Christian Lee, Asian American MMA phenom, going for champ-champ status in U.S. Prime Video debut

For hardcore MMA fans, Christian Lee is known as the dominant ONE Lightweight World Champion who hails from a fighting family led by older s...

Win a trip to Singapore to meet ‘The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition’ Boss Chatri Sityodtong

Fans of ONE Championship have a limited-time opportunity to win a trip to Singapore to meet Chatri, the martial arts entrepreneur behind the...

Martial arts entrepreneur Chatri Sityodtong takes new ‘Apprentice’ series to Amazon Prime Video

With the exciting addition of ONE Championship on Amazon Prime Video comes a revamped version of the hit reality series “The Apprentice” — o...

Amazon Prime Video wins streaming rights to ONE, Asia’s martial arts giant

Amazon Prime Video is now the exclusive home to ONE Championship, Asia’s largest global sports property, in the U.S. and Canada. ONE also fe...

ONE Championship Superstars, Asian Celebrities Denounce Recent Escalation of Anti-Asian Racism Amidst Covid-19

The world is reeling from a Covid-19 pandemic that has overwhelmed healthcare systems, forced people indoors, and caused economies to crash....

The Rise of Asian American Martial Arts Athletes in ONE Championship

Asia’s largest martial arts organization, ONE Championship, without a doubt, has the largest collection of Asian martial arts World Ch...

Asian MMA Stars Unite in the Face of Racism Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

With the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global situation bringing the world to its knees, we’ve seen both the best and the worst of humankind....

‘The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition’ Auditions Are Underway

The first round of auditions for “The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition” is already underway. The show was announced late Feb...

ONE Championship Releases Limited Edition Chinese New Year 2020 T-Shirts

Chinese New Year is fast-approaching, with its familiar red and gold colors making their 2020 debut in early January. In the same vein, Sing...

The Filipino Martial Artists Are Following in Manny Pacquiao’s Footsteps

Everyone on the planet knows Manny Pacquiao. The Filipino boxing legend has become much more than a boxer in his country and to his legion o...

Remarkable Asian Women Leading the World of Martial Arts

The presence of women in various aspects of martial arts is increasing every year, especially in Asia. The increased participation is due pr...

The Next Indian Superstar: Ritu Phogat Begins the Journey Towards Greatness in Mixed Martial Arts

Pursuing greatness in a second arena, when you’ve already proven exceptional in your initial passion can be daunting. Imagine daring to be g...

Mei Yamaguchi Uses Her Japanese Spirit To Overcome Bullying, Opponents

Put yourself in the shoes of a young child, learning and developing your personality – developing who you are. Now as that child, plac...

MMA Champions Angela and Christian Lee Win Fights at the World’s Largest Martial Arts Event in History

Sibling duo Angela and Christian Lee both left the cage victorious at ONE: Century in Tokyo on Sunday. The One: Century event is said to be ...

Savannah Ehm Is A Prospect, Illustrator And The Child Of Survivors

The world of martial arts is packed with athletes with compelling stories from all different backgrounds. Many of the competitors with signi...

This Asian-American Brother And Sister Are Making Sports History

Never in the history of mixed martial arts has there ever been concurrent brother-and-sister world champions from a major organization. That...

MMA Gets a Bad Rep For Toxic Masculinity — Christian Lee is Here to Change That

MMA has developed a cult-like following across various countries — acknowledged and respected for the physicality of the sport as well as th...

Some Asian Parents Want Their Kids to Be Doctors, These Parents Trained MMA World Champions

Different variations of martial arts are present in every Asian country — it’s practically a part of our DNA. While UFC has beco...

I Spent a Day With MMA World Champion Angela Lee and Now I’m Hooked

Angela “Unstoppable” Lee was only 20 years old when she defeated veteran MMA fighter Mei Yamaguchi, a woman nearly twice her age...

This Martial Arts Champion From Myanmar is a Hero to His People

Two-division ONE World Champion Aung La N Sang is one of the biggest mixed martial arts stars in the world. He’s also a national hero ...

Yoshihiro ‘Sexyama’ Akiyama: From Korean Reality TV and Drama to the Circle

Some people just have “it.” How do you define “it?” It’s hard to, but “it” is the kind of thing yo...

Asian Martial Arts Heroes That Will Change MMA in the United States

Mixed martial arts is an immensely popular sport on a global scale. Just like professional basketball, football, and soccer, it’s a mainstre...

What Martial Artists Had to Sacrifice To Compete On An Elite Level

There is an almost unimaginable level of skill required to compete in mixed martial arts on an elite level. The competitors are highly-train...

6 Perfect Actors and Actresses That Could Play MMA Legends In Biopics

Athletes and their journeys to success are often great subjects for biopics. Sometimes the toughest part of bringing these stories to the sc...

How Stamp Fairtex Overcame Bullying And Gender Stereotypes To Become A Martial Arts Superstar

The most influential people make their struggles a part of their success story. Stamp Fairtex is one of those people. She is only 22 years o...

MMA in the Olympics? This Asian CEO is Determined to Make It Happen

When you think Olympics, it’s usually the more popular sports that produce headlines — sports like basketball, football, and athletics...

Top 5 Asian MMA Stars With the Most Unique Nicknames

The world of martial arts can be a bit redundant when it comes to nicknames. However, there are a few prominent figures in the combat sports...

How Aerospace Engineer Janet Todd Became a ‘Secret’ Muay Thai Champion

Martial artists come from all walks of life. Many find combat sports as a means of escape from troubles. Most find an appreciation and love ...

MMA World Champions Reveal What They Eat While Training to Stay in Peak Shape

Professional athletes often have the healthiest bodies, and it’s not solely because of the way they train. What they eat while they...

How an Abusive Relationship Led Bi Nguyen to Become an Inspiring MMA Fighter

When you look at 29-year-old Bi “Killer Bee” Nguyen, you would never know the hardships she has had to endure during her life.  ...

MMA Champ Brandon Vera Met With The Rock to Talk About Fighting in New ‘Fast and Furious’ Film

Filipino-American mixed martial arts star Brandon “The Truth” Vera was in Hollywood recently to talk to action superstar Dwayne “The Rock” J...

5 Asian Martial Arts Athletes Who Made It To The Movies

Many of today’s most popular mixed martial arts stars grew up watching their silver screen heroes, inspired by their flashy fighting styles ...

Angela Lee Reveals Her Secrets to Getting Better at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion, “Unstoppable” Angela Lee, has proven that her Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills are top-notch with ...

The Top 5 Asian Americans Dominating Mixed Martial Arts Right Now

When you think of mixed martial arts, you think of guys like Conor McGregor, or Jon Jones. But did you know that Asia is also well-represent...

The Youngest MMA World Champions in History are Asian Siblings

Mixed martial arts is one of the most popular sports today. Millions of people around the world tune in to catch the most amazing action in ...

What Champion Fighter Angela Lee Listens to on Spotify While Training to Get Pumped

“Unstoppable” Angela Lee is back in the gym improving her skills and working out to become a better and stronger athlete. To help the 21-yea...