ONE Championship recently held the official ONE: A New Era press conference on Thursday comprising the superstars from Singapore-based promotion.
In attendance were main event competitors, reigning ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard Folayang and the challenger, former titleholder Shinya Aoki.
They were both accompanied by ONE Championship Chairman and CEO, Chatri Sityodtong.
Also in attendance were competitors in three co-main events, including ONE Women’s Strawweight World Champion Xiong Jing Nan and her challenger, ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion Angela Lee, ONE Middleweight World Champion Aung La N Sang and Ken Hasegawa, and ONE Bantamweight World Champion Kevin Belingon and Bibiano Fernandes.
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson and Eddie “The Underground King” Alvarez are also set to make their ONE Championship debuts.
Below are their reactions:
Eduard Folayang: “I am well-prepared for this bout. I am so happy to be here in Japan for this historic event. I know Shinya [Aoki] has prepared well also and I am expecting the very best from him. This rematch is three years in the making. It’s an honor to face Shinya again. I believe this event is going to be explosive. History will be made.”
Shinya Aoki: “I am thankful that ONE Championship is in my home country. This is a great step forward for martial arts in Japan. I am laser focused for this coming match. I’ve trained very hard for my opponent. This Sunday night, I am confident I can achieve victory and become World Champion once again.”
Xiong Jing Nan: “I will face a tough opponent in Angela Lee, but I am confident I can defend my title. Sunday, Angela and I will bring the best of us. I would like to say thank you for the opportunity to compete and showcase my skills on such a huge platform. I want to give the fans a fight they will never forget.”
Angela Lee: “We’ve been training for Xiong Jing Nan for a while now. I think her style and my style match up perfectly. We’re both very aggressive. Going for this second World Title at strawweight is a dream I’ve had for a long time. Thank you so much for the warm welcome, Japan. I am so excited. This Sunday, 31 March, history will be made.”
Aung La N Sang: “It’s an honor and a dream come true for me to be fighting here in Japan. I want to thank Japan for the hospitality. Ken Hasegawa is a worthy opponent and I can’t wait to run it back with him. This is going to be a fight that fans will definitely enjoy. I am super excited to put on a show for you all this Sunday.”
Ken Hasegawa: “This rematch is very important for my career. Last year, we did battle and I gave everything I had. This time, I plan to do the same. I am willing to do whatever it takes to win. Aung La N Sang is an amazing champion, but I plan to shock the world this Sunday.”
Kevin Belingon: “This is my first time fighting in Japan, and I’m very happy to be here. I know how important this third fight is with Bibiano [Fernandes]. I’ve trained very hard and fans will be happy with my performance. Looking back at our previous encounters, I know my opponent well now. I think he knows who I am also. I’m looking forward to putting on another show and hopefully get the knockout.”
Bibiano Fernandes: “Kevin [Belingon] is a great champion. He has earned everything he has now, and I’m happy for him. But I really truly believe I won the first fight. In this third fight, I’m going to take the belt back. I’m going to prove to everyone that I’m still the best in the world and start a new reign as World Champion.”
Eddie Alvarez: “I am focused on my opponent, Timofey [Nastyukhin]. I asked for the most dangerous guy, and I got him. I’ve trained very hard for this fight. My mind and body are ready. I’m looking at that shiny belt right there, it’s the only one I don’t have. That’s the goal. Whatever it takes, however long it takes, my goal is to win the ONE Championship World Title.”
Demetrious Johnson: “This is the next step in my evolution as an athlete. It should be interesting. For me it’s a long time coming, fighting in front of my Japanese fan base. I’m not taking Yuya Wakamatsu lightly. I just want to go out there and do what I do best, be the best Demetrious Johnson I can be.”
ONE Championship
Thu Mar 28 2019
ONE Championship superstars line-up for ONE: A New Era. ONE photo
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