ONE Championship Athlete Rahul Raju, A True Indian Warrior

True warriors are in constant pursuit of challenging themselves and testing their skills against the best. One such warrior is “The Kerala Krusher” Rahul Raju.

The Indian featherweight made his ONE Championship debut in March this this year, joining arguably the most stacked division in the promotion. To date, five different people have laid claim to the world title – the most in any division in the promotion’s history.  

No More Detours: Kevin Belingon's sights firmly set on Bibiano Fernandes and the ONE Bantamweight World Championship

Six years since his ONE Championship debut, Team Lakay’s Kevin ‘The Silencer’ Belingon is finally a World Champion in the martial arts promotion. 

At ONE: REIGN OF KINGS last 27 July, in front of a partisan pro-Philippines crowd at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, Belingon defeated reigning ONE Featherweight and Lightweight World Champion Martin ‘The Situ-Asian’ Nguyen to capture the ONE Interim Bantamweight World Championship. 

Garry Tonon quotes - ONE: REIGN OF KINGS

International martial arts superstar Garry “The Lion Killer” Tonon of the United States is set to see action this Friday night, 27 July on the main card of ONE: REIGN OF KINGS which takes place at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines.

Once again, ONE Championship’s finest athletes will electrify the Mall of Asia Arena with explosive, action-packed contests. In the main event, hometown hero Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon of Baguio City, Philippines will take on two-division ONE World Champion Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen of Sydney, Australia.

Ticket information for ONE: REIGN OF KINGS is available at www.onefc.com.

Fifth-straight win will earn him strawweight validation, says Rene Catalan

Rene “The Challenger” Catalan had a turbulent start to his tenure in ONE Championship when he joined the promotion in 2013, but he has completely turned his professional mixed martial arts career around.

In his first three years with the organization, having his hand raised was elusive as he suffered a pair of losses at the hands of future strawweight kingpins Alex Silva and Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke.

Despite the series of setbacks, Catalan still found motivation to train and wear his four-ounce gloves, which paid dividends when he finally claimed his first victory as a mixed martial artist in September 2016.

Erasing painful memory in Manila motivates Eduard Folayang to win against unbeaten Russian foe

When Eduard “Landslide” Folayang made his second defense of the ONE Lightweight World Championship in November of last year, it took place at the packed indoor sporting arena in Manila, Philippines.

Folayang suffered an excruciating defeat at the hands of ONE Featherweight World Champion Martin Nguyen, who uncorked his signature overhand right at the Filipino superstar after he attempted to deliver a spinning back-kick.

The punch connected right on the Team Lakay veteran’s chin, ultimately knocking him out in the second round and costing him his world title.

ONE Championship Event in Manila a Treat for Fans of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a sport that has grown in popularity over the past decade, made so by the rise of mixed martial arts in which BJJ is a major component. Filipino fans of the grappling sport are in for a treat this July 27th, when ONE Championship hosts ONE: REIGN OF KINGS at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, featuring three legendary figures in the sport of BJJ.

Pinoy standout Joshua Pacio remains steadfast in pursuing lifelong dream

Joshua “The Passion” Pacio may be one of the youngest strawweights in ONE Championship, but he has accomplished what few men have at just 22 years old.

Yet behind his boyish smile and beaming youth lies the composure of a grizzled cage veteran, capable of spectacular performances in front of mesmerizing crowds.

A talent of the highest order, Pacio has emerged as one of the Philippines’ most talented mixed martial artists in ONE Championship.

Complete Card announced for ONE: REIGN OF KINGS in Manila of 27 July

The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced the complete card for ONE: REIGN OF KINGS, set for the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila this 27 July. The absolute best in local and international martial arts talent are ready to showcase their incredible skills on the largest global stage of martial arts competition.

Once again, ONE Championship’s finest athletes will electrify the Mall of Asia Arena with explosive, action-packed contests. In the main event, hometown hero Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon of Baguio City, Philippines will take on two-division ONE World Champion Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen of Sydney, Australia.

Ticket information for ONE: REIGN OF KINGS is available at www.onefc.com.