ONE Championship News
Ok Rae Yoon to headline ONE Fight Night 23 for interim lightweight world title
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 25, 2024
In a dramatic turn of events, Ok Rae Yoon and Alibeg Rasulov will now headline ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video. This premium live event airs in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, July 5.
Jonathan Di Bella determined to win world title back: “That’s my motivation”
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 24, 2024
Jonathan Di Bella returns to the ring at ONE Friday Fights 68 with one goal — to reclaim the ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship. The Italian-Canadian sensation vies for the vacant crown in a long-awaited clash against divisional Muay Thai kingpin Prajanchai PK Saenchai. This five-round duel takes place live in Asian primetime at the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, June 28.
Kirill Grishenko “ready to show the new and improved version” at ONE Fight Night 23
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 24, 2024
Kirill Grishenko begins his road to redemption at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video. There, he squares off with Kang Ji Won in a heavyweight MMA clash. This U.S. primetime event emanates live from the fabled Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 5.
Prajanchai can’t wait to get his hands on Jonathan Di Bella: “I’m just waiting for fight day to come”
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 23, 2024
Prajanchai PK Saenchai is eagerly anticipating the chance to finally face Jonathan Di Bella. Both men clash in the main event of ONE Friday Fights 68 on June 28, airing live in Asia primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Anatoly Malykhin to defend heavyweight MMA crown against “Reug Reug” at ONE 169: Atlanta
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 20, 2024
Anatoly Malykhin will defend his ONE Heavyweight MMA World Championship against “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane in his next outing. This five-round duel will headline ONE 169: Atlanta. The U.S. primetime event emanates live from the State Farm Arena on November 8.
Tawanchai-Jo Nattawut rivalry to ignite ONE 169: Atlanta
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 20, 2024
For the third time, Tawanchai PK Saenchai and “Smokin” Jo Nattawut will lock horns in what promises to be an explosive showdown aimed at settling their unfinished business. The latest installment of their rivalry happens at ONE 169: Atlanta at the State Farm Arena on November 8. There, Tawanchai’s ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Championship will once again be on the line.
Official: Jarred Brooks, Gustavo Balart to throwdown for interim strawweight title
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 20, 2024
With reigning ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Joshua Pacio sidelined due to an ACL injury, Jarred Brooks and Gustavo Balart will clash for the interim title. The #1-ranked contender in Brooks and #3-ranked Balart battle for the belt in the main event of ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event is set to take place at the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2.
Chatri Sityodtong: ONE to bring in record-breaking 2024 revenues
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 19, 2024
ONE Championship could achieve a milestone that eludes many in the combat sports industry — profitability. The company’s Chairman and CEO, Chatri Sityodtong, recently announced that the promotion is on track to accomplish that by 2024.
Jonathan Haggerty outlines path to top of the MMA world
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 18, 2024
Jonathan Haggerty is charting a careful and methodical path toward his transition into MMA. Known for his striking prowess, “The General” hinted at his future in the all-encompassing sport after capturing the vacant ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Title against divisional MMA ruler Fabricio Andrade in November 2023.
Tye Ruotolo returns to action against Jozef Chen at ONE Fight Night 23
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 17, 2024
Tye Ruotolo will engage in an intriguing bout when he returns to action. The reigning ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion squares off against Jozef Chen in a 186-pound catchweight contest.
Early retirement? Christian Lee promises that “it was never going to be an option”
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 17, 2024
Christian Lee remains committed to the sport he loves. The ONE Lightweight and Welterweight MMA World Champion gave this assurance when he talked to Sportskeeda during fight week of ONE 167 on Prime Video. There, he worked in the corner of younger brother Adrian Lee’s successful promotional debut against Antonio Mammarella.
Danielle Kelly to defend submission grappling crown against Mayssa Bastos at ONE Fight Night 24
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 16, 2024
Danielle Kelly will put her ONE Women’s Atomweight Submission Grappling World Title on the line when she reports for duty. This happens at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video, emanating live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2.
Mikey Musumeci wary of Kade Ruotolo’s size advantage ahead of "really exciting" bout at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 15, 2024
Mikey Musumeci is entering the toughest test of his career with a steely determination that leaves no room for complacency. “Darth Rigatoni” will move up three weight classes higher at ONE 168: Denver to challenge Kade Ruotolo for the ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Title. This premium live event is set to take place at the Ball Arena on September 6.
Rodtang, Denis Puric squash beef after heated match at ONE 167
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 15, 2024
In an unexpected twist, Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Denis Puric have chosen to bury the hatchet by playing a game of soccer. This heartwarming gesture came after their intense catchweight kickboxing bout at ONE 167 on Prime Video last Friday, June 7, at Bangkok, Thailand’s Impact Arena.
Chatri Sityodtong targets Tawanchai-Nattawut III for Atlanta
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 13, 2024
ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong is hinting at the possibility of a trilogy bout between Tawanchai PK Saenchai and “Smokin” Jo Nattawut. Following their electrifying rematch at ONE 167 on Prime Video last Friday, June 7, he sees the potential for the fierce rivals to clash once more at one of the promotion’s two U.S. events later this year.
Mikey Musumeci reflects on emotional win over Gabriel Sousa: "It was just more about me finally shutting him up"
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 12, 2024
Mikey Musumeci’s victory over Gabriel Sousa in their rematch at ONE 167 on Prime Video last Friday, June 7, stood out as a defining chapter in his storied career. Moving up to bantamweight, the reigning ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Champion needed just over three minutes to submit Sousa in front of a sold-out crowd at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.
Rodtang wants Takeru next following triumphant return at ONE 167
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 11, 2024
Rodtang Jitmuangnon now wants to revisit unfinished business with Takeru Segawa. The reigning ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion wasted no time in calling out the Japanese superstar following his successful return to action at ONE 167 on Prime Video on Friday, June 7.
Kade Ruotolo finds himself in the crosshairs of a Filipino MMA legend
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 10, 2024
Eduard Folayang is itching to make his return to the Circle against Kade Ruotolo. With his sights set on an exciting comeback, the former ONE Lightweight MMA World Champion has revealed one intriguing matchup that has caught his attention.