ONE FC: Behind the Scenes and Event Gallery
You have probably seen a few of the official photos from ONE FC's inaugural event this weekend, and now here are the several interesting backstage and event photos that I was able to take while I was in Singapore.
Pictured above, is PRIDE, and now ONE FC, Rule Director and Head Official, Matt "The Wizard" Hume, briefing the fighters and the officials a couple of hours before the event started. Check out more behind the scenes photos after the jump.
DAY OF THE WEIGH-INS

Eduard Folayang sharing pleasantries with his original ONE FC opponent, and fellow Filipino, Ole Laursen, who suffered a knee injury during training. This was a few minutes before heading to the weigh-ins.

Renzo Gracie speaking with URCC Head, Bubbles Aguilar during the weigh-ins.
DREAM Lightweight Champion, Shinya Aoki speaking with official, Yuji Shimada, while Josh Thomson poses for the camera.
The ONE FC Ring Girls at the weigh-ins.
Phil Baroni and Josh Thomson after the NYBA made weight.
After the weigh-ins, all 20 fighters on the card line up to pose for the media.
Yuji Shimada, Matt Hume, and Bas Rutten hanging out after the weigh-ins concluded.
DAY OF THE EVENT
The circular ONE FC cage, hours before the Arena was opened to the public.
Japanese mainstays, Yuji Shimada and Shinya Aoki hanging out before the event starts.
The ONE FC cage after the lights were turned on and people were allowed in the Arena.
Yuji Shimada the referee for the first event.

Leandro Issa vs. Soo Chul Kim, with Issa about to land a knee to the head.
Former Boxing world champ Yodsanan Sityodtong celebrating after winning his MMA debut
Akihiro Gono, who is rumored to be negotiating with ONE FC, is enjoying a few drinks at the open bar on the VIP section
Singapore local, Radeem Rahman is lifted up and drew massive cheers from the hometown crowd.
Unbeaten URCC Featherweight Champion, Eric Kelly on the prep point.
Eric Kelly gets emotional after defeating his heavily marketed and hyped opponent in Mitch Chilson.

Kazuo Misaki watching the replay at the big screen as he corners Yoshiyuki Yoshida.
Phil Baroni stares angrily at Zenko shortly after their bout ended.
Zenko Yoshida happy about his co-headlining victory.
Eduard Folayang vs. A Sol Kwon, The URCC champion earned a $5000 FOTN bonus and a broken nose.
ONE FC Ring Announcer posing with Gono and Misaki after the event concluded.
ONE FC Commentators after the event, recording a few lines for the delayed TV broadcast of the event.
DAY AFTER THE EVENT
The flight back to the Philippines got delayed, so Eric Kelly decided to take a nap at the airport.
Eduard Folayang, Eric Kelly, and Lakay Wushu Head Coach, Mark Sangiao already reviewing their fights on YouTube while at the airport.
Don't forget to follow me on twitter where I posted other news, notes and photos from the event.
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AWESOME photography as usual, Anton.

Haters gon’ hate?
by gzl5000 on Sep 6, 2011 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
That ring girl totally wanted you.
by discoandherpes on Sep 6, 2011 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
see the blonde?
She’s about 6’3 I think. She was towering over everyone while walking with heels on.
by Anton Tabuena on Sep 6, 2011 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Fantastic aesthetics and composition, Anton. Excellent work.
I hope One FC takes off and does gangbusters. It would be great if this kind of MMA took off in Asia.
by memitim on Sep 6, 2011 9:41 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Thanks, great stuff....
I enjoyed the fights better than most UFC events, and I really enjoyed your coverage.
"Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something"...The Dread Pirate Roberts
One fc cornering the asian market
It seems. The new pride?
I flat out love the fighter and cornermen watching the fights on YouTube. That’s an amazing picture and one that only happens if you’re still thinking “Where can I find a good image?” hours after the event ended.
Good stuff, Anton.
InStrength dot com.
Thanks.
That’s actually a day after the event, Eduard and Kelly were trying to find footage of their fights while waiting at the airport…
I should’ve zoomed out a bit more, cause there was a “Free Internet” sign that would’ve made the photo a lot better. :)
by Anton Tabuena on Sep 7, 2011 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions
I hope they get Fedor over here minus M-1 of course
One FC seems to be riding a big wave.
I hate to be the guy who says what everyone else has already said, but credit is due; there’s some great shots there, Anton.
Is Matt Hume a BJJ instructor? I know he trains lots of fighters, never knew he was a Pride head official though. And that got me wondering what exactly he’s known as a trainer for.
AKA zakkree. Twitter.
Conductor and sole passenger on the Fitch bandwagon.
Thanks,
Matt Hume was an excellent grappler, but he does everything in MMA now. haha. Rules Official, Referee, Head Trainer, Coach etc.
by Anton Tabuena on Sep 7, 2011 2:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Can't believe I did not recgonize Josh Thmpson when I fist bumped him
Anton, did you know what did Baroni do to antagonize the crowd on his way out of the cage? I heard sudden booing, but since he was at the other side I had no idea what he did.
I don't know. I was busy taking pics of Zenko when the crowd started booing.
I’m guessing he was pissed off and didn’t want to shake hands or something? and yeah, it’s pretty surprising that almost everyone knew Bas, and Renzo, but very few people were approaching Aoki or Josh Thomson.
by Anton Tabuena on Sep 7, 2011 5:04 AM EDT up reply actions
I can answer that, I believe he gave them the bird (although I didn’t actually see this myself) and he definitely grabbed his crotch in a provocative manner. Good old Phil.
ah. missed that.
would’ve been a nice photo haha. :)
by Anton Tabuena on Sep 7, 2011 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Beautiful Stuff

This one if my favourite. Aside from the ring girls pics.
by TheMysticalNinja on Sep 7, 2011 6:51 AM EDT reply actions
Thanks man.
it was pretty hard to shoot cause I only brought my default kit lens. haha. (I wanted to be flexible and to focus more on backstage shots)… Plus, photographers had to rotate for each fight so I wasn’t able to cover everything. But they did turn out pretty well I think. :)
by Anton Tabuena on Sep 7, 2011 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions
impressive as always...
Really hope ONE FC takes off and doesn’t end up another Zuffa buy-out. Great job once more Anton. Also I seen the photos of Glassjaw on deviant and they were incredibly sick as well.
From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs - Karl Marx
by pridedaze09 on Sep 7, 2011 7:53 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
thanks.
that GJ gig in Hong Kong was still one of the most fun nights ever. :)
by Anton Tabuena on Sep 7, 2011 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions

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