ONE Championship News
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.
Eddie Abasolo fired up for ONE Fight Night 19 bout against Luke Lessei
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 13, 2024
Eddie Abasolo knows he has a point to prove in his next outing. The proud California native locks horns with Iowa’s Luke Lessei in a featherweight Muay Thai bout at ONE Fight Night 19 on Prime Video. It airs live in U.S. primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, this Friday, February 16.
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.
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.
Arjan Bhullar kickstarts road to redemption at ONE 166: Qatar
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 12, 2024
Arjan Bhullar finds himself at a crucial juncture with one singular goal in mind — to wash away the bitter taste of defeat with a resounding victory. He will have the opportunity to do so at ONE 166: Qatar. He locks horns with Amir Aliakbari in a heavyweight MMA bout slated to happen at Lusail Sports Arena on March 1.
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.
Reinier de Ridder looks to rectify lapses in rematch with Anatoly Malykhin
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 9, 2024
Reinier de Ridder is on a mission to erase the memory of the most heartbreaking defeat of his professional career. “The Dutch Knight” will have the chance to do so when he defends his ONE Middleweight MMA World Title against the culprit of his harrowing juncture — Anatoly Malykhin.
Former champion Yosuke Saruta battles Mansur Malachiev at ONE Fight Night 19
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 9, 2024
Former ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Yosuke Saruta will make a grand return to action at ONE Fight Night 19 on Prime Video this February 16. The Japanese dynamo faces #5-ranked contender Mansur Malachiev. The card emanates live in U.S. primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Sage Northcutt takes aim at ONE Championship over fight withdrawal: "That is completely inaccurate"
Cole Shelton - February 8, 2024
Sage Northcutt has fired back at ONE Championship over his fight cancellation. Northcutt was supposed to fight Shinya Aoki at ONE 165 at the end of January. However, on the day of the fight, it was revealed ‘Super’ pulled out of the fight due to his cornermen not getting visas in time. Since then, Chatri Sityodtong said other people would corner Northcutt but the American didn’t want to fight.
Yuya Wakamatsu, Gustavo Balart move up in ONE Championship’s rankings
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 8, 2024
In the aftermath of ONE 165 on January 28, Yuya Wakamatsu and Gustavo Balart made a significant leap in ONE Championship’s athlete rankings. While the majority of divisions maintained their status quo, the flyweight and strawweight MMA brackets witnessed notable shake-ups.