ONE Championship News
Jonathan Haggerty aims to win over American fans at ONE 168
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 2, 2024
Successfully defending the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title isn’t Jonathan Haggerty’s only agenda in his next assignment. The two-sport ONE World Champion stakes one of his crowns against flyweight kickboxing king Superlek Kiatmoo9 in the headliner of ONE 168: Denver. This event takes place at Ball Arena on September 6.
Aung La N Sang vows to "put on a banger fight" at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 1, 2024
Aung La N Sang aims to steal the spotlight when he returns to action. The Burmese Python” makes his much-awaited comeback at ONE 168: Denver. There, he squares off against Shamil Erdogan in a middleweight MMA bout. This happens live at Ball Arena on September 6.
Stamp comforts Denice Zamboanga amid injury: "Wishing you a speedy recovery"
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 1, 2024
Camaraderie often runs as deep as competition. And this is evident in the comforting words offered by Stamp Fairtex to Denice Zamboanga. Zamboanga made the difficult decision to pull out of her ONE Interim Atomweight World Title tilt against Alyona Rassohyna at ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video.
Liam Harrison anticipates epic battle against Seksan
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 31, 2024
Liam Harrison knows he’s in for a rough ride against Seksan Or Kwanmuang. Both men clash in a 140-pound catchweight Muay Thai tiff at ONE 168: Denver. This takes place at Ball Arena on September 6.
Ayaka Miura to square off against Jihin Radzuan at ONE Fight Night 25
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 30, 2024
Ayaka Miura and Jihin Radzuan will finally get the chance to go at it. Both fighters are booked to collide in an atomweight MMA tiff at ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video. This takes place at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 4.
Maurice Abevi vows to "give everything" for statement performance at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 30, 2024
Maurice Abevi has the opportunity to put the world on notice when he returns to action on September 6. In his next outing, the Swiss standout takes on Samat Mamedov in a lightweight MMA bout at ONE 168: Denver.
Hiroyuki Tetsuka promises to extend win streak at ONE 168: "I won’t lose to anyone"
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 30, 2024
Hiroyuki Tetsuka exudes confidence that he will once again rise to the occasion. An acid test awaits him when he reports for duty at ONE 168: Denver on September 6. There, he locks horns with Isi Fitikefu in a welterweight MMA matchup, happening live at Ball Arena.
Superlek ready to risk it all for KO win at ONE 168
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 29, 2024
Superlek Kiatmoo9 doesn’t want to win his next task in an underwhelming manner. Under different rules, the reigning ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion moves up in weight to challenge Jonathan Haggerty for the bantamweight Muay Thai crown.
Bokang Masunyane vs. Mansur Malachiev added to ONE Fight Night 25
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 28, 2024
ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video is shaping up to be a must-watch event, and the addition of a thrilling strawweight MMA clash has only heightened the anticipation. Second-ranked Bokang Masunyane locks horns with #5-ranked Mansur Malachiev at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Along with the card’s other feature attractions, this three-round duel airs in U.S. primetime on October 4.
Demetrious Johnson reveals that he hasn't done any MMA training in 18 months: "It's not on my mind right now"
Josh Evanoff - August 27, 2024
Current ONE Championship flyweight titleholder Demetrious Johnson is keeping the door open on an MMA return. ‘Mighty Mouse’ hasn’t competed in well over a year. The former UFC champion famously headed to ONE Championship in late 2018 and quickly compiled a three-fight winning streak. While Demetrious Johnson suffered a knockout loss to Adriano Moraes in April 2021, he avenged the loss the following year.
Jonathan Haggerty adamant about vying for Fabricio Andrade’s MMA title
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 22, 2024
It’s safe to say that Jonathan Haggerty has no plans of slowing down once he’s done with his next assignment. The two-sport ONE World Champion stakes his bantamweight Muay Thai crown against flyweight kickboxing king Superlek Kiatmoo9 in the main event on ONE 168: Denver. This takes place at Ball Arena on September 6.
Meet Roberto Soldic: The man who Dricus du Plessis doesn't want you to know about
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 21, 2024
Dricus du Plessis made waves after going on a 9-fight undefeated run that culminated with him defending his UFC Middleweight World Title against Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 this past weekend. But he has unfinished business with an old tormentor, and that man goes by the name of Roberto Soldic.
Kade Ruotolo looks to sustain momentum at ONE 168 following million-dollar win
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 20, 2024
Before Kade Ruotolo defends his World Title at ONE 168: Denver on September 6, he embarked on a side quest that earned him a hefty payday. Along with twin brother Tye, Kade participated in the under-80-kilogram tournament of the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational. This went down on August 16 and 17 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Danny Kingad promises to “make a statement” in rematch against Adriano Moraes
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 19, 2024
It’s indisputable that #3-ranked contender Danny Kingad is one of the most entertaining fighters in ONE Championship’s flyweight MMA division. But despite this reputation, the Filipino star hasn’t scored a finish in years — a drought that he’s determined to end when he returns to action at ONE 169: Atlanta on November 8.
Josue Cruz looks to put “never quit mentality” on display at ONE 168
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 19, 2024
Josue Cruz may find himself facing an uphill battle, but his fighting spirit remains undiminished. The Mexican warrior will have a chance to redeem himself as he dukes it out with Johan Ghazali in a flyweight Muay Thai showdown. This happens at ONE 168: Denver, airing live from Ball Arena on September 6.
Jake Peacock returns to action against Shinji Suzuki at ONE 169
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 18, 2024
The highly anticipated ONE 169: Atlanta event has bolstered its talent-filled lineup with the addition of Muay Thai rising star Jake Peacock. On the card, the Canadian-British striker reports for duty against Shinji Suzuki in a bantamweight tilt at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 8.
Teen MMA phenom Adrian Lee finds inspiration in teenage sweetheart
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 17, 2024
Adrian Lee doesn’t have to look too far for inspiration when he gears up for his next assignment. The 18-year-old rising star reports for duty at ONE 168: Denver on September 6. There, he takes on Nico Cornejo in a lightweight MMA bout, airing live from the 21,000-seat Ball Arena.
Kade Ruotolo admits to feeling “a bit invincible” after successful MMA debut
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 15, 2024
An added dose of confidence is coursing through Kade Ruotolo’s veins as he gears up for his next outing. The American phenom defends his ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Title against flyweight king Mikey Musumeci at ONE 168: Denver. This takes place at the Ball Arena on September 6.