ONE Championship News
How Rodtang's childhood struggles created an elite Muay Thai superstar
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 12, 2025
When you think about fighters’ origins, they rarely emerge from comfort. They rise from hardship, desperation, necessity. Former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon’s story exemplifies this truth. “The Iron Man” faces Japanese kickboxing megastar Takeru Segawa at ONE 172 in a five-round flyweight kickboxing super-fight on Sunday, March 23, inside Japan’s Saitama Super Arena.
Nabil Anane a “very different” fighter ahead of world title rematch with Superlek at ONE 172
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 11, 2025
ONE Interim Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nabil Anane has a point to prove at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang. The Algerian-Thai giant looks to exact revenge on two-division, two-sport ONE World Champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 on Sunday, March 23. He challenges “The Kicking Machine” for the latter’s lineal gold inside Japan’s combat sports cathedral, Saitama Super Arena.
ONE 172: Rodtang dedicates upcoming Takeru super-fight to son
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 11, 2025
For the first time in Rodtang Jitmuangnon’s life, fighting isn’t just about him anymore. The former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion faces Japanese star Takeru Segawa in a five-round flyweight kickboxing super-fight at ONE 172 on Sunday, March 23, at Japan’s Saitama Super Arena.
Allycia Hellen Rodrigues targets Phetjeeja in battle of atomweight world champions
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 11, 2025
Reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Allycia Hellen Rodrigues retained her gold in emphatic fashion this past weekend. The Brazilian is remaining is fight mode, though, as she stalks a bigger challenge down the road. The striking phenom dispatched Marie McManamon at ONE Fight Night 29 this past Friday, March 7, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. Rodrigues outstruck the British-Irish challenger to score a third-round knockout and retain her crown.
Nico Carrillo reveals what it was like training Georges St-Pierre
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 9, 2025
ONE Championship Muay Thai superstar Nico Carrillo is one of the hardest hitters in the world. Because of that, he’s been able to share his knowledge with some of the best martial artists in history. Last week, “King of the North” was seen on the mats with MMA great Georges St-Pierre in Thailand.
Tawanchai reminds younger fighters on the come up to "be diligent"
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 9, 2025
Reigning ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai has wowed fans since arriving in 2021. He’s always been expected to achieve greatness, but he feels he’s only scratched the surface of his potential. Tawanchai will meet Japanese star Masaaki Noiri at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang for the ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Title on Sunday, March 23, inside Japan’s Saitama Super Arena.
Superlek opens up on life as Muay Thai superstar
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 7, 2025
For reigning two-sport, two-division ONE World Champion Superlek Kiatmoo9, fame didn’t come easily. It followed a body of work stemming from over 170 fights. But it also wasn’t something he was ever fully prepared for. “The Kicking Machine” defends his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang on Sunday, March 23, against interim king Nabil Anane inside Japan’s famed Saitama Super Arena.
Kiamran Nabati, Ferrari Fairtex suspended from ONE after testing positive for banned substances
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 7, 2025
ONE Championship has struck down the hammer on two of its Muay Thai fighters following positive tests for banned substances. Kiamran Nabati and Ferrari Fairtex both tested positive for doping. This happened after their bantamweight Muay Thai clash on Friday, January 31, at ONE Friday Fights 95.
Allycia Hellen Rodrigues reveals the person who inspired her to fight
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 6, 2025
Reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Allycia Hellen Rodrigues is currently in the prime of her punching powers. But she believes she wouldn’t be here without her older sister. The Brazilian standout defends her crown against promotional newcomer Marie McManamon at ONE Fight Night 29. The event airs live in U.S. primetime this Friday, March 7, from inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Phetjeeja senses cardio will be Kana’s fatal flaw at ONE 172
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 6, 2025
Reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight Kickboxing World Champion Phetjeeja presents a fighting style that’s quicker than a hiccup. At ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang later this month, she intends to utilize that to drag Kana Morimoto into deep waters. The Thai superstar will enter Japan’s Saitama Super Arena on Sunday, March 23. There, she defends her crown against Kana in a contest between the two best female strikers on the planet.
Takeru admits losing to Superlek changed him: "Like I had died"
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 6, 2025
Japanese kickboxing ace Takeru Segawa isn’t used to being on the losing side of the fight. That’s why his ONE Championship debut defeat to Superlek Kiatmoo9 at ONE 165 in January 2024 hit so hard. But in the bout’s aftermath, he learned many lessons. “The Natural Born Crusher” returns to action at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang in Japan’s Saitama Super Arena. There, he meets Muay Thai god Rodtang Jitmuangnon in a five-round flyweight kickboxing super-fight on Sunday, March 23.
Takeru "gunning" for all-out war with Rodtang at ONE 172
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 5, 2025
Fans are itching for the blockbuster encounter between Takeru Segawa and former flyweight Muay Thai king Rodtang Jitmuangnon – and Takeru is in the same boat. “The Natural Born Krusher” collides with “The Iron Man” in a five-round flyweight kickboxing super-fight. This happens in the main event of ONE 172 on Sunday, March 23, inside Japan’s Saitama Super Arena.
Joe Rogan reacts to Tawanchai’s arm-breaking kicks: ‘He's terrifying’
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 3, 2025
Reigning ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai has a new admirer in Joe Rogan. The Thai superstar’s renowned striking style has seen him lauded worldwide for his elusive talents that have allowed him to soar in ONE Championship.
Roberto Soldic wants ONE welterweight world champion Christian Lee next
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 3, 2025
Welterweight MMA star Roberto Soldic finally got off the mark in ONE Championship, and he has lofty ambitions of where he wants to go next. “Robocop” served Dagi Arslanaliev the first knockout loss of his career at ONE 171: Qatar on Thursday, February 20, when he stopped him in the first round of their pivotal welterweight MMA clash.
Roberto Soldic unimpressed with Dricus du Plessis: “I don’t think he’s upgraded his skills”
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 28, 2025
ONE Championship welterweight star Roberto Soldic goes way back with UFC Middleweight World Champion Dricus du Plessis. The pair fought each other twice in KSW many moons ago. But Soldic sees no huge leaps in the South African’s acumen. Following the Croatian’s epic return at ONE 171: Qatar last Thursday, February 20, where he became the first man to knock out Dagi Arslanaliev at Lusail Sports Arena, his name was uttered along with Du Plessis’ once more.
Stamp Fairtex vs. Denice Zamboanga announced for ONE 173: Denver on August 1
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 28, 2025
ONE Championship has officially revealed its plans to return to the United States this summer. On Friday, August 1, the promotion presents ONE 173: Denver live from Colorado’s Ball Arena. A featured bout includes ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Champion Stamp Fairtex versus interim titleholder Denice Zamboanga. Both women will battle in a World Title unification fight.
Sam-A planning to "make up for lost time" at ONE 172
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 26, 2025
Former two-sport, two-division ONE World Champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao has done it all. And at 41 years old, he’s on a mission to do it all again. The Thai legend meets former strawweight kickboxing king Jonathan Di Bella for the weight bracket’s interim kickboxing crown at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang on Sunday, March 23, at Japan’s Saitama Super Arena.
MMA legend Bibiano Fernandes looks back on storied career
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 25, 2025
Former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion Bibiano Fernandes called time on a legendary career after his fight at ONE 171: Qatar. “The Flash” collided with old foe and fellow former champ Kevin Belingon for the fifth time last Thursday, February 20. Fernandes put on a thrilling show in his final appearance, ultimately earning the unanimous decision win inside Lusail Sports Arena.