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9 September, 2024
Actors Daniel MacPherson and Bren Foster square up to each other in a scene from Beast in Me, a Russell Crowe film that is currently in production. Photo: ONE Championship
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Russell Crowe brings touch of Hollywood magic to finale of thrilling ONE 170

Exciting finishes in three fights in Bangkok capped off by filming for a movie co-written and starring the Oscar winner, who plays a coach.

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How losing 26kg took lawyer from sad and sick to healthy and happy

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Anane’s strikes down Carrillo to take belt in sensational win at ONE 170

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Colombia’s inspirational Estupinan twins taking ONE Championship by storm

Johan and Jordan, whose journey began in hardship, have captivated fans with their inspiring rise, flamboyant style and undeniable talent.

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Johan Estupinan (centre), alongside twin brother Jordan (left), is preparing for a bout against Johan Ghazali at ONE 170 Photo: ONE Championship
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From London’s West End to ONE 170, younger Haggerty is ready for the spotlight

Younger brother of British Muay Thai icon Jonathan is used to performing under pressure on stage and must do so against another debutant.

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ONE 170 headliner Superbon tips bright future for breakout star ‘Jojo’ Ghazali

The Malaysian-American, who burst onto the scene as a 16-year-old, has quickly become one of the promotion’s most-talked-about prospects.

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Malaysia

Malaysian MMA fans hail UFC legend Khabib’s plan to launch gym in Johor

Khabib Gym is set to draw combat sports fans from Malaysia and across the region and become a platform to groom professional fighters.

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov of Russia raises his champions belt in the city of Makhachkala in 2018. Photo: AFP
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Ayaka Miura v Macarena Aragon, 2 other bouts complete line-up for ONE 169

Their atomweight MMA bout brings the number of matchups at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok on November 9 to 12, including 3 title fights.

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Tawanchai, Superbon up for rematch at ONE 170, set for coming Russell Crowe film

The Impact Arena in Bangkok will be the setting for the upcoming movie, along with another title fight, featuring Superlek and Carrillo.

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Rodtang wary of ‘slow’ but durable Smith in Muay Thai title bout at ONE 169

The Thai subdued the Englishman in a lopsided decision at ONE 157 but he wants to make amends for a disastrous outing the last time he fought.

Rodtang Jitmuangnon is a fan favourite at Lumpinee Stadium and hopes they will turn out in force for the title bout against Jacob Smith. Photo: ONE Championship
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Chelsea defender James asks about training with Rodtang in fight to regain fitness

The English fullback, who wrote to the fighter to say he might come to Thailand to ‘train a bit’, has been struggling with injury problems.

Chelsea club captain and star right-back Reece James has yet to make a league appearance for Chelsea this season because of injury. Photo: AFP
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Much-awaited fight between Takeru, Rodtang locked in, says ONE Championship CEO

The Japanese kickboxer and Thai Muay Thai veteran have a deal, says Chatri Sityodtong, but they have to win their respective fights first.

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Veteran fighter John Lineker already building a future outside ONE Championship

Nicknamed Hands of Stone for his punching power, the 34-year-old has started his own construction company.

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ONE Championship: Superlek hires nutritionist before Haggerty rematch

He indicates he plans not to repeat the mistake he made when he missed weight before beating Rodtang.

Superlek elbows Kongthoranee. Photo: ONE Championship
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Rodtang to put flyweight Muay Thai title on the line against Smith at ONE 169

Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Jacob Smith added to card for November event at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

Rodtang Jitmuangnon will put his ONE Championship flyweight Muay Thai title on the line against Jacob Smith. Photo: ONE Championship
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Hong Kong Muay Thai fighter Yu loves the person she becomes during fights

After five wins from five fights last year, the 31-year-old takes on Scotland’s Amy Pirnie at ONE Fight Night 24 next month in her first bout since March.

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MMA welterweights Tetsuka, Fitikefu to do battle on ONE 168 card in Denver

The winner of the Ball Arena bout will be well positioned for a shot at reigning champion Christian Lee when he returns from his two-year hiatus.

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Scotland’s Carrillo not keen to sit and wait for ONE Championship title shot

Nico Carrillo ready to take on winner of battle between Jonathan Haggerty and Superlek Kiatmoo9 at ONE 168.

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Nico Carrillo connects with a hard left during his fight against Saemapetch Fairtex at ONE Fight Night 23. Photo: ONE Championship
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ONE Championship bantamweight champion Haggerty scared to face me, says Carrillo

Nicknamed the ‘King of the North’, Scottish fighter Carrilo is ranked at No 1 in the division and says that Englishman Haggerty ‘doesn’t want to build a fight with me’.

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Prajanchai adds ONE strawweight kickboxing title to collection

Thai fighter says he is still getting used to the rules after being constantly warned about clinching.

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Petchtanong not focused on titles ahead of ONE Championship return from ban

The Thai fighter won the bantamweight kickboxing title in 2022 but never got to defend it after failing an out-of-competition test.

Petchtanong Petchfergus is keen to get back in the ring after his one-year ban for a failed drugs test. Photo: ONE Championship
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Bantamweights Petchtanong, Ramazanov join well-stocked ONE Friday Fights 68 card

The June 28 event at Lumpinee Stadium will consist mainly of Muay Thai bouts and feature a card stacked with champions past and present.

Former champion Petchtanong Petchfergus will return after a long layoff, for failing a drug test, to face Alaverdi Ramazanov. Photo: ONE Championship
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Angry crowd rain boos down on Tawanchai after he retains title at ONE 167

Judges’ majority decision in favour of Tawanchai PKSaenchaigym after fight for bantamweight Muay Thai belt leaves crowd furious.

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Rodtang promises Puric ‘hell on earth’ in their ONE 167 flyweight kickboxing bout on Saturday

The Thai has not fought since losing last September but is aiming for a performance bonus by seeing off the Canadian quickly.

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Asia travel

Destinations known | Parachutes in, prostitutes out as tourism cleans up in Hainan

How times have changed in ‘China’s Hawaii’, Hainan, where 30 years ago prostitutes were as indispensable as entrepreneurs for tourism development, the Post reported. Now ‘air sports’ are a big draw.

A paraglider hovers over a beach in Shimei Bay, Hainan. The island’s “low-altitude economy” is flourishing. Photo: Getty Images
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Anderson, Souza join ONE 168 card for Denver but several changes could be afoot

All five fights for the September 6 event are probably subject to change, with one headliner under an injury cloud and others also fighting at ONE 167 next week.

American Alyse Anderson, who will fight Victoria Souza at ONE 168, has not fought since being stopped by Stamp Fairtex in Denver last year. Photo: ONE Championship
Thailand

‘Cops Combat’ MMA event tries to punch up flagging public image of Thai police

Thai police officers threw bone-crunching right hooks, wrestled and launched devastating sweeping kicks at each other during a brutal tournament held in Bangkok, to punch up the force’s flagging public image.

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Thailand

‘Cops Combat’ event tackles flagging support for Thai police

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