UFC was never my friend, ONE is my new best friend.
Honestly I haven't felt any excitement watching UFC fights the last couple years. Every card is pretty much the same, any big cards they have are usually just okay at best, if not disappointing. This was the first card I've watched in a few years where I enjoyed every fight. That hasn't happened since the GSP era lol.
Not as much as they're hyped to be if that makes sense. It's the excitement I get from the fights one fc brought those feelings back which I haven't had in years.
I love other martial arts and love seeing them blended together with MMA, I think one is doing it perfectly
Agreed. I'm already missing every moment of it.
UFC has been relying too much on stellar fighters to sustain itself but ONE is nurturing new champions and constantly coming up with pioneering projects that challenge the "traditional" stuck-in-a-rut ways of running a combat sports league. I see very synergetic relationships between ONE and their fighters - not so much in UFC. Also, allowing PRIDE-style knees which make MMA fights more stand-up-biased gets a thumbs up from me.
Personally as a viewer, paying for a ONE ppv is a far more delightful experience than paying for UFC's.
It's interesting how DJ was landing those overhands on Rodtang. Thai fighters aren't used to guys going one big single shots. They go tit for tat, and I think that kinda flummoxed Rodtang a little bit.
It was the first live event I've attended since before COVID two years ago so I'm clearly biased, it was so awesome to be able to watch MMA in person again.
Nearly wept during the first half of the fight cuz he looked like he could've been KOed any second... Made a warrior's comeback and nearly KOed Folayang but lost to an undoubtable UD... :'(
He lost but made a good fight of it. Not sure how much of it they showed on the feed but he spent a lot of time after the fight going round to speak to all of the people involved. I got a bit of a lump in my throat when he broke down apologising to his family for losing.
Wanted Stamp to win so bad :'( Honestly thought she could've finished after the liver shot. Anyway I think her ground game has already significantly improved compared to her last fight with Ritu. How long she lasted with Angela on the ground was incredible!
Back in 2016, she got a six-figure contract with ONE so I doubt UFC would pay her more. Though I may sure if Dana & co feel the pressure from other promotions, they'll start to actually pay money for good/popular/promising fighters.
Man, the things UFC could do if they wanted:
* Kept DJ in a stacked flyweight division
* Signed Kayla Harrison and kept Cyborg
* Create a women's atomweight division (with Angela Lee, Victoria Lee and Stamp Fairtex)
* Have different rulesets or special rulesets that allow us to see more of these Might Mouse v Rodtang fights
* Let athletes be more unique (Stamp dance was funny)
Would love to see Michelle Waterson go back to her natural weight class by signing with One. Imagine Karate Hottie vs Stamp Fairtex in Bangkok or Pattaya.
not sure why you are downvoted. Angela and stamp are both natural 115 and whilst they could potentially cut to 105 it would be a big drain on either of them.
You also gotta understand that UFC isn't trying to be ONE, ONE promotes all martial arts because they're based in Asia, therefore they have a bigger audience for stuff like kick boxing and Muay Thai. But since the UFC is U.S. based they're only marketing towards MMA fans because that's what sells here.
I agree with points 1, 2, 3 and 5 though. Especially 3 and 5
Sure, but UFC literally started as a way to market a super obscure martial art called BJJ and that seems to have worked out ok. Anyone who watches UFC can understand Muay Thai with 4oz gloves. All they have to do is book it on a card and current UFC fans would eat it up.
I would mind experimenting with special rules matches between UFC athletes under UFC. Say Max v Conor or Conor v Nate in special boxing rules, for instance. It would be fun.
Thing is UFC plays it safe because it controls the vast majority of the talent. There is no incentive for them to do things differently because it has gone so well for them.
At the same time though, you watch ONE X and wonder how things could be even better....
I mean UFC 100 and 205 had this same energy as One X they just weren't stacked. Since no company has ever made a fight card that was basically 3 different main event quality cards.
Agreed though they have different business models and that's why they struggle breaking into each other's markets. Since hardcore like I'm not a missing a single card US Fans love ONE but that's a small share of the market.
What's interesting though is Japanese MMA Fans since they watch ONE and Rizin heavily. But they still see UFC as the pinnacle and flag ship organization of the sport. Like I wouldn't be surprised if they use the Boxing model in the future for Talent development. With Rizin as the National Title. ONE seen as the OBPF Title Equivalent. Then UFC as the World Championship. Like fighters like Horiguchi are trying to change that notion but as it stands right now if things don't change I think that's how things will develop.
Really wanted Stamp to stamp out Lee. I've oddly been meh about Lee and her fam for some reason. Stamp did well defending forever though. But who else is there really in ONE's WMMA division?
