We all need a little positivity in our lives right now, and the stars of ONE Championship are on hand to deliver.
A host of ONE Championship’s biggest names joined forces to share a message of support to their fans around the world as we all battle to cope with a new way of life during the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Recording video messages from their homes, ONE stars [autotag]Demetrious Johnson[/autotag], [autotag]Martin Nguyen[/autotag], [autotag]Sage Northcutt[/autotag], [autotag]Aung La N Sang[/autotag], [autotag]Angela Lee[/autotag], and [autotag]Vitor Belfort[/autotag] came together to send their positive messages to everyone as the world adapts to life during the global lockdown.
Demetrious Johnson, ONE flyweight grand prix champion
“I just want to give everybody some positive vibes. Take some time to enjoy the family and get things done that you don’t have time normally to do. I know a lot of people are going crazy. They can’t go to their gym, they can’t work out, they’ve got to stay on their fitness grind. Don’t worry about that. That’s gonna be there.”
Martin Nguyen, ONE featherweight champion
“I know the world’s going through a disaster at the moment. I urge everyone to please stay home, stay safe, be with family. You are not alone in this situation. The world will all get through this together.”
Sage Northcutt, ONE championship lightweight
“I know right now the world is fighting off this coronavirus and for so many of us to set back, set back our family, our work, the things we do in our day-to-day life. But our success comes in overcoming this hardship, and defeating it. So don’t give up, keep your faith up, stay strong and together we’re stronger. We’ve got this.”
Aung La N Sang, ONE middleweight and light heavyweight champion
“It’s important that we keep safe. It’s important that we stay healthy, hydrated and get plenty of sleep, because if our immune system’s weak, we can be compromised. So it’s very important our immune system is strong and our body is healthy. Stay safe, guys.”
Angela Lee, ONE women’s atomweight champion
“We’re all going through a very uncertain time, and I know it may be hard, but we’ve got to stay positive. Yes, life may not be like it usually is. There’s some things we have to change, things that get in the way. Trips canceled, fights delayed. But I can guarantee you there’s at least one thing that you can be grateful for right now. So let’s count our blessings. Let’s stay grateful, stay healthy, and we’ll get through this together.”
Vitor Belfort, ONE championship light heavyweight
“This virus affects every place on the planet. And the lesson is everyone is locked down, everyone is struggling, but I believe the lesson we learn is love your kids more. More time for you to dig inside of you. Who are you? What’s your identity? Remember, we are one – one people fighting one virus. This virus is so small, so tiny. How can that thing can everybody down on their knees? Don’t stay down. Stay positive. Get back up. Do as much as you can right now. Isolate yourself. Time now is in your favor. Let’s use it. Be smart. We are all one. Let’s go.”
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