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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
- Petchdam defends flyweight kick-boxing world title as Stamp Fairtex takes on Asha Roka in atomweight MMA bout
- Flyweight kick-boxing grand prix semi-finals – including “Smokin’” Jo Nattawut against Giorgio Petrosyan – are also on the card
Lee goes to hospital after lucky escape as kitchen knife misses arteries, but injury disrupts training with Xiong Jingnan rematch just eight weeks away.
Lee goes to hospital after lucky escape as kitchen knife misses arteries, but injury disrupts training with Xiong Jingnan rematch just eight weeks away.
Matt Hume is a matchmaker and senior vice-president at One but no longer corners ‘Mighty Mouse’ for his fights – ‘I don’t see that’s the case at all,’ says Johnson
Matt Hume is a matchmaker and senior vice-president at One but no longer corners ‘Mighty Mouse’ for his fights – ‘I don’t see that’s the case at all,’ says Johnson
Filipino stars go 1-4 on a chastening night in Manila, but Lito Adiwang soothes Lakay’s pain by winning contract at One Warrior Series on Tuesday
Filipino stars go 1-4 on a chastening night in Manila, but Lito Adiwang soothes Lakay’s pain by winning contract at One Warrior Series on Tuesday
‘People don’t realise just how good Mighty Mouse was in the UFC,’ claims the bantamweight. ‘He was dispatching guys like it was nothing.’
‘People don’t realise just how good Mighty Mouse was in the UFC,’ claims the bantamweight. ‘He was dispatching guys like it was nothing.’
Eddie Alvarez secured an incredible comeback win at the Mall of Asia Arena after looking down and out against Eduard Folayang, as One Championship put on the biggest show in the Philippines' MMA history.
Eddie Alvarez secured an incredible comeback win at the Mall of Asia Arena after looking down and out against Eduard Folayang, as One Championship put on the biggest show in the Philippines' MMA history.
‘It’s no secret he gets in a little trouble when he fights,’ says fellow former UFC champ on injured Alvarez’s comeback win against Eduard Folayang.
‘It’s no secret he gets in a little trouble when he fights,’ says fellow former UFC champ on injured Alvarez’s comeback win against Eduard Folayang.
‘Mighty Mouse’ still adapting to height difference in One as absence of coach Matt Hume contributes to flat display against Tatsumitsu Wada in Manila.
‘Mighty Mouse’ still adapting to height difference in One as absence of coach Matt Hume contributes to flat display against Tatsumitsu Wada in Manila.
Former UFC star survives early onslaught before making Filipino tap with rear-naked choke in Manila, but misses press conference to get treatment on injury.
Former UFC star survives early onslaught before making Filipino tap with rear-naked choke in Manila, but misses press conference to get treatment on injury.
‘I couldn’t get my game going,’ says former UFC star, who comes through stern test against his much bigger Japanese opponent Tatsumitsu Wada.
‘I couldn’t get my game going,’ says former UFC star, who comes through stern test against his much bigger Japanese opponent Tatsumitsu Wada.
American Alvarez goes into lion’s den to fight Filipino hero Eduard Folayang on stacked Manila card, with ‘Mighty Mouse’ back and Martin Nguyen defending title.
American Alvarez goes into lion’s den to fight Filipino hero Eduard Folayang on stacked Manila card, with ‘Mighty Mouse’ back and Martin Nguyen defending title.
UFC president claims ‘no one cared whatsoever about Demetrious Johnson’ but ‘Mighty Mouse’ thinks One simply does a better job promoting flyweights.
UFC president claims ‘no one cared whatsoever about Demetrious Johnson’ but ‘Mighty Mouse’ thinks One simply does a better job promoting flyweights.
Team Lakay hope to inspire the people of the Philippines in the same way as legendary boxing icon at One’s monumental Manila event on Friday night
Team Lakay hope to inspire the people of the Philippines in the same way as legendary boxing icon at One’s monumental Manila event on Friday night
Ahead of do-or-die One Championship clash against Eduard Folayang, former UFC champion talks candidly about the mistakes he has made.
Ahead of do-or-die One Championship clash against Eduard Folayang, former UFC champion talks candidly about the mistakes he has made.
‘We’re not looking for punks, people who are good at fighting but are terrible human beings, and we know who I’m talking about,’ says One CEO.
‘We’re not looking for punks, people who are good at fighting but are terrible human beings, and we know who I’m talking about,’ says One CEO.
