Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is considered by some to be the fastest growing sport in the world. Just in the past decade alone, viewership has increased from the hundreds of thousands to the millions. Though the allure and excitement of martial arts in a safe and competitive environment has drawn fans from all corners of the globe, the sport’s popularity in Asia can be attributed to one Thai entrepreneur from humble beginnings. Read more →
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(SUKAN) Chatri Sityodtong brings MMA to the mainstream in Asia
(SUKAN) ONE CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS TO SINGAPORE ON 6 MAY WITH ONE: ASCENT TO POWER
01 April 2016 – Singapore: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), in partnership with G-Shock, Under Armour, MAH Pte. Ltd., and Marvel´s Captain America: Civil War, has just announced its glorious return to the Lion City with another heart-thumping evening of world-class mixed martial arts action. Nine exciting bouts are scheduled to take place on 6 May at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. In the main event, ONE Middleweight World Champion Vitaly Bigdash will defend his title against challenger Aleksei Butorin. Also, Singapore’s Angela Lee is set to do battle with Japan’s Mei Yamaguchi for the inaugural ONE Women’s Atomweight World Championship in the co-main event. Read more →
(SUKAN) NagaWorld at the Forefront of Growth of MMA in Asia
As the sport of mixed martial arts steadily grows in popularity in Asia, organizations such as ONE Championship, the largest in the region, and hospitality and gaming powerhouse NagaWorld have reaped the benefits of the boom. Read more →
(SUKAN) Malaysia’s Gianni Subba Ready to Hit Next Gear in Promising MMA Career
ONE Championship (ONE) top flyweight prospect, Gianni Subba (6-1) will climb back into the ONE Cage at ONE: KINGDOM OF KHMER, looking to kick his mixed martial arts career into next gear. The Kuala Lumpur native is set to face off against Anatpong Bunrad (5-1) in what is expected to be an intense matchup of high-level strikers. Read more →
(SUKAN) ONE CHAMPIONSHIP™ ANNOUNCES COMPLETE CARD FOR ONE WUJIE: DYNASTY OF CHAMPIONS (BEIJING II)
17 November 2015 – Beijing, China: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), in partnership with Wujie, has announced the complete fight card for ONE WUJIE: DYNASTY OF CHAMPIONS (BEIJING II). The headline matchup features a ONE Championship unification bout as ONE Featherweight World Champion Narantungalag Jadambaa squares off with interim champion Marat “Cobra” Gafurov. Read more →
