Newfound path: Czech Republic's Jiri Prochazka during a competition in Singapore on June 12. Once a football player, Prochazka turned to cage fighting, inspired by an ancient Japanese text after receiving a copy of Miyamoto Musashi’s The Book of Five Rings about eight years ago.

How a Czech football hooligan became a UFC champion, via Japan

Jiri Prochazka was a football hooligan in his native Czech Republic until martial arts and an ancient Japanese text inspired him to turn from street fighting to cage fighting -- and become a UFC world champion.

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Chatri Sityodtong says Roberto Soldic could become ‘greatest combat-sports athlete ever’

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Thanh Le is certain he will outclass Tang Kai in ONE world title fight

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ONE flyweight world champion Adriano Moraes

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Adriano Moraes ready for rematch with ‘smart, tough’ Demetrious Johnson

ONE Flyweight World Champion Adriano Moraes faces a tough challenge ahead of him in his upcoming bout, but it's nothing he hasn't seen before.

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France's midfielder Paul Pogba (C) jumps during an MD-1 training session at the Allianz Arena in Munich on June 14, 2021, on the eve of their UEFA EURO 2020 football match against Germany.

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Pogba decides against knee surgery to keep World Cup hopes alive

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Demetrious Johnson (right) faces Adriano Moraes in the main event of ONE Fight Night 1 in Singapore, on Aug. 27.

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“I’m always striving for perfection”: Johnson focused on performance in Moraes rematch

The much-anticipated rematch between MMA-icon Demetrious Johnson and longtime ONE flyweight world-champion Adriano Moraes will take centerstage at ONE Fight Night 1: Moraes vs. Johnson II on Aug. 27, and fans are guaranteed a barnburner.

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Belarusian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Kirill Grishenko walks into ONE Championship’s Circle ahead of his world title bout with Anatoly Malykhin in February.

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Kirill Grishenko says he isn’t afraid of BJJ monster Buchecha

Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida is one of the most decorated grapplers in history, but Kirill Grishenko is unfazed ahead of their heavyweight mixed martial arts showdown on Aug. 27.

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ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world champion Nong-O Gaiyanghadao.

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‘I am coming for blood,’ Nong-O warns Harrison ahead of ONE Fight Night 1

Nong-O Gaiyanghadao has conveyed a message to Liam “Hitman” Harrison ahead of their ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world title showdown on Aug. 27.

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Savvas Michael earning his win against Amir Naseri in ONE 157.

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Savvas Michael sees weakness in Rodtang’s game

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Demetrious Johnson wins the ONE flyweight world grand prix belt after defeating Danny Kingad in ONE CENTURY in 2019.

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Demetrious Johnson’s story of overcoming life’s tribulations to reach MMA glory

The name Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson has become synonymous with the title of GOAT (greatest of all time) in mixed martial arts (MMA).

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No place for disrespect: Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton competes during the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring race track in Mogyorod near Budapest on Saturday. Hamilton wrote on his Instagram page that he feels 'disgusted and disappointed' that abusive behavior exists among the audience at the circuit.

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Formula One launches ‘Drive It Out’ campaign against abusive behavior

Formula One on Saturday launched the “Drive It Out” campaign against abusive behavior online on social media and at Grand Prix.

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First placed Mercedes' British driver George Russell smiles after winning the pole position during the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring in Mogyorod near Budapest, Hungary, on July 30, 2022.

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Watch F1 2022: Russell beats Ferraris and Verstappen to claim maiden pole

George Russell of Mercedes beat both Ferraris and world champion Max Verstappen to claim his maiden pole position with a spectacular last-gasp lap.

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3 reasons why ONE Championship stands out from every other fight promoter

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Reinier de Ridder celebrates inside the Circle after defeating Vitaly Bigdash with an inverted-triangle choke at ONE 159 on July 22.

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Double-champ De Ridder confident he can knock or choke anybody out

ONE middleweight and light heavyweight world-champion Reinier de Ridder is one of the most charismatic and lethal fighters on the ONE roster, and his most-recent victory showed why.

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Adriano Moraes earns a submission victory over Yuya Wakamatsu at ONE X on March 26.

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After knocking out Johnson, Moraes aims to conquer the GOAT at ONE Fight Night 1

After making history as the first fighter ever to deliver a knockout (KO) loss to Demetrious Johnson, Adriano Moraes aims to cement his legacy by fighting the mixed martial arts great into submission in their rematch at ONE on Prime 1: Moraes vs. Johnson II on Aug. 27.