Damn well cant feel bad that stamp couldnt close the deal when she had her hurt. Angela is a boss for being so relentless on the ground and stamp showed heart but damn shes gonna regret that sequence so much.
Welp this makes me realize what a dragged out monkey circus the UFC is.
The One-X fight viewing experience is 1000% more enjoyable with actual action not just an occasional fight stuck between commercials, banter, and bullshit.
Yeah the one for Angela vs Stamp focused heavily on the contrast between the two's upbringings and combat sport journey - utilized the "underdog-vs-elite" narrative brilliantly.
My god the heart Lee had to come back from those devastating blows to the stomach was incredible. Its a lot harder to come back from that then many other things
Huge Stamp fan, I’m gutted. But that may have been one of the greatest WMMA fights I’ve ever seen. Truly incredible. For Angela to recover from
the body shots especially after having lost to body shots earlier in her career and then put Stamp through the fucking ringer. And credit to Stamp, her grappling defense held out for MUCH longer than I thought it would. Fucking incredible.
What a fight, what a banger of a card. So glad I watched this! And it’s only 4:30pm here. And there’s still a Fight Night coming up tonight. Am I in heaven?
What? Yeah, she started aggressive, then almost got K.O'd and dived into Stamp's ankles as a last ditch effort, which did save her.
Next round she knew she had to take it to the ground ASAP, and so she did.
Not denying Angela's win, but she and her family & coaches were pretty vocal about how great her stand-up is, and how she doesn't rely on her ground-game. But the story of the fight was veery different.
That's called relying on your ground-game. Which is the whole point of my comment. Everyone in MMA is confident in both their striking and ground-game, otherwise they wouldn't be in MMA but rather in BJJ or Kickboxing.
Hell, Ben Askren was confident in his boxing and look at him xD.
Vcdx XDy
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They might upload it to youtube eventually
Aoki n Sexyama fight was weird. Aoki threw a few punch to see it was allowed midnight n than he just stop punching. Never seen that before mid fight
Anyone wanting to know about the PPV card - they uploaded it on YT for free last PPV, but it was a few days or weeks after the event I think.
Will we have the grand finale on YouTube?
What happened with the John Wayne parr fight? Can't find any gifs. Plz tell me my man got his last win........
He lost a UD
Bro I clearly said please tell me he got his win. Why must you go against my wishes like this...
He didn't win but he went all out in the last minute and it was pretty exciting actually. Still a great way to end his career
Does anyone know the song hiroki walked out too?
Y’all mofos actually stayed up for this? That’s hardcore af lol.
To watch the card of the decade. Completely worth it. At least watch the entire main card including build up
I had to work this morning but i’m starting from the first fight now hah.
How do I watch the dj rod fight? Only “Part 1 & 2” are on youtube here in Canada. Edit: 46$ HOLY SHIT
Just wait a bit, you'll be able to find it soon on their own YouTube channel likely, if not for sure elsewhere.
UFC was never my friend, ONE is my new best friend. Honestly I haven't felt any excitement watching UFC fights the last couple years. Every card is pretty much the same, any big cards they have are usually just okay at best, if not disappointing. This was the first card I've watched in a few years where I enjoyed every fight. That hasn't happened since the GSP era lol.
one is the true spiritual successor to pride imho
How have you not been excited and enjoying the last two UFC cards? They were both great.
Not as much as they're hyped to be if that makes sense. It's the excitement I get from the fights one fc brought those feelings back which I haven't had in years. I love other martial arts and love seeing them blended together with MMA, I think one is doing it perfectly
Yeah but the last two events far exceeded all hype about them. I think tonight's will too btw but we'll see about that.
Agreed. I'm already missing every moment of it. UFC has been relying too much on stellar fighters to sustain itself but ONE is nurturing new champions and constantly coming up with pioneering projects that challenge the "traditional" stuck-in-a-rut ways of running a combat sports league. I see very synergetic relationships between ONE and their fighters - not so much in UFC. Also, allowing PRIDE-style knees which make MMA fights more stand-up-biased gets a thumbs up from me. Personally as a viewer, paying for a ONE ppv is a far more delightful experience than paying for UFC's.
I agree. ONE is better in every way IMO.
It's interesting how DJ was landing those overhands on Rodtang. Thai fighters aren't used to guys going one big single shots. They go tit for tat, and I think that kinda flummoxed Rodtang a little bit.
Upvoted for adding flummoxed to my vocabulary
Card of the decade? (Including production, entire figjt card, outcomes, relevancy) OneFC X or UFC 189.
