ONE Championship News
Mehdi Zatout looks to defy odds in boxing debut at ONE 166: Qatar
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 25, 2024
Mehdi Zatout is set to embark on a new chapter in his combat sports career. The French-Algerian Muay Thai veteran comes out of retirement to make his professional boxing debut at ONE 166: Qatar on Friday, March 1. This historic event emanates live from the magnificent Lusail Sports Arena.
Rodtang wants trilogy with Jonathan Haggerty: “We can see who the real G is”
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 23, 2024
Rodtang Jitmuangnon has publicly expressed his desire for another encounter with Jonathan Haggerty. The Thai megastar made his intentions clear in an Instagram post following Haggerty’s successful defense of his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title against Felipe Lobo.
Mikey Musumeci accepts Nate Diaz’s challenge: "I would absolutely accept a grappling match"
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 19, 2024
Mikey Musumeci is no stranger to challenges. However, a surprising name has recently thrown his hat into the ring — none other than Nate Diaz. The unexpected callout took place during one of Sneako’s vlogs on YouTube, where Diaz openly expressed his desire to face the ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Champion.
ONE Championship inks broadcast partnership with Japan’s U-NEXT
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 16, 2024
ONE Championship has once again demonstrated its commitment to widening its global reach. The world’s largest martial arts organization has recently forged an exclusive partnership with U-NEXT, a leading streaming digital platform in Japan.
Luke Lessei has one goal against Eddie Abasolo: "Make him suffer"
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 15, 2024
Luke Lessei has found a meaningful reason to prevail over Eddie Abasolo in their upcoming clash this Friday, February 16. Both men face each other in a featherweight Muay Thai bout at ONE Fight Night 19 on Prime Video. The event airs live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Joshua Pacio "super excited" to compete for Filipino fans at ONE 166: Qatar
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 14, 2024
Joshua Pacio is gearing up for a shot at redemption, and it’s happening thousands of miles away from his homeland. At ONE 166: Qatar on March 1, the Filipino superstar challenges Jarred Brooks for the American’s ONE Strawweight MMA World Title in a much-awaited rematch.
ONE Fight Night 19: Where to watch and how to stream in North America
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 13, 2024
This Friday, February 16, fans across North America are in for a treat. ONE Championship offers another primetime special with ONE Fight Night 19 on Prime Video. The world’s largest martial arts organization will broadcast live from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The event features an impressive lineup of Muay Thai and MMA bouts.
Eddie Abasolo fired up for ONE Fight Night 19 bout against Luke Lessei
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 13, 2024
Eddie Abasolo knows he has a point to prove in his next outing. The proud California native locks horns with Iowa’s Luke Lessei in a featherweight Muay Thai bout at ONE Fight Night 19 on Prime Video. It airs live in U.S. primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, this Friday, February 16.
ONE Fight Night 20 to celebrate International Women's Day with all-female headliners
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 13, 2024
ONE Fight Night 20 on Prime Video will captivate audiences on International Women’s Day 2024. It features a spectacular lineup headlined by two ONE World Title bouts. This live spectacle airs in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 8.
Liam Nolan in pursuit of KO victory at ONE Fight Night 19: "Straight Away"
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 13, 2024
Liam Nolan is gearing up for his next challenge with a burning desire to settle an unsolved task. The Englishman squares off against Nauzet Trujillo in a lightweight Muay Thai bout at ONE Fight Night 19 on Prime Video. The event emanates live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on February 16.
Osamah Almarwai driven to win in Middle East homecoming at ONE 166: Qatar
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 12, 2024
Osamah Almarwai will find himself in a must-win situation when he steps into the Circle at ONE 166: Qatar on March 1. On the historic card set to happen at Lusail Sports Arena, he goes up against Cleber Sousa in a flyweight submission grappling bout.
Arjan Bhullar kickstarts road to redemption at ONE 166: Qatar
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 12, 2024
Arjan Bhullar finds himself at a crucial juncture with one singular goal in mind — to wash away the bitter taste of defeat with a resounding victory. He will have the opportunity to do so at ONE 166: Qatar. He locks horns with Amir Aliakbari in a heavyweight MMA bout slated to happen at Lusail Sports Arena on March 1.
ONE Championship issues statement following recent accusations from Sage Northcutt
Chris Taylor - February 10, 2024
ONE Championship has issued a statement following the recent accusations made by welterweight fighter Sage Northcutt. Northcutt (12-3 MMA) was supposed to fight Shinya Aoki on the main card of last month’s ONE 165 event. However, during the event itself it was announced that Northcutt had pulled out of the contest because his cornermen were reportedly denied visas.
Reinier de Ridder looks to rectify lapses in rematch with Anatoly Malykhin
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 9, 2024
Reinier de Ridder is on a mission to erase the memory of the most heartbreaking defeat of his professional career. “The Dutch Knight” will have the chance to do so when he defends his ONE Middleweight MMA World Title against the culprit of his harrowing juncture — Anatoly Malykhin.
Former champion Yosuke Saruta battles Mansur Malachiev at ONE Fight Night 19
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 9, 2024
Former ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Yosuke Saruta will make a grand return to action at ONE Fight Night 19 on Prime Video this February 16. The Japanese dynamo faces #5-ranked contender Mansur Malachiev. The card emanates live in U.S. primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Sage Northcutt takes aim at ONE Championship over fight withdrawal: "That is completely inaccurate"
Cole Shelton - February 8, 2024
Sage Northcutt has fired back at ONE Championship over his fight cancellation. Northcutt was supposed to fight Shinya Aoki at ONE 165 at the end of January. However, on the day of the fight, it was revealed ‘Super’ pulled out of the fight due to his cornermen not getting visas in time. Since then, Chatri Sityodtong said other people would corner Northcutt but the American didn’t want to fight.
Felipe Lobo aiming for statement-making win over Jonathan Haggerty: “I want to show him who I am”
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 8, 2024
Rivalries often add an extra layer of intensity to matchups. And the upcoming ONE Fight Night 19 on Prime Video headliner promises to deliver just that. Beyond the pursuit of glory, Felipe Lobo seeks to settle a personal beef with Jonathan Haggerty. The bout will be an emphatic clash for the latter’s ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title.
Nong-O Hama squares off against Vladimir Kuzmin at ONE 166: Qatar
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 6, 2024
As the countdown begins for ONE Championship’s historic event in Qatar, fans are in for a treat as a legendary name joins the stellar lineup. Former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Hama is set to make his return to action against Vladimir Kuzmin at ONE 166: Qatar. The spectacle broadcasts live on pay-per-view from Lusail Sports Arena on March 1.