ONE Championship News
Ramadan Ondash promises all-out battle with Aliff Sor Dechapan at ONE Fight Night 38: "Like a war fight"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 30, 2025
Nineteen-year-old Lebanese striker Ramadan Ondash faces Thai-Malaysia’s Aliff Sor Dechapan in a pivotal strawweight Muay Thai showdown at ONE Fight Night 38 on Friday, December 5, inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The matchup represents exactly the kind of challenge the young finisher has been waiting for, a meeting between two contenders with dangerous styles and World Title implications.
Former ONE MMA World Champion praises "hardworking" protege Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu ahead of ONE Fight Night 38
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 30, 2025
Former ONE Featherweight MMA World Champion Narantungalag Jadambaa will watch his longtime protege Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu challenge for the ONE Bantamweight MMA World Title at ONE Fight Night 38 on Friday, December 5, inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The 36-year-old Mongolian faces reigning ruler Fabricio Andrade in the main event, representing a passing-of-the-torch moment for the 49-year-old legend who shaped Mongolia’s fighting spirit for decades.
How Fabricio Andrade built a ONE World Championship dynasty one finish at a time
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 24, 2025
Brazil’s Fabricio Andrade defends his ONE Bantamweight MMA World Title against #4-ranked Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu at ONE Fight Night 38 on Friday, December 5, inside Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand. The 28-year-old Fortaleza native brings a perfect promotional record built on electric finishes, systematic destruction, and steady evolution that carried him from promising newcomer to undisputed ruler. Andrade announced his arrival at ONE: NO SURRENDER in July 2020 against fellow knockout artist Mark Abelardo. The Brazilian bloodied the Filipino-Kiwi veteran with lightning-fast straight punches before showcasing his ground game in round two. When Abelardo lunged for a desperate takedown, Andrade defended smoothly, took his back, and choked him unconscious in seconds. The bantamweight division was officially on notice.
Jeremy Miado to test flyweight momentum against surging finisher Avazbek Kholmirzaev
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 24, 2025
Filipino striker Jeremy Miado faces surging Uzbek finisher Avazbek Kholmirzaev in flyweight MMA action at ONE Fight Night 38 on Friday, December 5, inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The 32-year-old Filipino brings newfound momentum from his successful weight class move, while the 24-year-old Uzbek carries a jaw-dropping 93 percent finishing rate into ONE Championship’s final U.S. primetime event of the year. Miado spent years grinding through the strawweight ranks before moving up in February. The decision revitalized him completely. He secured a unanimous decision over Gilbert Nakatani at ONE Fight Night 28, displaying the speed and power that made him one of the Philippines’ most exciting talents. His trademark striking looked sharper than ever against the Japanese-American across their three-round battle.
Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu's journey to ONE Bantamweight MMA World Title shot
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 23, 2025
The championship dream started with a knockout in Mongolia. For Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu, it’s about to come full circle in Bangkok. The 36-year-old Mongolian contender challenges reigning ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion Fabricio Andrade. This happens at ONE Fight Night 38 on Friday, December 5, inside Bangkok, Thailand. The #4-ranked bantamweight steps into the biggest moment of his professional MMA career after finishing five Filipino opponents and leaving destruction across two weight classes.
Marat Grigorian respects Rukiya Anpo's toughness: "He showed heart"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 23, 2025
Marat Grigorian left Tokyo with his hand raised and his World Title dreams burning brighter than ever after systematically breaking down his promotional newcomer opponent. The three-time Kickboxing World Champion defeated Rukiya Anpo via unanimous decision in their featherweight kickboxing showdown at ONE 173 on Saturday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 34-year-old Armenian broke down the former K-1 Champion with punishing body shots, crisp head punches, and stiff leg kicks across three rounds.
Nabil Anane plots path to featherweight: "I'm able to pull it off"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 20, 2025
At ONE 173, Nabil Anane proved his skills translate seamlessly across weight classes and striking disciplines. The 21-year-old reigning ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion earned a unanimous decision victory over Hiromi Wajima in featherweight kickboxing action on Saturday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 6-foot-4 Thai-Algerian phenom accepted the bout on short notice after Jonathan Haggerty’s injury forced cancellation of their scheduled title fight.
Anar Mammadov predicts another stoppage victory at ONE Friday Fights 134: "I am dangerous with my fists"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 20, 2025
Anar Mammadov believes ONE Championship’s smaller 4-0unce gloves reveal strengths he’s cultivated throughout his entire fighting career. The 29-year-old faces Yodlekpet Or Atchariya in a flyweight Muay Thai main event at ONE Friday Fights 134 on Friday, November 22, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. Mammadov stormed into ONE Championship at ONE Friday Fights 120, demolishing Komawut FA Group via TKO with destructive punches in less than two rounds.
ONE Championship announces full card for ONE Friday Fights 134
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 19, 2025
Contract aspirations fuel every fighter stepping into Bangkok. Yodlekpet Or Atchariya carries that hunger into Friday night’s main event, knowing one explosive performance separates him from the $100,000 prize. The 30-year-old Thai striker faces Anar Mammadov in a flyweight Muay Thai clash at ONE Friday Fights 134 on Friday, November 21. The former four-time Muay Thai World Champion brings his devastating power and relentless aggression into this high-stakes encounter. He has 131 professional fights worth of experience backing every technique.