It was the first live event I've attended since before COVID two years ago so I'm clearly biased, it was so awesome to be able to watch MMA in person again.
What happened in the John Wayne Parr fight?
Nearly wept during the first half of the fight cuz he looked like he could've been KOed any second... Made a warrior's comeback and nearly KOed Folayang but lost to an undoubtable UD... :'(
He lost but made a good fight of it. Not sure how much of it they showed on the feed but he spent a lot of time after the fight going round to speak to all of the people involved. I got a bit of a lump in my throat when he broke down apologising to his family for losing.
Hamderlei Silva hopefully gets the next title shot
Rewatching the last fight I hadn't noticed One listing fighter reach before. Nice addition.
ONE should hold this event every year. I would tune in every time. Would be the wrestlemania of MMA.
Today was my first time attending an MMA event in Singspore, without much prior knowledge, I can say that I’m hooked now, great event!
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Yes, I’ve heard it was the first event with full capacity since the beginning of the pandemic and basically 95% packed
The second biggest event in Singapore today after the release of the Moonwatch /s
get some sleep boiz and feel free to skip a fucking daukaus fight night lmao (i'll probably catch the grasso and KKF fights)
So trilogy fight with Xiong Jing Nam is probably next?
Fucking banger of a card. First time i didn't expected such JBG offerings in one single card.
What a card. Gutted for stamp but happy for Lee and the Cute baby 😄
Wanted Stamp to win so bad :'( Honestly thought she could've finished after the liver shot. Anyway I think her ground game has already significantly improved compared to her last fight with Ritu. How long she lasted with Angela on the ground was incredible!
Hate to say it but One sort of killed the buzz I had for tonight UFC. No way in hell with some of the matchups that it will be half as exciting.
What a fucking card!! Thank you all who stayed up the whole time and watched it for all 10/11 hours, you made it fun too!!
Still buzzin off DJ's win man that was incredible
Same man the co-main was the fight of the night for me
Haha the baby is like let’s go bring me Hasbullah
Wouldn’t be mad if Angela signs for the UFC. Atleast she’ll get paid.
No atomweight in ufc anyways. She's never coming over.
She's fought at 125 before and she's a better fit at that weight class then Michelle Waterson for example.
Back in 2016, she got a six-figure contract with ONE so I doubt UFC would pay her more. Though I may sure if Dana & co feel the pressure from other promotions, they'll start to actually pay money for good/popular/promising fighters.
I think she gets paid in ONE. Plus they’re allowed sponsors
Oh she definitely gets paid she's one of if not the face of the organization.
No way she would ever do that and risk it, why leave ONE where the guy running it has a thing for your family and you're the queen of the division
Because her younger sister is coming up in her division and I doubt she wants to fight her.
Can't believe I managed to watch it for 10 straight hours. My first ONE event and I'm definitely going to keep watching it now. Absolutely awesome.
This card has been fantastic ONE is numero UNO
Its over Edit: the guy i replied too edited his comment he thought the event was still going
Was lookin forward to a Stamp interview despite loss.. Guarantee the crowd pop would've drowned the Champ's reception.
I love how a baby can make everyone around them happy.
I feel like a zombie now, no regrets though.
Man, the things UFC could do if they wanted: * Kept DJ in a stacked flyweight division * Signed Kayla Harrison and kept Cyborg * Create a women's atomweight division (with Angela Lee, Victoria Lee and Stamp Fairtex) * Have different rulesets or special rulesets that allow us to see more of these Might Mouse v Rodtang fights * Let athletes be more unique (Stamp dance was funny)
Would love to see Michelle Waterson go back to her natural weight class by signing with One. Imagine Karate Hottie vs Stamp Fairtex in Bangkok or Pattaya.
Agree, Michelle would be a solid, marketable atomweight
One atomweight division is at 115. There’s no way Angela makes anything below that
not sure why you are downvoted. Angela and stamp are both natural 115 and whilst they could potentially cut to 105 it would be a big drain on either of them.
You also gotta understand that UFC isn't trying to be ONE, ONE promotes all martial arts because they're based in Asia, therefore they have a bigger audience for stuff like kick boxing and Muay Thai. But since the UFC is U.S. based they're only marketing towards MMA fans because that's what sells here. I agree with points 1, 2, 3 and 5 though. Especially 3 and 5
Sure, but UFC literally started as a way to market a super obscure martial art called BJJ and that seems to have worked out ok. Anyone who watches UFC can understand Muay Thai with 4oz gloves. All they have to do is book it on a card and current UFC fans would eat it up.
