2016 was a milestone year for ONE Championship, both inside and outside of the organization’s circular cage.
Landmark deals were struck, new markets were explored, and world titles changed hands in entertaining battles all across Asia.
According to CEO of ONE Championship, Victor Cui, he believes that although the promotion achieved unprecedented success in 2016, the following year is set to surpass the previous year.
“2016 has been a phenomenal year for ONE Championship. It was absolutely historic for the promotion and 2017 promises to be even better,” said Cui.
“With the addition of key senior leaders to aid ONE with our growth plans, the promotion is in an unbelievable position to make some major waves in the global MMA industry. Together we aim to deliver fans a continuously unique experience that they will never forget.”
In 2016, ONE Championship was able to penetrate new markets in Macau and Bangkok, holding their first-ever live events in these key cities. This goes along with now-signature shows in its usual destinations such as Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and mainland China.
What’s more, the promotion signed a investment deal with Heliconia Capital Management, a subsidiary of Singapore’s financial giants Temasek Holdings.
In 2017, Cui says there are already plans for even more expansion, as the promotion eyes live events in new territories.
“ONE Championship is coming out in full force to hold electric live events all over mainland China, with plans to break into new and exciting markets in Vietnam, South Korea, and Japan. I know fans can’t wait for ONE to come to town. Get ready for one of the biggest years in MMA,” Cui added.
The complete list of events which so far have been confirmed are as follows:
Jakarta, IndonesiaJakarta Convention CenterSaturday, January 14
Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaStadium NegaraFriday, February 10
Bangkok, ThailandImpact ArenaSaturday, March 11
Manila, PhilippinesMall of Asia ArenaFriday, April 21
SingaporeSingapore Indoor StadiumFriday, May 26
Beijing, ChinaLe Sports CenterFriday, June 30
Yangon, MyanmarThuwunna Indoor StadiumFriday, July 14
Macau, ChinaCotai ArenaSaturday, August 12
Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaStadium NegaraFriday, August 18
Jakarta, IndonesiaJakarta Convention CenterSaturday, September 16
Shenzhen, ChinaBao An StadiumSaturday, October 21
Da Nang, VietnamTien Son Sport CenterFriday, October 27
Yangon, MyanmarThuwunna Indoor StadiumFriday, November 3
Manila, PhilippinesMall of Asia ArenaFriday, November 10
SingaporeSingapore Indoor StadiumFriday, November 24
Beijing, ChinaLe Sports CenterSaturday, December 2
Bangkok, ThailandImpact ArenaSaturday, December 9
Shanghai, ChinaMercedes Benz CenterTuesday, December 12
