ONE Championship News
John Lineker preparing for "test of fire" versus Kulabdam at ONE Fight Night 27
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 15, 2025
Former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion John Lineker has done it all in the sport. But fresh challenges continue to await him in the art of Muay Thai. “Hands of Stone” meets revered knockout artist Kulabdam in a bantamweight Muay Thai banger at ONE Fight Night 27: Tang vs. Abdullaev, this Friday, January 10, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Nico Carrillo promises to make ONE World Championship "vision" a reality at ONE 170
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 15, 2025
Second-ranked bantamweight Muay Thai contender Nico “King of the North” Carrillo is on the brink of realizing his dream of holding gold in ONE Championship. “King of the North” battles #5-ranked Nabil Anane for the ONE Interim Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title at ONE 170 on Friday, January 24, at Bangkok, Thailand’s Impact Arena.
Denice Zamboanga eager to unify ONE World Titles with Stamp Fairtex
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 14, 2025
ONE Interim Women’s Atomweight MMA World Champion Denice Zamboanga made herself undeniable this past Friday, January 10. “The Menace” dismantled Alyona Rassohnya in the second round of their interim World Title bout at ONE Fight Night 27, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. And now she’s looking at what’s to come.
Akbar Abdullaev planning snatch and grab of Featherweight MMA World Title at ONE Fight Night 27
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 14, 2025
Fifth-ranked featherweight MMA contender Akbar Abdullaev is looking to pull off the heist of the year at ONE Fight Night 27. “Bakal” challenges ONE Featherweight MMA World Champion Tang Kai this Friday, January 10. The pair meet in the main event inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Dante Leon determined to get even with Tommy Langaker in long-awaited rematch
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 9, 2025
Canadian submission specialist Dante Leon hasn’t forgotten his first encounter with ONE World Title challenger Tommy Langaker. The pair met seven years ago. And Leon believes the rematch has been a long time coming. The grappling superstars will battle in 180-pound catchweight submission grappling extravaganza at ONE Fight Night 27: Tang vs. Abdullaev, this Friday, January 10.
Kulabdam plans to give John Lineker a rude awakening
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 9, 2025
Bantamweight brawler Kulabdam has spent a lifetime honing his craft in the sport of Muay Thai. Across 96 professional bouts, the Thai star has cemented himself as a dangerous knockout artist. Recently, “Left Meteorite” has witnessed former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion John Lineker enter the world of Muay Thai. He’s seen him score consecutive knockouts, too.
Alyona Rassohyna believes she's destined to realize her dream at ONE Fight Night 27
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 8, 2025
Fourth-ranked ONE atomweight contender Alyona Rassohyna believes she’s on the cusp of achieving her dream of holding gold in ONE Championship. The Ukrainian standout battles #2-ranked contender Denice Zamboanga for the ONE Interim Atomweight MMA World Title at ONE Fight Night 27: Tang vs. Abdullaev, this Friday, 10 January, in Bangkok, Thailand, at Lumpinee Stadium.
Jake Peacock versus Shinji Suzuki set for ONE 171: Qatar
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 7, 2025
Limb-different striking sensation Jake Peacock takes on Shinji Suzuki inside Qatar’s Lusail Sports Arena on Thursday, February 20, in a bantamweight Muay Thai showdown at ONE 171: Qatar. Peacock entered the fray at ONE Friday Fights 58 last April. The Road to ONE: Canada winner wowed onlookers with a three-round showcase against Kohei Shinjo, receiving many plaudits across social media.
Anatoly Malykhin has “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane at the top of his list in 2025
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 6, 2025
Two-weight ONE MMA World Champion Anatoly Malykhin is out for revenge in 2025. The Russian knockout artist suffered the first loss of his professional MMA career this past November at ONE 169. He lost his heavyweight crown by unanimous decision to “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane.
Denice Zamboanga wants to test Alyona Rassohnya at ONE Fight Night 27
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 6, 2025
Second-ranked women’s atomweight MMA contender Denice Zamboanga’s confidence is higher than ever heading into ONE Fight Night 27: Tang vs. Abdullaev. And she wants to use it to her fullest extent. The Filipina meets Alyona Rassohnya for the ONE Interim Atomweight MMA World Title this Friday, January 10, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Tang Kai plans to show striking evolution at ONE Fight Night 27: “I want to finish this fight by KO”
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 6, 2025
ONE Featherweight MMA World Champion Tang Kai is a renowned finisher with five stoppages in eight promotional showings. But the Chinese terror wants to continue his exceptional handiwork at ONE Fight Night 27. Tang meets #5-ranked featherweight MMA contender Akbar Abdullaev in the main event on Friday, January 10, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Superlek out! Nico Carrillo to face Nabil Anane for interim world title
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 2, 2025
January’s huge ONE 170 event has taken an early hit, but the promotion has adapted quickly to alter a high-stakes affair. Second-ranked bantamweight Muay Thai contender Nico Carrillo was set to collide with reigning king Superlek Kiatmoo9 for the belt. But the Thai superstar was forced to withdraw due to injury.
Demetrious Johnson says Superlek is the current striking "GOAT"
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 31, 2024
Takeru says flyweight kickboxing super-fight against Rodtang is "destiny"
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 30, 2024
Japanese kickboxing megastar Takeru Segawa has always dreamed of stepping into the ring against Muay Thai icon Rodtang Jitmuangnon. Finally, that dream will become reality at ONE 172 on Sunday, March 23. The two striking titans will collide in a five-round flyweight kickboxing super-fight inside Japan’s legendary Saitama Super Arena.
Kade Ruotolo’s top three performances in 2024
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 26, 2024
It’s no exaggeration to say that ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion Kade Ruotolo had a phenomenal 2024. The grappling prodigy-turned-MMA star defied expectations, cementing himself as a two-sport superstar. Let’s dive into Ruotolo’s top three performances of the year.
Rodtang recalls watching Takeru: "I felt chills down my spine"
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 26, 2024
Great fights are made of unforgettable moments. And when former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon saw Takeru Segawa fight firsthand, he experienced a whirlwind of emotions. The iconic duo will meet at ONE 172 on Sunday, March 23, inside Japan’s historic Saitama Super Arena in a five-round flyweight kickboxing super-fight for the ages.
Why 2024 was a great year for ONE Championship
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 25, 2024
Another year has passed, and ONE Championship has solidified its status with yet another wildly successful 12 months. In fact, 2024 brought landmark moments, epic fights, and the emergence of prodigious talents who made their mark on the global stage.
What’s Next for Marat Grigorian After ONE Friday Fights 92?
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 25, 2024
ONE Friday Fights 92: Sitthichai vs. Shadow capped off a tremendous 2024 for ONE Championship. For #2-ranked featherweight kickboxing contender Marat Grigorian, the year couldn’t have ended better. The striking great scored a second-round TKO win over surging star Abdelali Zahidi in featherweight kickboxing action. The bout featured prominently on Friday, December 20, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium.
Demetrious Johnson believes ONE rule set is superior
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 24, 2024
Former ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson has competed worldwide for numerous promotions. And after all his experiences, he believes that ONE Championship’s rule set is superior. Johnson expressed his admiration for the ONE rule set during a recent episode of MightyCast with ONE Championship Vice President Rich Franklin.