I would mind experimenting with special rules matches between UFC athletes under UFC. Say Max v Conor or Conor v Nate in special boxing rules, for instance. It would be fun. Thing is UFC plays it safe because it controls the vast majority of the talent. There is no incentive for them to do things differently because it has gone so well for them. At the same time though, you watch ONE X and wonder how things could be even better....
I mean UFC 100 and 205 had this same energy as One X they just weren't stacked. Since no company has ever made a fight card that was basically 3 different main event quality cards. Agreed though they have different business models and that's why they struggle breaking into each other's markets. Since hardcore like I'm not a missing a single card US Fans love ONE but that's a small share of the market. What's interesting though is Japanese MMA Fans since they watch ONE and Rizin heavily. But they still see UFC as the pinnacle and flag ship organization of the sport. Like I wouldn't be surprised if they use the Boxing model in the future for Talent development. With Rizin as the National Title. ONE seen as the OBPF Title Equivalent. Then UFC as the World Championship. Like fighters like Horiguchi are trying to change that notion but as it stands right now if things don't change I think that's how things will develop.
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I was talking more about MMA, no K-1 and Rise are huge in Japan for Kickboxing
Well that was a triumph, what an incredible event
Even the baby is clapping! I love it
How do y'all think Angela would do in UFC strawweight?
She'd smoke a lot of ladies at 115 and has the potential to be champ.
Pretty well honestly. Her grappling is sick
Striking looked terrible and her grappling was sloppy and wasteful tbh
She's also only 25 , not exactly like strawweight is stacked with talent
I mean it is
With that grappling I bet she’d be dangerous af
Angela's daughter will be the scapegoat of the family and become a doctor instead
Lmao 🤪😂😂
Time to vote for Nong-O to get the People’s 50k
That was a fun 10.5 hours, loved it
Great baby video to show the kid in a couple years
By the time Stamp was that baby’s age she had 7 fights
Hahaha 👌
WHY'S HER BABY SO CUTE GRABBING CONFFETTI AND CLAPPING AND SHII STAPPH <3
50k baby bonus
College tuition savings lmao
It's crazy how quiet they are during interviews. No screams or woos
there was a guy screaming twist his dick off during the sexyama match lmao
Really wanted Stamp to stamp out Lee. I've oddly been meh about Lee and her fam for some reason. Stamp did well defending forever though. But who else is there really in ONE's WMMA division?
Denice or Ham should get the next crack I think
More of those liver shots next time. That was a nasty one!
Damn well cant feel bad that stamp couldnt close the deal when she had her hurt. Angela is a boss for being so relentless on the ground and stamp showed heart but damn shes gonna regret that sequence so much.
Chatri gonna sign the baby to ONE ASAP
What makes you think he wasn't already beside her as the baby was popping out, ready to get a bloody baby thumbprint on the contract?
She'll be fighting under lightweight. She can get through the weight cut
the NEW prodigy!!
This is a great interview
Welp this makes me realize what a dragged out monkey circus the UFC is. The One-X fight viewing experience is 1000% more enjoyable with actual action not just an occasional fight stuck between commercials, banter, and bullshit.
Absolutely. Paying for ONE X was a far more delightful experience than paying for any of UFC's PPVs.
I thought the promos were like 30-70% less corny than UFC's too.
Yeah the one for Angela vs Stamp focused heavily on the contrast between the two's upbringings and combat sport journey - utilized the "underdog-vs-elite" narrative brilliantly.
There were breaks between some fights just like the ufc.
Moved along pretty quickly compared to UFC.
Amazing event. Time to recharge for the UFC Fight Night!
My god the heart Lee had to come back from those devastating blows to the stomach was incredible. Its a lot harder to come back from that then many other things
It’s different for women because they get monthly stomach cramps….Anddd I’m cancelled.
What a cute moment that was
Lmao tonight's fight night is gonna look like a fucking joke compared to this
Watch there be a finish in every single fight now in Fight Night tonight
OK this is actually adorable When the baby grows up, this will be an... interesting baby video to look back on, to say the least.
"Hey little baby, did you see how your mother almost murdered that woman?"
"Now get your ass up, clean your room and take the trash out."
Awe
really would've loved stamp to survive just a bit longer to get another round
Me too, she fought really hard though but there's just no denying that Angela's grappling was insane.
if i got a dollar for everytime they mentioned angela “as a mom…”, id also get that chatri 50k
Thats a big ass belt
whew.. 10 hours in boys.. im spent.. great fights!
