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John Lineker
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John Lineker draws Asa Ten Pow for Muay Thai debut at ONE 168: Denver

BJPENN.COM Staff - August 2, 2024

John Lineker’s long-teased debut in Muay Thai finally has a date.  The former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion’s first assignment in “the art of eight limbs” happens at the highly anticipated ONE 168: Denver. This premium live event takes place at the 21,000-seat Ball Arena on September 6.

Hiroki Akimoto
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Hiroki Akimoto battles Ilias Ennahachi at ONE Friday Fights 81

BJPENN.COM Staff - August 1, 2024

ONE Friday Fights 81 is shaping up to be an elite striking showcase after the addition of an intriguing bantamweight kickboxing bout.  During a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, on Wednesday, July 31, it was confirmed that former ONE World Champions Hiroki Akimoto and Ilias Ennahachi would share the same stage on the highly anticipated card.

Danielle Kelly
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Danielle Kelly targets emphatic win over Mayssa Bastos at ONE Fight Night 24

BJPENN.COM Staff - July 31, 2024

Danielle Kelly plans to give Mayssa Bastos a dose of her own medicine when they clash at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video.  There, the American standout defends her ONE Atomweight Submission Grappling World Title against the Brazilian challenger. This U.S. primetime event airs live from the fabled Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, August 2.

Gustavo Balart
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Gustavo Balart determined to give family “the life they deserved”

BJPENN.COM Staff - July 31, 2024

Gustavo Balart isn’t just pursuing his dreams at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video – he’s doing it for his family.  There, “El Gladiador” battles former ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Jarred Brooks for the interim crown. This scheduled five-rounder emanates live from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, August 2.

Aaron Canarte
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Aaron Canarte eager to bounce back at Shamil Gasanov’s expense

BJPENN.COM Staff - July 29, 2024

Aaron Canarte is on a mission to rebound from the first loss of his professional career.  The Ecuadorian gets the opportunity to do so at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video. There, he faces #5-ranked featherweight MMA contender Shamil Gasanov in a three-round duel. It airs live in U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, this Friday, August 2.

Jarred Brooks
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ONE Fight Night 24: How to watch live in North America

BJPENN.COM Staff - July 29, 2024

As the summer heats up, August promises to be a sizzling month for martial arts fans, with ONE Championship delivering another action-packed card to the U.S. primetime audience.  Airing live from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, this Friday, August 2, ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video will showcase some of the most talented fighters on the planet.

Elias Mahmoudi
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Elias Mahmoudi determined to “put on a show” at ONE Fight Night 24

BJPENN.COM Staff - July 28, 2024

Elias Mahmoudi is ready to continue his quest for another ONE World Title shot.  The current #5-ranked flyweight kickboxing contender returns to the ring in a high-stakes showdown against #3-ranked Taiki Naito at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video. This bout takes place live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, August 2.

Petchtanong Petchfergus
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Two fighters shake up ONE Championship rankings

BJPENN.COM Staff - July 25, 2024

After a couple of breakout performances in ONE Championship’s last two premium live events, two divisions have experienced some major movement. In the latest update, Petchtanong Petchfergus and Bampara Kouyate made a splash in their respective weight classes.

Rodtang Jitmuangnon
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Rodtang to run it back with Jacob Smith for Muay Thai gold at ONE 169

BJPENN.COM Staff - July 24, 2024

Rodtang Jitmuangnon lures a familiar foe when he defends the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title. The Thai megastar stakes his divisional throne against #3-ranked contender Jacob Smith in a rematch. This happens at ONE 169: Atlanta, emanating live from the State Farm Arena on November 8.

Jarred Brooks
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Jarred Brooks ready to move on from controversial loss: “I’m humbled by the experience”

BJPENN.COM Staff - July 23, 2024

Jarred Brooks enters his next assignment with an unrelenting drive to win at all costs. “The Monkey God” reports for duty in the main event of ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event takes place at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2.

Nabil Anane
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Nabil Anane steps up to face Felipe Lobo at ONE Fight Night 24

BJPENN.COM Staff - July 23, 2024

One of the latest success stories emerging from the ONE Friday Fights series is primed for a significant leap.  Nabil Anane makes his main roster debut at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event emanates live from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2.

Amy Pirnie
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Amy Pirnie promises to bring “more fire” to ONE Fight Night 24

BJPENN.COM Staff - July 23, 2024

Amy Pirnie is determined to take her professional career to the next level.  The Scottish striker has the chance to do so in her much-awaited ONE Championship debut. This happens at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video, airing live from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2.

Mayssa Bastos
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Mayssa Bastos aims to finish Danielle Kelly: "The fight will end in submission"

BJPENN.COM Staff - July 22, 2024

Mayssa Bastos is gearing up for what could be the defining moment of her career. The Brazilian heroine challenges Danielle Kelly for the ONE Atomweight Submission Grappling World Championship. This happens at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video, airing live in U.S. primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2. 

Gustavo Balart
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Gustavo Balart prepared to go for broke to win world title: “This is my dream”

BJPENN.COM Staff - July 22, 2024

As the anticipation builds for ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video, Gustavo Balart stands on the precipice of a career-defining moment. There, he squares off with Jarred Brooks for the ONE Interim Strawweight MMA World Championship. This five-round encounter emanates live in U.S. primetime from the fabled Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2.

Maurice Abevi
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Maurice Abevi looks to spoil Samat Mamedov's debut at ONE 168

BJPENN.COM Staff - July 21, 2024

Maurice Abevi is poised to play the welcoming committee role for Samat Mamedov as the latter makes his ONE Championship debut.  Both men face off at ONE 168: Denver. This lightweight MMA bout takes place live at the 21,000-seat Ball Arena on September 6.

Jarred Brooks
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“He’s a boss baby” – Jarred Brooks taunts upcoming foe Gustavo Balart 

BJPENN.COM Staff - July 18, 2024

Jarred Brooks guarantees that Gustavo Balart won’t see what’s coming for him when they clash in the main event of ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video.  With lineal titleholder Joshua Pacio sidelined due to an ACL injury, both men will duke it out for the ONE Interim Strawweight MMA World Championship. This five-round tilt airs live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2.

Reinier de Ridder
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ONE star Reinier de Ridder leaves promotion, set for UAE Warriors debut

Curtis Calhoun - July 17, 2024

Former ONE two-division champion Reinier de Ridder has left the promotion after a long, decorated tenure. MMA Fighting was among the first to confirm the news of De Ridder’s ONE departure. The exact reasoning behind his parting ways from the promotion is uncertain as of this writing.

Shamil Gasanov
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Shamil Gasanov promises fans unforgettable clash with Aaron Canarte: "That's my fighting style"

BJPENN.COM Staff - July 17, 2024

Despite his growing stature in ONE Championship, Shamil Gasanov assures fans that he’s not taking his upcoming opponent lightly.  The #5-ranked featherweight MMA contender squares off with Aaron Canarte at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video. This card emanates live in U.S. primetime from the fabled Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2.