“Still a Martial Artist”- ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong’s Speciality Gets Highlighted by Ex World Champion

ONE Championship wouldn’t be complete without its CEO, Chatri Sityodtong. Often compared to the UFC’s Dana White. Sityodtong has carved out a distinct path for himself. He’s lauded for his business acumen, particularly when it comes to fighters compensation, with Demetrious Johnson being prime example. Sityodtong’s dedication to philanthropy, including his work to rehabilitate abandoned children, has also garnered him widespread praise including Liam Harrison.

Liam Harrison, a three-times Muay Thai World Champion attending ONE 167: 167: Tawanchai vs. Nattawut 2, spoke about ONE Championship’s CEO, Chatri Sityodtong, in a recent interview. He revealed some interesting insights about Chatri, highlighting the key differences between him and other promoters.

Liam Harrison praises ONE CEO’s expertise

Chatri Sityodtong’s journey from financial hardship to success is an inspiration. After his family lost everything in the Asian financial crisis, Chatri persevered. He moved to the United States for his studies, supporting himself by teaching Muay Thai. His determination led him to an MBA degree, which prompted him to leave for Singapore and forge his own path. A lifelong martial artist himself, Chatri values his fight and treats them with the respect they deserve as revealed in a recent interview with Liam Harrison, a former Muay Thai Champion, on Essentially sports.

Liam Harrison elaborated on Chatri Sityodtong’s unique perspective. He pointed out that Siyodtong’s background as a Muay Thai practitioner gives him a deep understanding of a fighter’s mindset and needs. ” He’s been there himself,” Harrison said, “As you say, the champ has been a martial artist and is still a martial artist now. I know he still trains regularly even though he’s busy with everything else. “Harrison further revealed that Sityodtong, despite being in his early 60’s still practices and hits pads regularly.

Liam Harrison’s comments about Chatri Sityodtong’s connection with fighters seem to hold weight. Sityodtong’s focus on the fighter’s well-being appears to be a major advantage for ONE Championship. contributing to its growing popularity. Last year, ONE Championship cracked the top 5 most watched sporting properties globally in terms of broadcasting, even surpassing the UFC. CEO himself addressed this achievement in a past interview, highlighting the UFC’s ‘mediocre’ striking talent compared to their roaster. This sentiment was also echoed by fighter Jonathan Haggerty.

Jonathan Haggerty supports Chatri Sityodtong in the UFC vs ONE discussion

Last year, ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong ignited a debate by comparing his organization’s strikers to those of the UFC. He argued that ONE’s focus on diverse martial arts, including Muay Thai, kickboxing, and even grappling, sets them apart from the UFC’s primarily MMA-centric approach. This emphasis on a variety of striking styles is what makes ONE Championship a force to be reckoned with when it comes to elite strikers.

Current ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Jonathan Haggerty supports CEO  Sityodtong’s comments regarding ONE having the best strikers in the world, including the UFC. In an interview with MMA Fighting, Haggerty stated, “One million percent — ONE Championship is where the greatest strikers are, in my opinion.” He even went on to celebrate the depth of the ONE Championship roaster.

Jonathan Haggerty’s comments regarding ONE Championship’s strikers hold weight, especially considering his current reign as ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion. He previously dominated the flyweight division and achieved a historic victory against Nong-O-Gaiyangadao to claim the Bantamweight title, showcasing his striking prowess across weight classes.

Do you agree with Haggerty? Who do you think has the stronger striking talent, ONE Championship or the UFC? Share your thoughts in the comments below!