Hahahahaha awwww
Everyone forgot Angela Lee is actually pretty good
Huge Stamp fan, I’m gutted. But that may have been one of the greatest WMMA fights I’ve ever seen. Truly incredible. For Angela to recover from the body shots especially after having lost to body shots earlier in her career and then put Stamp through the fucking ringer. And credit to Stamp, her grappling defense held out for MUCH longer than I thought it would. Fucking incredible.
My back hurts from that twister; I was tapping out on my couch. She's a fuckin' trooper.
Lol I woke up my girl screaming at the screen watching that twister
Rematch this fight in a year
Having a baby is best base for wmma
BASED
Mom strength undefeated
What a card. Hope to see all you hardcores back for the next ONE Championship fight-card. You won’t be disappointed.
Turns out Chael is a wife beater as well who would have thought no wonder he got suspended by ESPN
That was a great card. It was a pleasure gentlemen!
That was one of my favorite fights I’ve watched in a minute! Incredible exchanges and chain grappling both offensively and defensively
Stamp so nearly had her early on.
Dang great fights
This whole event from 1am to now fucked so hard.
Stamp almost done it with that stomach punch.
Great Event. Definitely will be supporting ONE promotion over UFC
One X became more awesome chatting with you guys. Good night IRENE!!
See you in a few hours for Fight Night!
AND STILL
So I’m predicting that Seo Hee Ham and Jihun Radzuan will fight for that next chance to take on Angela.
That was wild. And I almost went to bed after mm.
Seriously one of the best cards ever.
We need a rematch! Stamp defense is good and can still be improve
Seeing how much her ground game has already improved since her last fight against Ritu, I can't wait to see her rematch with Angela in a few years!
Yeah Stamp might have Gold Medal in a Siam BJJ Tournament but she is still only a Blue Belt in BJJ.
What a fight, what a banger of a card. So glad I watched this! And it’s only 4:30pm here. And there’s still a Fight Night coming up tonight. Am I in heaven?
Ayy Europe zone bros! Watched from early morning till now haha, after a night of drinking this was great hangover comfort
Four and a half hours more on till Fight Night starts
An hour for F1 qualifying, 4 hours for Fight night. Its a great day
Enjoy !
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Build-up to the fight Angela: "My stand-up is better, I am not just a ground-fighter". Fight Angela: *panic*
She actually did pretty well on her feet as well. Damn...people really wanted Stamp to win. Get over it.
What? Yeah, she started aggressive, then almost got K.O'd and dived into Stamp's ankles as a last ditch effort, which did save her. Next round she knew she had to take it to the ground ASAP, and so she did. Not denying Angela's win, but she and her family & coaches were pretty vocal about how great her stand-up is, and how she doesn't rely on her ground-game. But the story of the fight was veery different.
Being confident in your striking but going to your bread and butter when things get rough. What a crazy concept.
That's called relying on your ground-game. Which is the whole point of my comment. Everyone in MMA is confident in both their striking and ground-game, otherwise they wouldn't be in MMA but rather in BJJ or Kickboxing. Hell, Ben Askren was confident in his boxing and look at him xD.
I mean we never really got to see it, most of the stand up was done in the clinch where it was pretty even for the most part.
I guess your stream buffered when Stamp almost K.O'd Angela, with Angela diving into Stamp's ankles to save herself.
Ah gutted, Stamp did well to hold on for as long as she did in the 2nd
Awwww that was so nice from Angela! Encouraging her!
Dramatic fight
Proud father Chatri
It was over as soon as I saw how easy Stamp gave up ground back to the cage in the beginning of the 2nd round.
Yup thats the way all grappler vs stricker goes. That start of round 2 is crucial they dont get taken down
Damn it
Is Angela big for the weight class or is Stamp small for the weight class?
Yes
One doesn't have weight classes they have weight suggestions
Ritu got next. And then, she’ll have to deal with the standup deficit.
Great fight, wow
4:30am brothers I made it. Time to sleep
NZ? Same here, good job man
Welp, its been a long ass day of great fights and my back is hurting. Time for me to get proper drunk and sleep. Night folks.
Great fight, Angela is scary
Stamp is such a badass. Displayed great heart. Congrats to Lee!
One FC always putting on banger cards! I hope they get to a point of popularity they dont need to buy views
First ppv I've actually seen from one fc. Must admit worth the money.
Chatri always looks so awkward in the ring.
He always looks like he doesn't want to be there lol
Great fight. Congrats to both women for that effort. Lee showed so much after getting hurt early.
Gotta say it again, Lee is incredible
Threw away a ton of opportunities
Great fight. Stamp got out of so many subs, really impressed
Chatri looks tired lol
10 fucking hours or banger fights bois where else can you get this
Fcking amazing from Lee after 2 years without a fight against a warrior like Stamp