On Thursday, January 25, ONE Championship got fight week rolling in Tokyo with a press conference for ONE 165. The huge card will air live on global pay-per-view on Sunday, January 28. It is a star-studded lineup that ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong was rightfully lauding.
Noting his respect for other promotions in the region, such as K-1 and Rizin, Sityodtong broke down why this event means so much to him. In part, it is due to his own heritage. He cited that he believes ONE can bring the bushido culture back to the country and capture the past magic of Pride.