Sarawak signals readiness for ONE Championship bid
KUCHING: Sarawak has signalled its readiness to support efforts to bring ONE Championship to its shores, amid rising interest in combat sports such as muay thai. Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said the strong passion among fans and local practitioners reflects Sarawak’s real potential as a host. […]
Rifdean Masdor back in ONE Championship ring on May 9
KUCHING: Sarawak’s Mohd Rifdean Masdor is set to step back into the ONE Championship ring on May 9, to cement his place among the sport’s elite. At just 22, the Sarawakian striker has already made waves in the combat sports world, representing Sor Sommai Headhunter Academy of Ipoh. This upcoming clash marks his fourth appearance […]
Chatri challenges Jojo to evolve after ONE 170 Loss
KUCHING: Chatri Sityodtong, the chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, pointed out that Johan ‘Jojo’ Ghazali’s single-minded attack strategy could be easily exploited by well-prepared opponents. “We know Jojo is a martial arts fighter, and that he was always ready to trade blows, but he relied on just one game plan and could not adapt […]
ONE Championship: Estupinan defeats Jojo by unanimous decision
KUCHING: Colombian fighter Johan ‘Panda Kick’ Estupinan has claimed victory over Sarawak born Johan ‘Jojo’ Ghazali after a unanimous decision by the judges in a thrilling contest. The ONE championship flyweight bout, held at the Impact Arena in Bangkok last night (Jan 24), kept fans on the edge of their seats as the two Johans […]
Sarawak’s Rifdean gears up for third ONE Championship battle in Bangkok
KUCHING: When the name Mohd Rifdean Masdor is mentioned, it sends ripples through the fighting community. This powerhouse from Sarawak has quickly become a household name in the combat sports scene, and he’s ready to bring his fierce, relentless energy back to the ring for his third fight at the ONE Championship. On Jan 10, […]
Jojo Ghazali motivated by One Championship loss
KUCHING: National Muay Thai champion Muhamad Johan “Jojo” Ghazali Zulfikar said his recent defeat at the ONE Championship 167 to Vietnam’s Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat served as a motivation for his training and future fights. He said he had put in all effort into preparing for the previous bout. “I trained hard, ate well, and […]
Sarawak-based Jojo becomes youngest contract winner in ONE Championship history
KUCHING: Muhammad Johan Ghazali, also known as Jojo, has secured his place in the annals of ONE Championship history as the youngest contract winner ever. The 16-year-old’s journey culminated in a spectacular victory at ONE Friday Fights 36 last night (Oct 6), where he delivered a liver shot to his Russian opponent, Temrilan Bekmurzaev, resulting […]