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ONE FC Books Eddie Ng vs. Arnaud Lepont For ‘Kings & Champions’ Event On April 5th

Press Release – 14 February 2013 – Singapore: ONE Fighting Championship™ (ONE FC) announced today that hard-hitting Hong Kong native Eddie “The Magician” Ng will square off against ferocious slugger Arnaud “The Game” Lepont at ONE FC: KINGS & CHAMPIONS which takes place live from the Singapore Indoor Stadium on 5 April 2013. Fans from […]

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Press Release – 14 February 2013 – Singapore: ONE Fighting Championship™ (ONE FC) announced today that hard-hitting Hong Kong native Eddie “The Magician” Ng will square off against ferocious slugger Arnaud “The Game” Lepont at ONE FC: KINGS & CHAMPIONS which takes place live from the Singapore Indoor Stadium on 5 April 2013.

Fans from around the world can also witness the action online via livestreaming at www.onefc.livesport.tv. The undercard fights are available for viewing free-of-charge and the main card fights will be available for purchase at just US$9.99.

Tickets for ONE FC: KINGS & CHAMPIONS are now on sale at SISTIC (www. SISTIC.com.sg). Tickets categories begin with the full Red Carpet and cage-side experience for VIPs at S$348 followed by Arena – S$148, Terrace – S$68 and Balcony – S$38. All applicable service charges apply.

CEO of ONE Fighting Championship™ Victor Cui stated, “ONE FC: KINGS & CHAMPIONS will be the biggest in ONE FC history and features the top names in Asian MMA. Eddie Ng and Arnaud Lepont will be a slug fest that fans don’t want to miss. Both fighters are at the top of their game and have a lot to prove and they are well-known brawlers who have never backed down from a fight. Get ready for a knockout of the night!”

Eddie Ng is one of the top MMA fighters to emerge from Hong Kong. He is a BJJ expert who showed that he also has excellent stand up skills when he knocked out his opponent at ONE FC: WAR OF THE LIONS in just 43 seconds of round 1. On 5 April, he will be looking to do the same when he battles the brash French MMA champion Arnaud Lepont. Ng will hold nothing back from securing another resounding win on Asia’s largest MMA stage.

Arnaud Lepont is legendary for his charisma and crazy entrances and always goes looking for the KO right from the start of the fight. Lepont has outstanding striking skills and keeps moving forward during his fights. Although he lost his last fight, he has been working tirelessly to improve his ground game and promises to bring his best at ONE FC: KINGS & CHAMPIONS.

ONE FC: KINGS & CHAMPIONS is headlined by a ONE FC Lightweight World Championship bout between reigning champion Kotetsu “No Face” Boku against number one contender Shinya “Tobikan Judan” Aoki.

For more updates on ONE Fighting Championship™, please visit www.onefc.com and follow on Twitter @ONEFCMMA and Facebook at www.facebook.com/ONEFCMMA.

About ONE Fighting Championship™
Headquartered in Singapore, ONE Fighting Championship™ (http://www.onefc.com) is Asia’s largest mixed martial arts organization. ONE Fighting Championship™ hosts the best Asian mixed martial artists and world champions on the largest media broadcast in Asia. ONE Fighting Championship™ has partnered with STAR Sports, the number one leader in sports content, for an unprecedented 10-year cable television deal with a coverage that spans across 28 countries in Asia.

Kotetsu Boku Set To Defend ONE FC Title April 15th Versus Shinya Aoki

Press Release – February 2013 – Singapore: ONE FC Lightweight World Champion Kotetsu “No Face” Boku makes his first ever title defense against current number one contender and one of the greatest submission grapplers the sport of MMA has ever seen, Shinya “Tobikan Judan” Aoki, on Friday, 5 April 2013, when ONE Fighting Championship™ (ONE […]

Press Release – February 2013 – Singapore: ONE FC Lightweight World Champion Kotetsu “No Face” Boku makes his first ever title defense against current number one contender and one of the greatest submission grapplers the sport of MMA has ever seen, Shinya “Tobikan Judan” Aoki, on Friday, 5 April 2013, when ONE Fighting Championship™ (ONE FC) returns to the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Kotetsu Boku defeated Brazilian contender Zorobabel Moreira at ONE FC: RISE OF KINGS in October 2012 to earn the inaugural ONE FC Lightweight World Championship title belt while Aoki earned his shot at the title following a devastating submission victory over Arnaud Lepont.

