Bibiano Fernandes has already won DREAM titles at both bantamweight and featherweight and can add another belt to his collection in Manila when he takes on Koetsu Okazaki for the ONE FC Interim 135-pound strap. Will a trip to featherweight follow?
The former two-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia returns to the ONE FC cage when he takes on KOTC veteran Tony Johnson on May 31st at ONE FC 9: Rise to Power.
None other than Tony Johnson Jr., who will do battle against "The Maine-iac" on May 31, 2013 on the free preliminary card of ONE FC: "Rise to Power" at the 20,000 capacity SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila.
Longtime MMA veteran Phil Baroni is not impressed by the striking of Japanese knockout artist Nobutatsu Suzuki and wants to "trade" at the ONE FC: "Rise to Power" event next month in Manila.
ONE FC Lightweight Champion Shinya Aoki would consider moving down a weight class to meet Bibiano Fernandes in a "super fight," but "The Tobikan Judan" is also considering defending his 155-pound strap "many times."
Ronda Rousey weighs in on the Fallox Fox debate, Uriah Hall reveals the secrets to his success (hint: it's Tekken), and Dave Herman is reinstated to the UFC after competing, no joke, a marijuana rehabilitation program.
The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 17 Finale preview: Mike Bohn hits mixed martial arts (MMA) fans with 28 facts related to Saturday's (April 13, 2013) Urijah Faber vs. Scott Jorgensen-led event on FX at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
ONE FC Featherweight Champion Honorio Banario defends his title against Japanese submission specialist Koji Oishi while Bibiano Fernandes returns to face Koetsu Okazaki for the ONE FC bantamweight interim strap at 'Rise to Power' on May 31 in Manila.
More details about the May ONE FC 9 card in Manila emerged. Honorio Banario will defend his Featherweight Title against the only man to ever defeat him, while Bibiano Fernandes and Eduard Folayang are also set to be on the card.
DEEP 62 will be one of the most stacked fight cards in the recent history of the Japanese promotion with three title fights and the return of Akihiro Gono, who officially retired from MMA after losing to Bellator's Michael Chandler last May.
UFC 157 "Prelims" predictions and preview of top 3 (of 7) under card fights on FX on Feb. 23, 2013: Johnson vs Schaub, Chiesa vs Kuivanen and Fodor vs Stout at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., setting the stage for historic all-female main event.
This week, ONE FC revealed some more of its plans for the future with news that upcoming events were in the works for Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Hanoi, Taipei, New Delhi and Moscow.
Asian mixed martial arts (MMA) correspondent James Goyder looks back at a banner year for combat sports around the globe with a "Best of" list in several different categories.
Last night's New Year's Eve supershow from Japan has wrapped after an epic night of fights. Who will ring in the new year with a win and who just had their bell rung? Find out right here!
Challenging start molded Bibiano Fernandes' mixed martial arts career
by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 11, 2013 12:30 PM EDT
ONE FC 9: Bibiano Fernandes not ruling out 145-pound belt, but focused on bantamweight fight at 'Rise to Power'
by James Goyder from MMAmania.com on May 9, 2013 7:00 PM EDT
Tim Sylvia vs. Tony Johnson added to ONE FC 9: Rise to Power in May
by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on May 8, 2013 10:23 AM EDT
Tim Sylvia vs. Tony Johnson Jr. Reportedly Booked For ONE FC: 'Rise to Power' preliminary card
by James Goyder from MMAmania.com on May 7, 2013 5:00 PM EDT
ONE FC announces final two main card bouts for 'Rise to Power' on May 31 in Manila
by Press Release from MMAmania.com on Apr 26, 2013 11:37 AM EDT
Phil Baroni Says: 'Suzuki's a knock out artist? Then let's trade, bitch!'
by James Goyder from MMAmania.com on Apr 25, 2013 5:30 PM EDT
Shinya Aoki open to fighting Bibiano Fernandes, but downplays rumors of immediate drop to 145
by James Goyder from MMAmania.com on Apr 12, 2013 1:53 PM EDT
Morning Report: Ronda Rousey weighs in on Fallon Fox
by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 11, 2013 8:00 AM EDT
UFC Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 17 Finale preview: 28 facts about 'Faber vs Jorgensen' in Las Vegas on April 13
by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 11, 2013 12:00 AM EDT
Asian MMA: Bibiano Fernandes vs. Koetsu Okazaki among two title fights set for ONE FC 9 in Manila
by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Apr 10, 2013 7:00 PM EDT
Honorio Banario vs. Koji Oishiand and Bibiano Fernandes vs. Koetsu Okazaki title fights set for ONE FC: 'Rise to Power' on May 31 in Manila
by James Goyder from MMAmania.com on Apr 10, 2013 10:25 AM EDT
Kamal Shalorus Signs With ONE FC, Set To Fight Eduard Folayang in Manila on May 31st
by James Goyder from MMAmania.com on Mar 29, 2013 12:28 PM EDT
Asian MMA: ONE FC 9: Banario to defend title, Fernandes and Folayang also on Manila card
by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Mar 17, 2013 10:00 PM EDT
Akihiro Gono junks retirement, joins stacked DEEP 62 fight card on April 26 in Tokyo
by James Goyder from MMAmania.com on Mar 15, 2013 1:46 PM EDT
UFC 157 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Rousey vs Carmouche' fights on FX (Pt. 2)
by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Feb 19, 2013 10:00 PM EST
ONE FC Books Asian MMA Summit in Singapore and Looks To Move Into Eight More Cities In Asia and Beyond
by James Goyder from MMAmania.com on Feb 15, 2013 4:30 PM EST
The 20 Best Asian MMA Photos of 2012
by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Jan 13, 2013 10:00 PM EST
Asian MMA Awards: Who was tops in 2012?
by James Goyder from MMAmania.com on Dec 31, 2012 8:00 PM EST
DREAM 18 / GLORY 4 results recap from last night for 'Special NYE 2012' in Japan
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Dec 31, 2012 10:13 AM EST
DREAM 18 - GLORY 4 NYE Results and Gifs: Bibiano Fernandes quickly chokes out Yoshiro Maeda
by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Dec 31, 2012 3:46 AM EST