Showing posts with label ONE FC. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ONE FC. Show all posts

Thursday, June 26, 2014

The Evolve Fight Team’s Jake Butler Returns to Action at ONE FC: WAR OF DRAGONS


The Evolve Fight Team’s Jake Butler will return to the ONE FC cage on July 11, 2014. Fighting in the light heavyweight division, Jake will be facing Egyptian Top Team’s Mohamed Ali at ONE FC: War of Dragons


An NCAA Division 1 wrestler, Jake has over 20 years of wrestling experience.  He has competed in many prestigious wrestling tournaments such as the NCAA Division 1 National Wrestling Championship, the Olympic Qualifiers, and the US Open. One of the top light heavyweights in the division, Jake is considered to be one of the most decorated wrestlers competing in ONE FC. While training at Evolve MMA, he has worked hard to round out his mixed martial arts game, training relentlessly with the renowned Evolve Muay Thai, BJJ, and MMA World Champions.

Let's show Jake the full power of the Evolve Family by showing support for his upcoming fight. Watch Jake make us proud on the StarSports channel or live streaming at www.ONEFC.livesport.tv.

Check out the complete ONE FC: War of Dragons fight card below: 






Evolve Mixed Martial Arts® is Asia's premier championship brand for martial arts. With World Champions in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Wrestling, and No Gi Grappling, Evolve MMA is the top martial arts training organization in Asia. It ranks among the best martial arts academies in the world.

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Rich Franklin Teaches Us How to Lose


Rich “Ace” Franklin is a true mixed martial arts legend and the former UFC Middleweight World Champion. Over the years, he has become a familiar face at Evolve MMA, holding two training camps with the Evolve Fight Team and its World Champion instructors.  Recently, Rich was introduced as the new Vice President of ONE FC.

Growing up, Franklin had dreams of playing American football in college, but ultimately decided to continue with his karate practice. Eventually, he moved on to submission fighting, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing, and ultimately into the MMA legend that we know him as today.

What most people don’t know about Rich Franklin, is that before becoming a professional MMA fighter, he was a high school mathematics teacher. He currently works with children through the Keep It In The Ring Foundation, an after school martial arts and life skills program that focuses on character building and nonviolence for the youth.

In this recent TEDxUChicago speech, Franklin teaches the audience the importance of dealing with defeat and moving forward. After his crushing loss via TKO to Anderson Silva at UFC 77, Franklin felt hopeless. It was during this time that he discovered the meaning of being an “effective loser” and how to rise from failure -  a significant lesson that he had to learn the hard way.  By having this mindset, Franklin was able to successfully redeem himself and bounce back with a TKO win over Travis Lutter at UFC 88.


Losing is something that we all must deal with at some point in our lives. However, it is the way that we react to defeat that makes all the difference. Without defeat, we may never learn from our mistakes, causing us to remain stagnant and unable to adapt to change. 

By overcoming defeat, we open ourselves up to new experiences, which allow us to prepare wisely for the future. We start to realize the mistakes we have done in the past, and it is up to us to prevent them from happening again. Rich Franklin’s experience is proof that losing should never be a hindrance; it is a chance to harness your warrior spirit and learn from your mistakes.  

Check out Rich's inspiring speech below, and remember his words the next time you find yourself faced with defeat.


Evolve Mixed Martial Arts® is Asia's premier championship brand for martial arts. With World Champions in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Wrestling, and No Gi Grappling, Evolve MMA is the top martial arts training organization in Asia. It ranks among the best martial arts academies in the world.

Monday, June 16, 2014

The Evolve Fight Team’s Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichok Wins MMA Debut!



























Please join us in congratulating the Evolve Fight Team’s Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichok on his impressive TKO victory over the weekend at ONE FC: Era of Champions.   Although a 3 time Muay Thai World Champion with over 280 wins to his name, this marked Dejdamrong’s first foray into MMA.  He is undoubtedly one of the most decorated strikers to ever crossover into MMA, and at ONE FC: Era of Champions he put on a beautiful display of technical Muay Thai striking.  With the dominant win, Dejdamrong has quickly established himself as one of the flyweight division’s top prospects.

