: Both fighters entered with impressive records, but Banario faced a severe weight cut before the fight.
In the co-main event, Japanese veteran took on the undefeated Filipino prospect Rey Docyogen in a flyweight battle. one fighting championship 7 return of warriors ...
: Despite the difficult preparation, Banario utilized superior speed and movement to avoid Kelly's takedown attempts. : Both fighters entered with impressive records, but
: Kojima, showing his veteran experience, eventually secured a takedown and trapped Docyogen in a tight guillotine choke , forcing the tap at 4:47 of the second round. Highlights and Local Heroes : Kojima, showing his veteran experience, eventually secured
: In the fourth round, Banario landed a powerful left hook that caused a significant eye injury to Kelly. The referee halted the contest at 1:01 of round four, making Honorio Banario the first world champion in ONE FC history. Co-Main Event: Veteran vs. Rising Star
The story of is a historic chapter in Asian mixed martial arts, marked by the crowning of the promotion's first-ever world champion. Held on February 2, 2013, at the Putra Indoor Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the event delivered high-stakes drama and local heroics. The Main Event: A Historic First