https://www.scmp.com/rss/523954/feed The latest news and top stories on Kana Morimoto, a highly accomplished Japanese martial artist. Known as "KANA" or "Krusher Queen", she has a distinguished background in kickboxing, turning professional in 2015. Her career highlights include securing the K-1 Women's Flyweight Championship, winning the 2019 K-1 Women's Flyweight Grand Prix and holding the Krush Women's Flyweight title twice. Morimoto signed with ONE Championship in September 2024, aiming to challenge for a world title. Her work... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Andrew Whitelaw Andrew Whitelaw Stamp Fairtex has all the elements of a star. She was the first three-sport world champion in ONE Championship history. Her walkouts are iconic, her smile is infectious and her personality has made her one of the most beloved figures in Asian combat sports. But it has not all been Korean hearts and TikTok dances for the crowd favourite. The Thai superstar has endured one of the toughest spells of her career, forced to relinquish her atomweight Muay Thai belt last year because of a chronic knee... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/kickboxing/article/3332848/one-championship-thai-star-stamp-fairtex-make-lost-time-against-kana-morimoto?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/kickboxing/article/3332848/one-championship-thai-star-stamp-fairtex-make-lost-time-against-kana-morimoto?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:31:54 +0000 Andrew Whitelaw Andrew Whitelaw Kana “Krusher Queen” Morimoto is targeting a statement finish when she faces Stamp Fairtex at ONE 173 in Tokyo – and she believes stopping a former title-holder with a reputation for elbows and showmanship is the perfect way to restore the meaning behind her nickname. The former K-1 flyweight kickboxing champion meets Stamp in a three-round atomweight kickboxing bout on November 16 at Ariake Arena. The Thai star, a fan favourite in Asia, has held ONE world titles across three sports and is... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/article/3329055/one-championship-krusher-queen-aiming-statement-win-over-stamp-tokyo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/article/3329055/one-championship-krusher-queen-aiming-statement-win-over-stamp-tokyo?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Oct 2025 02:53:52 +0000 Andrew Whitelaw Andrew Whitelaw Kana “Krusher Queen” Morimoto is targeting a statement finish when she faces Stamp Fairtex at ONE 173 in Tokyo – and she believes stopping a former title-holder with a reputation for elbows and showmanship is the perfect way to restore the meaning behind her nickname. The former K-1 flyweight kickboxing champion meets Stamp in a three-round atomweight kickboxing bout on November 16 at Ariake Arena. The Thai star, a fan favourite in Asia, has held ONE world titles across three sports and is... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/kickboxing/article/3328963/one-championship-kana-morimoto-guns-career-first-ko-against-popular-stamp-fairtex?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/kickboxing/article/3328963/one-championship-kana-morimoto-guns-career-first-ko-against-popular-stamp-fairtex?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:15:47 +0000 Andrew Whitelaw Andrew Whitelaw ONE Championship has officially added Japanese superstar Rukiya Anpo to its roster and confirmed two more world title bouts for its blockbuster ONE 173 card, set for November 16 in Japan. The event will now feature American Christian Lee’s highly anticipated rematch with Russia’s Alibeg Rasulov for the ONE lightweight MMA world title and a historic inaugural ONE atomweight Muay Thai world title fight between Nadaka Yoshinari and Numsurin Chor Ketwina. The announcement came during a press... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/kickboxing/article/3325338/one-championship-rukiya-anpo-signs-2-more-world-title-bouts-added-one-173-card?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/kickboxing/article/3325338/one-championship-rukiya-anpo-signs-2-more-world-title-bouts-added-one-173-card?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:04:26 +0000 Andrew Whitelaw Andrew Whitelaw Superlek Kiatmoo9 has been persuaded to return to the ring and will face Yuki Yoza in a bantamweight kickboxing clash at ONE 173 on November 16. Earlier this month, the Muay Thai legend told the Post he was unlikely to fight again in 2025. However, after he was called out by Yoza on social media, Superlek took the opportunity to get back in the ring and will fight his Japanese opponent in Tokyo’s Ariake Arena. “You said you were giving me nightmares. But when I defeat you, it’s not a nightmare,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/article/3320114/one-championship-superlek-lured-back-ring-fight-japanese-kickboxer-tokyo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/article/3320114/one-championship-superlek-lured-back-ring-fight-japanese-kickboxer-tokyo?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Jul 2025 07:16:22 +0000