ONE Championship News

Amir Aliakbari aims to sustain career resurgence at ONE 166: Qatar
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 27, 2024
Amir Aliakbari exudes confidence as he approaches the most important bout of his professional career. The Iranian colossus faces former ONE Heavyweight MMA World Champion Arjan Bhullar at ONE 166: Qatar on Friday, March 1. This historic event takes place at Lusail Sports Arena.

Anatoly Malykhin assures to be in “great shape” ahead of middleweight title clash
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 27, 2024
Anatoly Malykhin is poised to make history on Friday, March 1, as he vies for his third MMA World Title in ONE Championship. In the main event of ONE 166: Qatar, the Russian powerhouse challenges Reinier de Ridder for the ONE Middleweight MMA World Championship.

Thanh Le promises to knockout old foe Tang Kai: “It's going to be a finish”
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 27, 2024
Thanh Le is determined to settle the score with Tang Kai in the most decisive way possible. Both men will run it back in a ONE Featherweight MMA World Title unification bout at ONE 166: Qatar this Friday, March 1. The historic event takes place at the majestic Lusail Sports Arena.

Joshua Pacio seeks redemption performance in rematch against Jarred Brooks
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 26, 2024
Joshua Pacio knows precisely what he needs to do to reclaim the ONE Strawweight MMA World Championship. His road back to glory runs through a familiar opponent in Jarred Brooks. The rematch takes place at ONE 166: Qatar, emanating live from the majestic Lusail Sports Arena on Friday, March 1.

Lito Adiwang, Jeremy Miado root for Joshua Pacio in world title quest at ONE 166: Qatar
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 25, 2024
Former foes Lito Adiwang and Jeremy Miado have found themselves united in a common cause — rallying behind Filipino compatriot Joshua Pacio. Pacio challenges Jarred Brooks for the ONE Strawweight MMA World Title in a rematch at ONE 166: Qatar. This monumental event emanates live from the majestic Lusail Sports Arena on March 1.

Mehdi Zatout looks to defy odds in boxing debut at ONE 166: Qatar
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 25, 2024
Mehdi Zatout is set to embark on a new chapter in his combat sports career. The French-Algerian Muay Thai veteran comes out of retirement to make his professional boxing debut at ONE 166: Qatar on Friday, March 1. This historic event emanates live from the magnificent Lusail Sports Arena.

Rodtang wants trilogy with Jonathan Haggerty: “We can see who the real G is”
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 23, 2024
Rodtang Jitmuangnon has publicly expressed his desire for another encounter with Jonathan Haggerty. The Thai megastar made his intentions clear in an Instagram post following Haggerty’s successful defense of his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title against Felipe Lobo.

Mikey Musumeci accepts Nate Diaz’s challenge: "I would absolutely accept a grappling match"
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 19, 2024
Mikey Musumeci is no stranger to challenges. However, a surprising name has recently thrown his hat into the ring — none other than Nate Diaz. The unexpected callout took place during one of Sneako’s vlogs on YouTube, where Diaz openly expressed his desire to face the ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Champion.

ONE Championship inks broadcast partnership with Japan’s U-NEXT
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 16, 2024

Nauzet Trujillo guarantees epic slugfest against Liam Nolan at ONE Fight Night 19
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 16, 2024
Nauzet Trujillo’s biggest focus ahead of ONE Fight Night 19 on Prime Video is giving the fans a match to remember. The Spanish sensation aims to demonstrate the relentless style he’s become known for in a lightweight Muay Thai clash against Liam Nolan in U.S. primetime this Friday, February 16.

Luke Lessei has one goal against Eddie Abasolo: "Make him suffer"
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 15, 2024
Luke Lessei has found a meaningful reason to prevail over Eddie Abasolo in their upcoming clash this Friday, February 16. Both men face each other in a featherweight Muay Thai bout at ONE Fight Night 19 on Prime Video. The event airs live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Joshua Pacio "super excited" to compete for Filipino fans at ONE 166: Qatar
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 14, 2024
Joshua Pacio is gearing up for a shot at redemption, and it’s happening thousands of miles away from his homeland. At ONE 166: Qatar on March 1, the Filipino superstar challenges Jarred Brooks for the American’s ONE Strawweight MMA World Title in a much-awaited rematch.

ONE Fight Night 19: Where to watch and how to stream in North America
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 13, 2024
This Friday, February 16, fans across North America are in for a treat. ONE Championship offers another primetime special with ONE Fight Night 19 on Prime Video. The world’s largest martial arts organization will broadcast live from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The event features an impressive lineup of Muay Thai and MMA bouts.

Saemapetch Fairtex promises to "clear up ambiguity" of controversial loss to Mohamed Younes Rabah
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 13, 2024
Saemapetch Fairtex can taste his desire for payback as he prepares for his second encounter with Mohamed Younes Rabah. The bantamweight Muay Thai rematch takes place at ONE Fight Night 19 on Prime Video. It airs live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, this Friday, February 16.

ONE Fight Night 20 to celebrate International Women's Day with all-female headliners
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 13, 2024
ONE Fight Night 20 on Prime Video will captivate audiences on International Women’s Day 2024. It features a spectacular lineup headlined by two ONE World Title bouts. This live spectacle airs in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 8.

Liam Nolan in pursuit of KO victory at ONE Fight Night 19: "Straight Away"
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 13, 2024
Liam Nolan is gearing up for his next challenge with a burning desire to settle an unsolved task. The Englishman squares off against Nauzet Trujillo in a lightweight Muay Thai bout at ONE Fight Night 19 on Prime Video. The event emanates live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on February 16.

Osamah Almarwai driven to win in Middle East homecoming at ONE 166: Qatar
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 12, 2024
Osamah Almarwai will find himself in a must-win situation when he steps into the Circle at ONE 166: Qatar on March 1. On the historic card set to happen at Lusail Sports Arena, he goes up against Cleber Sousa in a flyweight submission grappling bout.

Danial Williams excited to throw down with Lito Adiwang: “It’s going to be an absolute banger”
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 11, 2024
Danial Williams is a competitor with a penchant for exciting battles. And his smile grows from ear to ear when he’s faced with an opponent who shares the same demeanor. Luckily for “Mini T,” he faces a fellow hard-hitter who promises to bring the heat to his next outing.

ONE Championship issues statement following recent accusations from Sage Northcutt
Chris Taylor - February 10, 2024
ONE Championship has issued a statement following the recent accusations made by welterweight fighter Sage Northcutt. Northcutt (12-3 MMA) was supposed to fight Shinya Aoki on the main card of last month’s ONE 165 event. However, during the event itself it was announced that Northcutt had pulled out of the contest because his cornermen were reportedly denied visas.