ONE FC: KINGS & CHAMPIONS will be broadcast live on STAR SPORTS across Asia. This historic moment will mark the first time ever a live Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event will be broadcast on the network. ONE FC: KINGS & CHAMPIONS will be available in 28 countries to an estimated 500 million viewers.

Tickets for ONE FC: KINGS & CHAMPIONS are now on sale at SISTIC (www. SISTIC.com.sg). Tickets categories begin with the full Red Carpet and cage-side experience for VIPs at $S348 followed by Arena – $S148, Terrace – $S68 and Balcony – $S38. All applicable service charges apply.

CEO of ONE Fighting Championship™ Victor Cui stated, “ONE FC will make history again on 5 April when we go live on STAR SPORTS for the first time across 28 countries to an estimated 500 million viewers. This is a huge step in the progress of ONE FC and is a testament to our ever-increasing following all across Asia. This event will be the biggest in ONE FC history and features the top names in MMA, headlined by a Lightweight World Championship showdown between submission ace Shinya Aoki and our reigning world champion Kotetsu Boku. Close to 12,000 fans will pack out the Singapore Indoor Stadium to witness the greatest sporting spectacle in Asia. Don’t miss it!”

ONE FC Lightweight King Kotetsu Boku is no stranger to adversity. He is a tenacious competitor who has never backed down from a tough fight. Boku ignited the crowd at the sold-out Singapore Indoor Stadium at on 6 October 2012 with a massive come-from-behind victory over Zorobabel Moreira at 0:31 seconds of round 3, earning him the first ever ONE FC Lightweight World Championship title. With six wins in his last seven fights, Boku is enjoying one of the most successful spells of his career. There is no doubt that the fight on 5 April will be his toughest test to date when he squares off against Shinya Aoki.

Shinya Aoki is the DREAM Lightweight Champion and has beaten MMA legends like Tatsuya Kawajiri, Marcus Aurelio and Rich Clementi. He holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo which has earned him a reputation as one of the most dangerous submission artists the sport of MMA has ever seen. His last outing with ONE FC saw him put Arnaud Lepont “to sleep” by triangle choke in front of his adopted home of Singapore, earning him the opportunity to fight for the ONE FC Lightweight Title. The famed “Grandmaster of Flying Submissions” is looking forward to showcasing his legendary skills once again to his fans when he enters the ONE FC cage at ONE FC: KINGS & CHAMPIONS.

For more updates on ONE Fighting Championship™, please visit www.onefc.com and follow on Twitter @ONEFCMMA and Facebook at www.facebook.com/ONEFCMMA.

ONE FC 7: Return of Warriors Video Recap

Fight Network recaps ONE FC 7: Return of Warriors featuring Honorio Banario vs. Eric Kelly for ONE FC’s inaugural featherweight title, Shinichi ‘BJ’ Kojima vs. Rey Docyogen, Lowen Tynanes vs. Vuyisile Colossa and Thanh Vu vs. Mohd Fouzein.

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Fight Network recaps ONE FC 7: Return of Warriors featuring Honorio Banario vs. Eric Kelly for ONE FC’s inaugural featherweight title, Shinichi ‘BJ’ Kojima vs. Rey Docyogen, Lowen Tynanes vs. Vuyisile Colossa and Thanh Vu vs. Mohd Fouzein.

