Defining the News
ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong caused quite a stir after saying that there’s a stark difference between ONE Championship and UFC fighters when it comes to the striking arts.
But after looking at Sityodtong’s comments a bit deeper, he really does make a point – and here are a few reasons why.Half of ONE’s fights revolve entirely around striking compared to the UFC’s MMA-driven shows. ONE is also the home of some of the best pound-for-pound strikers in the world.in Chingiz Allazov, Superbon Singha Mawynn, and Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong. Another ONE Championship star, Marat Grigorian, is also in the top ten.
Take the much talked about fight between Rodtang and Superlek. While that fight didn’t result in a finish, it was undisputedly one of the best fights in all of combat sports this year, with the two Thai superstars showing why they’re so highly regarded.