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ONE Championship’s sold-out U.S. debut to ring in AAPI Heritage Month on May 5
ONE Championship, Asia’s largest global sports property, will make its long-awaited debut on U.S. soil with ONE Fight Night 10 in Denver, Colorado on May 5. And for fans wanting to witness the…
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 sister and current ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion,…
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 hit ‘Apprentice’ spin-off. ONE Championship and its CEO…
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” — only this one is actually worth watching. From the first…
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 features its own MMA rule set known for pushing the action —…
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. Now, this terrible virus can add hate crimes to the list…
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 Champions who are currently employed on its elite roster of talent.…
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. On one end, people have gone to great lengths to lend a…
‘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 February and is slated for distribution and release in the second half of…
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, Singapore-based martial arts organization ONE Championship has…
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 of fans across the world. Pacquiao’s greatness and moral…
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 primarily to the pioneers and new human inspirations that…
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 great, stepping out of your comfort zone as an athlete, and…
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, place yourself in a completely foreign country. That was what growing…
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 the largest martial arts event in history where 44 fighters…
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 significant organizations like ONE Championship feature athletes…
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 all changed earlier this year when Mililani, Hawaii’s…
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 the difficulty of mastering all areas of martial arts.…
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 become a hit in the western world, Singapore-based ONE Championship has…
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, making her the ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion and the youngest…
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 with a statue built in his honor in his home country of Myanmar.…
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 you know when you see “it.” Japanese-South Korean superstar Yoshihiro “Sexyama” Akiyama has “it” in…
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 mainstream sport with fans from all demographics. It’s one of the…
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-trained in a variety of martial arts. The level of athleticism…
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 screen is casting the right person in the lead role. Casting…
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 old, but the native of Thailand has already established…
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 — rarely would you ever think of martial arts. And while various…
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 world whose nicknames are distinct, and just plain cool.…
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 for the discipline that is a part of the arts. Few find…
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’re training is just as important as the work they put into staying…
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. She is a professional mixed martial artist for Asia-based ONE…
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” Johnson about his upcoming film, “Fast and Furious Presents:…
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 and action scenes. A great number of these superstars…
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 six of her nine career victories coming by submission. As…
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-represented in the world of MMA? There are actually a plethora of…
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 the cage. Throughout the years, stars have risen to a…
