ONE Championship News
"Reug Reug" Oumar Kane relives wild deep-sea fishing experience: "Only way we would survive"
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 12, 2026
Ask Oumar “Reug Reug” Kane about sharks and he laughs. Ask him about tuna and his expression changes entirely. Kane makes the first defense of his ONE Heavyweight MMA World Title against former three-division ONE MMA World Champion Anatoly “Sladkiy” Malykhin at The Inner Circle, streaming live for members at live.onefc.com from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, May 15.
Anatoly Malykhin out to reclaim what he lost against Oumar Kane at The Inner Circle on May 15
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 11, 2026
He drifted from his wrestling. He lost the belt on a split decision. Now Anatoly Malykhin has returned to the system that made him a three-division world champion, and he is not leaving Bangkok without the heavyweight title. Malykhin challenges ONE Heavyweight MMA World Champion Oumar “Reug Reug” Kane in a rematch at The Inner Circle, streaming live for members at live.onefc.com from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, May 15.
Tang Kai enters ONE Fight Night 43 with a point to prove and a title that has never been more contested
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 11, 2026
Tang Kai makes his second ONE Featherweight MMA World Title defense against Dagestani submission specialist Shamil “The Cobra” Gasanov in the main event of ONE Fight Night 43: Tang vs. Gasanov on Prime Video, broadcasting live in U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, May 15. The 30-year-old Sunkin International Fight Club representative holds a 19-3 professional record with 15 knockouts and has reigned as ONE Featherweight MMA World Champion since August 2022, when he defeated Thanh Le by unanimous decision to become China’s first male MMA World Champion. He unified the belts against Le in a third-round TKO rematch at ONE 166 in March 2024 and has not competed since.
Shamil Gasanov arrives at ONE Fight Night 43 fully loaded
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 8, 2026
He could have fought in April. He asked ONE Championship to wait. Now Shamil Gasanov steps into the biggest bout of his career on his own terms. Gasanov challenges ONE Featherweight MMA World Champion Tang Kai in the main event of ONE Fight Night 43: Tang vs. Gasanov on Prime Video, broadcasting live in U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, May 15.
Kade Ruotolo puts ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Title on the line against Fabricio Andrey at The Inner Circle on June 26
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 7, 2026
Kade Ruotolo has defended his ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Title three times. But none of his challengers arrived with 106 professional wins and a habit of flying submissions. Not until now. Ruotolo puts his belt on the line against Brazilian standout Fabricio “Hokage” Andrey at The Inner Circle, streaming live for members at live.onefc.com from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, June 26.
Helena Crevar makes second ONE appearance against Paige Ivette Clymer at The Inner Circle on July 17
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 7, 2026
Helena Crevar faces American newcomer Paige Ivette Clymer in a 10-minute openweight submission grappling contest at The Inner Circle, streaming live for members at live.onefc.com from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Thursday, July 17. The 19-year-old Las Vegas native holds a 2025 IBJJF No-Gi World Championship. She also became the youngest podium placer in ADCC history, earning silver at just 17.
Oumar Kane to make first ONE World Title defense against Anatoly Malykhin at The Inner Circle
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 6, 2026
A car accident delayed it. A war of words followed. Now, six months later than originally planned, Oumar “Reug Reug” Kane finally gets to prove he is the real deal. Kane puts the ONE Heavyweight MMA World Title on the line for the first time against former three-division ONE MMA World Champion Anatoly “Sladkiy” Malykhin in the main event of The Inner Circle, streaming live for members at live.onefc.com from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, May 15. The 33-year-old Senegalese champion holds a 7-1 MMA record and five consecutive wins heading into this rematch. The pair first met at ONE 169 in November 2024, where Kane ended Malykhin’s undefeated run with a split decision win to become the first African-born ONE World Champion and hand the Russian the first loss of his career.
Marat Grigorian sets his sights on Superbon trilogy after first-round finish in Japan
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 6, 2026
Over a year of buildup. One hundred and eleven seconds to finish it. Now Marat Grigorian wants the title. Grigorian stopped Kaito Ono at 1:51 of round one in a featherweight kickboxing bout at ONE SAMURAI 1, on April 29 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, earning his 70th career win in the process. The Armenian landed a right hand-left hook combination to set the trap, waited for Kaito to counter, then connected with the overhand right that put the Japanese standout flat on the canvas. The finish settled a rivalry that had simmered since their original ONE 172 booking collapsed in March 2025 when Grigorian missed the featherweight limit and Kaito refused a catchweight bout. The fallout was public. The result in Tokyo was not.
Worapon headlines ONE Friday Fights 153 on May 8 against Tom Casse
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 5, 2026
Worapon Lukjaoporongtom headlines a nine-bout card at ONE Friday Fights 153, streaming live from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, May 8. Worapon, who stopped Soe Lin Oo and Arthur Brossier in consecutive first-round finishes, takes on French newcomer Tom “No Time” Casse in a bantamweight Muay Thai main event. Casse is an aggressive boxer making his promotional debut. He brings polished hand skills into what should be a contrasting styles matchup.
