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Top MMA executive Chatri Sityodtong suggests that Angela Lee may retire from MMA due to the unfortunate passing of her sister

Reports suggest that ONE Championship fighter and atomweight champion Angela Lee may not be making a return to the sport. CEO Chatri Sityodtong addressed Lee’s future, revealing that the fighter is considering retirement following the death of her sister, Victoria Lee, who also competed in ONE Championship and passed away at just 18 years old in December of last year. “While she has not yet … Continue reading Top MMA executive Chatri Sityodtong suggests that Angela Lee may retire from MMA due to the unfortunate passing of her sister

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Francis Ngannou clarifies rumors about ONE and BKFC interest, believes Chatri Sityodtong was joking

Former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has signed with new MMA promotion, the PFL, following rumors and reports of high figures being asked for by the Cameroonian athlete. Ngannou has hit back at a number of claims made by high-profile promoters such as David Feldman, BKFC President, who stated Ngannou was asking for “unrealistic money”. Ngannou insists that neither he nor his team had ever spoken … Continue reading Francis Ngannou clarifies rumors about ONE and BKFC interest, believes Chatri Sityodtong was joking

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Roberto Soldic disclosed he needed hernia surgery following a severe low blow during his first match in ONE Championship

Roberto Soldic, a fighter who previously conquered two divisions at KSW, joined ONE Championship as one of the biggest free agent signings. However, his ONE debut was marred by a brutal groin strike in the opening round against Murad Ramazanov, which prevented him from continuing. Despite desperately wanting to continue, Soldic was unable to do so due to the excruciating pain he experienced after being … Continue reading Roberto Soldic disclosed he needed hernia surgery following a severe low blow during his first match in ONE Championship

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ONE Championship’s CEO Chatri Sityodtong chose to withdraw the company’s bid for Francis Ngannou following a meeting

According to a recent announcement by CEO Chatri Sityodtong, ONE Championship will not be welcoming Francis Ngannou to their organization after all. The CEO had recently expressed his intentions to meet with Ngannou to provide him with the most promising offer out of all the bids he had received. However, Sityodtong later stated that ONE has chosen to withdraw from the bidding process altogether. Sityodtong … Continue reading ONE Championship’s CEO Chatri Sityodtong chose to withdraw the company’s bid for Francis Ngannou following a meeting

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ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong prefers co-promotion only with UFC due to their size and reputation other brands don’t meet expectations

According to ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong, the Singapore-based MMA company will not be co-promoting with any other organizations in the near future, despite Bellator MMA working with RIZIN in recent years. Sityodtong believes that co-promotion is rare across the industry and that there is no need for ONE Championship to explore this option unless the opportunity arises to work with the other biggest show … Continue reading ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong prefers co-promotion only with UFC due to their size and reputation other brands don’t meet expectations

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Daniel Cormier advises Sergei Pavlovich to embrace a backup role and avoid fighting defensively

Over the past year, the UFC heavyweight division has undergone significant changes. Francis Ngannou is no longer a UFC fighter, having left after achieving great success in the promotion and winning the world title. In his place, Sergei Pavlovich has emerged as a formidable force in the division, winning six fights in just half the time it took Ngannou to achieve the same. Last weekend, … Continue reading Daniel Cormier advises Sergei Pavlovich to embrace a backup role and avoid fighting defensively

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Chatri Sityodtong acknowledges negotiations with Francis Ngannou and cautions about the fighter’s potential struggles in ONE Championship

Francis Ngannou, a skillful and experienced former UFC heavyweight champion, is being pursued by multiple promotions as a free agent. Among those interested is the CEO of ONE Championship, Chatri Sityodtong. Sityodtong confirmed that they have been in talks for some time now and are planning a meeting to discuss possible collaboration in the future. The main issue Ngannou had with the UFC was the … Continue reading Chatri Sityodtong acknowledges negotiations with Francis Ngannou and cautions about the fighter’s potential struggles in ONE Championship

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Chatri Sityodtong praises Sage Northcutt’s athleticism before his MMA comeback as a one-of-a-kind champion

The highly anticipated return of Sage Northcutt is just around the corner, as ONE Championship gears up for its inaugural event on U.S. soil with ONE Fight Night 10 in Denver on May 5. The stacked lineup features a mix of veteran names familiar to the promotion and newer faces from outside, and Northcutt is one of the most exciting prospects to watch. After his … Continue reading Chatri Sityodtong praises Sage Northcutt’s athleticism before his MMA comeback as a one-of-a-kind champion

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The ONE heavyweight title unification fight between Arjan Bhullar and Anatoly Malykhin has been postponed until July 14

An explosive confrontation between two of the most prominent heavyweight fighters in the world is scheduled to take place on July 15 — July 14 in the United States — when Arjan Bhullar and Anatoly Malykhin collide in a ONE Championship title unification bout. The momentous occasion will be held at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, an arena with a rich history of hosting thrilling … Continue reading The ONE heavyweight title unification fight between Arjan Bhullar and Anatoly Malykhin has been postponed until July 14

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ONE Championship to overturn result of Petchmorakot Petchyindee vs Giorgio Petrosyan

CEO and Founder of ONE Championship Chatri Sityodtong released a statement on Facebook, stating the ONE Super Series kickboxing featherweight world Grand Prix fight between Petchmorakot Petchyindee and Giorgio Petrosyan will have it’s result overturned. Petchyindee pulled off a huge upset by getting the ‘W’ via split decision. Here’s what Chatri Sityodtong said: “ONE Championship has conducted an official review of the controversial bout between Giorgio Petrosyan … Continue reading ONE Championship to overturn result of Petchmorakot Petchyindee vs Giorgio Petrosyan

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