ONE Championship News
Chatri Sityodtong earns Renzo Gracie purple belt in BJJ
Tom Taylor - September 9, 2019
Chatri Sityodtong is not only the Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, but also a dedicated student of the martial arts. Even with a jam-packed schedule, he still finds time to hone his martial arts game in the gym — and his efforts are paying off. Speaking on his social media channels, the ONE boss proudly announced that he has earned a Renzo Gracie purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
How Singtongnoi Por Telakun turned a life of adversity into a legendary career
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 4, 2019
No one in the know would dispute a claim that Singtongnoi Por Telakun is one of the greatest Muay Thai kickboxers of his era. His record of 220-80 speaks for itself, and the multiple world championships he’s won only further validate his position as an all-time great. As spectacular as his accomplishments in competition are, those battles pale in comparison to his victory outside of the ring. Singtongnoi Por Telakun is a cancer survivor, and when you roll his entire story into one complex thought, it is among the most inspirational you’ll ever hear.
Bi Nguyen forges through heartache, pain to deliver
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 2, 2019
Each and every time Bi Nguyen steps inside the ring the goal is the same: deliver as much punishment as possible. Nguyen will look to do just that — and honor her family — when she makes her ONE Super Series debut in Vietnam on Friday, 6 September at ONE: Immortal Triumph against Puja Tomar in a Muay Thai contest. The event takes place inside the Phu Tho Indoor Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City.
ONE: Immortal Triumph - 5 Fast Facts on ONE's Ho Chi Minh City debut
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 28, 2019
ONE Championship‘s next event is ONE: Immortal Triumph on September 6 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where martial arts fans will get a taste of the highest quality Muay Thai and kickboxing action. Here are five fast facts about the upcoming event in Vietnam.
ONE Championship releases stacked lineup for ONE: Century double-header
Tom Taylor - August 26, 2019
On October 13, ONE Championship will promote its 100th event, aptly titled ONE: Century. ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong recently divulged that this landmark event, which will go down in Tokyo, Japan, will actually be composed of two full-scale events.
Chatri Sityodtong announces ONE: Century will be composed of two full-scale cards
Tom Taylor - August 19, 2019
There has never been any doubt that the upcoming ONE: Century card, the 100th ONE Championship event, will be a big one. What does come as a surprise is that this landmark event, scheduled for October 13 in Tokyo, will actually be composed of two full-scale cards. ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong announced this exciting news on social media on Monday morning (h/t Asian Persuasion MMA). https://www.facebook.com/yodchatri/posts/2512114135517399
ONE: Dreams of Gold results - Stamp, Petrosyan, Ennahachi shine on finish-filled card
Tom Taylor - August 16, 2019
On Friday, ONE Championship returned to Bangkok, Thailand, with the stacked ONE: Dreams of Gold card. The card was topped by a ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Title bout between champion Petchdam Petchyindee Academy and challenger Ilias Ennahachi, and featured the semifinals of the ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix as Giorgio Petrosyan rematched Smokin’ Jo Nattawut and Samy Sana took on Dzhabar Askerov. It also included the sophomore MMA bout of ONE Atomweight Kickboxing and Muay Thai World Champion Stamp Fairtex, who took on Indian boxing specialist Asha Roka.
Stamp Fairtex chasing title in third sport
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 14, 2019
After capturing the ONE Atomweight Kickboxing and Muay Thai World Titles, Stamp Fairtex will begin her journey for a mixed martial arts World Title when she returns to mixed martial arts competition on August 16 at the Impact Arena in Thailand.
Ramon Gonzales aims to make Filipinos proud in Thailand
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 12, 2019
The Philippines’ Ramon Gonzales is scheduled to make his next appearance in ONE against Hexigetu of China. The bout takes place at ONE: Dreams of Gold, Friday, 16 August at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand. Gonzales is beaming with pride for his country ahead of the bout. He is ready to give another great performance.
VIDEO | 'The Rock' interviews Brandon Vera
Adam Martin - August 6, 2019
Former WWE superstar ‘”The Rock” interviewed ONE Championship heavyweight champion Brandon Vera before his next title fight. Check out the video below, courtesy of ONE.
Chatri Sityodtong praises Cris Cyborg after UFC release
Tom Taylor - August 5, 2019
Cris Cyborg has parted ways with the UFC. In the short period of time that she’s been separated from the Las Vegas-based promotion, she has already received interested from former Strikeforce boss and current Bellator president Scott Coker, who is reportedly preparing to make her an offer. And from the sounds of it, Cyborg also has the respect and admiration of ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong.
Demetrious Johnson, Eddie Alvarez advance to ONE Grand Prix finals in dramatic bouts
Tom Taylor - August 2, 2019
On Friday, at ONE: Dawn of Heroes, former UFC champs Demetrious Johnson and Eddie Alvarez returned to ONE Championship — this time in a ring, not a cage. The former UFC flyweight champ Johnson met former DEEP champ Tatsumitsu Wada in the semifinals of the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix. They advanced to this stage by beating Yuya Wakamatsu and Gustavo Balart respectively.