ONE Championship News
Johan Ghazali squares off with Josue Cruz at ONE 168
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 10, 2024
Johan Ghazali gets a shot at redemption at the much-awaited ONE168: Denver. There, he goes up against Josue Cruz in a flyweight Muay Thai bout, airing live in U.S. primetime from the 21,000-seater Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, on September 6.
Liam Harrison claims he would have “body-bagged” Jonathan Haggerty
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 9, 2024
Liam Harrison has asserted that a matchup against Jonathan Haggerty during his prime years would have been a routine victory. The 38-year-old veteran thinks that the two-sport ONE World Champion would have been no match for him at the peak of his career.
Yosuke Saruta to test Keito Yamakita’s mettle at ONE Fight Night 24
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 9, 2024
Yosuke Saruta looks to arrest his losing skid when he reports for duty at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video. The former ONE Strawweight MMA World World Champion battles Japanese compatriot Keito Yamakita in a three-round duel. This airs live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2.
Nico Carrillo’s fourth straight finish earns him $50K bonus at ONE Fight Night 23
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 9, 2024
Nico Carrillo’s gamesmanship and appetite for a finish stood out from the rest of his peers at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video last Friday, July 5. The Scottish striker earned himself a $50,000 performance bonus from ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong for his second-round demolition of fourth-ranked Saemapetch Fairtex in their bantamweight Muay Thai match.
Petchtanong Petchfergus eyes clash with Wei Rui in ONE Championship
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 7, 2024
Following his triumphant return to action, Petchtanong Petchfergus knows who he wants to face next. The former ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion came back from a nearly two-year hiatus in scintillating fashion.
Demetrious Johnson to make BJJ black belt debut in August
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 5, 2024
Demetrious Johnson wants to add another chapter to his illustrious combat sports career. “Mighty Mouse” will make his black belt debut in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, competing in the Master 2 featherweight category at the IBJJF Master World Championship 2024. The event takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from August 29 to 31.
Jozef Chen elated to test mettle against Tye Ruotolo at ONE Fight Night 23
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 4, 2024
Jozef Chen relishes the opportunity to go head-to-head against one of the best submission grapplers on the planet today. The 19-year-old prodigy squares off with ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion Tye Ruotolo in a non-title 186-pound catchweight contest. This happens at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video, airing live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, July 5.
Joshua Pacio picks Jeremy Miado to beat Hiroba Minowa in pivotal strawweight showdown
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 4, 2024
Joshua Pacio feels Filipino compatriot Jeremy Miado has a fighting chance against Hiroba Minowa. Miado squares off against #4-ranked contender Minowa in a strawweight MMA clash at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event takes place at the fabled Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, July 5.
ONE Fight Night 23: Full card and how to watch
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 2, 2024
Fans in the United States are in for a treat this summer as ONE Championship returns to U.S. primetime with ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video. This event emanates from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, July 5.
“Reug Reug” to face Boucher Ketchup at ONE Fight Night 23
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 2, 2024
“Reug Reug” Oumar Kane is set to embark on an intriguing side quest before challenging Anatoly Malykhin for the ONE Heavyweight MMA World Championship at ONE 169: Atlanta on November 8. The Senegalese powerhouse squares off against compatriot Boucher Ketchup in a heavyweight kickboxing bout at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video. This event emanates live in U.S. primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, July 5.
Superlek sees “room for improvement” following ONE Friday Fights 68 win
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 1, 2024
Despite a victory over a tough opponent at ONE Friday Fights 68 on Friday, June 28, Superlek Kiatmoo9 chooses not to rest on his laurels. In his most recent outing, the reigning ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion claimed a hard-fought unanimous decision win over compatriot Kongthoranee Sor Sommai in a three-round Muay Thai bout.
Prajanchai delighted to overcome odds to achieve two-sport glory
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 1, 2024
Prajanchai PK Saenchai cannot help but relish his career-defining accomplishment at ONE Friday Fights 68 on June 28. The reigning ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Champion delivered a come-from-behind performance to narrowly beat Jonathan Di Bella, seizing the vacant divisional kickboxing crown in the process.
Superlek “excited” to compete side-by-side with “dangerous, amazing” Liam Harrison at ONE 168
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 28, 2024
For Superlek Kiatmoo9, ONE 168: Denver holds a special significance beyond his own quest for glory. The reigning ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion will get to share the spotlight with dear friend Liam Harrison in ONE Championship’s return to the U.S. This highly anticipated event takes place at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, on September 6.
Ok Rae Yoon outlines path to beating undefeated Alibeg Rasulov at ONE Fight Night 23
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 27, 2024
Ok Rae Yoon is no stranger to challenges, but the odds have never been steeper than they are now. The South Korean ace takes on an undefeated newcomer in Alibeg Rasulov for the ONE Interim Lightweight MMA World Championship. This happens at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video, airing live in U.S. primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 5.
Aung La N Sang returns to action against Shamil Erdogan at ONE 168
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 27, 2024
One of the most beloved superstars in ONE Championship is finally making his return to action. Aung La N Sang battles Shamil Erdogan in a middleweight MMA bout at the highly anticipated ONE 168: Denver. This event takes place at the 21,000-capacity Ball Arena in Colorado on September 6.
Asa Ten Pow ventures to MMA, battles Filipino rising star at ONE Fight Night 24
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 26, 2024
Asa Ten Pow will make a significant shift in his career when he steps inside the ring on August 2. “The American Ninja” goes head-to-head with Carlo Bumina-ang in a bantamweight MMA bout at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event takes place live at the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Anatoly Malykhin takes aim at “Reug Reug” ahead of ONE 169: Atlanta
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 26, 2024
Anatoly Malykhin is making it abundantly clear that he feels no pressure heading into his next assignment. The three-division ONE MMA World Champion defends his heavyweight crown against “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane at ONE 169: Atlanta. This U.S. primetime event takes place at the State Farm Arena on November 8.
Superlek looks to leverage speed against Kongthoranee: “I’m faster than him”
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 25, 2024
Superlek Kiatmoo9 is brimming with confidence as he prepares to face Kongthoranee Sor Sommai. Both men lock horns in a flyweight Muay Thai clash at ONE Friday Fights 68. This event takes place live in Asia primetime at the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 28.