Congratulations Kru Rong!  We can’t wait to see you back inside the ONE FC cage soon!


Evolve Mixed Martial Arts® is Asia's premier championship brand for martial arts. With World Champions in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Wrestling, and No Gi Grappling, Evolve MMA is the top martial arts training organization in Asia. It ranks among the best martial arts academies in the world.

Thursday, June 12, 2014

The Evolve Fight Team’s Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichok Ready for MMA Debut!


Get ready fight fans, this Saturday night June 14that ONE FC: Era of Champions, one of the most decorated Muay Thai fighters to ever transition into MMA will make his ONE FC debut.  The Evolve Fight Team’s Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichok, better known as Kru Rong among the Evolve Family, is a 3 time Lumpinee Muay Thai World Champion with over 350 professional fights to his name.  For the past six months he has been training full time with the Evolve Fight Team to round out his mixed martial arts game, and on Saturday night he will put his training to the test.

For MMA fans around the world, this is absolutely must see MMA.  Never in the history of ONE FC have we seen a striker of Kru Rong’s level enter the ONE FC cage.  Let’s be sure to tune in live and show Kru Rong the full support of the Evolve Family.  The event can be viewed live on the StarSports channel or live streaming at www.ONEFC.livesport.tv.  Check out the complete ONE FC: Era of Champions fight card below.



Evolve Mixed Martial Arts® is Asia's premier championship brand for martial arts. With World Champions in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Wrestling, and No Gi Grappling, Evolve MMA is the top martial arts training organization in Asia. It ranks among the best martial arts academies in the world.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

ONE FC: Era of Champions Fight Breakdowns


ONE FC: Era of Champions is now just a few days away on June 14th in Jakarta, Indonesia.  The event is set to be the biggest in the history of Indonesian MMA.  In the main event of the evening, rising stars Adriano Moraes and Kosuke Suzuki will square off to stake their claim as top flyweight contenders.  In the co main event, Indonesia’s number one MMA fighter Fransino Tirta will make his highly anticipated ONE FC debut against Egyptian Sami Amin.

Check out the official ONE FC fight breakdown of the main and co main events below.


Evolve Mixed Martial Arts® is Asia's premier championship brand for martial arts. With World Champions in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Wrestling, and No Gi Grappling, Evolve MMA is the top martial arts training organization in Asia. It ranks among the best martial arts academies in the world.

Sunday, June 8, 2014

ONE FC Fight Preview: Suzuki vs. Moraes


ONE FC: Era of Champions is now less than two weeks away on June 14th in Jakarta, Indonesia.  In the main event of the evening,  Adriano Moraes will square off against Kosuke Suzuki.  As two of the most explosive fighters in the ONE FC flyweight division, Moraes and Suzuki promise to deliver one of the most exciting fights of the year.  Check out the official ONE FC fight preview below, and let the countdown begin.  ONE FC fight week is upon us!


Evolve Mixed Martial Arts® is Asia's premier championship brand for martial arts. With World Champions in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Wrestling, and No Gi Grappling, Evolve MMA is the top martial arts training organization in Asia. It ranks among the best martial arts academies in the world.

Monday, June 2, 2014

ONE FC: Era of Champions Complete Fight Card


ONE FC: Era of Champions is set to go down on June 14th in Jakarta, Indonesia.  The card features international superstars from around the world and Indonesian champions.  From the Evolve Fight Team, Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichok will make his highly anticipated MMA debut.  Check out the complete fight card below, and start making your plans now to see this awesome night of mixed martial arts.  It is less than two weeks away!!!



Evolve Mixed Martial Arts® is Asia's premier championship brand for martial arts. With World Champions in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Wrestling, and No Gi Grappling, Evolve MMA is the top martial arts training organization in Asia. It ranks among the best martial arts academies in the world.

