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One Championship is a Singapore-based mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion which was launched on 14 July 2011 by multimillionaire entrepreneur Chatri Sityodtong and former ESPN Star Sports senior executive Victor Cui. According to CNBC, One Championship is Asia's largest sports media property with a global broadcasting reach of over one billion homes in 118 countries.It is widely recognised as the biggest MMA promotion in Asia
- ‘The Situ-Asian’ wants to ‘defend my legacy’ at featherweight on Singapore card in February
- Nguyen says ‘the option is always there’ for moving back up to lightweight
‘Dragon Leg’ Tial Thang pushes through pain barrier of broken rib to beat Kim Woon-kyoum at One Championship’s Mark of Greatness card in Kuala Lumpur.
‘Dragon Leg’ Tial Thang pushes through pain barrier of broken rib to beat Kim Woon-kyoum at One Championship’s Mark of Greatness card in Kuala Lumpur.
Once a refugee picking up trash from the streets in Malaysia, Tial Thang returns to fight with One Championship titleholders Aung La N Sang and Martin Nguyen in his corner.
Once a refugee picking up trash from the streets in Malaysia, Tial Thang returns to fight with One Championship titleholders Aung La N Sang and Martin Nguyen in his corner.
‘I got something for him,’ says Aung La N Sang, who reveals timetable for injury return after surgery on his right thumb with middleweight title defence up next.
‘I got something for him,’ says Aung La N Sang, who reveals timetable for injury return after surgery on his right thumb with middleweight title defence up next.
Coach Mark Sangiao has a knack for honing home-grown talent, and he’s bringing some of his One Championship stars as he looks to secure kick-boxing gold for Philippines.
Coach Mark Sangiao has a knack for honing home-grown talent, and he’s bringing some of his One Championship stars as he looks to secure kick-boxing gold for Philippines.
Angela Lee describes deep emotional impact of two-fight losing streak, but is ‘gunning for that strawweight title’ with third Xiong Jingnan bout ‘bound to happen in 2020’.
Angela Lee describes deep emotional impact of two-fight losing streak, but is ‘gunning for that strawweight title’ with third Xiong Jingnan bout ‘bound to happen in 2020’.
Former UFC star Sage Northcutt admits One’s welterweight class ‘too big’ for his body frame, size, and age after needing surgery on eight facial fractures from Cosmo Alexandre punch.
Former UFC star Sage Northcutt admits One’s welterweight class ‘too big’ for his body frame, size, and age after needing surgery on eight facial fractures from Cosmo Alexandre punch.
UFC seemingly stalling on new contract for Instagram icon Paige VanZant, but she would be perfect fit for One Championship’s expansion into the US market.
UFC seemingly stalling on new contract for Instagram icon Paige VanZant, but she would be perfect fit for One Championship’s expansion into the US market.
After turning her back on 2020 Olympics, Ritu Phogat signals her intentions for One Championship strawweight title bid after demolition job at Age of Dragons.
After turning her back on 2020 Olympics, Ritu Phogat signals her intentions for One Championship strawweight title bid after demolition job at Age of Dragons.
In light of former UFC welterweight Askren’s abrupt retirement from the sport, fellow fighters show their respect for the former champion and four-time All-American wrestler.
In light of former UFC welterweight Askren’s abrupt retirement from the sport, fellow fighters show their respect for the former champion and four-time All-American wrestler.
Israel Adesanya thinks One Championship star has nothing left to prove in the UFC – ‘the way he operates at that weight class … it’s just different’.
Israel Adesanya thinks One Championship star has nothing left to prove in the UFC – ‘the way he operates at that weight class … it’s just different’.
Former UFC flyweight king is confident he would beat ‘Triple C’ Henry Cejudo in a rematch but says ‘I’ve got my own things to conquer’ in One Championship.
Former UFC flyweight king is confident he would beat ‘Triple C’ Henry Cejudo in a rematch but says ‘I’ve got my own things to conquer’ in One Championship.
Demetrious Johnson reveals customs officials inspected his flyweight grand prix title belt on the way back from Tokyo – ‘I guess they weren’t MMA fans’.
Demetrious Johnson reveals customs officials inspected his flyweight grand prix title belt on the way back from Tokyo – ‘I guess they weren’t MMA fans’.
Of the 23 fighters from Asia competing in UFC events today, 10 are from China, and the country could eclipse the US as the sport’s No 1 market. Former Hong Kong Olympic swimmer Matthew Kwok hopes to promote MMA in China with his Legend Fighting Championship.
Of the 23 fighters from Asia competing in UFC events today, 10 are from China, and the country could eclipse the US as the sport’s No 1 market. Former Hong Kong Olympic swimmer Matthew Kwok hopes to promote MMA in China with his Legend Fighting Championship.
Former UFC star Sage Northcuttt blasts Dana White for saying he should retire – ‘I’m sure he’s had a few fighters go to One Championship and wants them in his league’.
