ONE Championship News
ONE 168 Bonus Report: Six athletes receive extra $50K
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 9, 2024
Superlek Kiatmoo9 and Seksan Or Kwanmuang stole the spotlight with stunning performances at ONE 168: Denver last Friday, September 6, and both received a bonus for doing so. Superlek, who already has the ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Title in his possession, only needed 49 seconds to beat Jonathan Haggerty for the bantamweight Muay Thai crown.
Demetrious Johnson inducted into ONE Hall of Fame
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 9, 2024
Demetrious Johnson officially brought the curtains down on his illustrious MMA run at ONE 168: Denver. “Mighty Mouse” emotionally bid farewell in front of a passionate crowd at Ball Arena last Friday, September 6.
VIDEO | Demetrious Johnson announces his retirement at ONE 168
Curtis Calhoun - September 6, 2024
MMA legend Demetrious Johnson announced his retirement from the sport at ONE 168 on Friday in Denver. Johnson has been contemplating retirement since his trilogy win over Adriano Moraes in May 2023. He’s remained active in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at various tournaments but hasn’t fought in MMA since the Moraes victory.
ONE shifts Mikey Musumeci vs. Bebeto Oliveira to openweight contest at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 6, 2024
The roller coaster ride continues for Mikey Musumeci. As the 28-year-old star reports for duty at ONE 168: Denver this Friday, September 6, he has faced a series of hurdles before stepping inside the Circle at Ball Arena.
Seksan expects all-out war against Liam Harrison at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 5, 2024
Seksan Or Kwanmuang has acknowledged that his upcoming encounter with Liam Harrison could be a brutal affair. Both men are penciled to lock horns in a 140-pound catchweight Muay Thai tiff at ONE 168: Denver at Ball Arena this Friday, September 6.
Nico Cornejo unfazed by Adrian Lee’s hype: “Don’t mess with wrestlers from Colorado”
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 4, 2024
Nico Cornejo looks to derail the hype surrounding one of MMA’s most promising young stars. “The Steel City Kid” battles Adrian Lee in a lightweight bout at ONE 168: Denver at Ball Arena this Friday, September 6.
John Lineker revs up anticipation for Muay Thai debut: “I always look for the knockout”
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 3, 2024
John Lineker guarantees to bring the same brand of excitement he’s known for to his Muay Thai debut. The former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion will trade strikes with Asa Ten Pow at ONE 168: Denver. This event takes place at Ball Arena on Friday, September 6.
Adrian Lee targets first-round finish in sophomore appearance at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 3, 2024
Adrian Lee seeks to turn heads again in his second outing under the ONE Championship banner. The 18-year-old prospect locks horns with Nico Cornejo in a lightweight MMA bout at ONE 168: Denver on Friday, September 6, at Ball Arena.
Rodtang breaks down Jonathan Haggerty vs. Superlek: “Full of thrills every second”
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 3, 2024
Rodtang Jitmuangnon is among the many who are excited to finally see Jonathan Haggerty and Superlek Kiatmoo9 go at it. Both men are booked to collide for Haggerty’s ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Championship. This happens in the main event of ONE 168: Denver, emanating live from Ball Arena on Friday, September 6.
Shamil Erdogan targets $50K bonus by taking out Aung La N Sang
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 3, 2024
As Shamil Erdogan prepares for his next battle at ONE 168: Denver, the stakes have never been higher. The unbeaten Turkish powerhouse is on a mission to capture a significant reward if he delivers a decisive victory over Aung La N Sang.
Victoria Souza vows to be “a better fighter” than Alyse Anderson at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 3, 2024
Victoria Souza is acutely aware of the challenge awaiting her at ONE 168: Denver this Friday, September 6. The Brazilian heroine figures in an atomweight MMA tiff against Alyse Anderson at the 21,000-capacity Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
Johan Ghazali hungry to claim redemption at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 3, 2024
Johan Ghazali guarantees an electrifying performance when he steps inside the Circle against Josue Cruz. Both men are penciled to collide against each other in a flyweight Muay Thai tiff. This takes place at ONE 168: Denver, set for September 6 at Ball Arena.
Aung La N Sang vows to "put on a banger fight" at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 1, 2024
Aung La N Sang aims to steal the spotlight when he returns to action. The Burmese Python” makes his much-awaited comeback at ONE 168: Denver. There, he squares off against Shamil Erdogan in a middleweight MMA bout. This happens live at Ball Arena on September 6.
Stamp comforts Denice Zamboanga amid injury: "Wishing you a speedy recovery"
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 1, 2024
Camaraderie often runs as deep as competition. And this is evident in the comforting words offered by Stamp Fairtex to Denice Zamboanga. Zamboanga made the difficult decision to pull out of her ONE Interim Atomweight World Title tilt against Alyona Rassohyna at ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video.
Liam Harrison anticipates epic battle against Seksan
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 31, 2024
Liam Harrison knows he’s in for a rough ride against Seksan Or Kwanmuang. Both men clash in a 140-pound catchweight Muay Thai tiff at ONE 168: Denver. This takes place at Ball Arena on September 6.
Denice Zamboanga stays positive amid injury: "This is just another challenge"
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 31, 2024
Despite the difficult predicament she finds herself in, Denice Zamboanga chooses to stay focused on her ultimate goal. The current #2-ranked contender recently had to make the tough decision to withdraw from her ONE Interim Atomweight MMA World Title bout against #4-ranked Alyona Rassohyna.
Maurice Abevi vows to "give everything" for statement performance at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 30, 2024
Maurice Abevi has the opportunity to put the world on notice when he returns to action on September 6. In his next outing, the Swiss standout takes on Samat Mamedov in a lightweight MMA bout at ONE 168: Denver.
Hiroyuki Tetsuka promises to extend win streak at ONE 168: "I won’t lose to anyone"
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 30, 2024
Hiroyuki Tetsuka exudes confidence that he will once again rise to the occasion. An acid test awaits him when he reports for duty at ONE 168: Denver on September 6. There, he locks horns with Isi Fitikefu in a welterweight MMA matchup, happening live at Ball Arena.