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Denice Zamboanga captures ONE Interim Gold, becomes first Filipina MMA World Champion

Denice Zamboanga [photo credit: ONE Championship]
January 11, 2025
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Denice Zamboanga claims the ONE Interim Women’s Atomweight MMA World Championship, making history as the first Filipina MMA World Champion.

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Shinya Aoki and Eduard Folayang clash again at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang

Shinya Aoki, Eduard Folayang Rekindle Their Rivalry in Japan
January 11, 2025
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ONE Championship announces an epic fourth showdown between Shinya Aoki and Eduard Folayang at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang, happening March 23 at Saitama Super Arena.

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Filipino fighters Carlo Bumina-ang and Jeremy Miado gear up for ONE Fight Night 28 in Bangkok

Jeremy Miado
January 10, 2025
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Filipino fighters Carlo Bumina-ang and Jeremy Miado join a stacked lineup for ONE Fight Night 28 on February 8 at Lumpinee Stadium. Bumina-ang eyes redemption, while Miado tests the waters in a new weight class.

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Islay Erika Bomogao set for return at ONE Friday Fights 93

Islay Erika Bomogao
January 8, 2025
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Filipino Muay Thai sensation Islay Erika Bomogao makes her 2025 debut at ONE Friday Fights 93 against Ran Longshu. Will she continue her rise in the ONE Championship spotlight?

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Eliezer Kubanza vs. Marcin Bandel: A Rivalry brewing in BRAVE CF’s Super Welterweight division

Eliezer Kubanza vs. Marcin Bandel
January 8, 2025
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Undefeated Eliezer Kubanza has called out former BRAVE CF champion Marcin Bandel for a 2025 clash. Will this be the next big showdown in the Super Welterweight division?

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Lito Adiwang aims for fourth straight win against Keito Yamakita at ONE Fight Night 28

Lito Adiwang
January 6, 2025
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Filipino MMA star Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang is set to face #5-ranked strawweight contender Keito Yamakita at ONE Fight Night 28 on February 8 in Bangkok. With a chance to reenter the rankings, Adiwang is training hard to secure his fourth straight win since his comeback.

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Jose “Shorty” Torres eyes flyweight glory after big win at RIZIN 49

Jose 'Shorty' Torres
January 5, 2025
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Former BRAVE CF Bantamweight Champion Jose “Shorty” Torres ended 2024 on a high note with a win at RIZIN 49. Now focused on the Flyweight division, Torres aims to become BRAVE CF’s inaugural Flyweight Champion and is eager for a potential clash with Kyoji Horiguchi.

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Jeremy Pacatiw eyes third straight victory at ONE Fight Night 28

Jeremy Pacatiw
January 5, 2025
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Jeremy “The Juggernaut” Pacatiw is set to return to the ONE Championship Circle on February 8 at ONE Fight Night 28 in Bangkok, Thailand. Motivated by his growing family, Pacatiw aims to secure his third consecutive win in the bantamweight division as he faces Ibrahim Dauev in a high-stakes clash.

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Nkosi Ndebele’s 2025 Mission: Reclaiming the BRAVE CF Bantamweight Crown

Nkosi Ndebele
January 3, 2025
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Former BRAVE CF Bantamweight Champion Nkosi Ndebele is gearing up for a thrilling 2025 comeback. With eyes on revenge against Nicholas Hwende and a return to glory, the South African MMA star is training hard in Bali to reclaim his title.

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Nicholas Hwende: The Rise of BRAVE CF’s Bantamweight Champion

Nicholas Hwende celebrates his historic victory at BRAVE CF 91, becoming the first Zimbabwean to capture the Bantamweight title.
January 1, 2025
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Zimbabwean MMA sensation Nicholas Hwende has captured global attention as the new BRAVE Combat Federation Bantamweight Champion. Hwende’s triumph over Nkosi Ndebele at BRAVE CF 91 solidifies his position as one of Africa’s brightest MMA stars.

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