Former UFC star Sage Northcuttt blasts Dana White for saying he should retire – ‘I’m sure he’s had a few fighters go to One Championship and wants them in his league’.
The ‘Underdog’ delivers a stunning first-round KO with his opponent stretchered out of the ring in Manila – ‘that’s not the best Li Kai Wen, maybe just 60 per cent’.
The ‘Underdog’ delivers a stunning first-round KO with his opponent stretchered out of the ring in Manila – ‘that’s not the best Li Kai Wen, maybe just 60 per cent’.
Former UFC star Sage Northcutt almost had his nerves ‘sliced’ from punch by Cosmo Alexandre, and hasn’t been to the gym since suffering facial injuries on debut in May.
Former UFC star Sage Northcutt almost had his nerves ‘sliced’ from punch by Cosmo Alexandre, and hasn’t been to the gym since suffering facial injuries on debut in May.
Joshua Pacio retains his strawweight title at Masters of Fate, as Eduard Folayang and Geje Eustaquio also triumph for Team Lakay in Manila.
Joshua Pacio retains his strawweight title at Masters of Fate, as Eduard Folayang and Geje Eustaquio also triumph for Team Lakay in Manila.
Stamp Fairtex gets unanimous decision against Bi Nguyen at Masters of Fate, and says ‘now I just want to focus on MMA … I want that belt’.
Stamp Fairtex gets unanimous decision against Bi Nguyen at Masters of Fate, and says ‘now I just want to focus on MMA … I want that belt’.
Follow all the action from the Mall of Asia Arena as Team Lakay look to get back in the winner’s circle.
Follow all the action from the Mall of Asia Arena as Team Lakay look to get back in the winner’s circle.
Filipino fighters Joshua Pacio, Eduard Folayang and Geje Eustaquio look to end ‘roller coaster’ year on a high and ‘prove we’re one of the best’.
Filipino fighters Joshua Pacio, Eduard Folayang and Geje Eustaquio look to end ‘roller coaster’ year on a high and ‘prove we’re one of the best’.
Bi Nguyen looking to ‘make my mark’ against Stamp Fairtex at Masters of Fate in Manila – ‘then it’s maybe straight to Angela Lee’.
Bi Nguyen looking to ‘make my mark’ against Stamp Fairtex at Masters of Fate in Manila – ‘then it’s maybe straight to Angela Lee’.
John Lineker becomes latest former UFC star to make the switch to Asia, as Zebaztian Kadestam defends welterweight title and Regian Eersel rematches Nieky Holzken.
John Lineker becomes latest former UFC star to make the switch to Asia, as Zebaztian Kadestam defends welterweight title and Regian Eersel rematches Nieky Holzken.
Former UFC star John Lineker says he’s going to ‘fight the way I always fight’ on One debut in Jakarta against Muin Gafurov – ‘my plan is to go up there and knock him out’.
Former UFC star John Lineker says he’s going to ‘fight the way I always fight’ on One debut in Jakarta against Muin Gafurov – ‘my plan is to go up there and knock him out’.
‘The Burmese Python’ Aung La N Sang, who will defend his middleweight title next, has a 10-fight deal with One and says ‘I might fight all 10 of them next year’.
‘The Burmese Python’ Aung La N Sang, who will defend his middleweight title next, has a 10-fight deal with One and says ‘I might fight all 10 of them next year’.
Demetrious Johnson reveals One is scouting East Coast venues for first show in US, and says Tokyo morning card on TNT ‘not a one-off event, it’s going to be more of the norm’.
Demetrious Johnson reveals One is scouting East Coast venues for first show in US, and says Tokyo morning card on TNT ‘not a one-off event, it’s going to be more of the norm’.
‘Mighty Mouse’ has been taking antibiotics during training camps for past two fights, after small intense bacterial overgrowth diagnosis sees weight drop – ‘I’m just really small’.
‘Mighty Mouse’ has been taking antibiotics during training camps for past two fights, after small intense bacterial overgrowth diagnosis sees weight drop – ‘I’m just really small’.
‘The Burmese Python’ gets second-round TKO in Century Part 2 main event, defending his light heavyweight title against the heavyweight champion.
‘The Burmese Python’ gets second-round TKO in Century Part 2 main event, defending his light heavyweight title against the heavyweight champion.
Angela Lee says she is ‘not going to be a dirty fighter’ and that she pays close attention to the rules after accusations she hit illegal suplex on Xiong Jingnan.
Angela Lee says she is ‘not going to be a dirty fighter’ and that she pays close attention to the rules after accusations she hit illegal suplex on Xiong Jingnan.
‘Mighty Mouse’ wins flyweight grand prix in Tokyo after heading to the cage before midday – ‘I wanna do this every single time they cater to TNT,’ he says.
‘Mighty Mouse’ wins flyweight grand prix in Tokyo after heading to the cage before midday – ‘I wanna do this every single time they cater to TNT,’ he says.