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Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the UEFA Nations League, league A group 2 football match between Portugal and Czech Republic at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on June 9, 2022.

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Ronaldo arrives at Man Utd training ground for talks on future

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Todd wins ONE interim Muay Thai world title, sets up unification bout with Rodrigues

Janet Todd made history on Friday when she became the United States’ first two-sport ONE world champion at ONE 159: De Ridder vs. Bigdash at Singapore Indoor Stadium.

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Stepping down: World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. chairman Vince McMahon appears in the ring during the WWE Monday Night Raw show at the Thomas & Mack Center on Aug. 24, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nevada, the United States.

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Wrestling boss Vince McMahon retires from WWE amid hush-money probe

Vince McMahon, the promoter who made a pro-wrestling show into a global-entertainment empire, announced on Friday that he was retiring as head of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) -- under a cloud of serious sexual-misconduct allegations.

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Janet Todd (right) lands a punch to Lara Fernandez in their interim-world-title battle at ONE 159 on Friday.

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De Ridder retains ONE middleweight world title, Todd becomes two-sport champ at ONE 159

ONE 159: De Ridder vs. Bigdash at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on July 22 -- a high-octane event full of incredible striking and grappling action.

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Liam Harrison in his latest outing against Muangthai PK. Saenchai

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‘Call an ambulance, but not for me’: Harrison recalls incredible win ahead of title clash

After displaying a lot of grit in one of the greatest comebacks in ONE Championship’s history, Liam “Hitman” Harrison is ready to write another passage in the history books when he faces the reigning ONE bantamweight Muay Thai king, Nong-O Gaiyanghadao.

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Demetrious Johnson focused on BJJ training in preparation for Adriano Moraes

Demetrious Johnson is well-adept when it comes to wrestling. But the MMA icon is taking no chances ahead of his much-anticipated rematch with ONE flyweight world champion Adriano Moraes at ONE Fight Night 1: Moraes vs. Johnson II on Aug. 27.

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3 reasons why Marcus Almeida could become king of ONE heavyweight

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ONE featherweight world champion Thanh Le

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3 keys to victory for Thanh Le at ONE 160

Thanh Le has knocked out nearly all of his opponents with ease throughout his 15-fight career.

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Former ONE lightweight king Christian Lee.

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Christian Lee aims to leave with belt after Ok Rae Yoon rematch

Former ONE lightweight world champion Christian “The Warrior” Lee aims to don the mantle of the No. 1 man in his division after reclaiming his Championship strap from the current holder, Ok Rae Yoon.

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Janet Todd on the hunt for two-sport glory at ONE 159

American atomweight Janet Todd will return to the ONE Championship Circle in the penultimate bout of ONE 159: De Ridder vs. Bigdash on Friday at Singapore Indoor Stadium.

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Bitter rivals: Fans throw bottles and flip-flops onto the pitch during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Qatar won 4-0 to face Japan in Friday’s final.

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Australia, Indonesia express interest in hosting 2023 Asian Cup

The deadline for the four associations to submit their bid documents has been set for Aug. 31, and the AFC's executive committee will announce the new host on Oct. 17, it said.

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Anthony Ginting ends slump to win Singapore Badminton Open

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Lydia Ko of New Zealand watches her shot from the third tee during the third round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Congressional Country Club on June 25, 2022 in Bethesda, Maryland.

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Lydia Ko headlines field for new $750,000 Indonesia golf event

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.Angela Lee celebrates with her family after defending her title against Stamp Fairtex at ONE X in March.

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Angela Lee celebrates birthday in motherland South Korea

The ONE women’s atomweight champ, Angela “Unstoppable” Lee, took some time off after her long-awaited triumphant return to the Circle to celebrate her 26th birthday by going back to her mother’s homeland of South Korea.

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Two-division ONE world-champion Reinier de Ridder walks into the circle ahead of his submission-grappling match against Andre Galvao at ONE X on March 26.

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Reinier de Ridder believes he will dominate ‘predictable’ Vitaly Bigdash

Two-division ONE world-champion Reinier de Ridder will put his middleweight strap on the line against Vitaly Bigdash in the headliner of ONE 159 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on July 22.

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