ONE FC: Return of Warriors ‘Quick Results’

The Asian based ONE Fighting Championship promotion held it’s seventh event today in Malaysia with it’s ONE FC: Return of Warriors event. The event saw the crowning of the first ONE FC featherweight champion as Filipino fighter Honorio Banario earned a controversial win over fellow countryman Eric Kelly in the fourth round of their title […]

The Asian based ONE Fighting Championship promotion held it’s seventh event today in Malaysia with it’s ONE FC: Return of Warriors event.

The event saw the crowning of the first ONE FC featherweight champion as Filipino fighter Honorio Banario earned a controversial win over fellow countryman Eric Kelly in the fourth round of their title bout. Referee Yuji Shimda would call a halt to the action after Kelly complained of an eye poke in the fourth after taking solid left from Banario. Shimda says he didn’t see anything and since he’s been forced to stop the bout, Banario is declared the first ONE FC 145-lbs champioin.

ONE FC: Return of Warriors took place at the Putra Indoor Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event aired on online pay-per-view across the World and was carried by The Fight Network in Canada.

Check out the full list of ‘Quick Results’ for ONE FC 7 below:

Main Card

ONE FC Featherweight Championship bout: (c) Honorio Banario def. Eric Kelly via TKO (Referee stoppage) – R4 @ 1:01
Flyweight bout: Shinichi Kojima def. Rey Docyogen via Submission (Guillotine choke) – R2 @ 4:47
Lightweight bout: Lowen Tynanes def. Vuyisile Colossa via Submission (Rear-naked choke) – R3 @ 4:37
Lightweight bout: Peter Davis def. Leo Krishna via TKO (Doctor stoppage) – R1 @ 2:01
Welterweight bout: Adam Kayoom def. Zuli Silawanto via Submission (Rear-naked choke) R1

ONE FC Bantamweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal

Bantamweight bout: Thanh Vu def. Ryan Diaz via TKO (Knees) – R1 @ 1:03

ONE FC Malaysian National Featherweight Championship Tournament

Featherweight bout: Melvin Yeoh def. Raymond Tiew via Submission (Triangle choke) – R2 @ 3:29
Featherweight bout: Jian Kai Chee def. AJ Lias Mansor via Unanimous Decision

Preliminary card

Catchweight (130lbs) bout: Gianni Subba def. Saiful Merican via Submission (Armbar) – R2 @ 4:08
Light Heavyweight bout: Jake Butler def. Antonio Romulo via TKO (Punches) – R1

ONE FC: Return Of Warriors Weigh-in Results

Press Release – 01 February 2013 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: ONE Fighting Championship™ (ONE FC) announced today that all but one of the fighters have made weight and are ready for ONE FC: RETURN OF WARRIORS which takes place tomorrow evening at Stadium Putra in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Saiful Merican weighed in at 59 kg/ […]

Press Release – 01 February 2013 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: ONE Fighting Championship™ (ONE FC) announced today that all but one of the fighters have made weight and are ready for ONE FC: RETURN OF WARRIORS which takes place tomorrow evening at Stadium Putra in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Saiful Merican weighed in at 59 kg/ 129.8 lbs on his second attempt and failed to make weight for his flyweight division bout. The undercard fight against Gianni Subba will now be contested at Catchweight. The entire card, which is headlined by a Featherweight World Championship bout between Eric “The Natural” Kelly and Honorio “The Rock” Banario, will also be available live on Pay-Per-View at www.onefc.livesport.tv.

MAIN EVENT

Eric Kelly (65.7 kg/ 144.5 lbs) VS Honorio Banario (65.8 kg/ 144.8 lbs)

