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Press Release – 16 January 2013 – Singapore: Three Indonesian Mixed Martial Artists are set to battle in ONE Fighting Championship™ (ONE FC) on 2 February 2013 when ONE FC: RETURN OF WARRIORS takes place live from the world-renowned Stadium Putra in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. These three Indonesian warriors will be carrying the weight of an emerging super power, with a population of 247 million people, on their shoulders as they step into the famed ONE FC cage on fight night.

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.

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.
CEO of ONE Fighting Championship™ Victor Cui stated, “Indonesia is quickly emerging as a global super power on the world stage and also in MMA. Krishna, Silawanto and Romulo are just three of the many top Indonesian fighters that we signed to exclusivity. I expect that all three fighters will bring their “A” game come 2 February.”

Leo Krishna is considered to be one of the most exciting prospects in all of MMA. Indonesian fans from around the archipelago have placed their faith in Krishna’s ability to be a future ONE FC world champion. With an outstanding ground game, the submission specialist feels at home on the canvas and will ultimately try to finish his opponent via submission. The “Pride of Java” will pose a tough challenge for the always impressive Malaysian Peter Davis when they clash for national pride and glory on 2 February.

Indonesian MMA veteran Zuli Silawanto has a background in kickboxing, Pencak Silat and Submission Wrestling. Silawanto is a warrior who has never backed down from a tough fight and stepping into the ONE FC cage for the second time will be the biggest test of his career and will be his first major test outside of Indonesia against an international opponent. He faces Malaysian hometown hero Adam Kayoom in front of a passionately pro Malaysian crowd and fans can expect nothing but high octane action when these two brawlers meet at ONE FC: RETURN OF WARRIORS.

Antoni Romulo is an Indonesian wrestling champion who made his MMA debut in Bali, Indonesia in 2007. After tasting victory with a TKO in his debut he has had to wait almost six years for his second fight and aims to take all that frustration out on his opponent come 2 February. He has been training extensively in BJJ and has also cross-trained in Chinese Sanda. Romulo is determined and eager to put on a display which will linger long in the minds of fight fans for years to come.

“Indonesia and Malaysia have always had a great sports rivalry and now it will extend into the fastest growing sport in the world – MMA. Krishna vs. Davis and Silawanto vs. Kayoom will be battles that Indonesian and Malaysian fight fans don’t want to miss as their national champions pit their skills in the largest MMA organization in Asia for the pride and glory of their country. I’m also excited to see how homegrown Indonesian wrestling champion Antoni Romulo does against an NCAA Division 1 Champion from the USA. This is a big test for these three great Indonesian warriors and I know everyone is looking forward to the excitement”, added Cui.

ONE FC: RETURN OF WARRIORS also features a ONE FC Featherweight World Championship title fight between Eric “The Natural” Kelly and Honorio “The Rock” Banario.
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 ESPN 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.

Press Release – 13 December 2012 – Singapore: ONE Fighting Championship™ (ONE FC) announced today that it will be returning to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 2 February 2013 with a Featherweight World Championship title fight between Eric “The Natural” Kelly and Honorio “The Rock” Banario. All the action takes place live from the state-of-the-art Stadium Putra in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Plus, the first two bouts of the inaugural four-man Malaysian National Featherweight Championship Tournament will take place as National Silat Champion AJ “Pyro” Lias Mansor squares off against Muay Thai Champion Jian Kai Chee and the slugger from Johor, Melvin Yeoh will look to score an impressive win in his ONE FC debut against Raymond Tiew.

In addition, the top MMA prospects in Malaysia prepare for a battle of supremacy as UK CFC Champion Peter Davis takes on Indonesia’s Leo Krishna and the up-and-coming Gianni Subba battles highly experienced Muay Thai fighter Saiful Merican.

Tickets for ONE FC: RETURN OF WARRIORS 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.

CEO of ONE Fighting Championship™ Victor Cui stated, “I’m beyond excited to kick off a packed out schedule of events in 2013 at the state-of-the-art Stadium Putra in Malaysia! Eric Kelly vs Honorio Banario for the ONE FC Featherweight World Championship Title could possibly be the most demanded fight in Asian MMA history and I know the fans cannot wait to watch these two champions clash in the ONE FC cage. I am also proud to announce that this card is stacked with the top Malaysian fighters who have found their home with the largest MMA promotion in Asia. I expect fireworks on 2 February and not just inside the cage. Malaysians love their sport and they will go crazy for their local champions.”

Kelly is one of the most dominant fighters in ONE FC and is still unbeaten in his MMA career. Kelly will have his toughest test to date when he rumbles with arguably the most exciting featherweight in all of Asia, Honorio “The Rock” Banario.

Banario is a proud representative of the legendary Team Lakay from Baguio City, Philippines. Training alongside Filipino champions like Eduard “Landslide” Folayang and Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon, the Wushu expert is renowned for his pin-point striking accuracy. At ONE FC: RETURN OF WARRIORS, fans from all around the world can expect an explosive battle as these warriors battle for the most prestigious belt in all of Asia.

ONE FC: RETURN OF WARRIORS is stacked with the most exciting Malaysian prospects in all of MMA. Peter Davis is back in action after a decisive TKO win over Singaporean Quek Kim Hock at ONE FC: DESTINY OF WARRIORS. Davis’ spinning back kick in the first few seconds of the fight brought the home crowd roaring to their feet and staggered his Singaporean opponent enough to set up an exciting TKO finish. With 2 February just around the corner, Davis is gearing up to do the same devastating moves against his Indonesian opponent, Leo Krishna. Fast-rising prospect Gianni Subba will look to ride on the momentum of his stunning KO debut when he battles a legendary striker, Muay Thai veteran Saiful Merican.

ONE FC will also launch the four-man Malaysian National Featherweight Championship Tournament to determine who the number 1 Featherweight Contender in Malaysia is.

Cui further commented, “As part of ONE FC’s initiatives to continually grow and support the local MMA community, we are launching the first ever Malaysian National Championship Title. We are starting with the Featherweight title which will be spread over two events. ONE FC already has the very best Malaysian MMA fighters signed to exclusivity and this is a way for us to identify a true Malaysian National Champion.”

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 ESPN 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.

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