Sunday, June 1, 2014

ONE FC: Era of Champions Preview


After a hugely successful event in Singapore over the weekend, ONE FC is set to return to Jakarta in just two weeks time.  Although the complete card is not yet announced, fans can expect another action packed night of world class mixed martial arts.  The event is scheduled for June 14th in Jakarta, Indonesia.  Mark your calendars, and let the countdown begin!  Check out the first trailer for ONE FC: Era of Champions below.  


Evolve Mixed Martial Arts® is Asia's premier championship brand for martial arts. With World Champions in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Wrestling, and No Gi Grappling, Evolve MMA is the top martial arts training organization in Asia. It ranks among the best martial arts academies in the world.

Thursday, May 29, 2014

ONE FC: Honor & Glory Tonight!


It is officially ONE FC: Honor & Glory fight day!  The weigh-ins went down last night in front of a packed house of screaming fans, and the fighters are now ready to rock the Singapore Indoor Stadium tonight.  Let’s show our full support for the Evolve Fight Team’s Eddie Ng, Ben Askren, Bruno Pucci, and Radeem Rahman as they go to battle tonight representing the entire Evolve Family.

If you don’t have tickets to see the event live, you can tune in on Star Sports television to catch all of the action.  For those without access to Star Sports, the event will also be available via live streaming at www.onefc.livesport.tv The first fight is scheduled to start at 7PM.






Evolve Mixed Martial Arts® is Asia's premier championship brand for martial arts. With World Champions in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Wrestling, and No Gi Grappling, Evolve MMA is the top martial arts training organization in Asia. It ranks among the best martial arts academies in the world.

ONE FC Fight Preview: Willy Ni vs. Caros Fodor


ONE FC: Honor & Glory is ready to rock the Singapore Indoor Stadium tomorrow night Friday May 30th.  The fight card is completely stacked, and it promises to be one of the most exciting nights of mixed martial arts in Singapore’s history.  In the lightweight division, fans will be treated to the explosive match up between MMA veterans Caros Fodor and Willy Ni.  Both of these guys are out to stake their claim as the ONE FC lightweight division’s top contender.  Check out the official ONE FC fight preview for Willy Ni vs. Caros Fodor below.


Evolve Mixed Martial Arts® is Asia's premier championship brand for martial arts. With World Champions in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Wrestling, and No Gi Grappling, Evolve MMA is the top martial arts training organization in Asia. It ranks among the best martial arts academies in the world.

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

ONE FC Fight Preview: Ji Xian vs. Thanh Vu


We are now just a few short days away from the biggest and most exciting MMA event in Singapore’s history.  This Friday May 30th at the Singapore Indoor Stadium 20 of the world’s top mixed martial arts will battle it out at ONE FC: Honor & Glory.  In one of the night's most exciting bantamweight match ups, ONE FC newcomer Ji Xian will take on ONE FC veteran Thanh Vu.  Check out the official ONE FC fight preview below. 

Tickets to see ONE FC: Honor & Glory live are still available at www.sportshub.com.sg/ONEFC.


Evolve Mixed Martial Arts® is Asia's premier championship brand for martial arts. With World Champions in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Wrestling, and No Gi Grappling, Evolve MMA is the top martial arts training organization in Asia. It ranks among the best martial arts academies in the world.

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

ONE FC Fight Preview: Bruno Pucci vs. Major Overall


The Evolve Fight Team’s Bruno Pucci returns to action this Friday night May 30th at ONE FC: Honor & Glory.  After an impressive first round submission in his ONE FC debut, Bruno will look to follow up with another big win against Major Overall.  Check out the official ONE FC fight preview for this exciting featherweight showdown below.

Let’s show Bruno the full support of the Evolve Family and help cheer him to victory this Friday night!  Tickets are available now at www.sportshub.com.sg/ONEFC.


Evolve Mixed Martial Arts® is Asia's premier championship brand for martial arts. With World Champions in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Wrestling, and No Gi Grappling, Evolve MMA is the top martial arts training organization in Asia. It ranks among the best martial arts academies in the world.

