Tawanchai P.K.Saenchaimuaythaigym ended the reign of Petchmorakot Pethcyindee Academy on Thursday, beating him via unanimous decision to become the new ONE Muay Thai Featherweight Champion. Tawanchai's win headlined ONE 161, which took place from the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. Tawanchai walked away with the decision nod after an incredibly close battle against Petchmorakot. While … Continue reading Tawanchai P.K.Saenchaimuaythaigym Sneaks By Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy To Earn ONE Belt
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ONE Championship Suspends Martin Batur For One Year Following Drug Test
Martin Batur is the first fighter to receive a sanction in ONE Championship's new era of drug testing. Batur was handed a one-year suspension from competition this week after one of his drug tests found an androgenic anabolic steroid, per an announcement made by the promotion on Tuesday. The test also caused Batur's August 26th … Continue reading ONE Championship Suspends Martin Batur For One Year Following Drug Test
Eddie Alvarez Parts Ways With ONE Championship Following Four-Fight Run
Former UFC champion Eddie Alvarez has departed the ONE Championship roster after a brief four-fight run. Alvarez and ONE Championship recently agreed to part ways, per Nicolas Atkin of the South China Morning Post. Alvarez, 38, first joined the Singapore-based promotion in 2019 following an eight-fight run in the UFC. "I want to thank Chatri … Continue reading Eddie Alvarez Parts Ways With ONE Championship Following Four-Fight Run
ONE Announces Muay Thai Title Fight, Start of Heavyweight Kickboxing Tournament For September 29th Card
ONE recently revealed the full 12-bout lineup for their next numbered event, ONE 161. The September 29th show includes a Muay Thai title bout, the start of a kickboxing tournament, and numerous MMA bouts. The card is scheduled to be headlined by a Muay Thai bout between current 155-pound champion Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy and rising … Continue reading ONE Announces Muay Thai Title Fight, Start of Heavyweight Kickboxing Tournament For September 29th Card
ONE Championship Announces Return To Thailand, Deal With Lumpinee Stadium
Singapore-based combat sports promotion ONE Championship recently revealed a series of announcements regarding their business ventures within Thailand. Most notably, the promotion is expected to make their return to the country in early 2023, hosting a double-header of events from the Impact Arena in Bangkok on January 13th and 14th. The card is scheduled to … Continue reading ONE Championship Announces Return To Thailand, Deal With Lumpinee Stadium
ONE Championship Announces Two Title Fights For Return To Malaysia
ONE Championship recently announced a pair of high-profile MMA fights for their return to Malaysia. The promotion is planning an event at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 21st. The event will be the third ONE event to air exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in U.S. and Canada. Undefeated two-division champion Reinier … Continue reading ONE Championship Announces Two Title Fights For Return To Malaysia
ONE Championship Faces Balancing Act Head-On
ONE Championship has faced one problem since their inception more than a decade ago: how do you build a promotion that caters to the U.S. and Asia markets at the same time? This question hasn't been an easy one for them to crack. Each area cares about different talents. They consume the product through different … Continue reading ONE Championship Faces Balancing Act Head-On
Joshua Pacio vs. Jarred Brooks Set To Headline ONE Championship’s Return To The Philippines
ONE Championship is scheduled to make its return to the Philippines later this year with a title fight at 125-pounds. ONE 164 will be headlined by a title fight between 125-pound champ Joshua Pacio and former UFC talent Jarred Brooks, as announced this weekend. The event is scheduled to take place at the Mall of … Continue reading Joshua Pacio vs. Jarred Brooks Set To Headline ONE Championship’s Return To The Philippines
Demetrious Johnson Avenges Loss Against Adriano Moraes, Earns ONE 135-Pound Belt
Demetrious Johnson avenged the sole finish loss of his pro career on Friday night, scoring a highlight reel victory over Adriano Moraes to become the new ONE 135-pound MMA champion. Johnson's win headlined ONE Championship's debut on Amazon Prime Video this weekend. The event, which took place Saturday from the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore, … Continue reading Demetrious Johnson Avenges Loss Against Adriano Moraes, Earns ONE 135-Pound Belt
Christian Lee Ends Dominant Performance Over Ok Rae Yoon Early To Regain Championship
Christian Lee regained his ONE Championship 170-pound belt on Friday night, scoring a second-round stoppage victory over Ok Rae Yoon. The victory headlined "ONE 160," which took place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. Lee finished a dominant performance against Ok in the second round with a brutal combination of strikes. The exchange started … Continue reading Christian Lee Ends Dominant Performance Over Ok Rae Yoon Early To Regain Championship
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