ONE Championship News
Superbon promises to "mute the audience" when he faces Japanese hero Masaaki Noiri at ONE 173 in Tokyo
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 31, 2025
Superbon walks into enemy territory to face Masaaki Noiri with cold confidence that his performance will transform the Japanese crowd into stunned silence. The reigning ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion battles the interim titleholder in the main event of ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena at Tokyo, Japan. This unification clash determines the lone ruler of the 155-pound division. The 35-year-old Thai veteran enters the biggest fight of his career against a dangerous opponent who has proven his knack for delivering the improbable.
Stamp Fairtex "only scared of one move" against Kana Motimoto at ONE 173
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 30, 2025
Stamp Fairtex returns from a career-threatening knee injury with one specific technique haunting her preparation more than anything else Kana Morimoto brings. The former three-sport ONE World Champion faces the four-time K-1 Champion in atomweight kickboxing action at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri. This goes down on Sunday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena at Tokyo, Japan. The 27-year-old spent two years rehabilitating from a torn meniscus that forced her to relinquish the ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Title. The fight falls on her birthday, making the return even more symbolic.
Marat Grigorian plans to "bring hell" to Rukiya Anpo at ONE 173
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 29, 2025
Marat Grigorian heard enough trash talk from Rukiya Anpo during their press conference confrontation, and now he’s ready to deliver a brutal reality check inside the Circle. The Armenian battles the former three-time K-1 Champion in featherweight kickboxing action at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena at Tokyo, Japan. Tension between the fighters reached a boiling point during the September press conference.
Masaaki Noiri promises to end Superbon's reign at ONE 173: "I can finish him"
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 29, 2025
Judges won’t determine this championship story. Masaaki Noiri refuses to leave the biggest moment of his career in anyone’s hands except his own. The ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion faces Superbon for undisputed gold in the main event of ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena at Tokyo, Japan. This unification battle on home soil represents the culmination of a long-held ambition for the 32-year-old Japanese striker. He set his crosshairs on Superbon from the moment he joined the world’s largest martial arts organization.
Tye Ruotolo and Shozo Isojima put undefeated records on the line at ONE 173
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 28, 2025
Perfect records vanish with a single mistake. Shozo Isojima and Tye Ruotolo both understand this brutal reality as they prepare to settle who remains unbeaten in lightweight MMA competition. The Japanese rising star battles the American submission grappling champion at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri. This goes down on Sunday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena at Tokyo, Japan. Both fighters carry unblemished records into this high-stakes encounter that could launch the winner toward title contention. Isojima brings hometown momentum while Ruotolo seeks to prove his grappling dominance translates seamlessly into mixed martial arts competition.
Roman Kryklia chases third World Title at ONE Fight Night 37: "I want to make history"
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 27, 2025
Championship belts fuel ambition rather than satisfy hunger. Roman Kryklia stands on the edge of striking immortality with two ONE World Titles already draped across his shoulders, yet he sees only the one missing piece. The Ukrainian giant battles undefeated Turkish sensation Samet Agdeve for the inaugural ONE Heavyweight Kickboxing World Championship at ONE Fight Night 37 on Prime Video on Friday, November 7, live from Bangkok, Thailand. Kryklia seeks his third ONE World Title to cement his legacy as one of striking arts’ all-time greats. The 6-foot-6 powerhouse already holds both the ONE Light Heavyweight Kickboxing and ONE Heavyweight Muay Thai World Championships.
Shinya Aoki finally ready to settle heated rivalry with Hiroyuki Tetsuka at ONE 173 in Japan
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 27, 2025
Social media warfare transforms into Circle reality when personal pride meets professional combat. Shinya Aoki finally answers Hiroyuki Tetsuka’s challenge after months of heated exchanges that captivated Japanese fight fans. The legendary submission specialist battles the hard-hitting former Pancrase Welterweight Champion in lightweight MMA action at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena at Tokyo, Japan. This all-Japanese showdown represents far more than another fight on a stacked card. Both men have traded verbal shots across multiple platforms, building genuine animosity that guarantees fireworks when the cage door closes.
Denis Puric promises early finish against Takeru: "It's not going past the second"
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 26, 2025
Age means nothing when confidence runs this deep. Denis Puric sees his upcoming clash with Japanese striking icon Takeru Segawa as a chance to prove the doubters wrong. The 40-year-old Bosnian-Canadian brawler collides with the #2-ranked contender in flyweight kickboxing action at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena at Tokyo, Japan. Puric has spent months campaigning for high-profile matchups, and this fight against a three-division K-1 Champion represents exactly what he’s been chasing.
Nontachai Jitmuangnon drops to bantamweight seeking redemption against former tormentor: "It's my turn to go down and find him"
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 23, 2025
Nontachai Jitmuangnon will change weight classes for his upcoming redemption fight. The 26-year-old Thai striker abandoned featherweight to pursue unfinished business against the only man who’s beaten him inside the promotion. Nontachai faces Soner Sen in bantamweight Muay Thai at ONE Friday Fights 130 on Friday, October 24, in Bangkok, Thailand. The Jitmuangnon Gym representative suffered his promotional loss against #5-ranked bantamweight contender Abdulla Dayakaev at ONE Fight Night 33 in March, ending his perfect 3-0 start that included knockout victory over Dmitrii Kovtun.