Monday, May 26, 2014

ONE FC Fight Preview: Eddie Ng vs. Vincent Latoel


ONE FC: Honor & Glory fight week is here!!!  This Friday May 30th the Singapore Indoor Stadium will be host to one of the most exciting mixed martial arts events in Singapore’s history.  Twenty world class fighters from around the world will converge on Singapore to put their skills to the test inside the ONE FC cage. 

In the co-main event of the evening, the Evolve Fight Team’s Eddie Ng will face off against Dutch kickboxing veteran Vincent Latoel.  Check out the official ONE FC fight preview for this explosive match up below.

Tickets to see the fights live are still available at www.sportshub.com.sg/ONEFC.


Evolve Mixed Martial Arts® is Asia's premier championship brand for martial arts. With World Champions in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Wrestling, and No Gi Grappling, Evolve MMA is the top martial arts training organization in Asia. It ranks among the best martial arts academies in the world.

Friday, May 23, 2014

ONE FC Fight Preview: Askren vs. Abbasov


We are now just 1 week away from ONE FC: Honor & Glory!  On May 30th at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, twenty of the world’s top mixed martial artists will enter the ONE FC cage in pursuit of honor and glory.  It promises to be one of the biggest nights of MMA in Singapore’s history.  In the main event of the evening, the Evolve Fight Team’s Ben Askren will make his highly anticipated ONE FC debut against a very dangerous opponent in Bakhtiyar Abbasov.  Expect this fight to be explosive and fast paced with two world class grapplers from different disciplines putting their skills to the test.

Get your tickets for this must see night of mixed martial arts at the front desk of any Evolve MMA location or at www.sportshub.com.sg/ONEFC.  Check out the official ONE FC fight preview for Askren vs. Abbasov below.


Evolve Mixed Martial Arts® is Asia's premier championship brand for martial arts. With World Champions in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Wrestling, and No Gi Grappling, Evolve MMA is the top martial arts training organization in Asia. It ranks among the best martial arts academies in the world.

Thursday, May 22, 2014

ONE FC Fight Breakdown: Main and Co-Main Events


ONE FC: Honor & Glory is set to deliver one of the year’s most exciting mixed martial arts events on May 30th at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.  The main and co-main events of the evening feature two members of the Evolve Fight Team, Ben Askren and Eddie Ng.  Ben Askren will make his ONE FC debut against Combat Sambo World Champion, Bakhtiyar Abbasov.  Eddie Ng will face off against Dutch MMA veteran of 30 fights, Vincent Latoel.

Tickets to see this historic event live are still available at the front desk of any Evolve location or at www.sportshub.com.sg/ONEFC.  Check out the official ONE FC fight breakdown for the main and co-main events of ONE FC: Honor & Glory below.


Evolve Mixed Martial Arts® is Asia's premier championship brand for martial arts. With World Champions in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Wrestling, and No Gi Grappling, Evolve MMA is the top martial arts training organization in Asia. It ranks among the best martial arts academies in the world.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

ONE FC Fighter Feature: Ben “Funky” Askren


The newest addition to the Evolve Fight Team, Ben Askren, is all set to make his highly anticipated ONE FC debut on May 30th at ONE FC: Honor & Glory.  Ben arrives to ONE FC having already established himself as one of the world’s top welterweight fighters.  The former US Olympic wrestler and Bellator World Champion will put his perfect 12-0 record on the line against the very dangerous Bakhtiyar Abbasov.  Abbasov is a former Combat Sambo World Champion and holds a professional MMA record of 11-2.  This is a ONE FC super fight that you definitely do not want to miss! 

Let’s show Ben Askren the full support of the Evolve Family on May 30th in his ONE FC debut.  Tickets for the event can be purchased at the front desk of any Evolve MMA location or at www.sportshub.com.sg/ONEFC. 

Check out the official ONE FC fighter feature for Ben Askren below.


Evolve Mixed Martial Arts® is Asia's premier championship brand for martial arts. With World Champions in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Wrestling, and No Gi Grappling, Evolve MMA is the top martial arts training organization in Asia. It ranks among the best martial arts academies in the world.