Nadaka, Kana Morimoto reflect on ONE 173 victories: "Part of that elite group"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 19, 2025
Championship gold validates every sacrifice. Nadaka discovered this truth Saturday night, capturing the inaugural ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Title in front of his home crowd with a performance that showcased his complete skill set. The 24-year-old Japanese striker dominated Numsurin Chor Ketwina across five rounds at ONE 173. The event took place on Saturday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The Eiwa Sports Gym representative picked apart the Thai veteran with clinical accuracy. He earned a unanimous decision that extended his remarkable winning streak to 40 consecutive victories.
Takeru reflects on ONE 173 victory: "I returned to my old self"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 18, 2025
Redemption tastes sweeter on home soil. Takeru Segawa discovered this truth Sunday night, delivering the statement performance he desperately needed after two setbacks threatened his legendary career. The 34-year-old Japanese superstar stopped Denis Puric in the second round at ONE 173 on Saturday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The former three-division K-1 Champion scored four knockdowns across the entire fight, marking his first victory in his homeland under the ONE Championship banner.
Christian Lee, Yuya Wakamatsu sound off after ONE 173 victories in Tokyo
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 17, 2025
Finishing fights separates champions from contenders. Christian Lee proved this Saturday night at ONE 173 inside Tokyo’s packed arena, delivering a second-round stoppage that erased all questions. Two-division ONE MMA World Champion Christian Lee retained his crown with a TKO victory over previously unbeaten Alibeg Rasulov at ONE 173 on Saturday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 27-year-old Singaporean-American handed the Turkish sensation his first career loss to successfully defend his ONE Lightweight MMA World Title.
Five fighters earn $50,000 bonuses at ONE 173 in Tokyo with spectacular finishes
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 16, 2025
Five finishes produced massive paydays when ONE 173 delivered its biggest spectacle of 2025. A handful of fighters walked away with $50,000 performance bonuses after delivering highlight-reel finishes that left Tokyo’s Ariake Arena in pandemonium. Yuya Wakamatsu and Christian Lee successfully defended their ONE MMA World Titles with brutal second-round TKO victories at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16. Both champions overcame adversity before unleashing devastating finishing sequences that earned bonuses from ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong.
Yuya Wakamatsu predicts knockout finish against Joshua Pacio in ONE 173 world title defense
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 13, 2025
Championship warfare awaits when Japan’s newly crowned flyweight king defends his throne against a fellow divisional ruler seeking two-division glory. Yuya Wakamatsu has already visualized exactly how his first title defense ends in Tokyo. The 30-year-old champion battles Joshua Pacio for the ONE Flyweight MMA World Title at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Tokyo’s Ariake Arena. The Japanese titleholder makes his first championship defense against the reigning ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion.
Takeru predicts devastating finish of Denis Puric at ONE 173 in Tokyo
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 13, 2025
Chaos awaits when two knockout artists refuse to take backward steps. Takeru Segawa thrives in exchanges inside the pocket, and Denis Puric built his reputation on standing toe-to-toe with the world’s most dangerous strikers. The 34-year-old Japanese icon battles Denis Puric in flyweight kickboxing action at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Tokyo’s Ariake Arena. The #2-ranked contender returns to his home crowd desperate for victory after consecutive setbacks against Superlek Kiatmoo9 and Rodtang Jitmuangnon.
Three under-the-radar fights to watch at ONE 173 on November 16
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 12, 2025
Desperate circumstances breed dangerous collisions. Takeru Segawa carries the sting of his shocking first-round knockout loss to Rodtang Jitmuangnon into hostile territory against a battle-tested veteran hungry to prove age means nothing. The 34-year-old Japanese striking icon battles Denis Puric in flyweight kickboxing action at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri. The action goes down on Sunday, November 16, inside Tokyo’s Ariake Arena. The #2-ranked contender hasn’t tasted victory on home soil in nearly five years following his narrow defeat to Superlek Kiatmoo9 at ONE 165.
ONE 173: Nong-O aims to stop Rodtang's redemption while Stamp tests reconstructed knee
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 11, 2025
Former bantamweight king Nong-O Hama brings technical brilliance and devastating kicks into the most emotionally complex fight of either warrior’s career. The vacant ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title demands someone’s dreams crumble in Tokyo. Nong-O battles friend Rodtang Jitmuangnon for the vacant strap at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Tokyo’s Ariake Arena. The 38-year-old seeks two-division glory against the 28-year-old Thai icon who lost his crown on the scales last year.
Suakim promises to give his all against Jake Peacock at ONE 173: "100 percent"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 11, 2025
Traditional Thai aggression collides with hybrid striking innovation when veterans and rising stars meet under Tokyo lights. Suakim Sor Jor Tongprajin brings more than 200 professional fights worth of knowledge into his toughest promotional test. The former three-division Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai World Champion faces Jake Peacock in bantamweight Muay Thai action at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Tokyo’s Ariake Arena. The 30-year-old Thai veteran carries a five-fight winning streak into this pivotal clash, including a dominant victory over Zafer Sayik in his U.S. primetime debut last August.