Featherweight champion headlines Manila show but still harbours ‘dream’ of fighting in Japanese capital – possibly as soon as October
Featherweight champion headlines Manila show but still harbours ‘dream’ of fighting in Japanese capital – possibly as soon as October
‘In the movies, heroes always prevail … but you picked the wrong guy, wrong time’ says former UFC champion ahead of huge clash against Eduard Folayang.
‘In the movies, heroes always prevail … but you picked the wrong guy, wrong time’ says former UFC champion ahead of huge clash against Eduard Folayang.
Canadian Jeff Chan has more than half a million followers across social media where he posts informative breakdowns of fighting techniques.
Canadian Jeff Chan has more than half a million followers across social media where he posts informative breakdowns of fighting techniques.
Former UFC star says ‘whether I feel deserving is not important’ after surprise return to lightweight grand prix, as Eduard Folayang bout becomes semi-final.
Former UFC star says ‘whether I feel deserving is not important’ after surprise return to lightweight grand prix, as Eduard Folayang bout becomes semi-final.
Brandon Vera recalls Alvarez saying he ‘felt like cattle’ in UFC and was shocked by his warm welcome at One Championship’s elite athlete retreat in Thailand
Brandon Vera recalls Alvarez saying he ‘felt like cattle’ in UFC and was shocked by his warm welcome at One Championship’s elite athlete retreat in Thailand
Angela Lee succumbed to back-to-back defeats with a unanimous decision loss against Brazilian jiu-jitsu veteran Michelle Nicolini on a night of drama at "Masters of Destiny" in Kuala Lumpur, as Giorgio Petrosyan won his controversial flyweight kick-boxing grand prix rematch with Pechmorakot.
Angela Lee succumbed to back-to-back defeats with a unanimous decision loss against Brazilian jiu-jitsu veteran Michelle Nicolini on a night of drama at "Masters of Destiny" in Kuala Lumpur, as Giorgio Petrosyan won his controversial flyweight kick-boxing grand prix rematch with Pechmorakot.
Brazilian gets unanimous decision with Lee giving a brief and emotional post-fight interview before making a quick exit from the Axiata Arena.
Brazilian gets unanimous decision with Lee giving a brief and emotional post-fight interview before making a quick exit from the Axiata Arena.
Bi Nguyen baffled after losing split decision to Myanmar boxer Bozhena Antoniyar in Kuala Lumpur – ‘I thought I won … I don’t think that was a close fight’
Bi Nguyen baffled after losing split decision to Myanmar boxer Bozhena Antoniyar in Kuala Lumpur – ‘I thought I won … I don’t think that was a close fight’
‘Unstoppable’ Lee faces Brazilian grappling veteran in Malaysia, while Giorgio Petrosyan takes on Petchmorakot in controversial featherweight kick-boxing rematch.
‘Unstoppable’ Lee faces Brazilian grappling veteran in Malaysia, while Giorgio Petrosyan takes on Petchmorakot in controversial featherweight kick-boxing rematch.
Former UFC champion, now a vice-president with Asian organisation One, says more women should get into MMA to unleash their ‘inner warrior’
Former UFC champion, now a vice-president with Asian organisation One, says more women should get into MMA to unleash their ‘inner warrior’
The Brazilian says ‘I’m mentally and physically stronger than her now’ as they get set for Friday’ fight after contentious Muay Thai sparring session in 2016.
The Brazilian says ‘I’m mentally and physically stronger than her now’ as they get set for Friday’ fight after contentious Muay Thai sparring session in 2016.
Pierre Francois Flores says outspoken Chinese MMA fighter is a ‘brave warrior’ but is confident he can beat him – ‘I’m here to prove another version of wing chun’.
Pierre Francois Flores says outspoken Chinese MMA fighter is a ‘brave warrior’ but is confident he can beat him – ‘I’m here to prove another version of wing chun’.
Lightweight champion is open to defending title against Eduard Folayang if the Filipino beats the former UFC star in Manila.
Lightweight champion is open to defending title against Eduard Folayang if the Filipino beats the former UFC star in Manila.
Atomweight champion says ‘it’s gonna be a lot worse on Friday’ when she takes on Brazilian grappling veteran at One Championship’s Kuala Lumpur show.
Atomweight champion says ‘it’s gonna be a lot worse on Friday’ when she takes on Brazilian grappling veteran at One Championship’s Kuala Lumpur show.
Singapore-based MMA company is looking to couple with Turner to televise the event and break UFC’s stranglehold on the North American market.
Singapore-based MMA company is looking to couple with Turner to televise the event and break UFC’s stranglehold on the North American market.