Christian Lee juggles family duties with ONE World Title defense at ONE 173: "My whole life"
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 23, 2025
Two-division ONE MMA World Champion Christian Lee embraces chaos that would overwhelm most fighters. The 27-year-old manages three children under one roof with a fourth boy arriving soon, while running a thriving gym and defending ONE World Titles across two weight classes. Lee defends his ONE Lightweight MMA World Title against Alibeg Rasulov in their rematch at ONE 173 on Sunday, November 16, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The Singaporean-American seeks a definitive victory after their December no-contest ended via accidental eye poke.
Shadow vs. Rabah rematch, plus two more explosive matchups added to ONE Fight Night 38
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 23, 2025
ONE Championship bolstered its December lineup with three compelling additions spanning Muay Thai and MMA disciplines. The card features unfinished business, rising prospects, and championship implications across multiple weight classes. Shadow faces Mohamed Younes Rabah in featherweight Muay Thai at ONE Fight Night 38 on Friday, December 5, in Bangkok, Thailand. The #3-ranked contender seeks closure after their July no-contest at ONE Fight Night 33. There, an accidental eye poke halted his dominant performance.
Nong-O details path to knockout victory over Rodtang: "If there's a chance, I'll try to do it"
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 22, 2025
Former bantamweight king Nong-O Hama refuses to abandon his knockout philosophy despite confronting combat sports’ most indestructible force. The 38-year-old Thai veteran recognizes Rodtang Jitmuangnon’s legendary chin presents an unprecedented challenge, but years of exploiting vulnerability fuel his confidence. Nong-O faces Rodtang for the vacant ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title at ONE 173 on Sunday, November 16, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion pursues two-division glory against his 28-year-old compatriot who was stripped of his flyweight crown in November 2024 for missing weight.
Rodtang confronts emotional conflict facing mentor Nong-O for vacant title: "I might be happy or maybe not"
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 21, 2025
Former flyweight king Rodtang Jitmuangnon never imagined destiny would force this collision. The Thai superstar built his reign admiring the veteran who now stands between him and championship redemption, creating emotional complexity that transcends typical competition. Rodtang faces Nong-O Hama for the vacant ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title at ONE 173 on Sunday, November 16, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 28-year-old former champion confronts his longtime role model after being stripped of his belt in November 2024 for missing weight, while 38-year-old Nong-O pursues rare two-division glory.
Superbon targeting Masaaki Noiri finish: "Ending the fight with a knockout would make it a perfect victory"
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 20, 2025
ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon refuses to leave his Tokyo destiny in the hands of the judges. The Thai striker learned hard lessons from his January loss to Tawanchai, transforming shortcomings into fuel that powers his pursuit of divisional supremacy against an opponent who accomplished what he couldn’t. Superbon faces ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Masaaki Noiri in a unification bout at ONE 173 on Sunday, November 16, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 35-year-old brings 116 career victories into his clash with Japan’s striking sensation, who captured interim gold by knocking out Tawanchai at ONE 172 in March.
Stamp Fairtex "excited, and also nervous" about return to competition ahead of ONE 173
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 20, 2025
Thai superstar Stamp Fairtex spent two years wondering whether her body would cooperate again. The former three-sport queen traded heavy bags for rehab rooms, transforming daily striking sessions into careful stretches that tested patience more than technique. Stamp faces Kana Morimoto in atomweight kickboxing at ONE 173 on Sunday, November 16, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 27-year-old captured the ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Title at ONE Fight Night 14 in 2023 before a torn meniscus derailed her championship reign and forced complete lifestyle reconstruction.
Jake Peacock on farm life outside Calgary: "I wouldn't change it"
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 20, 2025
London bred Jake Peacock as a city boy through and through. The British-Canadian striker never imagined trading urban energy for rural rhythms until meeting his wife transformed everything, pulling him toward open fields and animal chores an hour south of Calgary. Peacock faces Suakim Sor Jor Tongprajin in bantamweight Muay Thai at ONE 173 on Sunday, November 16, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 32-year-old Road to ONE: Canada winner brings his cowboy persona to life both inside the ring and on the acreage where chickens, goats, and daily farm duties keep him grounded between fights.
Suablack faces unbeaten Johan Estupinan in flyweight Muay Thai clash at ONE Fight Night 37
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 16, 2025
Explosive finishing power collides when two of flyweight Muay Thai’s most dangerous strikers meet. Momentum versus redemption creates fascinating dynamics in Bangkok. Suablack Tor Pran49 faces Johan Estupinan in flyweight Muay Thai action at ONE Fight Night 37: Kryklia vs. Agdeve on Friday, November 7, broadcasting live from Bangkok, Thailand, on Amazon Prime Video. The 29-year-old Thai striker recently ended his three-fight skid with back-to-back victories while the 23-year-old Colombian seeks to bounce back from his first career defeat.
Joshua Pacio embraces flyweight move: "I've gotten physically stronger"
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 16, 2025
Weight class transitions demand strategic adaptation. Joshua Pacio discovered maintaining speed while adding strength requires meticulous preparation. Pacio challenges Yuya Wakamatsu for the ONE Flyweight MMA World Title at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 29-year-old ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion seeks to become the Philippines’ first-ever two-division MMA World Champion against the newly crowned Japanese titleholder.