Asian MMA giant ONE Championship raises US$166mil in Series D investment
Asia's largest martial arts promotion, ONE Championship announced Monday that it has closed a US$166 million Series D financing round led by Sequoia Capital.
Mon Oct 08 2018
Top Asian MMA promotion ONE Championship now has kickboxing league
Asia largest MMA promotion ONE Championship has now established another world class event, the ONE Championship Kickboxing league.
Wed Feb 21 2018
MMA: ONE Championship inspires fans with stories of hometown heroes
ONE Championship, Asia's largest sports media property, takes pride in its local martial arts heroes who have built massive followings over the past few years.
Wed Nov 01 2017
MMA: ONE Championship announces fight calendar for 2018
ONE Championship, announces its blockbuster 2018 calendar featuring 24 massive events taking place in iconic cities across Asia.
Thu Sep 21 2017
Asian MMA promotion ONE Championship attracts massive TV ratings
In data released by Nielsen, Facebook and Repucom, ONE Championship has shown exponential growth from 2014 to 2017 (Q1).
Thu May 11 2017
Making MMA a billion-dollar sports business in Asia
Just in the last couple of years alone, MMA's viewership has exploded across Asia and is shown in over 118 countries all over the world.
Tue Jun 21 2016
Chatri Sityodtong brings MMA to the mainstream in Asia
Meet Chatri Sityodtong, the 45-year old businessman who spearheaded MMA's success in Asia.
Mon May 02 2016
MMA: Malaysian fighters emerge victorious in ONE FC 'War Of Nations'
The Malaysian fighters put on fantastic, adrenalin pumped performances in the largest Asian MMA event at Stadium Negara in front of a sold-out crowd.
Sun Mar 16 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
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Sat Oct 19 2024
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024