ONE Championship News
How Dante Leon balances life as coach and ONE World Title challenger
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 13, 2025
Two-time IBJJF World Champion Dante Leon has experienced the wild ride that combat sports can take you on. One minute you’re perfecting your craft, the next you’re helping students perfect their own. That’s exactly how it’s been for Leon at his gym, Adamas Jiu-Jitsu. On Friday, May 2, at ONE Fight Night 31: Kongthoranee vs. Nong-O II, he attempts to capture the ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Title from reigning king Tye Ruotolo inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Liam Nolan, Nauzet Trujillo to clash in pivotal rematch at ONE Fight Night 31
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 13, 2025
Liam Nolan and Nauzet Trujillo, two lightweight Muay Thai competitors, will meet in an intriguing rematch that has been added to the ever-flourishing ONE Fight Night 31: Kongthoranee vs. Nong-O II card next month as both fighters look to cement their positions. On Friday, May 2, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium, Britain’s Liam Nolan meets Spain’s Nauzet Trujillo in the sequel to their previous encounter in February 2024.
Nico Carrillo "much happier" with featherweight move after triumph at ONE Fight Night 30
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 10, 2025
Scottish striker Nico Carrillo feels better in mind, body, and spirit following his transition to the featherweight Muay Thai division at ONE Fight Night 30. He faced off with #5-ranked featherweight contender Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong last Friday, April 4, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium, where he scored a second-round knockout over the Thai standout.
Zebaztian Kadestam versus Isi Fitikefu booked for ONE Fight Night 31
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 10, 2025
ONE Fight Night 31: Kongthoranee vs. Nong-O II has added another blockbuster bout to its lineup as former ONE Welterweight MMA World Champion Zebaztian Kadestam now faces surging star Isi Fitikefu. On Friday, May 2, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium, two of welterweight MMA’s heaviest hitters go head to head. Both warriors look to take a huge leap toward a World Title opportunity.
Superlek reveals he was at "50 percent" for ONE 172 showdown with Nabil Anane
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 10, 2025
Reigning ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 has broken his silence on his defeat to interim bantamweight Muay Thai titleholder Nabil Anane at ONE 172, revealing the reasons that led to his loss. “The Kicking Machine” lost a unanimous decision to his Thai-Algerian foe in their rematch on Sunday, March 23, inside Japan’s Saitama Super Arena.
Kongthoranee vs. Nong-O II set for ONE Fight Night 31 headliner
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 8, 2025
Following an outcome that had fans torn on both sides, ONE Fight Night 31 has a hot main event that aims to settle the discussion. On Friday, May 2, former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Hama locks horns with #3-ranked flyweight Muay Thai contender Kongthoranee Sor Sommai in flyweight Muay Thai action. This happens inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Nico Carrillo battled demons en route to victory versus Sitthichai at ONE Fight Night 30
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 8, 2025
Scottish striking star Nico Carrillo felt a weight lifted off his shoulders this past weekend as he made a ceremonious return to action at ONE Fight Night 30: Kryklia vs. Knowles. The #3-ranked bantamweight Muay Thai contender made his featherweight Muay Thai debut on Friday, April 4, taking out #5-ranked featherweight Muay Thai contender Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong in the second round at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Roman Kryklia wants quick turnaround following first-round KO at ONE Fight Night 30
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 7, 2025
Hot off a first-round domination this past weekend at ONE Fight Night 30, two-sport ONE World Champion Roman Kryklia is eager to strike while the iron is hot. The stoic Ukrainian defended his ONE Heavyweight Muay Thai World Title against former WBC Muay Thai Heavyweight World Champion Lyndon Knowles this past Friday, April 4, knocking out the Englishman at Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
George Jarvis predicts knockout of Mouhcine Chafi: "It's going to be lights out"
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 4, 2025
British Muay Thai star George Jarvis has bad intentions when he makes his main roster debut at ONE Fight Night 30: Kryklia vs. Knowles. “G-Unit” meets Spanish-Moroccan striker Mouhcine Chafi in a lightweight Muay Thai contest this Friday, April 4, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Haggerty brothers praise Lyndon Knowles ahead of debut at ONE Fight Night 30
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 4, 2025
Heavyweight Muay Thai standout Lyndon Knowles’ debut in ONE Championship has been a long time coming, and it arrives with plenty of support from the combat sports community, including some from Jonathan and Freddie Haggerty. The moustached mauler attempts to dethrone two-sport king Roman Kryklia and become the ONE Heavyweight Muay Thai World Champion at ONE Fight Night 30, this Friday, April 4, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Regian Eersel stripped; Alexis Nicolas still eligible to win world title at ONE Fight Night 30
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 3, 2025
Former divisional kingpin Alexis Nicolas was supposed to face Regian Eersel in a trilogy fight for the latter’s ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Title at ONE Fight Night 30. However, plans have changed. Eersel missed weight on Thursday, consequently losing his gold.
