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Taiga Orii earns six-figure ONE Championship contract with TKO victory

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Taiga Orii earns six-figure ONE Championship contract with TKO victory
Summary

Taiga Orii, known as "Black Samurai," secured a $100,000 contract with ONE Championship after defeating Julian Mayorga by TKO in the opening round at The Inner Circle 17 on June 5. This victory marks Orii's second consecutive win, maintaining his record of stopping every opponent faced in professional competitions. Orii's path to MMA began unexpectedly while working as a translator in Cebu, Philippines, where he discovered his passion for martial arts. His amateur career took off in June 2023, leading to a successful transition to the professional circuit in September 2025.

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  • •Orii achieved a TKO victory over Mayorga at Lumpinee Stadium.
  • •The fight occurred at The Inner Circle 17 event on June 5.
  • •Orii now holds a six-figure contract with ONE Championship.
  • •He has an undefeated professional record, stopping every opponent.
  • •Orii transitioned to MMA after initially working as a translator.
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  • 10:12 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Grateful For The Opportunity’ – Taiga Orii’s Unlikely Journey To A Six-Figure ONE Championship Contract
What they're saying
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From a gym in Cebu to Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium, "Black Samurai" is only just getting started.

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