Aslamjon Ortikov gets shot at Jordan Estupinan as ONE Fight Night 43 full card takes shape
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 5, 2026
A month after injury erased it from the calendar, an anticipated flyweight Muay Thai matchup in ONE Championship comes back to life. Aslamjon Ortikov faces Colombia’s Jordan “Panda Kick” Estupinan at ONE Fight Night 43: Tang vs. Gasanov on Prime Video, broadcasting live in U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, May 15.
Elbrus Osmanov calls out Yuki Yoza for rematch in Japan
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 5, 2026
Yuki Yoza was the only man who had ever beaten him. Now Elbrus Osmanov has his contract, his momentum, and a very specific target in mind. Osmanov stopped promotional mainstay Ratchasiesan Laochokcharoen in the first round of the featherweight Muay Thai main event at The Inner Circle, streaming live for members at live.onefc.com from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Thursday, May 1.
Takeru admits he was "prepared to die" in redeeming Rodtang rematch at ONE SAMURAI 1
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 30, 2026
Takeru Segawa is a ONE World Champion. He is also retired. On April 29 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, he did both in the same night. Takeru stopped Rodtang Jitmuangnon in the fifth round to claim the ONE Interim Flyweight Kickboxing World Title in the main event of ONE SAMURAI 1, closing his professional career at 46-5 and collecting a 15 million yen performance bonus in the process.
Japanese fighters at ONE SAMURAI 1 pay tribute to Takeru Segawa ahead of his final bout
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 28, 2026
Takeru Segawa steps into the ring for the final time in the main event of ONE SAMURAI 1, broadcasting live via pay-per-view from Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on Wednesday, April 29. The 34-year-old former three-division K-1 Champion faces Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon for the ONE Interim Flyweight Kickboxing World Title in his retirement bout. Takeru compiled a 45-5 professional record across a career that included a 35-fight winning streak and crossover fame that brought thousands of new fans to combat sports in Japan.
Takeru says Rodtang rematch "will define my career" as he eyes ONE gold in farewell fight
Dylan Bowker - April 28, 2026
Takeru headlines ONE Samurai 1, which goes down on April 29th. The legendary figure will have his swan song in a hugely exciting headlining attraction to cap off an incredible career. The Japanese superstar will be the partisan favorite as he takes on former foe Rodtang for the interim flyweight kickboxing crown in this Tokyo-based rematch. This farewell fight for Takeru emanates from Ariake Arena and will also broadcast on the iconic legacy TV station , Fuji TV. When touching on all the major aforementioned tendrils of the narrative leading into this final fight, Takeru said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],
Johan Ghazali targets a finish of Shimon Yoshinari at ONE SAMURAI 1
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 28, 2026
The arena will be full of Japanese fans cheering for the hometown hero. Johan “Jojo” Ghazali already knows this. He also does not care. The 19-year-old American-Malaysian sensation travels to enemy territory to face WBC Muay Thai World Champion Shimon Yoshinari in a flyweight Muay Thai bout at ONE SAMURAI 1, broadcasting live via pay-per-view from Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on Wednesday, April 29.
Marat Grigorian arrives at ONE SAMURAI 1 with a blueprint, a title target, and unfinished business against Kaito Ono
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 27, 2026
Over a year of bad blood ends on Wednesday, April 29. Marat Grigorian and Kaito Ono finally step into the ring together, and the former three-time Glory World Champion has made one thing clear: the words are done. Marat Grigorian meets the Japanese featherweight standout in a kickboxing showdown at ONE SAMURAI 1, broadcasting live via pay-per-view from Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on Wednesday, April 29.
Shimon Yoshinari looks to shock the world against "mentally tough" Johan Ghazali at ONE SAMURAI 1
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 25, 2026
Shimon Yoshinari has earned the biggest stage of his career, and he has every intention of making it count. The 21-year-old WBC Muay Thai World Champion faces Johan “Jojo” Ghazali in a flyweight Muay Thai clash at ONE SAMURAI 1 on Wednesday, April 29, live from Ariake Arena in Tokyo. Shimon enters with a 25-1 career record and a perfect 4-0 mark inside ONE since his 2024 debut. His resume already includes victories over Dedduanglek Torfunfarm and four-time Muay Thai World Champion Yodlekpet Or Atchariya. When the call came to face one of ONE’s most recognizable young stars at the inaugural ONE SAMURAI event, he accepted without hesitation.
Nadaka primed for first ONE World Title defense against Songchainoi at ONE SAMURAI 1
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 25, 2026
Reigning ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Nadaka puts his belt on the line for the first time against Thai challenger Songchainoi Kiatsongrit at ONE SAMURAI 1, broadcasting live via pay-per-view from Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on Wednesday, April 29. The 25-year-old Eiwa Sports Gym fighter enters on a 40-fight winning streak and a perfect 4-0 promotional record, having claimed the inaugural title with a dominant unanimous decision over Numsurin Chor Ketwina at ONE 173 last November. The rematch angle adds another layer to an already compelling matchup. Nadaka and Songchainoi first crossed paths in 2023, with Nadaka taking that contest. Since that defeat, the Thai challenger has built a 10-1 promotional record. Three years later, the two meet again with the ONE World Title on the line.