ONE Championship News
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.
Stamp Fairtex reflects on 2024: “It was a year of learning”
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 7, 2025
Reigning ONE Atomweight MMA World Champion Stamp Fairtex was ready for a landmark year in 2024. That was up until injury struck and broke the Thai queen’s heart. Stamp will watch as #2-ranked contender Denice Zamboanga and #4-ranked contender Alyona Rassohyna vie to become the interim champ at ONE Fight Night 27: Tang vs. Abdullaev this Friday, January 10, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
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.
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
Former ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion Demetrious Johnson keeps a keen eye on all the action in ONE Championship. As a master of his craft, the American legend knows greatness when he sees it. That’s why he holds two-sport, two-division ONE World Champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 in such high regard. Johnson’s admiration was only solidified after witnessing Superlek’s incredible performance in the main event of ONE 168 this past September.
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.
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.
3 Must-See ONE Championship Fights In 2025
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 25, 2024
ONE Championship’s 2024 is coming to a close, but the promotion’s 2025 looks to be its biggest year ever. Its biggest announcement has been the five-round flyweight kickboxing super-fight between former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Japanese sensation Takeru Segawa at ONE 172 on March 23.
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.
ONE Championship: Three must-know storylines going into 2025
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 22, 2024
Athletes from the United States have continued to shine in ONE Championship throughout 2024. From MMA to Muay Thai and submission grappling, American fighters have consistently showcased their skills, and this momentum is set to carry over into 2025. Here are three stars you should keep an eye on next year.
Dante Leon and Tommy Langaker booked for submission grappling showdown at ONE Fight Night 27
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 21, 2024
Although combat sports are in an eternal state of change, some things remain the same. That can be said for Dante Leon and Tommy Langaker, who are about to reignite a rivalry at ONE Fight Night 27: Tang vs. Abdullaev. The wrestling wizards collide in a 180-pound catchweight submission grappling affair on Friday, January 10, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Panpayak predicts he’ll be Superlek’s “toughest opponent”
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 20, 2024
Thai great Panpayak Jitmuangnon is working his way up the ranks. And he believes that if he keeps winning, another showdown with two-sport king Superlek Kiatmoo9 is possible. Panpayak looks to end his 2024 comeback run at ONE Friday Fights 92 inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, with a win. He meets unbeaten Egor Bikrev in a flyweight Muay Thai tilt on December 20, following a successful return this past October.
Shamil Gasanov vs. Martin Nguyen booked for ONE 171
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 19, 2024
A heated featherweight MMA showdown has been confirmed for ONE 171: Qatar. Third-ranked contender Shamil Gasanov gets the clash he’s demanded versus the first-ever two-weight ONE World Champion Martin Nguyen. The pair will collide on Thursday, February 20, 2025, inside Doha’s Lusail Sports Arena.
Rodtang and Takeru set for historic kickboxing super-fight at ONE 172
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 19, 2024
ONE Championship hasn’t closed out 2024 yet and the promotion is already in the process of making 2025 the biggest year yet. This past Monday, ONE announced that at ONE 172 on Sunday, March 23, 2025, former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon will collide with former three-division K-1 World Champion Takeru Segawa.
Adriano Moraes versus Yuya Wakamatsu II booked for ONE 172
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 18, 2024
At ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang, the coveted ONE Flyweight MMA World Championship will finally find a new home. Former divisional king Demetrious Johnson retired this past September at ONE 168. Now the gold will return to former king Adriano Moraes or leave with #2-ranked contender Yuya Wakamatsu. The two clash on Sunday, March 23, 2025, inside Tokyo, Japan’s iconic Saitama Super Arena.