KINGDOM OF WARRIORS will take place at the Thuwunna National Indoor Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar. Fight fans will be treated to a night of world-class mixed martial arts action as ONE: KINGDOM OF WARRIORS will be headlined by a battle between current ONE Bantamweight World Champion, Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes and a Finland’s Toni “Dynamite” Tauru. The card will also feature the best local and international mixed martial arts heroes.

Tickets for ONE: KINGDOM OF WARRIORS on 18 July 2015 in Yangon are on sale now via a Yangon hotline 1876. Ticket categories begin with the full Red Carpet and cageside experience for VIPs at 200,000 kyats, followed by Gold 50,000 kyats, Silver 25,000 kyats and Bronze 10,000 kyats. Prices exclude ticketing fee.

Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt who grew up on the hardened streets of Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. He has multiple world Jiu-Jitsu tournament wins and is currently riding a nine-fight win streak, being so far unbeaten inside the ONE Championship cage since debuting for the promotion in 2012. Fernandes became the ONE Bantamweight World Champion after he impressively dominated the tough Korean fighter, Soo Chul Kim, winning by unanimous decision. He then defended his title against two other contenders, Japan’s Masakatsu Ueda and Korea’s Dae Hwan Kim. This time, Fernandes faces his toughest challenger yet, ONE Championship’s new signing, Toni Tauru.

One: Warrior’S Quest Brings Fans All The Action Live On Pay-Per-View May 22

18 May 2015 – Singapore: Asia’s largest mixed martial arts organization with a 90% market share, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has announced that for the first time ever, preliminary bouts will be streamed live on Facebook on 22 May for ONE: WARRIOR’S QUEST which takes place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. After the final preliminary bout, the main card resumes on pay-per-view, including the main event — a battle for the ONE Lightweight World Championship between defending champion Shinya “Tobikan Judan” Aoki and Koji “The Commander” Ando.

Fans can watch the fights live on ONE Championship’s official Facebook page at no cost. The Facebook livestream will begin at 7:00pm local time and will end after the final preliminary bout.

After which, fans can then continue watching all the action of ONE: WARRIOR’S QUEST at http://oneppv.com.

ONE: WARRIOR’S QUEST features a showdown between ONE Lightweight World Champion Shinya “Tobikan Judan” Aoki and challenger Koji “The Commander” Ando. It will be an epic battle of two Japanese warriors who aim for the top of a stacked division. Also, Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke will face Filipino Roy Doliguez for the right to be crowned the inaugural ONE Strawweight World Champion.