MAIN CARD

Rey Docyogen (56.5 kg/ 124.3 lbs) VS Shinichi Kojima (56.6 kg/124.5 lbs)
Vuyisile Colossa (69.6 kg/ 153.1 lbs) VS Lowen Tynanes (69.7 kg/ 153.3 lbs)
Leo Krishna (70.1 kg/ 154.2 lbs) VS Peter Davis (70.3 kg/ 154.7 lbs)
Zuli Silawanto (77.1 kg/ 169.6 lbs) VS Adam Kayoom (76.6 kg/ 168.5 lbs)
Thanh Vu (60.8 kg/ 133.8 lbs) VS Mohd Fouzein (61.2 kg/ 134.6 lbs)
Raymond Tiew (65.8 kg/ 144.8 lbs) VS Melvin Yeoh (65.2 kg/ 143.4lbs)
AJ Lias Mansor (65.1 kg/ 143.2 lbs) VS Jian Kai Chee (65.3 kg/ 143.7 lbs)

UNDER CARD

Gianni Subba (56.2 kg/ 123.6 lbs) VS Saiful Merican (59 kg/ 129.8 lbs)
Jake Butler (92.8 kg/ 204.1 lbs) VS Antoni Romulo (92.7 kg/ 204 lbs)

Visit the official ONE FC: RETURN OF WARRIORS weigh-in photo gallery by clicking: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hryp1aajw8lzdaw/Sr7lCxnlGV

Fans from around the world can witness the action online via live streaming at www.onefc.livesport.tv. The first two undercard fights are available for viewing free-of-charge and the main card fights will be available for purchase at just US$9.99.

Tickets for ONE FC: RETURN OF WARRIORS powered by Tune Talk are on sale now at www.AirAsiaRedTix.com. Tickets are priced at RM345 for the complete VIP experience that includes exclusive red carpet entrance, access to the VIP lounge and premium cage-side seating. The categories that follow are priced at RM145, RM95 and RM45 respectively. Booking fees and service charges apply.

For more updates on ONE Fighting Championship™, please visit www.onefc.com and follow on Twitter @ONEFCMMA and Facebook at www.facebook.com/ONEFCMMA.

About ONE Fighting Championship™

Headquartered in Singapore, ONE Fighting Championship™ (http://www.onefc.com) is Asia’s largest mixed martial arts organization. ONE Fighting Championship™ hosts the best Asian mixed martial artists and world champions on the largest media broadcast in Asia. ONE Fighting Championship™ has partnered with STAR Sports, the number one leader in sports content, for an unprecedented 10-year cable television deal with a coverage that spans across 28 countries in Asia.

Shinya Aoki To Face Kotetsu Boku For ONE FC Lightweight Title In April

Lightweight fighter Shinya Aoki (32-6, 1NC) will battle for his next title when he steps into the ONE Fighting Championshp cage this April against promotion champ Kotetsu Boku (20-7-2) at the upcoming ONE FC: Kings and Champions event. ONE FC officials announced the event and the headlining bout on Wednesday. ONE FC: Kings and Champions […]

ONE FC 6 – Shinya Aoki chokes out Arnaud Lepont in the first round

Lightweight fighter Shinya Aoki (32-6, 1NC) will battle for his next title when he steps into the ONE Fighting Championshp cage this April against promotion champ Kotetsu Boku (20-7-2) at the upcoming ONE FC: Kings and Champions event.

ONE FC officials announced the event and the headlining bout on Wednesday.

ONE FC: Kings and Champions is expected to take place on April 5, 2013 returning to the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore for a third event.

Aoki is 9-1 over his last ten matches with his only blemish a TKO loss to former Bellator champ Eddie Alvarez last April at Bellator 66. Aoki, the reigning DREAM champ, competed under the Japanese promotions banner on New Years Eve in a non-title bout versus Antonio McKee. Aoki would go on to win via submission (punches) in the second round of the DREAM 18 event. His last appearance in the ONE FC cage came in October at the ‘Rise of Kings’ event, finishing French fighter Arnaud Lepont by first round technical submission.

Boku won the inaugural ONE FC belt at the same October show in Singapore by stopping Brazilian opponent Zorobabel Moreira via third round TKO. The win was Boku’s second in a row, putting his record at 6-1 over his last seven matches. Before debuting for ONE FC this past fall, Boku fought in Japan at a Shooto event in July, winning a first round knockout victory over opponent Shink Kochiwa.