ONE Championship News
Setback to success: Sean Climaco promises “a different fight” at ONE Fight Night 28
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 4, 2025
American Muay Thai star Sean Climaco has produced a value-for-money fighting style when the bell rings. That, along with his terrifying punching style, earned him entry in ONE Championship. The flyweight striker knocked out Josue Cruz in his debut to get off to a flying start. However, he then lost a second-round knockout to Johan Estupinan last September at ONE 168.
Once-homeless Ellis Badr Barboza to challenge Thai legend with nearly 400 fights for World Title
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 4, 2025
This weekend, strawweight Muay Thai striker Ellis Badr Barboza has the chance to fulfill a lifelong dream at ONE Fight Night 28. The British hitter challenges two-sport ONE World Champion Prajanchai PK Saenchai for the strawweight Muay Thai crown this Friday, February 7, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
All-American Muay Thai affair added to ONE Fight Night 28
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 2, 2025
Another intriguing match up has been added to ONE Fight Night 28: Prajanchai vs. Barboza that pits old foes Sean Climaco and Diego Paez against one another. On Friday, February 7, Climaco will greet promotional newcomer Paez in flyweight Muay Thai action inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
What we know so far about wild “Japan against the world” ONE 172 card
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 31, 2025
As if the card for ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang wasn’t big enough, ONE Championship has bolstered its return to Japan with even more striking superstars. The action goes down on Sunday, March 23, inside Saitama Super Arena. In the main event, Japanese kickboxing megastar Takeru Segawa meets former flyweight Muay Thai king Rodtang Jitmuangnon.
Kade Ruotolo to continue MMA conquest against dangerous finisher at ONE 171: Qatar
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 30, 2025
ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion Kade Ruotolo has enjoyed a smooth transition into the MMA world. But the road is about to get much rougher. At ONE 171: Qatar on Thursday, February 20, Ruotolo welcomes unbeaten Argentinian Nicolas Vigna to ONE Championship’s lightweight MMA division inside Lusail Sports Arena.
Aung La N Sang to rematch the last man who beat him at ONE 171: Qatar
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 30, 2025
Former two-weight ONE World Champion Aung La N Sang will be looking for some redemption at ONE 171: Qatar. “The Burmese Python” meets unbeaten Turk Shamil Erdogan in a middleweight MMA rematch on Thursday, February 20, inside Qatar’s Lusail Sports Arena. The stakes will be higher than ever as the victor would take a drastic step closer to challenging for divisional gold.
Superbon reveals vital "mistake" that led to TKO loss at ONE 170
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 30, 2025
At ONE 170 last week, reigning ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon attempted greatness but came up short. The Thai phenom challenged ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai for his crown last Friday, January 24, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Impact Arena.
Marcelo Garcia reflects on momentous return to action at ONE 170
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 30, 2025
After 14 years, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu superstar Marcelo Garcia made a sensational return to grappling action at ONE 170 on January 24 in Bangkok, Thailand. Garcia needed less than five minutes to submit fellow grappling icon Masukazu Imanari with a north-south choke in their openweight clash at Impact Arena. The victory marked his first competitive outing since 2011.
Eduard Folayang vs. Shinya Aoki IV booked for ONE 172
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 29, 2025
ONE Championship returns to Japan in just two months’ time, and they’re bringing the latest installment of a long-running feud between two MMA standouts. On Sunday, March 23, former ONE Lightweight MMA World Champions Eduard Folayang and Shinya Aoki will go to battle for the fourth time when they meet inside Japan’s Saitama Super Arena at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang.
Johan Ghazali expects toughest battle yet versus Johan Estupinan at ONE 170
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 28, 2025
Teenage Muay Thai phenom Johan Ghazali has sensed that a showdown with fellow brawler Johan Estupinan was inevitable. The pair have been climbing the ranks for some time now, and there’s no better place to see who’ll prevail than at ONE 170. The fiery flyweights collide on Friday, January 24, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Impact Arena. The contest isn’t expected to go all three rounds.
What's next for Tawanchai following flawless ONE 170 performance?
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 28, 2025
Reigning ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai looked better than ever at ONE 170. But he’s still hungry for more gold. The 25-year-old dismantled reigning ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon this past Friday, January 24, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Impact Arena. He scored a TKO over his old foe in round two.
New interim champ Nabil Anane credits old foe for showing him “what a world-class athlete is”
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 28, 2025
Newly crowned ONE Interim Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nabil Anane made the most of his opportunity at ONE 170, and now the 6-foot-4 superstar is savoring the most profound moment of his career. Having said that, he has little time to rest. He became interim champ with a stunning first-round stoppage of #2-ranked contender Nico Carrillo this past Friday, January 24, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s sold-out Impact Arena.
Marcelo Garcia opens up on life-threatening battle with stomach cancer
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 28, 2025
On and off the mats, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu icon Marcelo Garcia hasn’t had it easy in recent years. The legendary grappler has overcome an arduous battle with stomach cancer, and now he’s ready to embark on a new chapter of his life. Garcia debuts in ONE Championship at ONE 170 this Friday, January 24, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Impact Arena versus fellow legend Masakazu Imanari.
Superlek breaks down Nico Carrillo-Nabil Anane Interim World Title clash
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 28, 2025
Reigning two-sport, two-division ONE World Champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 may be sidelined for this week’s monumental ONE 170 event, but he’ll still be paying attention. “The Kicking Machine” will watch closely as #2-ranked contender Nico Carrillo and #5-ranked star Nabil Anane vie for the ONE Interim Bantamweight Muay Thai World Championship this Friday, January 24, at Bangkok, Thailand’s Impact Arena.
ONE Championship's Jonathan Haggerty teases idea of showdown with UFC's Sean O'Malley
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 28, 2025
ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion Jonathan Haggerty knows how to rile up combat sports fans. In his latest attempt, “The General” took to his Instagram story with an altered image of him battling former UFC Bantamweight World Champion “Sugar” Sean O’Malley.
Nabil Anane promises war with Nico Carrillo at ONE 170: Tawanchai vs. Superbon II
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 28, 2025
Fifth-ranked bantamweight Muay Thai contender Nabil Anane has the opportunity of a lifetime at ONE 170: Tawanchai vs. Superbon II. The Thai-Algerian giant steps in to vie for the ONE Interim Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title against #2-ranked contender Nico Carrillo on Friday, January 24, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Impact Arena.
Saemapetch Fairtex and Felipe Lobo to run it back at ONE Fight Night 28
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 24, 2025
Just one year after their memorable matchup, bantamweight Muay Thai sluggers Felipe Lobo and Saemapetch Fairtex will go at it once more. The standout strikers will meet in a bantamweight Muay Thai banger at ONE Fight Night 28: Prajanchai vs. Barboza on Friday, February 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Lito Adiwang "excited" to showcase striking against Keito Yamakita
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 23, 2025
Surging strawweight MMA star Lito Adiwang could kickstart his 2025 campaign by breaking into the division’s top five. The Filipino star meets #5-ranked contender Keito Yamakita at ONE Fight Night 28: Prajanchai vs. Barboza on Friday, February 8, at Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.