Fabricio Andrey promises a grappling showcase unlike any other at ONE Fight Night 30
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 2, 2025
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu phenom Fabricio Andrey makes his much anticipated debut at ONE Fight Night 30: Kryklia vs. Knowles this week. And he feels certain he can show off his unorthodox style of grappling to a whole new audience. “Hokage” meets Welsh veteran Ashley Williams in an intriguing featherweight submission grappling spectacle. It happens this Friday, April 4, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Under the radar: 3 fights to watch at ONE Fight Night 30
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 1, 2025
ONE Fight Night 30: Kryklia vs. Knowles is only days away now. With two huge World Title bouts at the top of the bill, there’s plenty to keep you gripped this Friday, April 4, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. Two-sport ONE World Champion Roman Kryklia defends his heavyweight Muay Thai gold against Lyndon Knowles. Also, fellow dual-reigning king Regian Eersel puts his lightweight kickboxing crown on the line against former champ Alexis Nicolas in a trilogy.
Nico Carrillo fires shots at "coward" Jonathan Haggerty
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 1, 2025
Nico Carrillo had some choice words for ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion Jonathan Haggerty after their interaction at ONE 170. Carrillo enters the featherweight Muay Thai division this Friday, April 4, at ONE Fight Night 30: Kryklia vs. Knowles, as he meets #4-ranked contender Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong. But he still has time for his long standing rival.
Nico Carrillo dissects heartbreaking loss to Nabil Anane ahead of featherweight debut
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 31, 2025
One day you’re on top of the world. The next, you’re at rock bottom. That accurately sums up Muay Thai knockout artist Nico Carrillo’s mentality following his defeat to ONE Interim Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nabil Anane at ONE 170 in January. After much thought, the #3-ranked bantamweight Muay Thai contender enters the featherweight division this Friday, April 4, at ONE Fight Night 30: Kryklia vs. Knowles. He meets #4-ranked star Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Chatri Sityodtong reveals Rodtang-Jonathan Haggerty III for later this year
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 28, 2025
We’re only three months into 2025 and ONE Championship has already hosted a number of monumental bouts. And ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong is keeping them coming. At ONE 172‘s post-fight press conference, the promotion’s boss revealed that former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon will meet reigning bantamweight kickboxing king Jonathan Haggerty in a trilogy bout later this year.
Masaaki Noiri thrilled to prove his worth at ONE 172, plans to finish Superbon
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 28, 2025
Newly crowned ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Masaaki Noiri felt like it was him against the world when he stepped in the ring at ONE 172. The Japanese star battled back to score a stunning third-round knockout over reigning ONE featherweight Muay Thai king Tawanchai PK Saenchai last Sunday, March 23, at Japan’s Saitama Super Arena.
ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang draws $2 million gate, ONE boss Chatri Sityodtong "very happy"
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 26, 2025
ONE Championship’s return to Japan this past weekend marked a huge moment. The promotion drew their largest numbers ever in the country. ONE 172 on Sunday, March 23, brought in a staggering gate in excess of $2 million in ticket sales with over 15,000 fans in attendance.