ONE CHAMPIONSHIP NEWS
Some athletes know when to walk away. Others refuse to…
Every elite athlete faces that defining moment when preparation meets opportunity under the brightest lights. For Ibragim Dauev, that moment arrives this Friday, September 5, when he steps across from #1-ranked Akbar “Bakal” Abdullaev at ONE Fight Night 35 inside Bangkok’s legendary Lumpinee Stadium.
Victory without the prize feels like the cruelest form of success, and Akbar “Bakal” Abdullaev knows that particular brand of heartbreak better than most.
ONE atomweight MMA world champion Denice Zamboanga’s highly anticipated first title defense has crumbled under the weight of medical complications, leaving Ayaka Miura’s dreams in limbo at ONE 173’s November 16 card.
At ONE Fight Night 36 inside Bangkok’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium, two of the division’s dangerous finishers will determine who moves closer to title contention when #3-ranked Sanzhar “Tornado” Zakirov meets #5-ranked “Wolf Warrior” Hu Yong.
Sometimes the most important connections in professional athletics have nothing to do with rankings or belts. For Ibragim Dauev, a simple message seeking advice transformed into a brotherhood that would reshape his entire career trajectory and perspective on what it means to succeed at the highest level.
In an era where athletes are expected to be entertainers, business owners, and social media personalities, Adrian “The Phenom” Lee has found his own approach to building a brand without compromising his identity.
Confidence can be earned or inherited, but for undefeated American MMA star Natalie Salcedo, it’s been built through three professional victories and countless hours perfecting her craft.
After years of verbal exchanges and social media tension, Jarred “The Monkey God” Brooks and Mansur Malachiev will finally settle their differences where it matters most – inside the ring.
When Tye Ruotolo called out Adrian “The Phenom” Lee for his MMA debut, the 19-year-old Hawaiian couldn’t help but question the submission grappling champion’s decision-making. Now, at ONE Fight Night 35 on September 5 at Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium, Lee plans to show exactly why experience matters in mixed martial arts.
For ONE heavyweight champion Oumar “Reug Reug” Kane, seeing his journey become part of his homeland’s secondary school curriculum represents something far greater than athletic achievement.
