ONE Championship News
Gilbert Nakatani relishes signing with ONE Championship ahead of first promotional fight
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 27, 2024
Gilbert Nakatani has dreamed of competing in ONE Championship, and now that his chance will arrive at ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov, he doesn’t intend on letting it go. The American newcomer meets #2-ranked flyweight MMA contender Yuya Wakamatsu inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, December 6.
Panpayak to face unbeaten Egor Bikrev at ONE Friday Fights 92
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 27, 2024
Thai superstar Panpayak is wasting no time getting back to action. Following his return to ONE Championship in October, “The Angel Warrior” is set to go to war once more against Egor Bikrev at ONE Friday Fights 92 on December 20 inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium for the promotion’s final show of 2024.
Alibeg Rasulov vows to keep unbeaten record intact versus Christian Lee: “Losing is not in my plans”
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 26, 2024
Lightweight MMA standout Alibeg Rasulov promises to keep his unblemished run going strong while snatching the ONE Lightweight MMA World Title away from two-weight king Christian Lee at ONE Fight Night 26. The 14-0 Turkish tussler challenges Lee for the gold in the headline attraction on Friday, December 6, at Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Reece McLaren warns Jarred Brooks to "stay at strawweight"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 26, 2024
Flyweight MMA standout Reece McLaren has a point to prove when he returns to action at ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov. The #4-ranked contender welcomes ONE Interim Strawweight MMA World Champion Jarred Brooks to the flyweight division on Friday, December 6, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium, where he hopes to secure a shot at the vacant ONE Flyweight MMA World Title.
Danielle Kelly embraces her role model status for younger female athletes
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 24, 2024
As the inaugural ONE Atomweight Submission Grappling World Champion, Danielle Kelly knows her actions carry weight. There are many young ladies looking up to the American grappling star, and that’s a responsibility she takes seriously. Kelly has the chance to reclaim the atomweight crown from reigning queen Mayssa Bastos in an immediate rematch when they square off at ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov on Friday, December 6.
Jonathan Di Bella's path back to ONE Kickboxing World Title starts at ONE Fight Night 26
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 24, 2024
Former ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Champion Jonathan Di Bella is desperate to rekindle himself with the division’s gold. And for him, the first hurdle in doing so comes at ONE Fight Night 26. The Canadian-Italian meets Portuguese puncher Rui Botelho in strawweight kickboxing action on Friday, December 6, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Christian Lee eyeing quick finish in return at ONE Fight Night 26
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 22, 2024
After 24 months away from action, two-weight ONE MMA World Champion Christian Lee is looking to make up for lost time when he returns at ONE Fight Night 26. The Singaporean-American defends his lightweight MMA belt against undefeated Alibeg Rasulov at the top of the bill on Friday, December 6, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
"Reug Reug" Oumar Kane receives homecoming parade in Senegal
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 20, 2024
ONE Heavyweight MMA World Champion “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane wasn’t kidding when he said he had a nation behind him. And that was on show when he returned to his home country this past week. Kane fought off now two-weight ONE MMA World Champion Anatoly Malykhin in the main event of ONE 169 on Friday, November 9. In doing so, he became the newly minted heavyweight king inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Jarred Brooks moves up to flyweight, faces Reece McLaren at ONE Fight Night 26
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 19, 2024
The card for ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov continues to evolve. In addition to many pivotal contests already announced, another high-stakes bout has entered the mix featuring Jarred Brooks. The ONE Interim Strawweight MMA World Champion will move up to flyweight to face #4-ranked divisional contender Reece McLaren on Friday, December 6, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Tang Kai vs. Akbar Abdullaev Featherweight MMA World Title fight to headline ONE Fight Night 27
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 19, 2024
ONE Championship’s first U.S. primetime event of 2025 features the highly anticipated return of Tang Kai. ONE Fight Night 27 sees the ONE Featherweight MMA World Champion defend his crown against unbeaten challenger Akbar Abdullaev in the main event. The juggernauts meet on Friday, January 10, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
BJJ legend Marcelo Garcia returns to competition, expected to make ONE debut in 2025
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 18, 2024
Marcelo Garcia is one of the greatest grapplers to ever compete in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Now, after 13 years away from competition, the decorated submission artist will join the Ruotolo brothers, Cole Abate, and others in ONE Championship. ONE announced last week that the five-time IBJJF World Champion has signed with the promotion, and that he is likely to make his debut in the coming year.
Shamil Gasanov returns against Halil Amir at ONE Fight Night 26
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 15, 2024
An intriguing featherweight MMA battle will go down at ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov. Divisional standouts Shamil Gasanov and Halil Amir will lock horns on Friday, December 6, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium as both men look to climb back up the weight bracket’s ladder.
What’s next for Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida?
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 14, 2024
Heavyweight MMA star Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida got back on track in stunning style at ONE 169, and he’s eager to keep the ball rolling. The 17-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion used his submission expertise to choke out Amir Aliakbari with a first-round rear-naked choke last Friday, November 8. And after setting the record straight inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium, Almeida is focused on what’s next.
What could be next for Rodtang?
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 14, 2024
Former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon dazzled in his return this past weekend at ONE 169. The Thai great outstruck #3-ranked contender Jacob Smith across five rounds this past Friday, November 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium, bringing back his vintage taunts along the way.
Rodtang wants showdown with Takeru after ONE 169: “It’s time”
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 13, 2024
Former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon returned to his beloved sport for the first time in over a year this past weekend. And he wants to make up for lost time with a super-fight in the immediate future. “The Iron Man” dispatched #3-ranked contender Jacob Smith at ONE 169 on Friday, November 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium, earning the unanimous decision.
Anatoly Malykhin hopeful of rematch with Oumar Kane after ONE 169 loss
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 13, 2024
Anatoly Malykhin tasted defeat for the first time in his MMA career this past weekend at ONE 169, and now he wants to get right back to work. “Sladkiy” fell to “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane via split decision last Friday, November 8, parting ways with the ONE Heavyweight MMA World Title inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Jackie Buntan reflects on capturing ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Title At ONE 169
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 12, 2024
ONE Women’s Strawweight Kickboxing World Champion Jackie Buntan made good on her bid to finally wear gold in ONE Championship. The American-Filipina dispatched kickboxing GOAT Anissa Meksen to become the division’s inaugural queen at ONE 169 last Friday, November 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Fabricio Andrade to defend Bantamweight MMA World Title against Kwon Won Il at ONE 170
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 12, 2024
ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion Fabricio Andrade isn’t wasting any time in 2025. “Wonder Boy” makes the first defense of his crown against #3-ranked contender Kwon Won Il at ONE 170 on Friday, January 24, at Bangkok, Thailand’s Impact Arena. This comes after their first encounter in 2022.