ONE Championship announced via press release that it added $70 million to its “war chest” based on existing and new institution investors. However, it noted in a tactful way that it reduced its workforce by 20%. Tech in Asia purportedly obtained a copy of a letter from ONE Championship’s CEO and found Chatri Stiyodtong sent […]
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MMA Payout Year in Review: No. 4 – ONE making moves, signs media deal with Turner
ONE Championship made its presence known in the latter half of 2018 after it signed Eddie Alvarez, “traded” Ben Askren for Demetrious Johnson, Sage Northcutt, hired Miesha Tate as an executive and signed a media rights deal with Turner. The Alvarez was the first big signing for One in October. The former UFC lightweight champion […]
ONE signs television deal with Turner Sports
ESPN reports that ONE Championship has signed a three-year broadcast deal with Turner Sports. According to the report by Ariel Helwani, the deal for the Singapore-based company begins on January 1, 2019. The company will have 24 events to air live on TNT beginning next year and on its digital platforms including B/R Live. Financial […]
ONE Championship announces launch of athliesure business
ONE Championship has announced that it is getting into the “Athliesure” business per a press release earlier this week. The Singapore-based MMA company is extending its business reach by selling ONE Championship branded designed apparel online. According to the release, in addition to athletic gear and apparel, the business will focus on offering a greater […]
Miesha Tate joins ONE Championship as Vice President
Miesha Tate has been named a Vice President of ONE Championship according to the company on Thursday morning. Tate, the former UFC women’s bantamweight champion, is moving to Singapore. In a press release, Tate stated the following: “I am thrilled to join ONE Championship as a Vice President. I truly believe in its mission of […]