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LOMANCHENKO-LOPEZ REMATCH WILL BE BETTER — ADIWANG

Filipino mixed martial arts phenom and ONE Championship strawweight Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang started his martial arts career as a boxer, so it is hardly surprising that the 27-year-old firecracker is such a huge fan of the sport of pugilism. Like many boxing fans over the weekend, Adiwang witnessed the blockbuster lightweight unification showdown between […]

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ONE: REIGN OF DYNASTIES COMPLETE CARD FOR OCT. 9

ONE Championship returns for its next big blockbuster with ONE: REIGN OF DYNASTIES, scheduled for Friday, 9 October, and once again, the world’s greatest martial artists are ready to take the stage and showcase their incredible skills in the ONE Circle. The card is headlined by a ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Title clash. A […]

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TEAM LAKAY ENJOYS BAGUIO’S QUIET ENVIRONMENT

Baguio City is known as the summer capital of the Philippines. Citizens flock to the mountain city to enjoy its cool weather, fresh mountain air, and lush greenery. It’s a place where nature is very much alive. It’s also home to the famed Team Lakay. “The environment hit the reset button and allowed nature to […]

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ADIWANG SEES SELF IN COBRA KAI’S JOHNNY LAWRENCE

ONE Warrior Series contract winner and rising ONE Championship strawweight star Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang of the Philippines is one of the most explosive talents on the roster. He’s also a legit martial artist with well-rounded skills to match his infectious smile and charisma. With Netflix’s “Cobra Kai” series trending over the past few weeks, […]

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VICTORIA LEE SIGNS WITH ONE CHAMPIONSHIP

Women’s mixed martial arts prodigy Victoria Lee, younger sister of ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion “Unstoppable” Angela Lee and ONE Lightweight World Champion Christian “The Warrior” Lee, has signed with ONE Championship. ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong announced the news on his official social media accounts. “I feel extremely excited and motivated to be […]

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DREX ZAMBOANGA LOOKING TO RETURN HOME TO THE PHILIPPINES BEFORE THE YEAR ENDS

Fresh off a resounding victory and a successful ONE Championship debut at ONE: A NEW BREED a couple of weeks ago, 31-year-old veteran Drex “T-Rex” Zamboanga is with younger sister Denice, and together, they remain in Bangkok, Thailand to ride out the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation. The Zamboanga siblings traveled to Thailand earlier this year […]

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THE FIGHTS COACH MARK SANGIAO WANTS NEXT FOR HIS TEAM LAKAY WARDS

Philippine martial arts pioneer Mark Sangiao isn’t just the head coach and founder of the famed Team Lakay of Baguio City, Philippines. He’s also the team’s spiritual leader, a father-figure to many of its younger members, and a guide through the often convoluted world of mixed martial arts. Known as one of the most prolific […]

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ALLYCIA HELLEN RODRIGUES SHOCKS STAMP FAIRTEX, CROWNED NEW ONE ATOMWEIGHT MUAY THAI WORLD CHAMPION

The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), returned to the bustling capital of Thailand with another showcase of world-class martial arts at its finest. Taking place last Friday, 28 August, ONE: A NEW BREED, broadcast live in over 150 countries, featured some of the world’s most promising young martial arts […]

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BRANDON VERA EXCITED WITH POSSIBILITY OF FACING BUCHECHA IN THE ONE CIRCLE

Filipino-American ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon “The Truth” Vera is spending much needed quality time with his wife Jessica and newborn Atreyu Timothy in Guam amid the pandemic. But ONE Championship’s recent bolster of its heavyweight division has the reigning king enthusiastic about a handful of potential matchups. One such matchup could possibly come against […]

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ONE CHAMPIONSHIP LANDS IN TOP 10 IN FACEBOOK ENGAGEMENT AMONG GLOBAL SPORTS PROPERTIES

Singapore-based martial arts organization ONE Championship has broken into the Top 10 Most Engaging Sport Profiles on Facebook Worldwide, according to figures released by independent social media marketing company Socialbakers. The data was collected between 1 January and 30 June, 2020. ONE landed in the eighth spot overall, with 46,299,362 interactions, slightly edging out the National […]