ONE Championship News
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.
Chatri Sityodtong believes Superlek vs. Nabil Anane II will play out differently
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 29, 2025
ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong was one of many who were blown away by Nabil Anane’s performance at ONE 170 in Bangkok, Thailand. The combat sports mogul watched on as the Thai-Algerian obliterated #2-ranked bantamweight Muay Thai contender Nico Carrillo inside one frame last Friday, January 24. In doing so, Anane was crowned the ONE Interim Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion.
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.
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.
Chatri Sityodtong promises fans that ONE 170 will be “biggest show in Thailand’s history”
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 28, 2025
In recent years, Thailand has hosted some of the biggest shows in ONE Championship’s history. But according to ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong, none come bigger and better than this week’s ONE 170. Bangkok, Thailand’s sold-out Impact Arena will play host to the prolific event on Friday, January 24. There, a jam-packed card across Muay Thai, MMA, kickboxing, and submission grappling bouts goes down live in Asia primetime.
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.
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.
Nong-O meets Kongthoranee in flyweight Muay Thai showdown at ONE Fight Night 28
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 26, 2025
The fight announcements are coming thick and fast for ONE Fight Night 28: Prajanchai vs. Barboza next month. In line with that, a huge bantamweight Muay Thai showdown has been added to the fold. It’s a new dawn, a new day for former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Hama. The legendary striker will make a fresh start when he moves to the flyweight division to meet #4-ranked contender Kongthoranee Sor Sommai on Friday, February 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
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.
Liam Harrison breaks down Nico Carrillo versus Nabil Anane at ONE 170
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 21, 2025
British striking legend Liam “Hitman” Harrison has never been one to mince words, and he’s got plenty to say about ONE 170. One bout in particular that Harrison is paying attention to is the ONE Interim Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title clash between #2-ranked contender Nico Carrillo and #5-ranked Nabil Anane. That goes down this Friday, 24 January, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Impact Arena.
Freddie Haggerty vows to stop Jordan Estupinan at ONE 170
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 20, 2025
British striker Freddie Haggerty wants to start 2025 the same way he finished 2024 – with another knockout win. The 20-year-old meets Colombian newcomer Jordan Estupinan at ONE 170 on Friday, January 24, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s sold-out Impact Arena in flyweight Muay Thai action.
Superbon promises to avenge 2023 loss to Tawanchai at ONE 170
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 19, 2025
For reigning ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon, 2025 starts off with an opportunity for vindication. The Thai megastar challenges ONE featherweight Muay Thai king Tawanchai PK Saenchai in ONE 170’s main event this Friday, January 24, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Impact Arena.
Rodtang breaks down ONE 170 main event: “It’s going to be on fire”
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 18, 2025
Flyweight Muay Thai superstar Rodtang Jitmuangnon will be one of the many fans watching at ONE 170, and he remains very intrigued by the highly anticipated main event. ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai defends his crown against reigning divisional kickboxing king Superbon for the second time on Friday, January 24. The pair will lock horns inside Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.
Sinsamut faces Trujillo at ONE 170 for “very big” showdown
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 15, 2025
Lightweight Muay Thai star Sinsamut Klinmee is ready to get back to business, and he’s looking to kick the year off in style at ONE 170. “Aquaman” meets divisional dark horse Nauzet Trujillo on Friday, January 24, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Impact Arena.
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.